Competition
Wheelchair football

Players encouraged to try out as VWFL nears return


15 FEB 2022 BY: AFL VICTORIA
Essendon takes on Collingwood in the 2021 Robert Rose Foundation Victorian Wheelchair Football League Grand Final at Booroondara Sports Complex

Players are encouraged to attend a series of 'come and try' wheelchair football events—to be held at Booroondara Sports Complex—ahead of the return of 2022 Robert Rose Victorian Wheelchair Football season in April.

AFL Wheelchair is an adapted version of the great game, that gives people with and without disability the opportunity to play. The sport is supported at a state level in a partnership between AFL Victoria and Disability Sport & Recreation.

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The event give players of all abilities an opportunity to play the game of wheelchair football and hopefully encourages them to participate in the upcoming VWFL draft where they will have the opportunity to be drafted to a club for the rest of the year.

No previous experience is required for the event and equipment will be provided on the day.

Event details: 

  • Sunday 27 February, 10:30AM- 12:30PM
  • Sunday 6 March, 10:30AM- 12:30PM

Venue: Boroondara Sports Complex, 
Address: 271c Belmore Road, North Balwyn, 3104

To register for the event, click here.

For more information please contact: Shivam.wheeler.gdo@gmail.com

* Please note proof of double vaccination is required for entry