People with disabilities and additional mobility needs across the central belt will have access to sporting opportunities and be able to take part in competitive Powerchair Football thanks to a newly established club training out of Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility in Motherwell.
Titans Powerchair Football Club was established to provide regular powerchair football training and competition for people with a range of disabilities, while creating an inclusive community built around sport.
The club welcomes players from across the region and is open to new members of all ages, genders and experience levels to promote inclusion and enjoyment both on and off the pitch. As one of Scotland’s newer powerchair football clubs, Titans PFC is working to make the sport more accessible to people who may otherwise face barriers to participation.
Powerchair football is one of the few competitive team sports specifically designed for powerchair users, and Titans PFC is keen to introduce more people to the sport and ensure existing members have access to the equipment and facilities needed to continue developing their game.
The club already has several “club chairs” which it uses to introduce people to the sport and give them the experience of playing before they commit to raising funds to purchase their own chair, which is a considerable financial commitment of around £7,000 or more.
Other costs associated with keeping the club running include hall hire, training goals and a crucial mobile hoist to assist with transferring players between chairs.
To support those additional costs, Mobility Solutions has provided funding through the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, with Titans Powerchair Football Club receiving over £4,600. The award will be used to helping the club develop and strengthen its activities as it welcomes new players in the months ahead.
Harry McCallum, Player Representative for Titans Powerchair Football Club, said: “Titans Powerchair Football Club are delighted to receive this generous grant from Mobility Solutions and the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust. This money will be used to support our training sessions and buy the equipment we need to help our team develop. We look forward to sharing our love for powerchair football and welcoming new players, and we thank Mobility Solutions for their support.”
Caitlin Barrett, Head of Retail at Mobility Solutions, said: “At Mobility Solutions, we understand difference the right wheelchair or powerchair can make to people’s lives. Powerchair football demonstrates that perfectly, turning mobility equipment into a platform for participation in an exciting team sport that many people may have thought was out of reach. We’re proud to support Titans Powerchair Football Club as they continue to grow the sport and create opportunities for more people across Central Scotland to get involved.”
Despite being newly formed, Titans PFC already has a competitive team playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Association Championship League. With additional resources in place, the club aims to reach more potential players, develop its squad and continue building a strong and inclusive future for powerchair football in Central Scotland.
