Kansas City Tennis player prepares to hit ball back to opponent.
Wheelchair tennis athletes celebrate after tournament.
KC Advantage Wheelchair Tennis practices at Macken Park every Wednesday from 6-9pm.
Once a month, we are having a beginners/youth wheelchair tennis development camp at Elite Tennis Center. Contact us if you are interested.
You do not need to have your own sports chair to try it out - we have program chairs that can be used! If interested, please email tennis@midwestadaptivesports.org - We can provide you with information about how our program works, when / where practices are and answer any questions you may have.
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis follows the rules of tennis and is played on a regulation sized tennis court. The only rule change is the ball may bounce up to two times, the second bounce may also occur outside the court.
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Equipment: Players use sports wheelchairs that are lightweight and maneuverable. The wheelchairs are designed to provide speed, agility, and stability on the court.
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Court and Scoring: Wheelchair tennis is played on a tennis court. Points are scored the same way as in regular tennis, and matches played as best-of-three sets.
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Classification: Wheelchair tennis players are classified according to their level of disability, with different classifications ensuring fair competition. Classification is based on factors such as stability and movement impairments.
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Competitions: Wheelchair tennis has tournaments held at local, national and international levels, including the US Open and the Paralympics.