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WHEELCHAIR RUGBY was one of the most high-profile sports in the London Paralympic Games. But while you saw the elite of the sport competing in the Paralympics, there are many other potential players who need access to rugby wheelchairs to begin to play the game. Some have only recently been released from Spinal Units and are still coming to terms with their injuries. Sport can form an essential part of their rehabilitation – as they prepare themselves for a very different life in a wheelchair.

 

Many want to begin playing wheelchair rugby at grass roots level with their local Wheelchair Rugby Club. However they need access to a lightweight sports wheelchair which is strong enough to survive the collisions that are inevitable in wheelchair rugby, but light enough to move swiftly round the court. These special chairs can cost up to £4,000 each at elite level. At Club level however £1,000 will secure a sports chair that will allow a new player to start training.

 

This is where you come in!

 

We have formed teams to participate in The QBE Wheelchair Rugby Challenge on 15th November 2012 from 5-9pm at Seymour Leisure Centre, London W1. Participating teams will come face-to-face in an able bodied wheelchair rugby tournament!

 

We are helping to raise £10,000 to bring together 10 wheelchairs that can be used by new players entering the sport. The chairs will be distributed by Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (who run the sport in Great Britain) to encourage new players into the game.

 

This is a worthy cause which is often overlooked due to the more popular sports. I am sure that you will agree after viewing the Paralympics these guys are made of stern stuff and have overcome many challenges. In our view these are the people who made the London games inspirational, and in life they are the true heroes.

 

This is an opportunity for you to give your support to friends, family & work colleagues who will be competing in a wheelchair rugby tournament which is going to be a test of physical and mental strength when they are put in a situation unknown to them. Please feel free to donate generously and come along to support your team on the night!

 

Let’s give the next generation the opportunity to compete!

 

Teams:

 

Chelmo Crushers- Adam Rawlins, Carl Jerwood-Morris, Stuart Sharp,

Sam Chamberlain, Kelly Ede, Sally Rockenbach,Rachael Dodge

 

Leaping Tigers- Joe Chadwick, Dan Evans, Steve Brown, Ben Smith, Steve Reynolds, Laurel Hernon, Garry Evans,

  

Wheel Win- Alex Haines, Richard Ogoe, Rober Jones, Thomas Healey, Matthew Aldridge, William Wragg

 

The Speed Racers- Luke Bernard, Tim Piper, Glen Browse, Claire Reynolds, Rob Rooke, James Knowles, Craig Brennan, Katie Hallmark

 

Team GB- Ana Aghili, James Hastings, Sam Northridge, Simon Mantell, Jon Barnett, Floyd Woolley

 

Seated Wheelies- Samantha Howells, Donna Nash, Alex Wilson, George Osborn, Thomas Brauka, Anup Prasher

 

Special Wheelers- James Banks, Lauren Percival, Nicholas Littel, Nicholas Tye, Richard Constable, Ben Galloway

 

 

The Wheel Deal- Will Glassey, Sean Connolly, Colin Scagell, Tom Duncan, Tim McCaw, Adam Strong

 

Hot Wheels- Shane MacDonald, Jonathan Heath, Eddie Holder, David Beastall, Dominic Williams, Charles Walker

 

This is going to be Good, Wheely Good- Kate Winterburn, Adrienne Smith, Jonathan Browning, Katherine Proctor, Richard Banner

 

Wheelie Bad Idea- James Croome, Paul Uprichard, Daniel Gray, Michael Fursdon, Stuart Barker, Michaal Hicks, Mitesh Patel

 

The Wheelie Bins- Victoria Payne, Jo Green, Rhiannon Rampling, Carly Morris, Peter Madden, Paul Driver