Wellington Deaf Basketball Club, set up in 1949, celebrates their 50th anniversary in 1999. The celebrations are held during the national Deaf basketball tournament over the Queens Birthday weekend, hosted by Wellington. Two (2) ladies team from Auckland and Christchurch competes against each other, while four (4) mens basketball teams competed from Wellington, Auckland, Manawatu and Christchurch.
- Wellington beat Christchurch 74 – 48 (mens)
- Wellington beat Manawatu 91 – 41 (mens)
