Power Hockey for Those Using Electrical Wheelchairs

If you require the use of an electrical wheelchair in your daily life, power hockey is a great sport to play! Many participants in power hockey have physical disabilities such as a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. Power hockey players rely on their electric wheelchairs to serve as their primary source of speed and strength. This adaptive sport is played with all-plastic hockey sticks and a plastic ball. The game is usually played on a basketball court. Learn more about power hockey for electrical wheelchair users.

Electrical Wheelchair Soccer

Power soccer is one of many popular wheelchair sports and originally started in the 1970s and 1980s. It was originally called “motor soccer” in Canada and later came to the United States. Power soccer is one of the fastest-growing sports and is available in recreational and competitive leagues. This adaptive electrical wheelchair sport is played on the basketball court that is the regulation size and is played with an oversized ball. Every player’s electric wheelchair is fitted with a soccer guard and players use this to maneuver the soccer ball around. This guard is also designed to protect the player’s feet and prevent any damage to their electric wheelchair. Find out more fun facts on playing power soccer with electric wheelchairs.

Electrical Wheelchair Tennis

Played on a standard tennis court, electric wheelchair tennis generally follows the same rules when opponents play the game standing up. During electric wheelchair tennis, there is a two-bounce rule. This means that the ball can bounce twice before the player is legally allowed to hit the ball back toward his or her opponent. The ITF International Tennis Tour has both singles and doubles divisions, as well as divisions for men, women and those living with quadriplegia. The league allows those with quadriplegia who have limited use of their hands and arms to take a tennis racket to their hand and hit the ball in that manner. Electric wheelchair tennis became a part of the Paralympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. Get more information on playing tennis with electrical wheelchairs.

Other Adaptive Sports for Electric Wheelchairs

If power soccer, wheelchair tennis, and power hockey don’t pique your interest, there are so many other great electric wheelchair sports out there! Why not give electric wheelchair rugby a try? Maybe boccia ball is more your speed! No matter your interest, there is a wheelchair sport out there that meets your interests and your ability level! It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor or physical therapist to make sure there are no health risks in engaging in a specific sport. To get more information on other fun sports that can be played with electric wheelchairs, check out the sports section of our lifestyle articles and links for power wheelchair users.