Colorado Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair basketball is one of the most widely-played sports in the world for people with physical disabilities and has been played competitively in Colorado since 1972. The Denver Rolling Nuggets - one of the first in the country to be directly affiliated with an NBA team - was formed in 1985. Since then, Colorado Wheelchair Basketball was created to expand wheelchair basketball in the state, and has fielded teams that compete in various divisions of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Among our members are former collegiate and National Team players that have competed around the world.

Colorado Wheelchair Basketball promotes and supports wheelchair basketball athletes of all ages with three competitive teams: the Denver Jr Rolling Nuggets (youth); the Denver Rolling Nuggets (adult); and the Colorado Silverbacks (current and retired service members of all branches of the military).  The wheelchair basketball season runs from September to April, and each team typically travels 3-5 times a year to various tournaments and competitive events around the country. CWB is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies solely on donations and fundraising efforts to pay for the equipment, travel, and expenses associated with keeping the teams running and the participants competitive. CWB members are expected to raise money to support their teams’ efforts, to be active and involved members of their local communities, and to be role models and inspirations for all individuals to work hard and never give up on their dreams.