About

Wheelchair rugby is a dynamic and strategic team sport that was originally designed specifically for quadriplegics however, the sport is not exclusive to quadriplegics as participants with some form of physical impairment to both the lower and upper body limbs are eligible to play at a national and international level.  It is a unique sport that utilises elements of basketball, american football and ice hockey to play a game. Wheelchair rugby is growing in popularity throughout the world and offers great opportunities to athletes interested in high performance team sport.

Who can play

Parafed Bay of Plenty Wheelchair Rugby welcome anyone to come and have a go at the sport.  At a competitive national and international level athletes must have physical impairment to their lower and upper body limbs.  

Equipment

Three must haves to play wheelchair rugby are a specifically designed rugby wheelchair, gardening gloves (with rubber palms) and covered shoes.  The good news is that Parafed BOP supply the wheelchairs free to use on a casual basis and there are gloves available to use also, so all you need to do is arrive with covered shoes to have a go.