Welcome to World Beach Basketball. See the catalog for Beach Basketball goal systems, game gear, hats, T-shirts, collared logo shirts, Earthwear, and rule books. Beach Basketball is an exciting, non-stop action game played on the beach, enjoyed by HOOPSTERS of all ages. The game was created over four decades ago on the physical education fields of Gulf Shores School. This modified version of basketball, invented by Philip Bryant, has grown from a highly effective skill improvement game to a very popular and widespread competitive sport. For the past 20 years, the World Beach Basketball Association has developed grassroots player interest, resulting in gameplay in 15 of the WBBA's 36 worldwide regions. The WBBA Upper Caribbean Region, with commissioner Mickey Muñoz, was selected as the "2009 WBBA Region of the Year" for their efforts in administering tournaments for Beach Basketball players. The 2010 Beach Basketball 17th Annual World Championships will be hosted by the WBBA in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the birthplace of Beach Basketball. Currently, seven WBBA World Regions are hosting upcoming tournaments. HOOPSTERS of all ages are getting into the game... former Harlem Globe Trotter Ed Hicks (second from left) along with 1999 "Commissioner of the Year" Frank Bisesi (third from left) regularly participate on the shores of Lake Erie. If you are a coach looking for another game to add to your sports curriculum, Beach Basketball may be just the game. Beach Basketball is the perfect game for boys and girls, young or old. Whether you have a beautiful beach or a gymnasium, the game is adaptable to either court. An Official Rule Book is available for $2.95; please send your request with a Purchase Order # or your charge account information to: World Beach Basketball Association. The "Official Rules and Regulations" will be mailed to you. Beach Basketball-related indices are registered trademarks and copyrighted products of Beach Basketball USA, Inc., and cannot be used in any form without written permission. Be part of the action! It’s hot, fast, and fun. Scott Defalco of Team Third Coast (spotting up for shot) along with teammates Kurt Soderman (dishing) and Andrew Beyer won "The Breaks" first game.
What is Beach Basketball? The world's fastest-growing beach sport, played on a circular court with no backboard on the goal. There’s no out-of-bounds, non-stop action, make-it-take-it scoring format, 3’s outside the circle, 2’s inside, ball movement via pass or 2 1/2 steps - no dribble allowed. Check out our full line of apparel, game gear, and tournament schedule. Email us at [email protected]. Beach Basketball-related indices are registered trademarks and copyrighted products of Beach Basketball USA, Inc., and cannot be used in any form without written permission. ©2010 Beach Basketball USA, Inc. Visitors since May 5, 1995 - 368,564. Related article links: http://yrlcye40.xanga.com/724585488/backpacks/