Regional Leagues

The Wheelchair Football Association are supporting the development of Regional Powerchair Football Leagues. As the number of Clubs and Teams continue to grow, the WFA aims to offer a number of competitive playing opportunities.

A number of the Regional Leagues are in their early stages and will only operate on a "friendly" basis. This is to provide new Clubs and Players with the opportunity to gain experience and the game to develop.

It is hoped these leagues will eventually become established and provide a league structure to feed and service the WFA National League competitions.

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Northern League

This is very much still in its infancy and planning stage.

If you, or your Club would like to become involved in the development of this league, please email admin@thewfa.org.uk.

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North West Regional League

The North West Powerchair Football League is now in place and has a constitution, bank account and sponsorship for at least the first 2 years. Bolton Bullets have entered 2 teams and Everton entered 3 teams, but they wanted to play at a lower speed so that everyone is on a level playing field.

Therefore, for the first season all matches are being played with a speed restriction of 6.4km/h and the first event was at held at Smithills Sports Centre, Bolton on 25th October. The next event is at Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool on 21st March. The league will be reviewed again in May 2010, when other new teams in the north west will have been established.

If you, or your Club would like to become involved in the development of this league, please email Mark Clayton at markclayton@ntlworld.com.

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The Greater Midlands Regional League

The Greater Midlands Regional League Committee are going to organise a number of events to promote and make aware to powerchair users there is an opportunity to play football in the region.

If you, or your Club would like further details or to become involved in the development of this league, please contact
Paul Hunt
Midlands League Chairman
Mobile: 07984 610 283
Email: paul.hunt@wbacp.co.uk

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Southern Regional League

The Southern Regional League is still in its early stages of development. In the future this may become the "London League" or split in two.

The season will see Teams from the WFA National Leagues, including Aspire 1 & 2, Evergreen Aspire, Gillingham Mean Machines, Valence Vikings and Norwich, along with Swindon Rockets and others competing against one and another.

The first event will take place:
Date: Sunday, 25th January 2009
Time: 12 until 4pm
Venue: Hertfordshire Sports Village, De Havilland Campus, Hatfield, Herts. AL10 9EU.

For more information about this event contact Nicky Baker on 07949 727 732 or email nickybnike@aol.com

If you, or your Club would like to become involved in the development of this league, please email admin@thewfa.org.uk.

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More Regions and Leagues may be created as the number of teams and the need increases.