Wheelchair Sports NSW
RUGBY
Wheelchair rugby is an intense, physical team sport for quadriplegic (tetraplegic) male and female athletes. It originated as "murder ball" in 1977 in Canada and is rapidly developing around the world.
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of basketball, grid-iron and ice hockey and it is played on a basketball sized court. The teams are formed by four players and up to eight substitutes. The players are classified according to their ability and are assigned a point value from 0.5 to 3.5 points (3.5 having the most function). The four players on the court cannot exceed 8.0 points unless there is a female player, resulting in a 0.5 allowance.
A volleyball is used and it can be carried, dribbled, or passed in any way except by kicking. The ball must be bounced at least once every 10 seconds. Athletes score goals by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line. Wheelchair Rugby is played in four eight-minute (stop-time) quarters.
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of basketball, grid-iron and ice hockey and it is played on a basketball sized court. The teams are formed by four players and up to eight substitutes. The players are classified according to their ability and are assigned a point value from 0.5 to 3.5 points (3.5 having the most function). The four players on the court cannot exceed 8.0 points unless there is a female player, resulting in a 0.5 allowance.
A volleyball is used and it can be carried, dribbled, or passed in any way except by kicking. The ball must be bounced at least once every 10 seconds. Athletes score goals by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line. Wheelchair Rugby is played in four eight-minute (stop-time) quarters.
Development Opportunities
Thursdays
Saturdays
Saturdays
Sydney Training 5:30 - 6:45 (arrive 5pm)
Willoughby Leisure Centre (Small St, Willoughby)
Sydney Slam Series please see flyer for dates and times.
Willoughby Leisure Centre (Small St Willoughby)
Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre (Grand Pde, Homebush Bay)
Willoughby Leisure Centre (Small St, Willoughby)
Sydney Slam Series please see flyer for dates and times.
Willoughby Leisure Centre (Small St Willoughby)
Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre (Grand Pde, Homebush Bay)
Events
9-11 July
6-8 August
20-22 August
4 September
18 September
2-4 October
6-8 August
20-22 August
4 September
18 September
2-4 October
NWRL Round 2 Results - Parks Recreation Centre, Adelaide
NWRL Round 3 Results - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
NWRL Finals Results - Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, Sydney
Sydney Slam Series 6 - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Sydney Slam Series 7 - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Coffs Crush - Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour (more info TBC)
NWRL Round 3 Results - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
NWRL Finals Results - Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, Sydney
Sydney Slam Series 6 - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Sydney Slam Series 7 - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Coffs Crush - Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour (more info TBC)