Quad Rugby

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1. About Quad Rugby
2. Program Introduction
   1. Introduction by Andy Burton
3. Program Contact
4. Reservations
5. When
6. Where
7. Recent Activity

About Quad Rugby
Quad Rugby is a simple game with complex strategies for playing both offense and defense. It is played with a volleyball on a basketball-size court with goal lines marked by cones and a lined-off “key” area.

The object of the game is to score a goal (1 point) by crossing the goal line with possession of the ball while the opposing team is defending that goal. The team with the most points when time runs out wins.

Quad Rugby is a full contact sport, but no personal contact is allowed: Slapping, hitting, punching, gouging out eyes, biting off ears, etc. is not allowed and penalties are enforced, usually requiring time in the penalty box.

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Program Introduction
RISE is proud of our relationship with the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department. Joseph Moses, Center Supervisor for the GFRC in Irving, has welcomed physically challenged individuals with a nice facility for this recreational sport. Thanks Joseph and the City of Irving!

**! Both QUAD’S and PARA’S can participate in this program !**

Introduction by Andy Burton:
I grew up and still live in Mesquite, and I am a software developer for a major financial institution. I graduated from the now defunct CPTPD (Computer Programmer Training for People with Disabilities) program at El Centro College in 1999. After graduating from the CPTPD program, I worked full time at Neiman Marcus and volunteered for CPTPD until the program ended in 2002. In 2000, I received a Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities Star award for my work with CPTPD. I play rugby for the four time national champion Texas Stampede. Last summer I was selected to join Team USQRA, the developmental team for future Paralympic Rugby players. I was introduced to wheelchair rugby soon after my injury in 1991 and that’s when I realized my athletic aspirations did not have to end. I started playing rugby in the mid ’90s and played in Dallas on and off until 2003. We tried but struggled to maintain a team in north Texas and after sitting out the 2004 season I decided to call James Gumbert, the head coach of the Texas Stampede. I started playing for the Stampede in 2005 and for the last three years have played rugby in Austin where I have been part of two national championship teams.

Program Contact:
Andy Burton, Program Administrator (214) 404.0509.

Reservations:
No reservations are not requested for this weekly program.

When:
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Where:
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 Davis Dr
Irving, TX 75061

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