Est. 1995

Fast.
Physical.
Fearless.
Ours.

East Midlands Premiership Club — over 30 years of impact on and off the court. Whatever your skill level, whatever your ability, we have a place for you.

5
Players on court
14.5
Max class points on court
1.0–5.0
Classification range
4×10
Minute quarters
How the game works

Every player is classified.
Every team is balanced.

Each player is rated from 1.0 to 5.0 depending on trunk control and function — 1.0 for those most impaired, 5.0 for the least. A 5.0 can be an able-bodied player: they play too. It's not a ranking of skill. It's what makes the line-up fair.

  • When playing in domestic leagues, the five players a team fields can never total more than 14.5 points combined
  • A low-point player and a high-point player are equally valuable on court
  • It's the rule that makes wheelchair basketball one of the most inclusive sports in the world
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
The full classification scale
5 players on court14.5 pts max
Jaguars players celebrating together on court after a win, water being poured in celebration
Full time.Every whistle earned
A Jaguars player mid-shot on a fast break with defenders trailing behind
Fast break.The rules are the same. The speed isn't
Two Jaguars players high-fiving in their wheelchairs on court
One team.Every classification, one line-up
Jaguars players talking tactics together during a break in play
Time out.Coached, not just cheered on
Jaguars player boxing out an opponent under the basket
Box out.Chairs collide. Nobody backs down
On the floor

Squads for every level

Whoever you are, whatever your skill level — there's a squad for you, from your first session right through to competitive league basketball.

TierSquadWhat to expect
PremiershipJaguars 1Our first team, playing at the top domestic level against the country's strongest clubs.
National League — Division 1 NorthJaguars 2A competitive squad bridging development and elite play — regular league fixtures, real minutes.
National League — Division 3 CentralJaguars 3The perfect step up once you've got the basics — fun, friendly, competitive basketball in a supportive, structured setting.
Development League — IAG (Inspire A Generation)Jaguars 4Our newest competitive squad — a welcoming home for players ready to test themselves in league play while they keep building their game.
DevelopmentAcademyWhere every Jaguars journey begins — new players build the basics, and experienced players are matched to the right level from their first session.
Game day

Watch us live

We stream all our games on YouTube — live and on demand. Follow the action wherever you are, and catch every match back on the channel.

Jaguars WBC on YouTube

Live streams · Full game replays · Highlights

Every Jaguars game is streamed on our YouTube channel — subscribe to get notified when we go live and never miss a match.

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Get involved

Training is open to anyone

You don't need a sports chair, an impairment or any experience to join us. We provide chairs, qualified coaches run every session, and the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.

Beginners

First session

Come along, borrow a chair, learn the basics of pushing, pivoting and passing. No commitment, no pressure.

Development

Juniors & developing players

A dedicated space for junior and developing players to build skills and confidence alongside the National League & Premiership squads.

Performance

Squad training

Structured, competitive sessions for players training toward league selection.

When we train
Wednesday
1st & 2nd team training · invitation only
19:30–22:00
Saturday
Mixed skills session — juniors, women's league, IAG & 3rd division players
13:00–16:00
Where to find us
Magnus Community Sports Centre
Bowbridge Road, Newark-on-Trent,
Newark NG24 4AB

Club members get a discount with RGK wheelchairs on sport wheelchairs and equipment — just ask a coach when you join.

Our satellite clubs

Part of the wider Jaguars family across Lincolnshire — great places to start your basketball journey.

Satellite club

NK Jaguars WBC

Mondays18:00–20:00

A mixed session for all ages — a great place to start your basketball experience.

OneNK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX

Angus Drew, Chairman · NKJaguarsWBC@gmail.com

Market Rasen

MR Jaguars

Fridays19:30–21:00

Once a month, aimed at new players and those wanting to get a bit more competitive. Linked to NK Jaguars.

Market Rasen Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Rd, Market Rasen LN8 3JW

Angus Drew · NKJaguarsWBC@gmail.com

Membership

Come and play

Whoever you are, whatever your skill level or ability — young players, experienced players, first-timers and internationals all train together. We take the basketball seriously, but 30 years on we're still first and foremost a family: welcoming, fun, and here for each other. You don't need your own chair to start.

1

Message us or drop by a session — no booking needed.

2

Try it out in a loan chair — we'll match you to the right fit.

3

Keep coming back, and join a squad when you're ready.

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Jags in the community

Basketball that brings people together

For over 20 years, Jaguars coaches have taken wheelchair basketball into schools and workplaces — delivering inclusive sports sessions and team building that put everyone on a level playing field.

Schools

Wheelchair basketball in schools

Students of all abilities play together — building teamwork, communication, resilience and confidence, while developing strength and coordination. It's a real leveller, and a powerful way to grow disability sport awareness.

Team building

Sessions for any group

We've run sessions for groups of 6 to over 60, and mini-tournaments from 4 to 16 teams. Even the self-declared "not sporty" come away wanting another go — a genuinely inclusive way to bring a whole organisation together.

"It was such a memorable experience for children and staff alike. Great to see so many pupils who are usually less enthusiastic about sport completely engrossed — playing with a smile on their faces."
David Morris
Y6 Teacher & PE Coordinator, St Johns Primary Academy
The Jaguars WBC branded equipment trailer, sponsored by Breheny Civil Engineering and Let's Move Lincolnshire
20+
Years delivering sessions in schools
60+
Players in a single session
3
Trailers of chairs, via Active Lincolnshire

Interested in a session for your school or organisation? Get in touch at NKJaguarsWBC@gmail.com.

Ready to get on court?

Whatever your ability, whatever your age — there's a place at Jaguars for you.

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