Football Association of Ireland Football For All Club Programme
January 14th, 2011. In: CPSI
What is it?
The programme gives players with disabilities
between the age of 6 and 14 years the opportunity
to get regular football training and competition
through a local community club in their area.
The training they will receive will be professional and
delivered by qualified FAI coaches recruited through
a network FFA coaches from partnerships developed
by the FAI with our business community.
The Rationale
Everybody regardless of their ability should have the opportunity to access football in their local club
ensuring the FAI promotes an ethos of inclusion within the football community. Players receiving their
training at local clubs will provide regular football, a feeling of belonging to a club, competition,
and a safe environment in which to express themselves. Most of all, players will have a pathway into
mainstream teams if they improve to a level capable of competing in mainstream competition and,
if not, they will continue to enjoy the game they love with their club.
Key objectives of the Programme
How Can My Child Get Involved?
If you want to get your child involved in the programme please contact
your closest club to check availability in the club and if the club can
accommodate you register with them and go along to the sessions.
Clubs involved in the Programme
| Club Name | Contact | Training Information |
| Lourdes Celtic FC | Martin Mates – 0876706988 | Sunday’s 12 – 1pm |
| Sacred Heart FC | Jim Crawford – 086 8251165 | Saturday’s 10 – 11am |
| Cabinteely FC | Tommy Flynn – 087 2717475 | Saturday’s 10.30am – 11.45am |
| Sporting Fingal/NDSL | Mick Pender – 087 1273258 | Sunday 9.30am – 10.30am |
| Dunboyne AFC | Aine Coogan – 046 9067337 | Saturday 1.30 – 2.30pm |
What Next?
The FAI will endeavour to roll out this programme nationwide over the coming 3 years. Please keep a close eye on this page for new clubs as they come onboard. If you are part of a club or know of a club in your local area who would like to become a Football For All Club please do not hesitate to contact the programmes National Coordinator:
Oisin Jordan – 086 6079223 or oisin.jordan@fai.ie
INFO SOURCE -FAI, Football For All Programme – Oisin Jordan
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