Rules are determined by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). The 24-second shot clock will be used. NWBA rules concerning points and play will be followed. There is no double dribbling; a player is entitled to two pushes before he or she must pass, shoot or dribble again, or a traveling violation is committed. The wheelchair is considered part of the player’s body in ruling fouls. All players must always remain firmly seated in the wheelchair, not using a functional leg or stump for a physical advantage over an opponent (e.g., rising out of the chair, using the heel of the foot to maneuver the chair).

A mandatory Basketball Tournament Meeting is schedule prior to the first game. This is critical for final team assignments to be given.

Any infraction constitutes a physical advantage foul (PAF), which is penalized like a noncontact technical
foul. Three levels of player classification are used to achieve team balance: Class I, Class II, Class III. No
more than three Class III players are allowed to play together at any time. Women players on a men’s team
may roster one class level below their actual medical classification level. The tournament will be a modified
double elimination with a third and fourth place playoff and a first and second place playoff. All players
on each team must be played for 10 minutes per game. Team size will be targeted to 12 players per team, if
possible. Team meetings are mandatory and team assignments are final.

Equipment: Wheelchair footrests must have a roll bar or be padded to protect the floor. Rear push handles and push bars must be padded. All chairs must have a leg strap. The height of the seat rail must be no more than 21”. Measurement must be made from the ground to the top of the seat rail bar (highest point) with the player in the chair. All chairs will be measured prior to each game.

For 2026: Medals will be provided to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.