Kris Ogden selected as Table Official for the European Championships

After a successful officiating career in Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball, which included officiating in both the Olympics and Paralympics in London 2012, I became involved in officiating Wheelchair Rugby in May 2013 after being invited down by Brian Ward, Head of Officials. I feel I took to the sport well and settled in easily with the help and friendliness of the other officials. I enjoy my weekends attending the Super Series Tournaments, meeting all the other officials, the teams and the players and seeing the improvements that are happening in all areas of the sport and how the sport is growing. I have progressed well and I am now looking forward to my first internationa...
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Annual General Meeting 2015

The 2015 AGM will be held on 15 July at the Marriott Hotel, Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SW, and the meeting will start at 6pm. The AGM is the opportunity for Members to question the Chairman and Trustees and the CEO and his team on their management of GBWR over the past year and to influence the future direction of the sport. The following documents have been sent to all Members, but are also available here for convenience: Covering Letter Revised Resolutions Letter ...
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100 Days to Go: ITV to broadcast the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge

The final countdown to the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge kicked off today with the announcement of live broadcasting by ITV. The announcement coincides with the 100 days to go milestone to the opening match. Taking place from 12th – 16th October 2015, the BT WWRC15 brings together the World’s best “Murderball” teams. London 2012 Paralympic gold medallists Australia return to the former Olympic Park, alongside silver ...
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Ayaz Bhuta and Jim Roberts BT Ambassadors

Wheelchair Rugby players join roster of world-class BT Ambassadors Jim Roberts and Ayaz Bhuta are latest recruits to BT programme supporting disability sport BT today announced that GB Wheelchair Rugby players Ayaz Bhuta and Jim Roberts have joined its roster of BT Ambassadors, further reinforcing its commitment to disabil...
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Trustee Richard Allcroft skydives for GBWR: Please sponsor!

I am joining up with a group of friends to have a go at something I've always wanted to do…. and why not tie that in with visiting Poland. I will be doing the jump in Sopot so look out for the videos and photos. Wheelchair Rugby is something I've been involved in since my accident in 1992. It has given me and many others fantastic opportunities and it's a great sport. Sport is a great way to meet people, keep fit, socialise and can help you rebuild your life after a traumatic period in someone’s life. If you would like to support, please click ...
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A Busy Year for GBWR’s Classification Team

It has been an exceptionally busy but rewarding season for GBWR with regards to classification. Following a series of workshops welcoming new potential trainees we were able to select a group for GBWR to invest in as official trainee classifiers. Throughout the season the team of classifiers attended new clubs, BT Super Series weekends and the BT National Championships, and a total of 61 athletes went through the classificat...
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