Wheelchair Handball

Part of the Inclusive Sport and Activity Programme providing recreational activities for disabled people and those with learning difficulties. Sports are adaptable to suit a variety of disabilities.  

Specialist equipment is available such as hoists, specialist wheelchairs or adapted cycles

All sessions are delivered by experienced inclusive sport coaches who have a wealth of experience working with physical and learning disabled people.

Handball at Greenbank Sports Academy is played indoors. It is a team sport for seven players per side which can be played by wheelchair users or as a running game.

The aim of the game is to throw a ball into the goal of the opposing team and it is played over two periods of 30 minutes each.

Playing handball improves communication and team skills and increases your power, speed, strength and agility.