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Our Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2010, The NSW Powerchair Football Association was formed to provide sporting opportunities for powerchair users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now a decade into our existence, our league features teams from A-League clubs the Newcastle Jets, Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, as well as NPL 2 NSW association, Hills United. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check out our Gallery page to see some videos of our sport and hear from our amazing athletes. Click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is Powerchair Football?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Powerchair football is a version of football (soccer) modified specifically for powerchair users. It’s a dynamic and fast-paced sport, with the metal footguard at the front of each chair working as the athlete’s ‘boots’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerchair Football was developed in the 1980s with different versions appearing in France and North America, soon spreading to Japan and across Europe.

The sport finally arrived on Australian shores in 2010 and was quickly embraced by what was already a strong powerchair sports community in NSW and across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EXCITING<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite the athletes’ powerchairs being restricted to speeds of 10km\/h, powerchair football is a fast-paced and engrossing spectacle. With rapid spin-kicks, powerful passes and epic duels, 40 minutes isn’t enough time for all the action!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TACTICAL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This 4-a-side version of football is played on an indoor court measuring 30 x 18m, a similar size to basketball court. Hit ins and set pieces are major scoring opportunities, even more so than in the running game, so field position and how you gain it is vital to a team’s success. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SKILLFUL<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you see powerchair footballers striking the ball with precision, or sliding a pinpoint pass between defenders, you’ll be left with no doubt of the skill of these athletes. Seeing a team working together in perfect harmony really does show that anyone can play the beautiful game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who are we?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The NSWPFA Committee meet monthly to discuss the sport and how we want to move forward as an organisation. We are passionate about providing opportunities for anyone who wants to play powerchair football and growing the sport in NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Ryan
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Michael Suffield
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Daryl Ninham
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Ben Keyte
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Michelle Ball<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do you want to help? We’re always looking for new people to join our team of volunteers and help provide opportunities for our community. From fundraising to recruiting, if you want to help, we’ll find a way to get you involved!<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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