Victorian Paralympic Football State Team Program
Para football is played by footballers with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) and those with stroke related impairments. This football format is coordinated under the International Federation of Associated Football (FIFA) rules with slight modifications.
The field size is reduced to 75m x 55m, played with smaller goal posts, with each match consisting of two 30 minute halves. When competing at a national or international level athletes are classified according to their physical impairments. The team is then made up of players with a range of classifications.
Further information on classification can be found below
The sport has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1984. Since then, 7-a-side Football has grown rapidly on both the national and international stage. There are also a number of opportunities for beginners to get involved. Currently the sport is not a part of the Paralympics, but it may make a return in the future.
For more information, contact Selin Arpaci, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator on 9474 1824, or email Selin.Arpaci@footballvictoria.com.au
Victorian Team
The State Team Program is open to men and women who are eligible to play 7-a-side Football. More specifically, this relates to persons with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injuries and those with stroke related impairments. The program is designed to develop football skills with added support for the development of personal skills such as resilience and self-reliance, two factors in becoming both an elite performer and valuable assets in life.
State Team Program
When: TBC for 2024.
Where: Darebin International Sports Centre, 281 Thornbury Road, Darebin
Program Inclusions: fortnightly training, training kit, fixtured matches with referees and a new National Championships uniform for selected squad members.
More information: Contact Team Manager Sharon Wong at Sharon.Wong@footballvictoria.com.au
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