Learning Disability(LD)
Learning Disability
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Northern Ireland Under 18 Learning Disability Squad Trials
If you were born on/after 1 April 1991 and are interested in attending a trial with the opportunity of representing Northern Ireland in the 2010 Home Nations Championships please contact Team Manager Alan Crooks at the IFA on 028 90 669458 or acrooks@irishfa.com
Date: Sunday 22 November 2009
Venue: Danny Blanchflower Playing Fields, Holywood Rd, Belfast
Times: 1pm - 3pm (please arrive at 12.45pm)
Bring: Football Boots, Shinguards and training kit
Who: Boys aged 15 and over who receive assistance in education for Learning Difficulties/Disability.
We are particularly interested in Boys who play 11-a-side football for a club side.
Participation – There are many Disability Football Clubs throughout Northern Ireland that cater for those with a Learning Disability. The majority of these clubs meet on a weekly basis and are involved in the IFA/Special Olympics Ulster Disability Football Leagues and Cup competitions. For a complete list of clubs please refer to the Clubs Link in the Disability Football section of the website.
Representation – Northern Ireland Under 18 Learning Disability Squad
The Northern Ireland Under 18 Learning Disability Squad finished in 3rd place in the 2009 Home Nations Championships, held in Dublin in April 2009.
Results
Scotland 4 - 2 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland 1 - 1 Republic of Ireland
Special Olympics Ulster
Special Olympics Ulster also run a comprehensive Learning Disability Football program. For details on clubs, competitions, volunteering etc please contact Special Olympics Ulster on 028 90 239023 or visit their website www.specialolympics.ie
For any queries on Learning Disability Football please contact the IFA Disability Football Department on 028 90 669 458 or by email acrooks@irishfa.com
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