Wheelchair Rugby

Interested in an intense, fast-paced, team-based sport? Join the Sportable Possums Wheelchair Rugby team – no previous wheelchair rugby experience is required! The beginner/intermediate training curriculum will  build a foundational knowledge of the sport, skill development, equipment selection, and teamwork.

Who Can Play

Open to Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have a physical disability that impairs movement of 3-4 limbs and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair. Players may use a powerchair or other assistive device for everyday mobility. Examples of Player Conditions: Quadriplegic Spinal Cord Injuries, Muscular Dystrophy, Multi-limb Amputees, Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.

When & Where

  • Mondays
    Dates:

    • Fall-Winter 2023: October 2-December 18, 2023
    • Winter-Spring 2024: January 8-April 29, 2024

    Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

  • Humphrey Calder Community Center
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Program Leadership

2022.1206 Keagan Angevin

Keagan Angevin

Senior Program Coordinator
  • keagan@sportable.org

  • 804-340-2991

2022.1012 Matt Lowery 543

Matt Lowery

Program Support
  • matt@sportable.org

  • 804-340-2991

Testimonial

  • This is an incredible program with amazing staff that run everything. Truly appreciate this great opportunity that has provided me more independence and exercise”

- James

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