Junior Wheelchair
Rugby

Junior Wheelchair Rugby Program

Wheelchair Rugby Victoria (WRV), which is operated by Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) is looking to expand the successful senior wheelchair rugby program by developing a Wheelchair Rugby Junior Program. Wheelchair rugby is an intense, contact team sport that is a mixed gender competition. Despite its intensity, wheelchair rugby is a family-friendly, accessible sport with a true sense of community.

Come and Try Events

Get some friends together and come along to experience the excitement of wheelchair rugby!

Dates: Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd July

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Who: Open to all abilities, ages 6 - 14

The Come and Try Events will feature fun, introductory skills sessions, facilitated by our Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach and Australian Paralympian, Andrew Harrison. Sports chairs will be provided on the day and participants will have the opportunity to learn from Victorian senior wheelchair rugby players, and potentially even current Australian Paralympic athletes!

Participants from these sessions are invited to register for our 8-Week Junior Wheelchair Rugby Training Program. These players will then have the chance to compete in Victoria's first ever Junior Wheelchair Rugby Round-Robin Competition, to be held in conjunction with the Protect Victorian Senior Finals on Saturday 23rd September!

Dates: Every Wednesday from 2nd August - 20th September

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, 1 Yarra Blvd, Kew

Who: Open to all abilities, ages 6 - 14

Cost: $75

If you have any questions about the program, please email wheelchairrugby@dsr.org.au.