Talk to UWRF
Tell us your location and interest. You do not need to submit a medical history in an initial enquiry.
Ask about playing →The sport
Fast decisions.
Strong connections.
Wheelchair rugby combines ball skills, chair control, tactics, and teamwork. Your first step can be as simple as a conversation.
Find your place
Start with the game.
Players work together to move the ball and score while using their chairs to create space on the court.
Different wheelchair rugby disciplines have different rules and eligibility requirements. UWRF’s Tugende 2026 competition was reported as wheelchair rugby 5s.
The Paralympic discipline uses four players per side and a classification system. Five-a-side is a distinct format; ask the federation which pathway is available and appropriate for you.
Find a club pathwayGetting started
Your first session, made clearer.
Plan your visit
Confirm the training time, venue access, costs, equipment arrangements, and whether a companion can attend.
Explore clubs →Explore your pathway
Coaches can explain introductory participation and the eligibility/classification steps for relevant competition.
Get involved →Do I need my own sports wheelchair?
Ask the federation about equipment arrangements before attending. Availability varies; equipment is not guaranteed through an online enquiry.
Can I come and watch first?
Contact UWRF or the relevant club to arrange an introduction and confirm venue access.
How do coaching and officiating opportunities work?
International exchanges have included technical learning. Enquire about current opportunities; the August 2026 workshop registration is now archived.
Developing the game
From introductions to competition.
Community → Institution → Club → National development → International exchange
Training, club participation, and technical learning build a foundation for sporting development. Selection and classification follow the requirements of the relevant competition.
Explore Tugende 2026 →