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Regular training:

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our support

Without the marvellous support that we have it would not be possible for us to play wheelchair rugby. It is a lot of hard work, but can be alot of fun as well.

escorts and nurses

Our escorts and nurses help us with equipment, getting kitted up, personal care, picking us up off the court, changing wheels, fetching drinks etc. Here's what some of the support team have to say:

picture emma image I’m Emma, and I’m one of the team escorts. I’ve been involved with wheelchair rugby since 2003 – with the Pirates, and with the GB Development Squad. My “day job” is working as a Senior Physiotherapist at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries in Oswestry since 2001. My “Magic Hands” are often needed on the courtside – as long as you remember the “Pleasure/Pain” principle!! I’m not too bad at helping with transfers either – even in the middle of the night!!
I enjoy being involved with Rugby because it gives me an opportunity to see people with spinal cord injury out of the acute hospital scenario – a bit further down the line, living their lives! They’re also a mad bunch of guys, and you can guarantee laughs-a-plenty when they’re together!!!

referees & officials

Referees and Assistant refs keep control of the game, it is not an easy job; they have to: keep count of how long a player has the ball without bouncing, how long it takes to get out of the half, watch for illegal contact, keep an eye on players going out-of-bounds, the list goes on!