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Media Contact:For Immediate Release: 6/27/17
Kenna Davis, Communications Specialist
260-483-2100 ext. 279or 260-414-2495
Turnstone comes away with a 3rd & 5th Place at Power Soccer Nationals in Indianapolis
Fort Wayne, IN-Turnstone was proud to have two teams playing in the MK Battery Power Soccer Nationals in Indianapolis on June 16-18, 2017.
There were 29 teams competing from around the United States.
The Turnstone Flyers finished 3rd in the nation. The game to determine 3rd place, was the longest in Power Soccer history. The score was tied at end of regulation of 40 minutes.
Score was also tied at end of 2 full 5 minute mandatory overtime periods. We were 9 minutes into the 4th sudden death 10 minute period of overtime, no breaks in-between, and we scored! Total game time 89 minutes. This was against the Minnesota Magic who we had tied in pool play.
The Flyers only lost to one team all weekend. Circle City Rollers and defending champs. We lost to them in pool play and in the semifinals. Last time we will let that happen!
“Turnstone is proud to have not one but two Power Soccer teams ranked in the top five in the United States. These athletes put their heart and soul into their games and their passion is evident in their athleticism.” said Mike Mushett, Turnstone CEO.
The Turnstone Flyers finished the tournaments ranked 3rd in the United States and the Turnstone Furious Flyers finished 5th in the United States.
Video from the Flyers final game can be seen here:
The first two goals of the game can be seen in this video during the first 7 minutes.
The winning goal can be seen in this link at about the 1:18 mark.
Additional photos from the competition are attached in the email.
About Turnstone: Founded in 1943, Turnstone’s mission is to provide therapeutic, educational, wellness, sport and recreational programs to empower people with disabilities.It is the only not-for-profit in the region that offers a full range of programs and facilities designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities.
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Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Admission is FREE to watch some of the top wheelchair tennis players in the Midwest.
For more info contact Kevin Hughes (Turnstone Sports & Recreation Coordinator) at or 260-483-2100 x296
Here are the cliff notes:
Friday, May 30
To kick-off the tournament we’ll host an Up/down Social from 6-9pm – This is ‘Doubles’ where one partner is standing ’Up’ playing while the other partner is sitting ’Down’ competing in a wheelchair.
Sat/Sun, June 1-2
USTA Matches will start Saturday morning (likely 9am) and conclude Sunday afternoon. Exact times based on draws.
Athletes Register on-line at:
NEW THIS YEAR IS A BEGINNER D DIVISION – Newer players who want to get their feet wet in completion but aren’t ready for the C Division can register by email () to register Beginner players don’t register on-line