We're always being encouraged to be more active and in Norfolk there are hundreds of activities we can take part in. But what if you're a wheelchair user? Well, now you try out wheelchair football. Mark Wormesley is a self-confessed football nut, but he has not had the chance to practice his skills since he was at school. New club He's been in a wheelchair all his life, and due to the lack of organised events he has decided to start a powerchair football club which will meet for training every fortnight. "Sport for wheelchair users is traditionally seen as basketball, and more recently rugby, for people who can use their arms," he said. "People who use powered wheelchairs such as me are marginalised within disability sport. There was nothing until now that was recognised as a sport,” he added. Powerchair football is played on a five-a-side pitch, typically an indoor arena such as at the UEA Sportspark, using a larger football and specialised equipment which attaches to the wheelchair, enabling the player greater ball control. Teams of four players will use their wheelchairs to manipulate the ball in order to tackle, pass or shoot. Competetive game Mark's team-mate Keith Roads says they want to win just as much, if not more, than any other sportsman. “It gets competitive, just because you're in a wheelchair does not mean it isn't, we played a game against Ipswich a few months ago and that got very competitive. "We lost, but we'll gloss over that," he said. With the enthusiasm fired, Norwich City Powerchair Football Club are hoping to expand and are inviting new players to experience the thrill of playing footie. They will be hosting a taster session at the UEA Sportspark, Norwich on Wednesday, 21 March 2007 between 12 and 12.30pm. | 
