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2024 NZRL Wheelchair Rugby League Expression of Interest

2024 NZRL Wheelchair Rugby League - Expression of Interest

New Zealand Rugby League is seeking expression of interest for players and management for the New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby League campaign.

Wheelchair Rugby League is in its infancy in New Zealand, with a small hub of activity in Auckland created through NZRL, Warriors Community Foundation, Disability Sport Auckland, Auckland Rugby League and Counties Manukau Rugby League.

The New Zealand Wheelchair team are scheduled to play against Australia in a two (2) test match series, in Auckland in early November. These test matches will be International matches used qualify New Zealand for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport, the sport closely mirrors Rugby League; albeit without scrums, tackling or traditional play-the-balls. Teams are made up of eight (8) players, with five on the court at any given time. Two able-bodied players are allowed per team.

For more information please click on the NRL Wheelchair page:
https://www.nrlwheelchair.com.au/

Please note availability at each event, if accommodation or any services that is required.
1.First name:(Required.)
2.Family name:(Required.)
3.Date of Birth:(Required.)
4.Email address:(Required.)
5.Mobile number:(Required.)
6.District representing:(Required.)
7.Do you have any previous playing experience playing Wheelchair Rugby League?(Required.)
8.Do you have any experience playing any other Wheelchair Sports?(Required.)
9.Please tell us a bit about your sporting experience. What sports you play, detailing any representative teams you have made?(Required.)
10.Please tell us a bit about you and your motivation for wanting to play Wheelchair Rugby League:(Required.)
11.Please let us know of your Physical Disability (if any):
12.I am available for the following dates below (tick box if available). Please note all dates and venues for attendance will be Auckland based:(Required.)
13.If you require accommodation for some of the events please note below:(Required.)
14.Will you require assistance with transport to attend the events?(Required.)
15.If you ticked 'Yes' to requiring transport, please note below where you will be departing from and wanting to return to:
16.Please could you provide any detail or information that may assist us in our planning so we can best cater for successful applicants:
Thank you for your time in completing this survey.