The Philadelphia PowerPlay on 6 ABC Action News on May 9, 2013
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Our Next Game
Our next game is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Archbishop Prendergast High School, followed immediately by our annual PowerPlay Luncheon.
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Welcome to the home of the
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a community based competitive athletic experience for people who use power wheelchairs in their daily lives.
Our Program
The Philadelphia PowerPlay, a nonprofit organization, is a power wheelchair floor hockey team based in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. We follow the rules and regulations of the United States Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association.
We believe that competition and challenge are healthy and necessary for all people, regardless of ability. The Philadelphia PowerPlay is an athletic team which provides a quality, well organized recreational and social program within the community. Our emphasis is on teamwork, skill development and fun. The team is open to all persons who are competent power wheelchair users.
Leadership
Team Manager
Patrick Hilferty
Advisors
Jane Bunting, PT
Sue Lucas-Severi, OT
Lylian Melendez, CTRS
Coaches
Head Coach John Shinn Assistants Tony Damico Gary Saxton
Our athletes parents have also been very helpful in insuring equipment needs are met, providing support for each of our meetings, and providing refreshments.
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2012-13 Philadelphia PowerPlay Registration Forms
Please complete and return along with $50 cash or a check payable to the Philadelphia PowerPlay at the next event you attend.
All players are also required to fill out an application for the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League. Please complete all HIGHLIGHTED sections and return to the next Philadelphia PowerPlay event you attend. All players are required to fill out this form in order to play at the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League Center. You do NOT need to pay the fee listed on the form.
The weekend of August 3 to 6 marked a major milestone for the Philadelphia PowerPlay, as we participated in our first international tournament. Facing teams from Minnesota, Michigan, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and London (Ontario), the PowerPlay did the Philadelphia area proud. We played 5 games, and though a win was not in the cards, it certainly wasn’t due to lack of skill, effort, or heart. Aside from our very good showing, including two 2-1 losses and a 6-6 tie, the main talk of the tournament was about how much everyone thought of your teammates off the playing surface. Trust me when I say that we were thrilled to know that we represented everyone in the PowerPlay family with such class and dignity.
At the end of the 2012 Powerhockey Cup, the Philadelphia PowerPlay tournament coaching staff of John Shinn, Tony Damico, and Gary Saxton were named Best Coaching Staff. I cannot begin to thank them enough for their tireless commitment to the PowerPlay during both the regular season and tournament play. You are all amazing people and I thank you all for your time and effort.
Our teammates Jake Saxton and Jake Hartline also received individual recognition as Jake Saxton was named Top Forward and Jake Hartline was nominated for Best Defenseman. All of you on the Philadelphia PowerPlay are extremely talented, and both Jakes proved that point very well.
Thank you to the people who made this tournament experience possible, the PowerPlay Advisory Committee. Members to be singled out for their help are Joanne Shipman, who was responsible for team logistics including selecting and booking our wonderful hotel and Richard Weaver for providing guidance and financial support.
Most importantly, I want to thank the families and friends of our players. During both the regular season and tournaments, you are a constant presence. I know that if you are anything like me, the presence of such people are what make being part of a team so special.
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Heather Weaver - December 1, 1989 to August 14, 2009
