3.17.2006

2006 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship Entries Confirmed

The Organizing Committee of the 4th World Wheelchair Rugby Championships has confirmed that initial entries and deposits have been received from all twelve countries on the qualification list. As all entries have been confirmed, there are no unused qualification slots and no reallocation will be conducted.

The following countries are confirmed to participate in the 2006 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship:

Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Sweden
Switzerland
United States

The seed list and pools for the Championships will be published on June 1, 2006 based on the IWRF World Ranking List in effect on that date. The 4th World Wheelchair Rugby Championships will take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from September 7 to 17, 2006.

For further information on 4th World Wheelchair Rugby Championships please contact Ken Sowden at 0064 3385-4449 or by email at ksowden@parafedcanterbury.co.nz  The Official website is www.wwrc2006.co.nz