If you have pined for the chance to compete in sports and been denied opportunities due to your need for a power
wheelchair – your wait is over. Some great people have already turned out for this exciting new sport and we are always looking for
more players for our Power Soccer Team. Power Soccer is a game ANYONE in a power wheelchair can play. Two teams of four power chair users attack, defend,
and maneuver an oversized soccer ball in an attempt to score points on the opponent’s goal. The game is similar to the nonstop action seen
in a typical indoor soccer game. Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users.
Power Soccer players include persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke and other disabilities.
Sports do more than exercise your body - they engage your brain. A catastrophic injury may have disabled your body, but your mind is fine
and inner fire still burns. Watching sports and rooting for your team is fun, but nothing compares to a little friendly competition. To
prove you can do it just as good (or maybe a little better) than the other guy. The will to win, the competitive spirit of an athlete is in no way
limited or diminished because of the use of a wheelchair. In June we are looking forward to attending Nationals in Birmingham, AL. New players will
be taught basic skills and strategies of the sport and play a modified schedule of games against local teams. Ball guards, uniforms and coaching
will be provided in addition to most travel expenses for the competitions.
To sign up, please contact Anna Martin at
amartin@mageerehab.org or (215) 587-3412. |
in
addition to our established Division 2 team, that was held the
conference title for 10 consecutive years, we now have a Division
3 team. This developmental team has been established to encourage
new players to join the sport. If you have ever considered wheelchair
basketball, now is the opportune time! It's not to late to join!
The Magee Sixers
Division 2 and Division 3 team schedules can be obtained by
contacting Anna Martin at 215-587-3412. Mark
your calendar for two local tournaments held at the Carousel House:
The Carousel House tournament, February 6-8, 2003 and the Dan
Sullivan Classic, February 13-14, 2003. All games are free and
open to the public.
The Eagles
finished with an impressive 5-0 record, capped by
a thrilling 38-33 championship victory against the
top-seeded OG’s from Southern California. The
Magee Eagles, sponsored by Magee Rehabilitation
Hospital and the Philadelphia Eagles, lost in the
finals last year.Coached by Tom Hamill of Voorhees, NJ, the
members of the National Champion Magee Eagles
are: Eric Anderson of Philadelphia, PA, A.J.
Nanayakkara of Roslyn PA, Adam Bencsik of
Plymouth Meeting, PA, Keith Newerla of Absecon
NJ, Everett Deibler of Lebanon, PA, Jim
Thompson of Cherry Hill NJ, Rob Deller of
Lebanon, PA, Brian Yarrusso of New Castle DE.
Bencsik was named the USQRA Division II Most
Valuable Player for his performance in the
tournament.
All team members have national rankings, and compete in both singles and doubles. Last year, team members picked up several titles in both
singles and doubles. Hopefully, they will improve on their performance this year! The team has had a tennis pro working with them since the fall, and she has added a wonderful
workout program to the weekly practices. Best of luck to Matt Bellen, Mark Chilutti, Brad Evans, Walt Ramsey, and Felix Suero as they start
the season!
