-Tre Jenifer (pictured below in USA jersey)
"For the entirety of my life, I’ve been stared at because I’ve been different. You know, kids have stared at me, parents have stared at me, and it’s just because I didn’t have any legs. And now we’re changing that perspective—you could stare at me, but now you’re staring at me because I’m a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, I’m a father, and I’m a full-time employee with the federal government. I want people to know that there’s life outside of my disability. I don’t let my disability identify who I am. All these other things do. So it’s not just about the sport—it’s outside of sport. We’re demolishing the stigmas that surround disability. "
13GEM Sporting Fall Wheelchair Basketball 2026
Program Overview
Wheelchair Basketball is a brand-new program for 13GEM Sporting that developed organically from the need in the community. This program will be coached from a wheelchair so players can learn realistic ways of playing within the Wheelchair Basketball environment. This program is open to boys and girls ages 7-17 of all skill levels. Coach Jacob has purchased a wheelchair, is educating himself on the rules and procedures of Wheelchair Basketball and is learning how to play Basketball in a Wheelchair. This will ensure all players will receive expert coaching and high-quality programming that results in massive growth and major joy in your child(ren). Sessions will focus equally on skill development and gameplay with an emphasis on growth and learning, not merely participation. This is a major feature of all 13GEM Sporting programs.
Players will be divided into similar age groupings based on registration numbers.
Each age group will get their own court to practice and play with players at similar developmental levels.
Program Schedule & Registration Fees
Practice Time
Wednesdays 4p-5p
Boys & Girls ages 7-17
Fall Schedule
- Wed Sep 16 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Sep 23 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Sep 30 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Oct 7 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Oct 14 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Oct 21 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Oct 28 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Nov 4 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Nov 11 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
- Wed Nov 18 4p-8p MAPS Redmond Gym
NBA Finals Event - End-of-Season Trophy Ceremony
Registration Fee: $300/player
+6% Registration Fee
Pay-in-Full and Payment Plan Options Available
EARLY REGISTRATION OFFER: $275/player
ENDS SEP 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: OCT 5, 2026
Families registering multiple siblings in concurrent programs will receive a 13% Multi-Child Discount on each additional registration after the first child.
Fully Customized Uniform Kit Required
13GEM Sporting uses a single uniform kit for the entire club, regardless of sport, age, or gender. This will foster a greater sense of unity amongst the players. The uniform kit consists of a fully customized jersey with player-chosen name and number on back and 13GEM Sporting branded shorts.
All new players must purchase a customized uniform kit from the 13GEM Shop for a separate fee. You will answer uniform kit customization questions during registration and complete payment via the Online Shop. (see below)
Starting Fall 2026, families can choose from three uniform kit options to customize:
- Authentic Adult Basketball Uniform Kit: $80
- Authentic Youth Basketball Uniform Kit: $65
- Replica All-Sport Uniform Kit (short sleeve): $50
Returning players from any previous 13GEM season with a fully customized kit have a choice to continue using the previous customized kit or purchase a new kit. This kit will be used for the next several years (or until the vendor discontinues it), so it is advised to buy the kit a bit large so players can grow into it over several seasons.
How do players grow in 13GEM Sporting Wheelchair Basketball?
Skills
RDA of Physical Activity
Knowledge
Foundational skill development is the cornerstone of this program. 13GEM Sporting excels in maximizing growth and development across all skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Activities are designed to teach players how to move in ways never imagined- fast, quick, aggressive. Players will learn all Wheelchair Basketball skills. We will find a way to do it all!
Knowledge
RDA of Physical Activity
Knowledge
Players will learn strategies, rules and procedures of Wheelchair Basketball as it is played in the Paralympics. Basic offensive and defensive strategies allow players to use teamwork and develop the ability to "read the court" and make plays. Adapted rules such as dribbling will be taught as necessary, but the goal is to provide the least restrictive environment for learning and growth.
Empowerment
RDA of Physical Activity
RDA of Physical Activity
Confidence, self-esteem, self-efficacy, new image of self, new belief in abilities, all of these we hope to instill in all players. We want players to grow up with feelings of positivity, worth, and ability, but that must be earned through authentic experience. Our program is designed to show players they can compete, exercise, play spo
Confidence, self-esteem, self-efficacy, new image of self, new belief in abilities, all of these we hope to instill in all players. We want players to grow up with feelings of positivity, worth, and ability, but that must be earned through authentic experience. Our program is designed to show players they can compete, exercise, play sports, and stay active for a Lifetime, with their wheelchair.
RDA of Physical Activity
RDA of Physical Activity
RDA of Physical Activity
Let's get those kids rolling around and exercising! Health is strongly determined by physical activity rates, the CDC Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) is 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous movement. This Wheelchair Basketball program will help students get their fitness RDA in two ways: 1) participating in practice sessions, 2) providing the ability to play Basketball for exercise in leisure time.