Winning Wheels

Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. The game is played in a gymnasium on a regular basketball court. Two teams of 4 power chair users attack, defend, and maneuver an oversized soccer ball in an attempt to score points on a goal.

The Winning Wheels Power Soccer team, "The Prophetstown Posse" compete in tournaments around the midwest, including Rockford, Chicago and the 2004 World Invitational Tournament in Indianapolis.

Posse Competes in World Invitational

The Posse faced the Heat of Mesa, Arizona in their tournament opener. Great defense was the theme in this battle of two very evenly matched teams. In the end, the Posse withstood the Heat and warmed things up enough on offensive to play to a 2-2 tie.

In their second game on Friday, the Posse were matched against the Power Cirge of Charlotte, NC. An early power surge by the Power Cirge was too much to overcome as the Posse fell 7-1.

Saturday morning, the Posse took on the San Jose (CA) Steamrollers in what turned out to be another fierce defensive battle. Both teams showed great anticipation and teamwork, but The Posse managed to take advantage of the few scoring opportunities either team had to win 2-0. Fresh off their morning victory, the The Posse seemed to experience a letdown on Saturday afternoon and were thrashed by the Sudden Impact of Indianapolis. The Posse did manage a score, but were unable to stop the offensive attack of the tournament hosts.

Despite the setback, the Posse qualified for the quarterfinals where they went up against Sudden Impact 2, of Indianapolis. In this matchup, the hosts overwhelmed a worn-out Posse team which was playing its third game of the day. The effort was there but certainly the road had taken its toll on the Posse.

The Posse attended the tournament finals on Sunday and attended a Dinner and Awards Banquet Sunday evening before returning to Prophetstown Monday afternoon. Upon their return the Posse and their support staff were warmly greeted and congratulated for their efforts by residents and staff.

Team members were asked what they will remember about their participation in the 2004 World Invitational. Everyone agreed that their participation has provided motivation to pursue possibilities rather than accept limitations. Team members also said they had a chance to make a lot of new friends. For the 134 athletes who participated in the World Invitational it was an event that broke down barriers, opened doors, and promoted the possible, meaning that regardless of the score, everyone left Indianapolis a winner.

When asked about their participation in power soccer, team members agree that it has provided motivation to pursue possibilities rather than accept limitations. They also said it provides them an opportunity to make a lot of new friends.

Power soccer breaks down barriers, opens doors, and promotes the possible. Meaning, that regardless of the score, everyone's a winner!

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