Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
South West Powerchair Football League
The South West Powerchair Football League is an amateur football league for people with physical disabilities in the South West of England. It was founded in 2015 by Helen Phelps-Starbuck, who also founded Ocean City PFC. The league currently has 6 teams: Bristol Dragons, Cornwall Powerchair FC, Exeter City PFC, Frome Falcons Powerchair, Ocean City Sharks, and Swindon Rockets.
How Powerchair Football Works
Powerchair football is a fast-paced and exciting game that is played on a regulation-sized football pitch. Players use powered wheelchairs that are modified for the sport. The chairs have a bumper bar that is used to hit the ball, and the players use their hands to control the chair.
The game is played with 4 players per team, and there are 2 halves of 20 minutes each. The aim of the game is to score more goals than the other team. Goals are scored by hitting the ball into the opposing team's goal.
Benefits of Powerchair Football
Powerchair football is a great way for people with physical disabilities to get involved in sport and physical activity. It is a low-impact sport that is suitable for people of all abilities. Powerchair football can help to improve players' physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork skills. It can also help to boost players' confidence and self-esteem.
In addition to the physical benefits, powerchair football can also provide social and emotional benefits for players. It is a great way to meet new people and make friends. It can also help players to feel more included and accepted in society.
