Frankston and District Basketball Association.
The Frankston District Basketball Association (FDBA) has developed an Australian first modified version of Basketball to allow Victorians with blindness and low vision to play this popular game.
People with all levels of vision can play the game in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space.
FBDA currently run skills seasons with mini 2v2 games, and have a junior and senior program available, age is no barrier at FDBA.
To ensure inclusivity, the program offers modified equipment, including a bell ball, sound rings, goggles, floor rings, and a braille map of the basketball court. These adaptations assist participants with varying degrees of vision impairment to take part.
For more details about how the game is played please contact Tanya on the details below.
Dreamstreet Lending Arena, 90 Bardia Avenue Seaford. Parking is available at the venue.
Tuesday mornings, weekly.
Special events on some Sundays.
No sessions during school holidays.
Free.
If you would like more information, please contact Tanya Thomas by email or phone.
0412 515 422
03 9776 8999
For session dates and more information about Vision loss Basketball at Frankston District Basketball Association (FDBA) please visit their website.
https://fdba.com.au/vision-loss-basketball/
Interested? Please fill out the form to enquire.
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