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About VIBF
The Virtus International Basketball Federation (VIBF) is the world governing body for basketball for players with an intellectual impairment, with a membership base of over 85 nations. With a mission to drive the development of elite basketball worldwide for players with an intellectual impairment, the VIBF is responsible for promoting, developing and overseeing the sport worldwide, including the conduct of 3×3 and 5×5 world and regional championships.
Basketball 3×3
3×3 basketball is a fast-paced, urban variation of basketball played with three players on each team in a half-court setting, with one hoop. It’s known for its exciting, condensed format, where the game is typically 10 minutes long and the first team to 21 points wins. The shorter game time, 12-second shot clock, and continuous play create a dynamic and thrilling experience. The simple rules and accessibility make it a great option for people of all skill levels.
Key Features:
- Players: Two teams of three players, with two substitutes each.
- Court: A half-court with one hoop.
- Scoring: Shots inside the arc are worth one point, and shots outside the arc are worth two points.
- Game Length: 10 minutes, or the first team to 21 points wins.
- Shot Clock: 12 seconds.
- Continuous Play: No breaks after scoring, no halftime.
Basketball 5×5
Traditional 5×5 basketball, often called “traditional basketball” or simply “basketball,” is a team sport where two teams of five players each compete on a full-sized court to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. The game involves strategic play, quick decision-making, and physical skills, with the aim of out-manoeuvring the opposing team and gaining control of the ball to score.
Key features:
- Players: Two teams of five players on the court at any given time.
- Court: Traditional basketball is played on a full-sized court, typically 28 metres long and 15 metres wide.
- Scoring: Points are scored by shooting the ball through the hoop. Shots inside the arc are worth two points, while shots outside the arc (three-pointers) are worth three points. Free throws are worth one point.
- Game Length: A 5×5 basketball game typically lasts 40 minutes, divided into four 10-minute quarters.
- Shot clock: 24 seconds.
- Game Structure: The game involves various skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defence. Players are assigned different positions (eg, guard, forward, centre) based on their roles on the team.
PATRONS
Lorraine Landon
Lorraine Landon OAM, is a trailblazing Australian sports administrator with decades of experience across basketball and inclusive sport. A former elite player and coach, Lorraine rose to become the first woman to manage teams in both the Australian National Basketball League and Women’s National Basketball League, guiding the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames through highly successful seasons. As Team Manager of the Australian Women’s Basketball Team, the Opals, she played a key role in their historic fourth-place finish at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, laying the foundation for future Opal’s success.
Brett Brown
The Virtus International Basketball Federation (VIBF) is proud to have Brett Brown one of the NBA’s most elite experienced coaches as a Patron of our organisation. Brett has coached in the prestigious league for over 20 years and been the leader of some of the world’s best basketball athletes. His long and successful connection to the game in pro leagues and international competition has enhanced the respect and regard in which he is held.
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Virtus is the brand name of the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment and is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee. Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the UK (1173901)
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