{"id":5670,"date":"2022-08-16T16:45:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T14:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/?p=5670"},"modified":"2025-07-17T17:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:13:24","slug":"everything-to-know-about-wheelchair-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/en\/everything-to-know-about-wheelchair-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to know about wheelchair rugby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have taken an interest in <strong>wheelchair rugby<\/strong>? It is a very popular sport practice in France as it is in the whole world. So, what are the rules? How can one play wheelchair rugby? Here is an overview of a rapidly expanding sport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Wheelchair rugby: rules<\/h2>\n<p>Wheelchair rugby is a team sport created in Canada by disabled sportspersons in the 70\u2019s. Initially called murder-ball, this highly physical sport rapidly crossed borders and got a new name: wheelchair rugby. <strong>How is it played?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Who can play wheelchair rugby?<\/h3>\n<p>If wheelchair rugby is that popular, it is because all people with reduced mobility can play it. Their disability can impact lower or upper limbs and it can come from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a defect;<\/li>\n<li>a brain lesion;<\/li>\n<li>an amputation;<\/li>\n<li>etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The teams<\/h3>\n<p>In this version of the sport, the teams are composed of 4 people each. Each game lasts 8 minutes. During the game, the two teams must score as many goals as possible. To score a goal, a player must cross the line while holding the ball and with two of the wheels of their wheelchair beyond the goal line.<\/p>\n<h3>Pitch dimensions<\/h3>\n<p>The pitch has the same dimensions as a basketball playground, i.e. 28 by 15 meters.<\/p>\n<p>The goal zone is represented by two cones that are 8 meters apart.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, there is a restrictive zone that is 1.75 by 8 meters long. Strikers cannot stay in this zone for more than 10 seconds and only <strong>3 defenders<\/strong> can are allowed to go in it at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The rules<\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>wheelchair rugby<\/strong>, you can throw the ball in any direction unlike more traditional rugby. The main objective is to cross the opponent\u2019s goal line with the ball in hand.<\/p>\n<p>The player who holds the ball must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pass the ball to another player in 10 seconds;<\/li>\n<li>dribble at least once before throwing it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be aware that the striker can very well take the ball off the opponent\u2019s knees.<\/p>\n<p>It does not mean that wheelchair rugby allows for exaggerated physical contacts. The player cannot hold an opponent\u2019s hands. Even if it is a physical sport, it is forbidden to lash out at another player.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Wheelchair rugby benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are having <strong>a competitive or leisurely practice<\/strong>, this sport allows to develop:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>arm muscles<\/li>\n<li>respiratory and cardiovascular capabilities<\/li>\n<li>coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like its more traditional version, wheelchair rugby is a collective game in which strategy is paramount.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Necessary equipment to play wheelchair rugby<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Wheelchair rugby<\/strong> is played with a <strong>volley ball<\/strong>. Naturally, each player comes with their own wheelchair.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional wheelchairs<\/h3>\n<p>The official practice of wheelchair rugby naturally requires approved and quality material. Wheelchair rugby players use their back wheels make swift manoeuvres and avoid defenders. Two kinds of<strong> sport wheelchairs<\/strong> allow for competitive wheelchair rugby play. During championships, players can either have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a defender wheelchair;<\/li>\n<li>a striker wheelchair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A defender wheelchair<\/strong> is made to immobilise opponents.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, an attacker wheelchair is made to move around with as much agility as possible. It is generally narrower than a defender wheelchair.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this kind of equipment is reserved to parasport athletes. For example, this style of wheelchairs is used in paralympic games and in national tournaments. Its cost is very high (from 3500 to 7000\u20ac).<\/p>\n<p>The French parasport federation put in place a financial aid package. Sport associations affiliated to the FFH benefit from grants so they can invest in approved equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Leisure sport wheelchair<\/h3>\n<p>PlayMoovin\u2019 partners with FFH and numerous clubs rented equipment.<\/p>\n<p>For leisure practice, there exists another type of wheelchair which is accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>PlayMoovin\u2019 created a wheelchair specifically made for leisurely practice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/en\/sports-wheelchair\/\">the Freemoovin\u2019<\/a>. This wheelchair is for children as well as for adults.<\/p>\n<p>It allows to discover this sport as well as other practices in a leisurely way such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/en\/everything-to-know-about-wheelchair-tennis\/\">wheelchair tennis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>wheelchair basketball<\/li>\n<li>wheelchair handball<\/li>\n<li>etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is also equipped with an anti-swing system, toe clips and straps. It ensures the player\u2019s safety in an efficient way.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that the plastic case also contributes to make the Freemoovin\u2019 a robust piece of equipment on all pitches. It should also be noted that this wheelchair is 6 times cheaper as competitive sport equipment.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that equipment, the usage of gloves is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>Wheelchair rugby in France<\/h2>\n<p>This parasport practice counts numerous players in France.<\/p>\n<h3>Members in France<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wheelchair rugby<\/strong> is a popular sport in France and counts 32&nbsp;000 members. There are 16 regional committees and more than 88 organisations in all French d\u00e9partements.<\/p>\n<h3>French athletes\u2019 performances<\/h3>\n<p>Regarding competition, French athletes\u2019 victories are numerous. For example, can be proud to have claimed 4<sup>th<\/sup> place during the last winter paralympic games in PyeongChang in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>French para-athletes also fare well on the international scene. They already won 20 titles and went on 52 podiums.<\/p>\n<p>It is also worth noting that <strong>the French team won the 2022 European wheelchair rugby championship<\/strong>. So why not shooting for gold in the next paralympic games?<\/p>\n<p>On another note, the Catusse shield \u2013 given to the winner of the French championship \u2013 was taken by <strong>the Stade toulousain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>A sport to raise awareness<\/h2>\n<p>At PlayMoovin\u2019, we strive to highlight <strong>parasport practice to raise awareness of disabilities among the public<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>See disabilities differently<\/h3>\n<p>The Freemoovin\u2019 can be used in different environments such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/en\/disabilities-within-companies-definition-law-and-awareness\/\">companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li>schools<\/li>\n<li>associations<\/li>\n<li>etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The only objective is to <strong>fight against disability related discriminations<\/strong> all while allowing everyone to experience for one game the sensations a person with reduced mobility have.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Example of a parasport project with PlayMoovin\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cEn roues libres\u201d (freewheel) project created by the Stade toulousain talks about disabilities in a playful way. Children have played wheelchair rugby on sport wheelchairs. It was a good way to highlight inclusion and fight against stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>You want to create a wheelchair rugby project? PlayMoovin\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmoovin.com\/en\/renting-a-sport-wheelchair\/\">rents sport wheelchairs<\/a> for that purpose. Do not hesitate to give us a call to know more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have taken an interest in wheelchair rugby? It is a very popular sport practice in France as it is in the whole world. So, what are the rules? How can one play wheelchair rugby? Here is an overview of a rapidly expanding sport. &nbsp; Wheelchair rugby: rules Wheelchair rugby is a team sport created&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136,150],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-13-rugby","category-quad-rugby","category-136","category-150","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wheelchair rugby: everything to know from A to Z - PlayMoovin&#039;<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to know more about wheelchair rugby? 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