Wheelchair Rugby is a team sport that has been specifically designed for athletes with quadriplegia. The game is played on a basketball court with a volleyball. Each team has four players. The rules are a combination of those for football and wheelchair basketball, with players trying to score a goal by carrying the ball over the goal line. Each player may have 'possession' for a maximum of 10 seconds.
Opportunities exist in Queensland for local, regional and inter-state competition.
Competitions Social competitions are played in Mackay and Brisbane. The Gold Coast Wheelchair Rugby 'Bash' is an invitational event that is held annually on the Gold Coast and attracts social competitors from all over Australia as well as international competitors. National Wheelchair Rugby Championships are held each year. All year round competitions in Mackay and Brisbane. Equipment required Sports specific wheelchairs are required to compete at a high level.