Banner image

Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair rugby is similar to wheelchair basketball but hold onto your chair!

Wheelchair rugby is a fast-paced, full-contact, competitive sport. Formerly known as “quad rugby”; wheelchair rugby is played in more than 25 countries around the world. The game's object is to try and score a point by crossing the goal line with the ball. Teams usually play indoors on a hardwood court. The sport includes elements from wheelchair basketball, hockey and handball. Contact between wheelchairs is an integral part of the sport as players use their chairs to block and hold opponents.  

Learn more

Who it is for

To participate, you must have a disability that includes at least some loss of function in all four limbs. This may include spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, muscular dystrophy, polio, and other neurological conditions. All players must meet minimum disability criteria and be classifiable under the sport classification rules, governed by the US Paralympics and USA Wheelchair Rugby Association. Classifications are used to ensure fair competition by grouping players based on the extent of their physical function. 

Good to know

  • Beginners are welcome! We are always looking for new players. 

  • The season is from October – April. However, it’s never too late to join! Please call to inquire. 

  • The team travels to tournaments and games out of state. 

  • Courage Kenny partners up with WASA to offer the CKRI/WASA Lighting, a DII level team competing in the United States Wheelchair Rugby Association, Great Lakes Region.  

  • In 2024, CKRI/WASA Lightning took 2nd at Nationals in Division 2. 

  • Wheelchair rugby is played in a specialized sports wheelchair that is reinforced for contact. Rugby chairs can be provided, if needed. 

  • Players may also use gloves to assist with better grip and protecting their hands. 

Get involved

To participate: 

  1. Sign mandatory and Participation forms and waivers 

  2. Register online at CK ACTIVE or click the links below for more info.

Volunteer 

Share your skills and your love of sports with our programs by volunteering.  
To volunteer, contact us at CKRIVolunteerService@allina.com at 612-775-2728.  

For information and to register

Contact information

Daniel Edmondson
Phone: 612-775-2311
Daniel.Edmondson@allina.com

Fee information

See registration link for fee information.

No participant will be turned away due to financial hardships. Thanks to our generous donors, scholarships are available based on financial need. To apply, complete a Scholarship / Cost Share application prior to registering for a program. Please contact us if you have any questions. 

What to bring

  • Water bottle
  • Wheelchair rugby chairs provided upon request
  • Players often times use rubber coated gardening gloves to assist with protecting their hands and provide a better grip 

Related links