About

I broke my neck in January of 2004, making me a C6 quadriplegic. I was introduced to wheelchair rugby by Lynn Nelson, former Team USA player. Fell in love with the sport at my first practice and haven’t looked back. Was named Co-Captain a couple years into my career then took over the Coaching position in 2012. I love the physicality of this sport but more importantly, the camaraderie and the relationships you build in the sport along with showing that just because you have a disability, it shouldn’t stop you from being competitive and you can be an elite athlete. Favorite quote “Show up and show out”

Was injured March 2013 in a body surfing accident at Waimea Bay and have a C5/5 complete SCI. Rugby carrer highlights at this point was simply deciding to play. I love the comradery and the support from the team and teammates and have really enjoyed re-claiming of the athlete within me since my injury. Proud father of 4 amazing boys! And yes, I love hitting people! What we do now, echoes in eternity. – Marcus Aurelius

Hi my name is Paul Walston and I was a passenger in a Porsche that hit a light pole at 110 mph in the summer of 2005.  All extremities has had muscles removed from my body from the compartment syndrome I obtained from the crash, both legs we’re broken / crushed from the feet all the way up.  Lucky to be here is an understatement.

I started playing wheelchair rugby Competitively in 2008.  I’ve managed to garner many accolades throughout my career and although they all mean a great deal to me, there’s a few that stick out a little more than the others.  My very first best in class at Nationals in Birmingham Alabama 2010, Both of my invitation letters to try out for team USA and the highest achievement you can receive in this recreational sport, would be my MVP at Nationals in Houston Texas, 2016, when we took 2nd place in the country.

This sport has been a great source for friends, community and a place to be apart of something bigger then yourself.  We spread awareness across the world with the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle while being disabled.  This is a great place we’re you can be competitive, have fun and be around others similar to you.  

“Don’t talk about it, be about it!”

I was injured at C6-C7 in a truck accident in 2001. Rugby has been an amazing journey that is more than a sport tome. It has brought amazing people into my life and allowed me to positively impact the lives of others. It challenges me to become more than I could in and of myself. The smashing into other people and full contact in a wheelchair is pretty cool too.

C5 spinal cord injury in 2014. I love the impacts of Rugby on and off the court. On court it provides exercise, communication, and an outlet for aggression. Off court it has helped create some of the most rewarding friendships in my life and helped me grow through my injury and as an individual.

I love rugby for the possibilities that the sport brings and the doors that it can open, especially for new players. Being able to play a contact sport, with a team of motivated individuals, in pursuit of a common goal is a rare thing that most people don’t get to experience after College. Sports are cool.

C6 Quadriplegic, rugby was an amazing way to get involved with the community early in my injury, it also fed my competitive fire!!

I love this sport for the sense of community and amazing friendships you’re able to build when participating

A good friend recommended I get involved with the team to learn more about adaptive sports so I gave it a shot!
What you like about WC Rugby: WC Rugby is so fun to watch. It’s quick, aggressive and there is so much contact. I also really love the sportsmanship and respect players have for other teams and the comrady that the sport brings to adaptive athletes.

Volunteered at Slam on the Sound while in PT school and stuck around! 
What you like about WC Rugby: I love getting to bring my PT skill set to an adaptive sport. 

I learned about the sport of wheelchair rugby after reconnecting with Jeremy Hannaford in 2009. While still living in Florida, I developed the team’s first social media account and haven’t looked back since.  I primarily help by cooking all of the tournament meals, assisting with fundraising and any support that players need during away tournaments.  I love our Slam Fam!