Basketball is a sport that pits five players against five players on a court with two hoops.

 

The goal is to put the ball through the hoop and score more points than the other team.

 

The player with the ball must either keep a constant dribble or stand in the same spot to avoid traveling and thus turning the ball over to the other team. The defenders may stop the ball without fouling or goaltending. 

 

The following skills could be gained with the practice of Basketball:

  • Ball handling skills (passing, receiving, dribbling and shooting)
  • Improved hand-eye coordination
  • Improved endurance
  • Physical agility and speed
  • Team building skills
  • Fostering values of sportsmanship, focus and self-discipline

 

Sport Stages:

  • School
  • Premier Teams

 

Teams:

  • Micro Team (A and B) U10 Boys
  • Micro Team (A and B) U10 Girls
  • Mini Team (A, B and C) U12 Boys
  • Mini Team (A, B and C) U12 Girls

 

Achievements:

 

Wadi Degla first team for women won the 1st place in the Egyptian league (B) 2016.

 

Wadi Degla clubs hosted the following championships:

 

  • Cairo Championship
  • Cairo Basketball Festival