The Shalva basketball team is part of Hapoel Jerusalem National basketball association’s youth league. The basketball team is a forum for players to develop important motor skills, like coordination and stamina, as well as social skills that are essential for facilitating teamwork and performance. The valuable SHALVA- Hapoel Jerusalem partnership is based on a mutual appreciation for the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
Weekly practices led by a Hapoel Jerusalem coach
Games against basketball teams of teens with typical developmental patterns
Hapoel Jerusalem dedicates their annual Chanukah basketball game to Shalva.
Shalva's presence at the Hapoel games helps breach socio-cultural stigmas, social inclusion and bonding over a common passion.
