Wheelchair Basketball Enrichment

At the end of last half term, we were delighted to welcome back Jack Davey, head coach from Exeter Otters basketball team. He delivered fun and engaging wheelchair basketball sessions to children in years 5 and 6, embracing our School Aim ‘Love to Learn’. Jack kindly provided all the equipment and shared his passion for basketball and his coaching expertise. The children familiarised themselves with the wheelchair by playing games and moving around the hall. They practised skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting. The sessions enabled children to understand that you do not need to have a disability to play wheelchair basketball. The children embraced the experience with enthusiasm and positivity, showing our School Value of Determination.

Wheelchair basketball is a sport for all; every Saturday at Wonford Leisure Centre (Rifford Road, EX2 6NF), Exeter Otters run a wheelchair basketball session from 1 – 2.30pm, and all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Here is a link to the website if you are interested: Exeter Otters Wheelchair Basketball Club - Home

Thank you, Jack, for inspiring the children to be active and explore new sports. Thank you also to Alfred in Hawks for being the assistant coach for the day. Alfred trains weekly with the Exeter Otters and enjoyed sharing the sport with his friends in school.