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
6 - 8pm
Avon Hub
Club: Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby
COMPETITIONS
WRC - Round 1
27 - 28 April 2024
Bay of Plenty
WRC - Round 2
25 - 26 May 2024
Wellington
NZWR National Championships
1 - 4 August 2024
170 Pages Road, Cowles Stadium, Christchurch
NZWR Low Point National Championships
21 - 22 September 2024
Te Awamutu
CONTACTS
Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby
Greg Mitchell
Team Coach
027 302 3812
gregoryjohnmitchell@gmail.com
ParaFed Canterbury works with local sports clubs and organisations to offer a range of Para sport opportunities to our members. In most cases members will require a classification before becoming involved in competitive Para sport.
108 Sawyers Arms Road
Northcote, Christchurch 8052
PO Box 35 059
Shirley, Christchurch 8640
03 385 4449
info@parafedcanterbury.co.nz