What is powerchair football?

the game

The Pitch

The game is played indoors on a Basketball court.

The surface of the court must be hard, smooth and level.  (Usually wood or artificial material).

It is vital that there is adequate “run-off” around the pitch.

equipment

Powerchair Football has to be played in an electric wheelchair.

Players must use a WFA sanctioned playing attachment.

Players must wear a seatbelt for their own safety and is a rule of the game.

Goals

The goalposts are 6m apart.

Unique Powerchair Football goalposts are used for safety.

A goal is scored when the whole ball crosses the goal line between the two goalposts.

BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY

If a ball leaves the field of play the following will be awarded;

Kick-In (equivalent to a throw-in)

Corner

Goal Kick

Set Ball

RESTARTING PLAY

All opposition players must be 5m away from the ball.

The set-piece taker can only touch the ball once.

TACKLING

Allowed as long as it is playing attachment to playing attachment.

Contact with any other part of the chairs or ramming is a foul and is NOT allowed.

Ramming is defined as when a player deliberately drives into an opponent, with or without the ball, at a high rate of speed or with excessive force. The opponent may be moving or standing still.

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

2-ON-1 LAW

  • If two teammates and an opponent are within 3 meters of the ball while it is in play, then it is a foul
  • The referee will award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

The Ball

A unique 33cm diameter weighted ball is used.

Teams

Teams are made up of 4 players, including 1 designated goalkeeper.

Teams are permitted up to 4 rolling subs, who can be substituted an unlimited number of times during pauses in play.

Time

Matches are 40 minutes in length, comprising 2 x 20 minute halves.

Penalty

  • Usually awarded for fouls such as heavy contact or ramming an opponent.
  • Taken from 3.5m from the goal line.
  • The goalkeeper must remain behind this line until the ball is struck.
  • All other players must be behind the ball and at least 5m from the ball.

Penalty Area

  • Only 2 players from the defending team may enter the penalty area at any one time.
  • If more than 2 defenders enter their penalty area a free-kick will be awarded to the opposition.
  • There is no restriction for the attacking team.
  • The goalkeeper can commit a 2 on 1 in the area.

  • 2-ON-1 LAW

    • If two teammates and an opponent are within 3 meters of the ball while it is in play, then it is a foul
    • The referee will award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

  • The Ball

    A unique 33cm diameter weighted ball is used.

  • Teams

    Teams are made up of 4 players, including 1 designated goalkeeper.

    Teams are permitted up to 4 rolling subs, who can be substituted an unlimited number of times during pauses in play.

  • Time

    Matches are 40 minutes in length, comprising 2 x 20 minute halves.

  • Penalty

    • Usually awarded for fouls such as heavy contact or ramming an opponent.
    • Taken from 3.5m from the goal line.
    • The goalkeeper must remain behind this line until the ball is struck.
    • All other players must be behind the ball and at least 5m from the ball.

  • Penalty Area

    • Only 2 players from the defending team may enter the penalty area at any one time.
    • If more than 2 defenders enter their penalty area a free-kick will be awarded to the opposition.
    • There is no restriction for the attacking team.
    • The goalkeeper can commit a 2 on 1 in the area.

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