NYC Wheelchair Basketball Played At Roosevelt Island's Sportspark Gym Saturday's 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.

You Tube Video of 2008 Mayor's Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Good news for wheelchair basketball players from Roosevelt Island or elsewhere. According to Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) President Jim Bates:

Every Saturday from 10AM to 1PM Sportspark Gym at 250 Main St will be open to all Wheelchair Basketball players.

For more information contact unclejim at 212 731-4527

The Columbia Journalist reported on the positive benefits wheelchair basketball had on the life of a young man undergoing rehab at Coler-Goldwater Hospital over 20 years ago and continues to do so.



The 2010 NYC Mayor's Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will be held from October 8 - 10 at Manhattan College. More information on wheelchair basketball is available at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.