Shepparton welcomes National Wheelchair Basketball League for epic weekend

YOUNG GUNS... 8-year-old Yurri Atkinson-Briggs enjoyed the challenge of playing basketball whilst wheelchair-bound. Photo: Emma Harrop

SHEPPARTON Stadium was abuzz with activity over the weekend, when the National Wheelchair Basketball League came to Shepparton for Round 4. The Red Dust Heelers took on the Manly Wheel Eagles for three games on July 13-14, 2024. Ahead of game weekend, the Red Dust Heelers held a special Meet the Heelers free clinic for supporters and for the community to connect with the sport.

YOUNG GUNS… 8-year-old Yurri Atkinson-Briggs enjoyed the challenge of playing basketball whilst wheelchair-bound. Photo: Emma Harrop
BASKETBALL… Red Dust Heelers player Kane Downie shooting for goal. Photo: Emma Harrop
FREE CLINIC… Red Dust Heeler player Phil Turner going for a big 3-pointer. Photo: Emma Harrop
SHOOTING… Red Dust Heelers player Mitchell Bond lining up to shoot a goal. Photo: Emma Harrop

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