Boost for Development of Powerchair Football

The Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) has announced a new three-year partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of personalised mobility solutions.

The partnership with AJM Choice will support the delivery and development of the WFA Academy, established to support the long-term development of players and leaders within Powerchair Football.

One of the first programmes to be delivered through the Academy is the Sporting Excellence Programme (SEP), supporting players through a three-year apprenticeship model that combines high-performance sport with education, mentoring and community engagement.

Participants undertake weekly learning modules while continuing to train and compete with their clubs, working towards a Level 3 qualification while completing a three-year paid apprenticeship. The programme is designed to support players not only as athletes, but also as leaders and role models within the Powerchair Football community.

“Absolutely thrilled to partner with AJM Choice on the launch of The WFA Academy, enabling us to build high-quality educational and professional learning programmes for our community,” said Dean Williams, Chairperson of The Wheelchair Football Association.

“From our very first meeting, the alignment, synergy and ambition were a perfect match. We share a common purpose: to enrich the lives of wheelchair users. I'm super excited for our organisations to work together and create excellence over the coming years.”

Future initiatives delivered through the WFA Academy are expected to include additional development pathways, including programmes focused on coaching and leadership within Powerchair Football.

“We are delighted to partner with the WFA to support the development of individuals through the Academy starting with the Sporting Excellence apprenticeship programme,” said Jeremy Garman, Director of AJM Choice, which provides manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility aids tailored to individual lifestyles and needs.

“With such strong alignment in objectives and values we look forward to playing our part in spreading the knowledge of and access to the sport of Powerchair Football and the multiple benefits this brings to players, families and the community.”

To find out more about The Wheelchair Football Association visit https://thewfa.org.uk/ or AJM Choice https://www.ajmchoice.com/