Mission
To motivate, challenge and inspire young people by providing a positive outlet and channel their energy through sport.
History
Hampshire Hornets Wheelchair Basketball club was founded in March 2008 by two parents of disabled children, who were frustrated by the lack of sporting opportunities within Hampshire for theIr children.
The club provides sporting opportunities, networking and social opportunities for physically disabled children, with wheelchair basketball at the core of our activities.
We attract children and families from across the region including Portsmouth, Gosport, Ferndown, Bracknell, Southampton and Winchester.
The club takes its responsibilities very seriously and is a fully constituted club, run and guided by an active committee of volunteers. The committee's responsibilities include corporate governance, fundraising, marketing and maintenance of the club finances.
Coaching
Nass Dadkhah is the club head coach, he holds a level 1 and level 2 coaching certification for Wheelchair Basketball and is also a parent of a disabled child. Nass is a lifelong sportsman, he draws from his rugby coaching experience, and is also one of the founders of the club.
Each session is supported by parents, who operate under the supervision of the head coach.
“Hadley can’t wait to get to training every week. As a full time wheelchair user, Hornets has given him the opportunity to be part of team and compete on a level playing field – and he is thriving because of that.”
Martyn – Hadley’s dad.
Session format
Our sessions cater for children who have a wide range of abilities. Each session includes wheelchair skills, ball control training, shooting and a full court game. These sessions are managed through a combination of large group activities and smaller ‘breakout’ groups.
We welcome and encourage all children to participate in our sessions, however, to get the most out of each session, ideally children should be able to self-propel and communicate independently.
Session take place in a large (warm) sports hall.
Get in touch
Come along and give it try!
Crestwood Leisure Centre, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ
Sundays, 10 until 12