Wheelchair rugby is played on a basketball court, using the standard perimeter lines.
However recent works have added a key — a box roughly 8 m by 2 m — at each end.
It means the Murray River Razorbacks wheelchair rugby side will no longer have to guess the dimensions of the key when setting up for games.
The club approached Campaspe Shire Council after a controversial call during a match.
“A player of ours, who does not have a disability but loves the sport, suggested we speak to the shire about adding the key when they announced they were closing the stadium to put down new lines,” Christian Brackley said.
“The shire not only marked the key on one court, but put in the lines on all three. It allows us to play the game to international rules, and also allows multiple games to be played at a time.
“It's fantastic for our sport, it gives us the opportunity to host Wheelchair Rugby Australia events, which would not only be great for the sport, but great for the community.
“We can't thank the shire enough.”
The club returns to Echuca Stadium on Saturday, and would love to see people — be they with a disability or able-bodied — come and try the sport.
“Hopefully we have a big year,” Mr Brackley said.
“The sport is all-inclusive, we have extra chairs there for anyone to jump in and have a try. It's a fantastic sport, we love playing it, and we love seeing new people get a taste of what we are about.”
Action starts at 1.30 pm on Saturday at Echuca Stadium.
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