Soccer FAQs
What is the
IKAN Power Soccer Guard?
The Power Soccer Guard is made of resistant polypropylene
and aluminum, and attaches to the wheelchair using the
IKAN Universal Mount or to the IKAN Center Post Mount.
This allows the user to play power soccer.
How safe is
the IKAN Power Soccer Guard?
The Guard surrounds and protects the legs during play
also used as a means for maneuvering the ball during
play. The Mount takes the shock with little or no damage
to the leg rests.
Why do I need
the IKAN Mount?
With the IKAN Mount you are not limited to just one
adaptive sport, our IKAN Bowler® attaches to the same
Mount as the soccer guard, in the near future we will
have Bocci plus more exciting sports.
What is Power
Soccer?
Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed
and developed specifically for power wheelchair users.
This action packed team sport combines the skill of
the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the
chair itself, to participate in an extremely challenging
game. Two teams of 4 attack, defend, and maneuver an
oversized soccer ball in an attempt to score goals.
It builds important qualities in people, such as: teamwork,
communication, hard work, perseverance, good sportsmanship,
and the list goes on.
Who can play
Power Soccer?
Participants include people with quadriplegia, muscular
dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, head
trauma, stroke, and other disabilities. The will to
win, the competitive challenge, teamwork, and the total
competitive spirit of the athlete are in no way limited
or diminished because of their use of a power wheelchair.
Where are
the games played?
The game is played on a regulation basketball court,
occasionally outdoors. The game is non-stop action similar
to an indoor soccer game. The competitive sport has
been played for more than 16 years, 16 states and 9
countries are currently fielding teams and tournaments.
What do I
need to get in the game?
To play power soccer, you need an indoor regulation-sized
full-length basketball courts to host practices and
games. This, along with the need for protective custom
soccer guards, team jerseys, special oversized soccer
balls, and occasional wheelchair maintenance. Additionally,
each athlete is expected to have an adequate level of
control of their power wheelchair. This is required
to assure safe play and navigation during the fast-paced
action of league power soccer game.
Who
governs the sport?
The United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) governs
the sport of Power Soccer in the United States and helps
promote the sport on a national and international level.
It is the mission and hope of the USPSA that all persons
who use power wheelchairs will one day have the "opportunity"
to play and experience Power Soccer. http://www.powersoccer.net/
