WHEELCHAIR RUGBY
OVERVIEW
Wheelchair Rugby is a mixed team sport for male and female athletes. It combines elements of many sports, including basketball, rugby and ice hockey. Players compete in teams of four to carry a ball across the opposing team's goal line. Full contact between wheelchairs is an integral part of the sport as players use their chairs to block and hold opponents. To be eligible to play, athletes must have some loss of function in at least 3 limbs.
SESSIONS
Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby offer two training sessions per week during the winter season (March - October) and can offer new players advice on accessing equipment such as rugby wheelchairs, gloves and straps.
Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby Training
Tuesday's & Thursday's
6 - 8pm
Avon Hub, 77 North Parade, Christchurch
Club: Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby
COMPETITIONS
WRC - Round 1
10 - 11 May 2025
Tauranga
WRC - Round 2
28 - 29 May 2025
Wellington
NZWR National Championships
05 - 07 Sep 2025
Christchurch
NZWR Low Point National Championships
11 - 12 Oct 2025
Te Awamutu
CONTACTS
Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby
Greg Mitchell
Coach
027 302 3812
gregoryjohnmitchell@gmail.com
www.sporty.co.nz/cwrchargers
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