WADSA is proud to support athletes like Scott Topham as they progress from grassroots participation to elite representation, inspiring others to pursue their sporting dreams and showcasing what is possible when talent is nurtured in an inclusive environment.
January 15, 2026 Read time - 3 minutes
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At 18 years old, Scott Topham is about to realise his dream to represent Australia in the fast-paced, skillful game of Powerchair Hockey.
A chance meeting with Western Electrics Sporting Association (WESA) during an afterschool program for children with disabilities introduced Scott to Powerchair Hockey, which he quickly got hooked on and became a regular at their weekly games. What’s followed for Scott is a stream of personal achievements, awards and representative teams.
Scott’s hard work, skill and willingness to pass on what he’s learned to other players earned him back-to-back Sports Star of the Year Awards at WADSA’s Annual Awards Ceremonies in 2024 and 2025. Alongside this, he was also awarded awards for Most Assists, Best Attacking Player and Players Player at WESA’s 2025 awards night, and was named in his schools Hall of Fame, after having representing WA in the Wild West Wheelers in 3 State Championship competitions.
In an exciting next step, Scott has been selected to represent Australia in the Powerchair Hockey team – the Australian Sliders- and will join 9 other squad members from across Australia in May 2026 in Pajulahti, Finland. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his sporting journey and highlights the opportunities that inclusive sport can create for young people with disability.
“As a young teenager, I always wondered how I would be able to play sports, it was such a relief to find something that I can compete in. It feels very inclusive to be able to take part in sports, just like any other competitive teenage boy.”
– Scott Topham
Scott wants to encourage other young people to give the sport a go. “Not many people try Powerchair Hockey. I think that some younger people and maybe parents as well, may be cautious when watching games and worrying if it’s safe, but like any sport once you see a game in action, you see how skilled everyone is. It’s definitely worth anyone trying!”
WADSA is proud to support athletes like him as they progress from grassroots participation to elite representation, inspiring others to pursue their sporting dreams and showcasing what is possible when talent is nurtured in an inclusive environment.
We wish Scott, and his team all the best as they travel to Finland in May to compete against 10 other nations. You can follow the teams results via the Australian Powerchair Hockey Club Championship Facebook page APCH.
If you’d like to try Powerchair Hockey to learn more about the sport, you can contact the WESA Facebook Page – Facebook.com/wesasportswa. WESA holds games in Karrinyup each Sunday and welcomes anyone to come down and see what the sport is about!