About
Mission
It is the Mission of the University of Texas at Arlington Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball and Adapted Sports program to provide sport and recreation programs, including competitive athletic opportunities, for our students with disabilities. Students will have opportunities to pursue a quality education/academic development while training physical development to represent the University in local, regional and national athletic competitions. The Movin’ Mav program is aware of and appreciates its position as a role model program for students with disabilities.
Thank you to our sponsors
Per4Max Wheelchairs
South Texas Regional Adapted Sports
Southwest Wheelchair Athletic Association
UT Southwestern
Milestones
Here are a few milestones that we have reached!
1976
Wheelchair basketball began at UTA
1988
Wheelchair Basketball became a recognized intercollegiate athletic program
11
Countries have been represented by Movin’ Mavs
1989-90
Finished #4 in the team's first National Intercollegiate Tournament
9
Movin’ Mavs have been named MVP
36
Number of Paralympians
1990-91
Finished #1 in the team's second National Intercollegiate Tournament
13
Number of National Championships won
Alumni
Learn more about the history of our program through our alumni stories!
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