Wheelchair Rugby League State of Origin clash this Saturday at Sydney’s Quaycentre
New South Wales and Queensland Wheelchair Rugby League teams will face off this Saturday, 6th July 2019 at Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park, proudly supported by icare.
Billed as one of the biggest events on the Wheelchair Rugby League calendar, the interstate challenge will see representative players compete for their state in this exciting physical clash.
A big crowd is expected to attend, along with representatives from the NRL, NSW Rugby League and State Government.
The main game commences at 3 pm, preceded by a showcase game featuring the Redbacks v Bluetongues.
Key information:
Wheelchair Rugby League State of Origin
Saturday 6 July
Quaycentre Sydney Olympic Park
Main game starts: 3 pm
For more information or player interviews, see media contacts.
Free tickets can be obtained from the Wheelchair Rugby League Eventbrite page:
ENDS
Media Contacts:
Joanne Ryan | Infodec Communications for Wheelchair Rugby League Australia | 0421 059 866
icare NSW Media Team | media@icare.nsw.gov.au | 0427 247 137
About Wheelchair Rugby League
Wheelchair Rugby League Australia (WRLA) originated from the founding of the New South Wales Wheelchair Rugby League Association, which was established in 2009 with the long-term focus to make it a national sport.
WRLA introduced seasonal competition from 2010, which built awareness at all levels of the game including referees, players, coaches and administrators of the sport and provided opportunities for athletes with disabilities within the league.
Our vision is to be recognised as an inclusive sport for all communities, to provide pathways for participants to represent their respective states and to contribute to making wheelchair rugby league a global sport.
About icare
Insurance and Care NSW (icare) protects, insures and cares for the people, businesses and assets of NSW.
We provide workers’ compensation insurance to more than 326,000 public and private sector employers in NSW and their 3.6 million employees. In addition, we insure builders and homeowners; provide treatment
and care to people severely injured on NSW roads; and protect more than $193 billion of NSW Government assets, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, schools and hospitals.
For more information, visit: www.icare.nsw.gov.au
How is Wheelchair Rugby League played?
This fast-paced game is played on an indoor court, about half the size of a rugby league field. It follows a five-on-five format, using a rugby league football. A kick is achieved by a clenched fist and a tackle is achieved by removing a Velcro tag from the sleeve of an attacking player. The game can be played socially and there are defined player pathways to representative level.
The game allows up to 2 able-bodied athletes per team, meaning that members of families and mates can play alongside their siblings and friends.
Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport – a variation of the running game allowing athletes with disabilities to compete with and against able-bodied people. The emphasis is on the participation, health and well-being of individuals, personal performance, social interaction and self-esteem.
Wheelchair Rugby League aspires to provide an inclusive recreational activity and to promote fun, fitness and self-development while fostering good sportsmanship in a safe and positive environment.
Wheelchair Rugby League Ambassadors are Brett Kimmorley and James Tamou