In June 1994, three years after the first official French Powerchair Football championship, an able-bodied French football coach decided to organize a very original tournament ! Dominique Scelles, boss of a company selling medical equipment, had the idea to organize a friendly match of able-bodied and disabled footballers. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by admin on June 4th, 2009Powerchair Football in Singapore
Posted by Hervé Delattre on April 26th, 2009
After a number of emails conversations FIPFA President Hervé Delattre and FIPFA Sports Department President Adam Parry recently spent 2 days in Singapore with a view to lending support.
Over the 2 days the FIPFA delegate met with Singapore Disability Sports Council, Singapore Futsal Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore).
The “FIPFA Starter Kit” is on the starting blocks !
Posted by nicolas on April 17th, 2009
Working in Atlanta since the start of the week, five members of the FIPFA Communications and Development Commissions, along with the ALREADY MADE Company, have worked hard on the concept and the content of the future “Starter Kit” of FIPFA , which will release in a few months . This kit is geared toward new countries and clubs interested in practicing, and will include content on everything about Powerchair Football for those who are just discovering this sport.
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First official Powerchair game of history in Switzerland !
Posted by nicolas on April 11th, 2009
The April 1st, 2009 will stay forever on fans memories in Switzerland, but it is also an important date for Powerchair Football international development. We will remember for a long time this first official Powerchair game between Vevey and Geneva, the two first structured teams in this country. If Vevey finally won by 6 goals to 2, the main part of this day was somewhere else…
Americas Zone launches the Americas Champions Cup
Posted by Karen Russo on April 8th, 2009
The Federation Internationale de Powerchair Football (FIPFA), FIPFA’s Americas Zone (PFCA), the US Power Soccer Association (USPSA), Powerchair Football Canada (PFC) and the Fernando Foundation are pleased to announce the inaugural Americas Champions Cup to be held October 23-24, 2009 in Suwanee, Georgia.
International Referees work the 2009 USPSA Eastern Regional Championships
Posted by Karen Russo on March 24th, 2009
9 March 2009; Atlanta, Georgia – “The worst critics of referees are…other referees!” This statement was no truer than when a group of International referees attended the recent 2009 US Power Soccer Association (USPSA) Eastern Regional Championships. 16 officials from six countries traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend a senior referee clinic hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Powerchair Football Associations (FIPFA) and then to officiate the tournament of 15 teams from New York to Florida playing 34 matches over 3 days.
France : Montauban on the way to his fourth Championship
Posted by nicolas on March 24th, 2009.jpg)
After winning the European champions club award at Douai during the Power Champion’s League last October, Montauban is on his way to winning his 4th French League title in a row. At 6 points ahead of their closet challenger Kerpape, Montauban is destined to be champions yet again. Throughout the season, Montauban has dominated all the competition and looks even stronger than the previous championship teams in year’s past. Their aggressiveness and technical skills are amazing. This European club is truly a dynasty and have reign superior the last 4 seasons. One could compare Montauban to a fine French wine; they only get better with time.
Power Soccer qualifying tournaments kick off across the USA
Posted by Karen Russo on February 20th, 2009
March 2, 2009, Carmel, IN., The United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) announces the kick off of three regional tournaments across the USA in the month of March. Dutluth, GA, San José, CA, and a Monticello, MIN., all host cities for the exciting and competitive power wheelchair games. Read the rest of this entry »
Switzerland the next affiliate member?
Posted by Fipfa Redactor on December 10th, 2008
On November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, FIFPA went to Switzerland, a new FIPFA associate member, to promote and develop Powerchair Football. The delegation included 8 players (7 France, 1 USA), 2 coaches (1 France, 1 USA), 2 referees (USA), Europe Zone President and FIPFA President who also is Director of the Development Commission. During 2 days, the delegation presented all the aspects of Powerchair Football: Federation organizational system, refereeing, equipment, team management, coaching, and playing.
European Powerchampion’s League Results
Posted by Fipfa Redactor on November 10th, 2008
Douai (France), host the 1rst Eurpean Powerchampion’s League November 07-09, 2008. It was a successful, event with eight teams from four countries participating including Belgium, Denmark, France, and England. The gymnasium was packed with spectators above and arround the court. For the final match of Montauban (France) vs Villeneuve d’Ascq (France), Montauban took the advantage scoring the first goal with two minutes left in the first half. Each team had Read the rest of this entry »