Basketball is for everyone, and inclusion is key
We want to give everyone the opportunity to discover and enjoy basketball. We’re working hard to make sure the opportunities for disabled people are increasing across the country and throughout the sport.
Hoopz Basketball Programme
Hoopz is a community basketball offer that supports clubs to run inclusive sessions for local disabled young people, created by Access Sport and Basketball England.
Access Sport is a national sport inclusion charity with a vision that no one should be excluded from the transformational benefits of community sport.
Basketball England has been working with Access Sport since 2022 to support every basketball club to be disability inclusive and to change the sport of basketball for good so that everyone has the opportunity to play in a fun, inclusive and accessible environment.
What is Hoopz?
Hoopz is a fun, friendly, disability-inclusive basketball offer for young people. It is run by Access Sport in partnership with Basketball England and is delivered by community basketball clubs.
Who is it for?
Hoopz is for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people. Non-disabled friends and family are also welcome.
How does it work?
Basketball is a sport that can be adapted for many different ability levels. Access Sport trains, equips and supports community clubs to create engaging inclusive sessions, opening up the transformational benefits of basketball to more disabled young people.
How do I get started?
Get in touch with Access Sport to find out more about Hoopz and the support you can receive to get going.
You can register your interest form by contacting Access Sport from the Related Resources section of this page.
Learning Disability or Learning Difficulty
A number of clubs provide playing opportunities for players with a learning disability and players with autism. Links for further information on these organisations are available from the Related Resources section of this page.
- Special Olympics
- Play Unified Movement
- Dwarf Sports Association UK
- British Wheelchair Basketball
- DOSportUK
Walking Basketball
Walking Basketball is a walking version of the running game we know and love!
Whilst the focus is on those that may struggle to participate in regular basketball, Walking Basketball is suitable for all ages, sizes and abilities.
For individuals or groups, Walking Basketball can deliver a safe, fun and fitness boosting experience.
To find out more, contact Walking Basketball using the button below, or find a session from the Related Resources section of this page.