WHEELCHAIR
RUGBY
Team Alberta is making waves on the national stage!
In 2025, Alberta’s Provincial Team struck gold at the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships in Montréal — capturing the top spot at Canada’s premier rugby event hosted May 29 – June 1 by Parasports Québec and Wheelchair Rugby Canada.
This victory reflects the strength of our athletes, coaches, and community — and now we’re looking for the next generation of players to join the program. Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced athlete, wheelchair rugby in Alberta offers an exciting, competitive, and supportive environment where you can push your limits and be part of a winning team.
Interested in trying wheelchair rugby? Contact us today to learn more about joining Team Alberta or getting involved in your community!
Recognizing Bruce Crosby
We are proud to recognize Bruce Crosby, the WSA Provincial Coach for Rugby and long-time coach of the SteelWheels Rugby Club in Edmonton, for his more than 20 years of dedication to wheelchair rugby in Alberta.
Bruce has been a cornerstone of the sport and a driving force within Wheelchair Sports Alberta. Highly respected across Canada for his expertise, he has dedicated countless hours to developing athletes, advancing the game, and strengthening our community.
His passion, leadership, and ability to inspire have left a lasting impact on wheelchair rugby in Alberta — and new athletes continue to benefit from the foundation he helped build.
What’s in the Game?
If you’re looking for a rush of adrenaline and excitement for players and fans, then wheelchair rugby is the sport for you!
Wheelchair rugby was introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta and become a full medal event at the 2000 Summer Paralympic Games in Sydney. The game is played on a regulation size basketball court with four players aside. It is a mixed gender sport, where both male and female athletes play on the same teams. The object of the game is for players to score by crossing the opposing team’s goal line while maintaining possession of the ball. This can be accomplished through passing, bouncing, and carrying of the ball. Physical contact between wheelchairs is permitted and forms a major part of the game.
To learn more about the rules of wheelchair rugby click here and for further information about the sport please visit the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation and Wheelchair Rugby Canada by clicking the logos below
Athlete Classification
To ensure fair competition a classification system is used to allow everyone to play. In wheelchair rugby there are seven different classes that can be assigned. To assign these classifications classifiers observe movements before game play and then observe ball handling skills and wheelchair skills during game play. They are then able to assign a class to the athlete.
Get Involved
We are always looking for new athletes to come and try wheelchair rugby! From grassroots to Team Alberta we strive to provide an inclusive environment for all our athletes to excel in. Try wheelchair rugby at one of our Have – A – Go Days, or contact one of our staff members to learn more about the sport and how to get involved.
Club Affiliations
Edmonton Steel Wheels
Email: abquadrugby@gmail.com
Calgary Inferno
Email: guiry.inferno@hotmail.com
Red Deer Reapers
Email: reddeerreapers@gmail.com