Mad City Badgers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Wheelchair basketball is a competitive adaptive sport played by athletes with physical disabilities. The game follows most of the same rules as traditional basketball, with modifications that allow athletes to compete using specialized sports wheelchairs.

  • Yes. Wheelchair basketball is a well-established adaptive sport with safety guidelines and trained coaches. Proper equipment, skill development, and supervised practices help ensure athletes can compete safely while building strength and confidence.

  • Wheelchair basketball provides youth athletes with the opportunity to stay active, develop athletic skills, build friendships, and gain confidence while being part of a supportive team environment.

  • Yes. We encourage interested athletes to attend a practice or Demonstration Day to experience the sport and meet the team.

    Click Here to see our Schedule!

  • Wheelchair basketball is open to athletes ages 5-18 with a wide range of physical disabilities that affect lower limb function.

    Players must meet the eligibility guidelines established by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Click Here to See a Player Eligibility Requirements from the NWBA.

  • No. Some athletes use a wheelchair full-time, while others may be ambulatory but have a qualifying physical disability that meets NWBA eligibility requirements.

    Click Here to See a Player Eligibility Requirements from the NWBA.

  • No prior experience is required. We welcome athletes of all skill levels, including beginners who are interested in learning the sport.

  • Your first team practice is complimentary, giving athletes the opportunity to experience wheelchair basketball and meet the team before committing to the season.

    If the athlete chooses to join the program, the seasonal participation fees are:

    • Practice-Only Participation: $100 per season

    • Travel Team Participation: $200 per season

    We strive to keep participation fees as affordable as possible so that more youth athletes can experience the benefits of adaptive sports. Fundraising and donations help offset the true cost of operating the program.

  • Mad City Wheelchair Sports works to keep participation costs as low as possible through fundraising, sponsorships, and donations to help support athletes and their families.

    There are multiple organizations in Wisconsin that help with Financial Assistance for our Families.

    Here is a List of our Main Contributors:

    Paul’s Party

    Variety of WI

    CAF Grant

  • Athletes compete using specialized sports wheelchairs designed specifically for wheelchair basketball.

    In many cases, the team can help new athletes access equipment while they get started. Thanks to AMAZING donations, we have SEVERAL Team Chairs that you “Borrow” for as long as you need while playing as a Mad City Badger!

  • Practices are typically held in the Madison, Wisconsin area at local gym facilities, primarily Baraboo, WI and Madison, WI.

    Open Gyms are tyically held in Fennimore, WI weekly as well!

    Specific practice schedules and locations are shared with team members at the start of each season.

    And a Schedule can be found Here!

  • Yes. The Mad City Badgers Travel Team participates in roughly 7-8 tournaments per Season throughout the United States (primarily the Midwest), providing athletes with opportunities to compete against other teams at a high level.

  • Practice schedules vary depending on the season, but the team typically holds weekly practices to prepare athletes for regional and national competitions.

    Click Here to see a Listing of this Season’s Practice schedule and Open Gyms!

  • Families interested in joining the Mad City Badgers can contact our organization to learn more about upcoming practices, eligibility requirements, and opportunities to try wheelchair basketball.

    Click Here to Email us or Reach out through our Contact Form—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.