The Canadian will leave after 10 years in the roles on March 15.

In 2013, he became the first IWRF full-time employee, being appointed secretary general.

He had previously been in the position since 2010 on a part-time basis.

Before that he served on the IWRF Board of Directors since 2002.

"I want to express my gratitude to the IWRF and all the members of the wheelchair rugby family for what they have given me," Main said. 

"I am proud of the organisation and the sport we have built together. 

"I feel that I have accomplished what I set out to achieve when we established the IWRF as an independent federation 10 years ago, and the time is right for me to move on to new opportunities. 

"Wheelchair rugby will always be a part of my life and I am sure I will remain involved in the sport and in the Paralympic Movement in the future."

Main started out as a wheelchair rugby volunteer in the 1990s in Ottawa, and soon began refereeing games.

He was IWRF technical commissioner from 2002 to 2010.

The IWRF will now review its executive and organisational structure before deciding on a potential replacement.

In the interim, day-to-day operations and communications will be handled through existing standing committees.

An update on the role will be provided at the 2020 IWRF General Assembly, planned for the last quarter of the year.

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank Eron Main for his huge contribution to wheelchair rugby for over 25 years," IWRF President Richard Allcroft said.

"Eron was involved in many different parts of the sport, starting as a referee and technical official, chair of the Competitions Committee, then operating as secretary general as well as the Paralympic technical delegate. 

"He was also instrumental in the IWRF obtaining its independence in 2010, operating as a volunteer for many years.

"He has also been a big part of the wider Paralympic Movement, including many years on the International Paralympic Committee Sports Council, and is well known and respected throughout."