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What we do?
The WFA govern Powerchair Football, a unique sport that provides opportunities for people with a high level of impairment to access the game of football. It is the only active team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs.
The sport is fast-paced, dynamic and very enjoyable to watch. Due to the unique nature of Powerchair Football, it allows all ages, disabilities and genders to compete together. Powerchair Football enables disabled people to take part in regular activities and provides them with competition – something that the majority will never have, or rarely, experienced before due to their impairment. As a result, it builds key life skills such as teamwork and communication.
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About Us
At the forefront of this exciting and growing sport is the Wheelchair Football Association (WFA), a governing body that oversees and promotes powerchair football in England. With a mission to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to play and compete at the highest level, the WFA has been instrumental in establishing powerchair football as a respected and exciting sport in England and beyond. From grassroots initiatives to elite competitions, the WFA is dedicated to ensuring that this sport continues to thrive and evolve, providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills, passion, and determination on the world stage.
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What is Powerchair Football?
Powerchair football is a dynamic and fast-paced version of football adapted for electric wheelchair (powerchair) users. It is typically played on a 30m x 18m basketball court. Two teams of four players (including the goalkeeper) pass, dribble and spin-kick an oversized football as they try to score more goals than the opposing team.
Players compete in specially designed powerchairs for the sport of powerchair football. Metal foot guards are attached to the front of the powerchairs, allowing players to kick the ball. Players ‘spin’ to generate power, striking the ball with the side of the guard for the strongest hits, although often using the front bars of the guard results in a more accurate impact.
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Cups & Competitions
The WFA Cup is a competition that is open to all affiliated Powerchair Football clubs. Teams are drawn, and games are played “on the road” in a knockout, round-by-round format. The final is played at St George’s Park as part of the FA’s Disability Cup Weekend.
2023/24 PTC Therapeutics Premiership
Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
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1 | West Bromwich Albion PFC | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 46 |
2 | Aspire PFC | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 45 |
3 | Teesside PFC | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle United Foundation PFC | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 40 |
5 | Leeds Chariots PFC | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
6 | Villa Rockets | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 25 |
7 | West Bromwich Albion Throstles | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | -7 | 24 |
8 | Sevenoaks PFC | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -27 | 14 |
9 | Nottinghamshire PFC | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -25 | 12 |
10 | Manchester United PFC | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -39 | 12 |
11 | Nomad Knights | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | -37 | 6 |
12 | Hull & East Yorkshire PFC | 18 | 1 | 1 | 16 | -76 | 4 |
2023/24 PTC Therapeutics Championship
Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
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1 | Greenbank PFC | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 46 |
2 | Middlesbrough PFC | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 38 |
3 | Leeds Dynamos PFC | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 33 |
4 | Villa Rockets Lions | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 32 |
5 | WBA Dudley | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 30 |
6 | Norwich City PFC | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 29 |
7 | Muscle Warriors PFC | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
8 | Teesside Steel PFC | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 24 |
9 | Sale United PFC | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -14 | 19 |
10 | AFC Bournemouth Warriors | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -19 | 13 |
11 | Nottingham Forest PFC | 18 | 1 | 1 | 16 | -60 | 4 |
12 | Manchester City PFC | 18 | 1 | 1 | 16 | -63 | 4 |
Events & Opportunities
England
The FA disability football performance programme has a clear vision: to develop winning England teams.
The FA talent pathway for Powerchair Football was established in 2018 alongside the WFA to support the identification and development of those with elite potential. The programme aims to support the transition of youth players within the WFA League structure through to the England Powerchair Senior Squad.