State Wheelchair Basketball League
Rebound WA is proud to host the State’s Wheelchair Basketball Social League – one of the longest-running adaptive sports competitions in Australia.
Wheelchair Basketball is Australia’s most popular adaptive sport, known for its fast-paced, dynamic team play and the use of specially designed sports wheelchairs.
We’ve been running the league since 1958 – the very first year wheelchair basketball was played in WA! From then until now, at least one season has been played every year.
With an A Grade and a B grade, the State Wheelchair Basketball League is a fantastic way to get active, make friends, and be part of a welcoming community for both the social player and competitive athlete.
To get started, find out more, or ask a question, email us at admin@reboundwa.com.
FAQs
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Most of the rules are the same, but there are a few key adaptations:
Traveling violation: More than two pushes with the ball before dribbling, shooting, or passing.
Lifting foul: Lifting your feet off the footplate or bum off the seat.
Contact fouls: If you instigate contact or hit a stationary player, it’s usually a foul.
For a simple guide, we recommend the Principles of Contact in Wheelchair Basketball Facebook group by Ross Dewell. For full details, check the IWBF official rules.
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The league is open to all – people with physical impairments as well as able-bodied players. It’s mixed gender and all ages (we’ve had players from 12 to 60+).
Players just need to:
Be able to self-propel a manual wheelchair.
Catch and pass a basketball.
At higher levels, a classification system ensures fair play, but for our social league, we keep things simple.
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Registration: Around $40 per season (varies by season length).
Weekly games:
$10 per person (using a Rebound WA sports wheelchair)
$5 per person (if you bring your own)
NDIS participants can pay upfront for a season — just let us know, and we’ll provide an invoice.
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No. While some players bring their own chairs, Rebound WA provides a range of sports wheelchairs. These are light, agile, and designed for speed — they’re part of the fun.
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We run two seasons each year:
Minor Season: March – June
Major Season: August – December
Games are usually on Monday nights (7pm & 8pm), except on public holidays.
Spectators are always welcome and entry is free. -
Mondays, 7–9pm, across two courts.
A Grade: More competitive play.
B Grade: Social and beginner-friendly.
Four teams per grade, with referees and a scorebench.
Finals and a Grand Final round out each season.
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When: Anytime. We’ll do our best to place you in a team.
Individuals & teams: We accept both, but space for new full teams is limited.
The earlier you register your interest, the easier it is to secure a spot.
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B Grade: Perfect for beginners and social players.
A Grade: Faster, more competitive, suited to athletic or experienced players.
Not sure? Come along and watch, or book a time to try a basketball wheelchair with one of our staff.
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Yes. WA has state representative men’s, women’s, and junior teams, and many players progress to the national level. If you’re keen to go further, we’ll connect you with the right pathways.
Historical Data
We have data from every season of A Grade reaching all the way back to the leagues inauguration in 1958, including the MVP, top point scorer, most improved player, rookie of the year, Grand Final MVP and Premiers winners for most seasons. Check out the data below:
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1958 Police Cadets
1959 Swan Paras
1960 Tigers
1961 Surfers
1962 Subiaco
1963 Subiaco
1964 Swan Paras
1965 Subiaco
1966 Subiaco
1967 Subiaco
1968 Samboys
1969 Samboys
1970 Shenton Park
1971 Blue Jays
1972 Perth
1973 Blue Jays
1974 Shenton Park
1975 Shenton Park
1976 Shenton Park
1977 Shenton Park
1978 Misfits
1978-79 Shenton Park
1979 Shenton Park
1980 Para-Quad Industries
1981 Misfits
1982 Osborne Metals
1983 Para-Quad Industries
1984 Para-Quad Industries
1985 P. Q. I.
1986 O. M. I.
1987 Barrys
1994 Raiders
1995 Raiders
1996 Raiders
1997 True Style
1998 Morley Raiders
1999 Peters Slammers
2000 Stirling Senators
2001 Stirling Senators
2002 Borat's Boys
2003 Bohica
2004 Peters Slammers
2005 Borat's Boys
2010 Kwinana Magpies
2011 G-Monsters
2012 Kwinana Magpies
2013 G-Monsters
2014 BOHICA
2015 Beach Muscles
2016 Dunkin Donuts
2017 BOHICA
2018 BOHICA
2019 BOHICA
2020 Shoe Sippers
2021 Dominic Toretto's Family
2022 BOHICA
2023 Shoe Sippers
2024 Free Ballers
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1958 F. Ponta L. Heil
1959 L. Heil
1960 G. Rudd
1961 A. Backshall
1962 R. Cockerill
1963 M. Keith G. Rudd
1964 A. Terhorst
1965 A. Terhorst
1966 M. Keith
1967 W. Mather-Brown
1968 A. Terhorst
1969 T. Pryor
1970 L. Matthews
1971 L. Matthews
1972 L. Matthews
1973 D. Thompson
1974 R. Cockerill
1975 L. Matthews
1976 F. Bucknall
1977 P. Burt
1978 L. Matthews
1978-79 J. Federico
1979 A. Terhorst
1980 D. Thompson
1981 A. Terhorst
1982 N. Grimley
1983 A. Terhorst
1984 R. Pridmore
1985 K. Kenny
1986 J. Terhorst
1987 S. Blythe
1988 M. Pope
1989 J. Terhorst
1990 A. McLennan
1991 Jason Terhorst
1992 Kevin Gill
1993 Gavin O'Farrell
1994 Kim Ford
1995 David Bonavita
1996 Hayden Clark
1997 Brad Ness
1998 Peter Bonavita
1999 Justin Eveson
2000 Justin Eveson
2001 Justin Eveson
2002 Shaun Norris
2003 Hayden Clark
2004 Hayden Clark
2005 Shaun Norris
2006 Sam Clark
2007 Sam Clark
2008 Robbie Pike
2009 Nick Radovich
2010 Brant Garvey
2011 Justin Eveson
2012 Brant Garvey
2013 Adam Deans
2014 Sam Clark
2015 Shaun Norris
2016 Thomas McHugh
2017 Aaron Wright
2018 Andrew Dewberry
2019 Aaron Wright
2020 Stevie Shaw
2021 Aaron Wright
2022 Kayl Jeffery
2023 Jordan Mouritz
2024 Jordan Mouritz
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1958 W.Mair
1959 F. Ponta
1960 F. Ponta
1961 F. Ponta
1962 A. Backshall
1963 A. Backshall
1964 A. Backshall
1965 A. Terhorst
1966 A. Backshall
1967 F. Ponta
1968 S. Bocksette
1969 P. Burt
1970 P. Burt
1971 P. Burt
1972 P. Burt
1973 F. Bucknall
1974 J. Hazeldine
1975 P. Burt
1976 F. Bucknall
1977 P. Burt
1978 L. Matthews
1978-79 F. Bucknall
1979 L. Matthews
1980 T. Pryor
1981 W. Fletcher
1982 W. Fletcher
1983 F. Bucknall
1984 R. Pridmore
1985 K. Kenny
1986 P. Kenny
1987 S. Blythe
1988 M. Pope
1989 Peter Ford
1990 Peter Ford
1991 Wayne Fletcher
1992 Wayne Fletcher
1993 Kim Ford
1994 A. McLennan B.Muir
1995 Peter Bonavita
1996 Robert Hawker
1997 Brad Ness
1998 Peter Bonavita
1999 Justin Eveson
2000 Ben Walsh
2001 Justin Eveson
2002 Hayden Clark
2003 Hayden Clark
2004 Hayden Clark
2005 Shaun Norris
2006 Robert Pike
2007 Brant Garvey
2008 Robbie Pike
2010 Brant Garvey
2011 Justin Eveson
2012 Brant Garvey
2013 Kim Robins
2014 Dave Sundstrom Jnr
2015 Shaun Norris
2016 Matt Hutchins
2017 Thomas McHugh
2018 Andrew Dewberry
2019 Kayl Jeffery
2020 Kayl Jeffery
2021 Ben Moncrieff
2022 Matt Hutchins
2023 Jordan Mouritz
2024 Dave Sundstrom Jnr
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1959 W. Mather-Brown
1960 P. Storen
1961 J. Suiter
1962 A. Terhorst
1963 G. Rodger
1964 W. Palmer
1965 L. Matthews
1966 D. McCaffery
1967 J. Wall
1968 M. Colgan
1969 D. Riley
1970 G. Williams
1971 R. Pridmore
1972 J. Sharp
1973 F. Bucknall
1974 J. Hazeldine
1975 M. Ray
1976 D. Steele
1977 E. William
1978 M. Cull
1978-79 G. McLennan
1979 W. Fletcher
1980 P. Ford
1981 J. Parker
1982 A. Hunt
1983 B. Anderson
1984 C. Day
1985 J. Terhorst
1987 K. Ford
1988 Ross Bowden
1989 G. O'Farrell
1990 Wayne Jones
1991 Amanda Rose
1992 Daniel O'Farell
1993 Daryl Steele
1994 Kevin Birrell
1995 Shane Gray
1996 Richard Gould
1997 Ryan Mather-Brown
1998 Sam Clark
1999 Matthew Muir
2000 David Sunstrom Jr.
2001 Shaun Norris
2002 Colin Lees
2003 Jason Tidy
2004 Colin Lees
2005 Jeremy Tidy
2006 Shaun Doherty
2007 Nicholas Radovich
2008 Chris Barty
2010 Kayl Jeffery
2011 Andrew Liddawi
2012
2013 Ryan Morich
2014 Jake Kavanagh
2015 Thomas McHugh
2016 Seb Stasinski
2017 Joel Herbert
2018 Laavale Faaeteete
2019 Daniel Federico
2020 Bryce Walker
2021 Andrew Henderson
2022 Sarah Throns
2023 Andrew Henderson
2024 Natthaphon Hongsri Lily Poulter
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1959 G. Rudd
1960 J. McLean
1961 A. Backshall
1962 R. Hollows
1963 S. Bocksette
1964 D. Bell
1965 G. Batt
1967 C. Kelly
1968 K. Williams
1969 H. Moseby
1970 F. Bucknall
1971 J. Michell
1972 D. Thompson
1973 R. Browner
1974 G. McPherson
1975 R. Augustin
1976 P. Stanley
1977 M. Ahern
1978-79 M. Pope
1979 D. Tombs
1980 J. Mayhill
1981 P. Kenny
1982 H. Meyeer
1983 B. Wallrodt
1984 B. Willcox
1985 S. Blythe
1987 D. Kroonenburg
1990 Shane Warner
1991 Daryl Steele
1992 David Bates
1993 Peter Bonavita
1995 Robert Hawker
1996 Hayden Clark
1997 Tim Harris
1998 Glenn Knight
1999 Steve Williamson
2000 C. Lees D. Keath
2001 Robert Pike
2002 Brett Nicholson
2003 Jarrad McAulay
2004 Brant Garvey
2005 Ben Ettridge
2006 Nicholas Radovich
2007 Alicia Doughty
2008 Amber Merritt
2010 Amanda Nott
2011 Matt Hutchins
2012 Jo Morris
2013 Assad Alame
2014 Lwal Amoly
2015 Jessie Holst
2016 Phil Evans
2017 Laavale Faaeteete
2018 Frank Pinder
2019 Ben Sainsbury
2020 Makenzie Huxtable
2021 Angus Johnston
2022 Ebony Stevenson
2023 Natthaphon Hongsri
2024 None eligible
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1958 T. McGuckin
1959 W. Mather-Brown
1960 K. Cunningham
1961 P. Storen
1962 M. Keith
1963 K. Cunningham
1964 W. Mather-Brown
1965 L. Matthews
1966 T. Pryor
1967 L. Matthews
1968 B. Duffield
1972 V. Salvemini
1973 H. Moseby
1974 L. Matthews
1975 F. Bucknall
1976 L. Matthews
1977 F. Bucknall
1978 V. Salvemini
1978-79 F. Bucknall
1979 F. Bucknall
1980 J. Hollands
1981 L. Matthews
1982 R. Pridmore
1983 L. Matthews
1984 R. Pridmore
1985 K. Gill
1986 P. Kenny
1987 P. Ford
1988 K. Kenny
1989 J. Terhorst
1990 Kim Ford
1991 Wayne Fletcher
1992 Brian Muir
1993 P. Hankin A. McLennan
1994 Ben Cox
1995 Ben Cox
1996 Steve Lazarakis
1997 Brian Muir
1998 Gavin O'Farrell
1999 Justin Eveson
2000 Brian Muir
2001 Justin Eveson
2002 Justin Eveson
2003 Hayden Clark
2004 Shaun Norris
2005 Colin Lees
2013 Sarah Vinci
2014 Hayden Clark
2015 Adam Deans
2016 Matt Hutchins
2017 Aaron Wright
2018 Joel Herbert
2019 Aaron Wright
2020 Kayl Jeffery
2021 Andrew Dewberry
2022 Aaron Wright
2023 Jake Kavanagh
2024 Shaun Norris