The Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival is an action packed five days. There are a range of competitions and divisions, with opportunities for everyone to be involved in the festival. 

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Masters Tournament
Dates: Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - Thursday, October 27th 2022 from 9.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Shellharbour City Stadium
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A social but competitive wheelchair basketball competition for players over 40 years of age. A chance for both current and former players to get on court and have some fun. Both team and individual entries are accepted. Individual entries will be drafted into a team. Players over 50 years of age, will receive a 0.5 point reduction, players over 60, a 1.0 point reduction, and players over 70, a 1.5 point reduction. 

3x3 Tournament 
Date: Friday, October 28th 2022 from 3.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: Shellharbour City Stadium

2022 will be the first year that a 3x3 tournament is introduced into the Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival. Both team and individual entries are accepted. 3x3 games are structured in 10 minute games, or first to 21 points - whichever comes first. 3x3 is open to everybody and will be the main warm up/training opportunity for teams playing in the Slam Down Under.

3x3 may include a junior division for players 14 years of age and under, subject to entries.

Slam Down Under
Dates: Saturday, October 29th 2022 from 9.00am to 9.00pm and Sunday, October 30th 2022 from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre

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The Slam Down Under will be divided into 2 competitions - competitive and social. Divisions within the competitive and social classes will then be created based on the number of entrants. Both team and individual entries are accepted.

Competitive - An elite competition played under the 17-point rule. Male, female and mixed teams are accepted. Athletes must be classified.

Development - A division for new and developing players. Male, female and mixed teams are encouraged. While this division is designed to be played under the 3/2 rule this may be altered by agreement of team managers prior to each match. Players in this division are new or returning players who do not necessarily take part in regular training or competition.

Number of matches and playing time are dependent on entry numbers. The draw will be released prior to the event. 

For more information, view the Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival Tournament Fact Sheet.