ParaSport and Recreation PEI is offering a free Wheelchair Basketball Junior Program for youth between the ages of 7-16. The program runs every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 pm until the end of March at Sherwood Elementary School gymnasium.
The goal of the program is to educate participants on the basic skills of wheelchair basketball through a variety of drills and activities. Janika Reddick, former Holland College Hurricane basketball player coaches the program. Wheelchair basketball is a sport for people with a physical disability, however, youth of all abilities are invited to come out! Drop-ins are also welcome.
This initiative is made possible through financial contributions from the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Government of Canada.
If you are looking for further information regarding the Wheelchair Basketball Junior Program, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office at 902-368-4540 or info@parasportpei.ca.
From left to right; Liam Kelly, Simone Farish (volunteer), Janika Reddick (coach), Spencer Keenan and Maria Walsh (volunteer)