American Association of Adapted Sports ProgramsWheelchair Football
A fast, paced sport that is best played when athletes are in maximum physical condition, and at the top of their game in teamwork, strategy, and wheelchair handling skills. The game is in the spring on a standard basketball court with all players using either a manual or a power
The game is in the spring
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A fast–paced sport that is best played when athletes are in maximum physical condition, and at the top of their game in teamwork, strategy, and wheelchair handling skills. The game is in the spring on a standard basketball court with all players using either a manual or a power wheelchair.
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- When
- The game is in the spring
- Where
- A standard basketball court
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