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 is a power wheelchair floor hockey team based in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. The team is insured and sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity. We follow the rules and regulations of the United States Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (U.S. EWHA).
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, 13 years of age and older who are power wheelchair users.
Leadership
Team Manager
Patrick Hilferty
Advisors
Jane Bunting, PT
Sue Lucas-Severi, OT
Lylian Melendez, CTRS
Coaches
Mr. Bill Shipman
Mr. John Shinn
Billy Shipman
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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Our Next Game
Our next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, from 2 to 4 PM at the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League Center.
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2009 Philadelphia PowerPlay Beef and Beer Recap
I am proud to say that the first annual Philadelphia PowerPlay Beef and Beer was a huge
success. Thanks to all of those who attended, we raised over $4,500.
This is money that will go towards tournament expenses, equipment such
as sticks and hockey borders, and any other costs related to helping
the PowerPlay continue to grow. I would like to thank all of those who
donated baskets and silent auction items, and I especially want to
thank Monica Hilferty and Joanne Shipman for organizing the whole
event. I would also like to thank Jen Shipman, Jane Bunting, and Dan
Hilferty for their assistance. I hope that everyone had a great time,
and please tell your friends and families that their attendance made
the day that much more enjoyable. For future reference, we hope to
continue this event on an annual basis. Our next beef and beer will
tentatively take place on October 23, 2010.
The 2009 Philadelphia PowerPlay Beef and Beer - October 24 at Casey's Restaurant and Saloon
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Philadelphia PowerPlay Registration Forms
Please complete and return along with a $25 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 and return to the next Philadelphia PowerPlay event in Norristown. You do NOT need to pay the fee listed on the form.
Philadelphia PowerPlay Team Merchandise Order Form
Philadelphia
PowerPlay Team Merchandise is now available. If you would like to make
an order, please download and complete an order form and email it to
Richard Weaver at rweaver@usenv.com
