MAGIC IN MOTION

ORLANDO MAGIC WHEELS

Be part of a dedicated community of strong athletes who are passionate about making a change through basketball.

What the Magic Wheels are all about

The Orlando Magic Wheels is a member of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), where physically challenged athletes compete in fast-moving basketball tournament play. Athletes, primarily with lower limb disabilities that range from amputations to paraplegia, participate in this team sport using wheelchairs. We take our name from the local NBA team, the Orlando Magic, and wear similar uniforms.

The Orlando Magic Wheels currently fields a team for league competition within the structure of the NWBA and the Florida Wheelchair Basketball Conference (FWBC). Our team plays in the Developmental division (DIII) of the NWBA. We abide by NCAA rules as adapted for Wheelchair Basketball.

We encourage all interested players to sign up and become part of the team. Whether you're ready to join or just want to learn more, you're welcome to reach out with questions ahead of time.

Not sure if the team is right for you?
Come meet us during a practice! You're welcome to participate, give it a try, or simply observe.

Join Us at Practice

When? Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Silver Star Recreation Center
2801 N Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32818

Please get in touch with us to confirm practice times before attending and to ensure we have a basketball wheelchair if needed.

Contact Us

To provide an opportunity for physically disabled athletes to compete in a team sport while in a wheelchair in a competitive environment
To encourage and guide the development of physically disabled novices and experienced athletes to achieve their highest performance level while practicing good sportsmanship.
Team, family, sportsmanship, exercise, community involvements, and FUN.

Our Values

“Wheelchair Basketball means a lot to me. It is my life dream to play on a team and I’m pursuing my dream by playing on the Orlando Magic Wheels”

Jacob Crespo

“Through sports I have refocused on the physical abilities I have, versus the abilities I have perceivably lost”

Michael Johnston, USN

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

We practice every Tuesday night from 6 to 8 PM at the Silver Star Rec Center (2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32818). We invite you to come out and talk to the players and Coach to see if you would be interested in playing on our team. We are always looking for new players!
The team doesn’t supply sports wheelchairs. If you come out to a practice we will try to match you with an experienced player for the purpose of trying their chair. If you decide you would like to continue to play there are various ways to obtain a new or used sports wheelchair. We can discuss these options.
We have to pay for exclusive use of our Practice Facility so we ask each player for $120/year. You don’t have to pay that all at once and we will work with you on whatever you can afford. That is the only monetary fee, but we do ask for help with fundraising for the team.
No. We generally car pool for away games (Tampa, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, etc.) and we try to hook up with players that live near enough to get rides to practices and home games.
Since there isn’t a Junior team in the Orlando area it’s best to be at minimum a HS student. There is no upper age limit. So as long as you are in reasonably good shape, have a lower limb disability, and a desire to play a competitive team sport we welcome you to come and play with us.
The Orlando Magic Wheels are a non-profit organization. Our 501c3 designation is Orlando Wheelchair Games, Inc. and tax deductible donations can be made thru the OWG. Aside from monetary support (which we always need), when we have a Tournament we also need in-kind donations (bottled water, Gatorade, snacks, etc.). If you would like to assist with fundraising, or helping out at a Tournament we are always looking for volunteers. Finally we are accepting applications for Board members for the OWG.
The short answer is yes. We have done ½ time exhibition games at the Amway Center during Magic games. We have also participated in various Disability Awareness events at a number of local Grade School, Middle School, HS, and Colleges. These need to be scheduled in advance and we request a donation of $500 or at minimum enough to cover our travel expenses. Contact us to get on our schedule and work out details.