Kansas City Revolution Wheelchair Rugby Team
Kansas City Kings defender stops ballcarrier.
Kansas City Revolution player passes over defender.
Kansas City Revolution Wheelchair Rugby Team
Kansas City Revolution Wheelchair Rugby Club
Practices are held every Monday at Hyvee Arena from 7-9, October - April
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​​You do not need to have your own sports chair to try it out - we have program chairs that can be used! If interested, please email rugby@midwestadaptivesports.org - We can provide you with information about how our program works, when / where practices are and answer any questions you may have.
Wheelchair Rugby
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Equipment: The game is played on a regulation basketball court with specialized wheelchairs that are reinforced to withstand collisions and maintain maneuverability during the game.​
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Rules: Wheelchair rugby was created by people with disabilities. The objective is to carry a ball across the opponent’s goal line to score points. Each team has four players on the court and contact between wheelchairs is a fundamental aspect of the game.
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Classification: Classification helps ensure fair competition and are based on a players functional abilities, particularly their upper body function and mobility. To qualify to play the sport, one must have impairments in at least 3 limbs.
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Competitions: Wheelchair rugby can be played at a recreational, national and international level. The highest level of international competition is the Paralympic Games. USA Regionals and the National Championship are two annual national tournaments.​
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There are many benefits of adaptive sports for people with disabilities!
