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.
