Message from Chief Executive

Some of you will be aware that it had been my intention to stand down as Chief Executive after the 2016 Rio Games. I had made that decision because I felt that it was time for the organisation to have someone with fresh blood and new ideas to take GBWR to the next stage of its future. My decision changed when we were given the news that we would no longer have UK Sport funding for our GB team. I felt that it was important to stay and to play my part in finding a way to fund the team for the Toky...
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Hopes for the New Year

I was looking back at my blog from this time last year when I shared with you the things I was looking forward to in 2020. I nor anyone else could have imagined the year we have just had. I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that the pandemic has changed the world and its impact will in some cases remain with us for ever. Many lives have been lost, businesses ruined, the NHS placed under the most extreme stress and the economy is going to take a very long time to recover. In our little space ...
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Return to Play: Update

RETURN TO PLAY: RESOURCES & UPDATES For all Return to Play resources, key information and updates: Return to Play On Monday 4 January, the Prime Minister announced a new national lockdown to counter the steep rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in England. Scotland ha...
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Chief Exec’s Video Blog

David Pond delivers today's blog by video, and thanks the volunteers, families and supporters who have helped keep the wheelchair rugby community together throughout this challenging year. ...
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Return to Play: Update

RETURN TO PLAY: RESOURCES & UPDATES For all Return to Play resources, key information and updates: Return to Play Further to the revised COVID-19 restrictions introduced in England on 2 December, and in Scotland and Wales on 8 December, GBWR Clubs may return to play (RTP) p...
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Return to Play: Update

RETURN TO PLAY: UPDATES We will also be publishing all resources and key information relating to Return to Play on a dedicated page: Return to Play England returns to a three-tier system of COVID-19 restrictions from today. Scotland has moved t...
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