History of Powerchair Soccer in Canada

Timeline

1979
1979

Powerchair Soccer Begins in British Columbia

Canada became the first country in the Americas Zone to play powerchair soccer. This initial play began in British Columbia.
2000
2000

Quebec Joins the Game!

Power soccer began to develop in the province of Quebec.
2010
2010

Alberta Enters the Fray!

Alberta became the third province to join in the sport in Canada.
2011
2011

First National Tournament!

The first national tournament between BC and Quebec took place in Quebec. This same year, Canada attended their first powerchair football world cup in Paris, France.
2014
2014

First Copa Americas Tournament

The first Copa Americas tournament took place in Rio de Janeiro, where Canada finished third.
2017
2017

Third World Cup

Canada attended the third World Cup in Kissimmee, Florida.
2019
2019

Americas Cup

Canada attended the APFC Americas Cup in Rio de Janeiro.