Cubs - Bournemouth Rugby Junior Wheelchair Rugby
Cubs - Bournemouth Rugby Junior Wheelchair Rugby
Bournemouth Rugby Cubs Wheelchair Rugby offers an opportunity for young people to play regardless of their level of ability or understanding – find out more about this exciting new programme here!
We are a growing group of young people which come together from all walks of life. No mater what your ability or disability we welcome you. We believe in inclusiveness bringing everyone together to play wheelchair rugby. All equipment is provided so you don’ need to buy your own wheelchair.
Read on to find out if you can play, get involved, how to play, coaches, training, what parents and players have got to say about the Cubs and membership.
You can also keep up-to-date with the Cubs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Can I Play?
Have you got a physical impairment?
Have you got an intellectual or learning impairment?
Have you a friend or family member with a physical, intellectual or learning impairment?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above and are aged 8 to 17 then you can play in the Bournemouth Rugby Cubs Wheelchair Rugby programme!
The junior programme welcomes players with a wide range of disabilities – our current GB team includes players with a range of disabilities, and you can find out more about the team here.
Get Involved
New players are always welcome and getting involved is easy – just come down to one of our training sessions and we’d be happy to welcome you. For the first training session all you need is enthusiasm and a smile to join in. The first few sessions are free with no pressure to join up. If you have any questions, please contact the Cubs head coach Rob Emery at wr.coach@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk or call 07377 229896, who will be happy to talk things though..
How Do I Play?
Here you can read up on the GBWR full rules , or you can view a quick summary of the rules of wheelchair rugby. A summary of the rules is also outlined below:
- There are two teams and they play on a basketball court – you have to stay within the edges of the court
- There are 5 players on each team
- Each half is 8 minutes, so a full match is 16 minutes
- The team that scores the most tries wins the match
- You can score a try by carrying the ball over the try line, which is between the two cones at the end of the court
- When your team have the ball they have to score a try in 40 seconds, otherwise the ball is given to the other team
- When you have the ball you have to bounce it or pass it in 10 seconds, otherwise the ball is given to the other team
- You’re allowed to crash into another player’s wheelchair, but only on the front half of the chair
- You’re not allowed to touch another player or another player’s chair with your hands or arms
- You’re not allowed to take the ball from a player on the other team
Coaching Staff
Rob Emery
Head Coach
wr.coach@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk
Training Details
The squad trains and plays on Sunday from 1pm-3pm. Training is at Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4HR, and competitive fixtures are either home or away at the hosting club’s venue days and times vary.
Player membership
New players are always welcome the first few sessions are free. If you would like more information contact Rob Emery on wr.coach@bournemouth-rugby.co.uk. Full membership for an cubs player currently stands at £18 per month, payable by direct debit. We also offer attractive family memberships which offer far greater benefits to the whole family.
Player Membership includes:-
- Quality coaching
- Free entry to Bournemouth Rugby 1st XV home games
- Discounts from selected partners