What is quad rugby?
Wheelchair Rugby or Quad Rugby is a full contact sport played by individuals in wheelchairs, who are impaired in their upper and lower extremities. The sport developed some 20 plus years ago, began in the hospitals and parking lots of North America and has evolved now into the fastest growing wheelchair sport in the world. The sport is governed internationally by the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) and in the United States by the United States Quad Rugby Association (USQRA) . Click here for a quick overview of the game.
Quad Rugby is played by quadriplegic athletes or those who have lost function of their arms and legs. It is a fast paced, full contact wheelchair sport played on a modified basketball court. For more information on how to get started, rules, finding a team and upcoming tournaments contact www.quadrugby.
The action takes place on a regulation-sized basketball court with some minor changes. A goal line at each end of the court measures eight meters. A key area extends from the goal line and is 1.75 meters deep. Four players from each team are allowed on the court at a time. Classifications of the four players on the court must total no more than 8.0 points at one time. During the game, team players pass a volleyball back and forth while advancing into the opponent’s half court and then crossing over the goal line with the ball in one player’s possession. The offense tries to advance the ball, the defense tries to take it away and keep the opposing team from scoring. Only three defensive players are allowed in the key. If a fourth enters, a penalty can be assessed or a goal awarded. An offensive player can only stay in the key area for ten seconds. Otherwise, a turnover will be assessed. 2006 New rule: The USQRA reduced the classification of female rugby players by .5 points for classes
Quad rugby also known as “Murderball” or wheelchair rugby is a sport played by disabled athletes with imparities in all four limbs of their body. For more information, follow the link to Quad Rugby Explained. The Sin City Skulls are a part of the Pacific South division and compete against teams within their division and teams from the Pacific North, Mountain East, and Mountain West divisions. The Skulls invite anyone interested in playing or supporting the team to come out to our practices, tournaments, and fundraising events. Everyone is welcome! The Sin City Skulls are highly supported by the City of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation, but we are always looking for sponsors and donations. If you are interested in supporting Las Vegas Quad Rugby through sponsorship or donations please contact us. Thank you for supporting Las Vegas Quad Rugby… the Sin City Skulls!
