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Our Story

Here are a few milestones that we have reached!

1976

Wheelchair basketball began at UTA

1988

Wheelchair Basketball became a recognized intercollegiate athletic program

11

Countries have been represented by Movin’ Mavs

1989-90

Finished #4 in the team's first National Intercollegiate Tournament

9

Movin’ Mavs have been named MVP

36

Number of Paralympians

1990-91

Finished #1 in the team's second National Intercollegiate Tournament

13

Number of National Championships won

an empty wheelchair sitting in an empty gymnasium

Mission

It is the Mission of the University of Texas at Arlington Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball and Adapted Sports program to provide sport and recreation programs, including competitive athletic opportunities, for our students with disabilities. Students will have opportunities to pursue a quality education/academic development while training physical development to represent the University in local, regional and national athletic competitions. The Movin’ Mav program is aware of and appreciates its position as a role model program for students with disabilities.

Movin' Mavs Win 10th National Title

The men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams at The University of Texas at Arlington both competed in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NIWBT) on their home court over the weekend. The Movin’ Mavs won its second consecutive national title, having defeated the University of Alabama in 2021, and 10th overall. The Lady Movin’ Mavs placed third.

Junior and College Testing Guidelines

This spreadsheet was created to give coaches and players in the wheelchair basketball community a numerical set of data to use in determining what qualifies as "average" times during drills.

 

 

 

 

 

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