Parasport Fund Launched to Get Disabled People Active

A new £250,000 fund, which will see investment of £100,000 of National Lottery funding a year, has been launched to provide training and equipment aimed at helping disabled people to become more active. The fund will be delivered by Sport England and the British Paralympic Association as part of Parasport, powered by Toyota. Wheelchair rugby clubs in England can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to improve the quality and quantity of equipment available - this will include wheel...
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Remembering Tim Scott

It is with sadness that we have received the news of the death of Tim Scott. Tim was one of the founder members of  Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby Club, having taken part in the club’s  first  taster session in 2013. Tim was a tactically smart player on court, known for his strong pick. His influence extended beyond playing as he was also hugely active in the running of the club and held positions  as player representative and club youth coach. Tim volunteered to share his experience and tim...
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Change Starts With Us: Anti-Bullying Week

GB Wheelchair Rugby is proud to support the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s Anti-Bullying Week as it happens in schools across England each November. This year's Anti-Bullying Week has the theme Change Starts With Us and is happening from Monday 11th November - Friday 15th November 2019. The theme: Change Starts With Us We have worked with over 1,000 children and young people to decide the theme for this year. The theme aims are as follows: Small change. Big difference. ...
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Tribute to Chris Perkins

Wheelchair Rugby owes its very existence to the many volunteers who selflessly commit themselves to supporting others to play the game. Chris Perkins was one such individual and along with Rob Masters was the founder of the West Country Hawks Club - enabling for the first time individuals in the south west to play the game. This video is a tribute to Chris who died last weekend. Rest in Peace Chris and on behalf of us all - thank you. ...
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GBWR is Saddened to Learn of the Death of Chris Perkins

GBWR is saddened to learn of the death of former West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club founder and coach Chris Perkins. Chris was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and sadly passed away over the weekend. Along with Rob Masters, Chris helped to set up the South West’s first wheelchair rugby team. Rob and he raised enough funds to purchase eight wheelchairs and a trailer and the West Country Hawks were born in 2009. The club has since gone from strength to strength. Chris continued...
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E.J. Churchill & George Digweed MBE Hosting Clay Shoot Fundraiser

On 26th May 2020, E.J. Churchill and champion clay pigeon shooter George Digweed MBE are, for the second consecutive year, hosting a clay shoot to raise funds for GBWR ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! George has won 26 world titles (13 Sporting, 11 Fitasc and 2 Compak), 19 European titles (15 Fitasc and 4 Compak), 4 European Compak titles, and 12 world cups. George is husband to Kate, who you will remember as the owner of racehorse Rothman whos...
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