Jr. Pacers and Adult Pacers Wheelchair Basketball
Instead of footwork, wheelchair basketball players use precise and daring chair skills. Players can stop their chairs on a dime, reach up with both hands to catch a flying pass, then sail down the court. Participation on the Jr. Pacers wheelchair basketball team involves local games as well as travel around Michigan and the U.S.
Junior and Adult Pacers Wheelchair Basketball Team
The Junior and Adult Pacers is a competitive sports program for full- or part-time wheelchair users; most participants have amputations, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida. Team participation involves local and away games, travel around Michigan and the United States, and competition in a national tournament. There are two junior teams, Prep and Varsity. Prep uses an 8 ½ -foot tall basket and Varsity uses a 10-foot tall basket. Participation in the program offers potential for college athletic scholarships for top athletes discovered through college-level wheelchair sports scouts attending tournaments and camp.
Practice Schedule
Wednesdays, September 12 - March 2013
Time
Juniors: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adults: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Wolverine Family YMCA | 6555 Jupiter Ave, Belmont, MI 49306 | Map
Age
Juniors: 7 – 18 years old
Adult: 18 years or older
Cost
$40 due at first practice
Fundraising is required by each player
Check payable to:
Mary Free Bed
Varsity Tournament Schedule
|
Date |
Event |
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October 27-28, 2012 |
Turnstone Varsity Tournament |
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November 10-11, 201 |
Grand Rapids Jr. Pacer Home Tournament |
|
January 5-6, 2013 |
West Regional - Whitewater, Wisconsin |
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February 23-24, 2013 |
Midwest Conference Championship - Rockford, Illinois |
|
March 2-3, 2013 |
Chicago Sky Hawks |
|
April 18-21, 2013 |
NWBA - Louisville, Kentucky |
Prep Tournament Schedule
|
Date |
Event |
|
November 10-11, 2012 |
Grand Rapids Jr. Pacer Home Tournament |
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December 1-2, 2012 |
Turnstone Fylers Prep Tournament |
|
January 26-27, 2013 |
LWSRA Rolling Falcons - Chicago, Illinois |
Adult Pacers Wheelchair Basketball tournament schedule to be determined.
More Information About Wheelchair Basketball
Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Program
235 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI
sports@maryfreebed.com
616.242.0351