EPFA PCL 2010 Official draw

Posted by Nicolas Dubes on March 14th, 2010

logo-pcl-2010-aylesburyThe draw of  2010 EPFA PowerChampion’s League took place on 14th March 2010 in Newcastle (England) following EPFA Congress, four weeks before the european clubs descend at Stoke Mandeville Aylesbury (England) for two days of competition. The eight teams will compete in two group pools. See video of the full draw

Swiss Chairs in action !

Posted by Nicolas Dubes on March 13th, 2010

P1040042.JPGPowerchair excitement is deepening in Switzerland (one of FIPFA’s newest members) where clubs Vevey Egles and Geneva Pirates will hold the first ever Swiss Powerchair Football Championship, on Wednesday, 31 March 2010. The Galeries du Rivage, Vevey (near Lausanne)/ You can get a copy of the poster (very striking with logos of a dozen partners) by going to the site : http://www.powerchair-lesegles.ch (available soon). Read the rest of this entry »

Singapore: Powerchair Gohs Fast in Asia and the Pacific Zone

Posted by Secretary General on March 12th, 2010

IMG_0164.JPGThe goal to develop Powerchair Football in Asia and the Pacific grows from our delight seeing so many people interested in our sport in that Zone – players, coaches, referees, classifiers and supporters!  We believe that in terms of potential success, the game will grow rapidly in several countries in Asia and the Pacific, so that together we can achieve the criteria for becoming an IPC sport. Even though we know this process can be long, we are on our way! FIPFA Development Commission assistance to Asia and Read the rest of this entry »

Poles are part of powerchair!

Posted by Secretary General on December 13th, 2009

p1040519The city of Zamość in Poland is 60km from the border with Ukraine, it has been a multi-cultural centre of learning and progress in Europe from its founding in the sixteenth century. It is also the furthest place to the south-east of FIPFA’s Europe Zone (as far as we know) to have a Powerchair Football club! Read the rest of this entry »

International Volunteer Day

Posted by Secretary General on December 5th, 2009

logo-fipfaDear Friends in FIPFA,Your volunteerism is the catalyst that transforms the values of sport for the disabled into reality in the lives of the players. Thanks to you, the significance of fundamental sporting values is exemplified by tenets of service, responsibility, solidarity, technical expertise and involvement. Read the rest of this entry »

Team USA Athletes announced!

Posted by Karen Russo on December 3rd, 2009

logo-uspsa Carmel, IN – December 1, 2009

Twenty athletes from accross the country met in Whitestown, Indiana, Nov. 19-21st to demonstrate their skill and determination to be chosen for the next Team USA. Twelve athletes were chosen to continue their training for the next 18 months where the field of twelve will be narrowed to eight atletes, with four alternates. This team will compete in the 2011 World Cup.

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Powerchair Football seen by millions worldwide!

Posted by Nicolas Dubes on December 1st, 2009

acc_logo_blueThe inaugural America’s Champions Cup, held 23-24 October 2009 in Suwanee, Georgia, (USA) scored a new “first” with the global news network CNN reporting from the event with inside stories about this dynamic team sport played in electric wheelchairs. The first international player transfer, the French Jerome Durand talks about teamwork skills and determination. Dakotah Smith, a business management student from the US describes what motivates her game.

See for yourself on CNN Website

Extended videos of the America’s Cup, with the Top Ten Goals, are still available here !

Minutes from Fipfa Congress – Atlanta October 2009

Posted by ouranos on November 28th, 2009

Click here to access the minutes from the FIPFA Congress held in Atlanta on Monday 26 October 2009′

FIPFA Congress 2009 Minutes – Pdf Document

FIPFA Congress 2009 Minutes – Word Document

FIPFA Press Release – FIPFA, IPC International Federation

Posted by admin on November 21st, 2009

logo-fipfaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Paris, France – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that its Governing Board officially approved FIPFA as an International Federation.

Xavier Gonzalez, IPC Chief Executive Officer, met with Read the rest of this entry »

Watch the Top 10 Goals from the 2009 Americas Champions Cup !

Posted by Nicolas Dubes on November 16th, 2009

acc_logo_blue Power Soccer fans,

Check out this highlight video of the Top 10 best goals of the last 2009 Americas Champions Cup produced by XABLE.COM in conjonction with FIPFA and the Fernando Foundation. Goals are really incredible !

Watch the video here !