Coaching Resources
WWR Risk Assessment Form :
The Risk Assessment form supports coaches and organisers in evaluating the practice venue and surrounding environment for potential risks and hazards.
It enables the identification and resolution of any outstanding safety concerns before athletes arrive, helping to create a secure setting where participants can train and perform confidently, free from the risk of preventable injury.
Player Profile Form:
The Player Profile Form is designed to help coaches and organisers gain a comprehensive understanding of each participant’s needs.
By collecting vital information such as emergency contact details, medication requirements, and any past or present injuries, this form equips coaches with the necessary insights to deliver safe, inclusive, and well-informed training sessions.
WWR Blank Practice Plan:
The Practice Plan template is a valuable tool for structuring effective training sessions.
It helps coaches set clear objectives, tailor activities to their athletes’ needs, and organise team formations for targeted development.
The template includes key elements such as timings, specific activities, progressions, coaching points, athlete feedback, and post-session coach reviews.
Well-planned sessions contribute to smoother delivery and greater clarity of purpose. Observations and feedback captured through these plans support ongoing performance monitoring and inform the development of future sessions—for both athletes and coaches alike.
Guidelines to deliver a successful wheelchair rugby workshop
This document provides organising committees with essential guidelines to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of a wheelchair rugby event.
It outlines key aspects of initial logistical planning, including managing attendance, securing appropriate accommodation and transport, arranging practice facilities, and addressing athlete welfare.
Unlock the Science Behind Peak Wheelchair Rugby Performance
Discover how elite wheelchair rugby athletes are assessed, developed, and prepared to perform at their best. This section explores the latest approaches to functional assessment, fitness testing, physical profiling, and game-specific conditioning, providing coaches with practical strategies to enhance player performance and monitor long-term development.
What Does a Functional Assessment Look Like in Wheelchair Rugby?
Sub-Maximal & Maximal Aerobic Conditioning
On-Court Physical Testing & Player Profiling
Game-Based Conditioning
Key Focus Areas