Wheelchair AFL

Wheelchair AFL is one of the fastest growing Wheelchair sports in Australia. A unisex game that is open to all abilities, Wheelchair AFL is a great way for people living with disabilities and those not living with disabilities to play sport alongside each other. Wheelchair AFL has been developed to provide all Australian Football enthusiasts with a disability with a match play experience that has strong parallels with the traditional game. Wheelchair AFL is easy to play, not too physically demanding and provides an environment whereby participation, enjoyment and safety are a priority. Fundamentally, Wheelchair AFL enables people of all ages and disability levels to participate in male, female or mixed competitions that fit around their busy lives and provide a social and fitness outlet.

Read the rules of the game here

Everyone, of all abilities, is welcome to Come and Try Wheelchair AFL with us at our weekly training sessions around the state. Coaching and equipment will be provided.

Sessions are from February – November unless specified. (Sessions do not run in School Holidays- Promotional flyers attached in each hub venue below) 

If you can't see your local area and you're keen to get a program started near you, please email Johnathon Liapis at johnl@wsnsw.org.au

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More information is also available on the AFL NSW/ACT Website here

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT organises regional and state-based competitions throughout the year. Once you have joined a local training program, entry to these competitions are open to you. 

Players will get the chance to compete in a team environment and will form the foundation for competitive Wheelchair AFL match play. Wheelchair AFL's competitive Club Challenges will start in April 2024. (Promotional flyers attached in each event link below)

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More information is also available on the AFL NSW/ACT Website here

Selection for our Wheelchair AFL NSW/ACT Rolling Rams team will occur in August/September 2024, leading into the National Championships in Melbourne.

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT, alongside AFL NSW/ACT, will co-deliver the NSW/ACT Rolling Rams training sessions before the Wheelchair AFL National Championships in November.

The AFL and Disability Sports Australia in partnership host the Toyota Wheelchair AFL National Championships, which is an annual representative carnival for the nation’s best wheelchair athletes from across the country.

The Championships provide Australia’s most talented footballers the chance to represent their state/territory and showcase their abilities to the broader community.

2024 Wheelchair AFL National Championships:

Location: Melbourne- State Hockey and Netball Centre, Parkville
Dates: November 2024

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More information is available on the AFL Website here

Contact:

Sport Coordinator

Johnathon Liapis
E: JohnL@wsnsw.org.au
P: 0407 682 545

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