The IFA's aim is to ensure that all disabled people have the opportunity to take part in football activities and are able to fulfil their potential in the area of their choice.
Disability Football Development Strategy Objectives:
1. To raise the profile and awareness of Disability Football in Northern Ireland
2. To increase the number of disabled performers participating in football activities
3. To improve the quality of training available to disabled performers
4. To establish and develop new and existing competition structures
5. To continue the development of performance pathways and opportunities for elite performers to excel
What We Do
Create coaching, competitive and representative opportunities for people with disabilities to get involved Work with special schools, adult centres, health trusts and disability organisations.
Formed strategic partnerships with many sporting, governmental, educational, healthcare and charitable bodies to create structured opportunities that are sustainable.
We are very much part of the 'Football For All' strategy
Getting Involved
If you would like to get involved in Disability Football as a player, coach or volunteer have a look over the relevant section and make contact with the person in charge. If you have any difficulties or have an enquiry about Disability Football please e-mail stephen.watson@irishfa.com.
Participation
There are many Disability Football Clubs throughout Northern Ireland that cater for those with a Learning Disability. The majority of these clubs cater for males and females, ages 7 and over and meet on a weekly basis. For more information, please email Stephen Watson at stephen.watson@irishfa.com
Northern Ireland compete in the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football(IFCPF) competition cycle involving Inter-Continental Games, European Championships and World Championships.
Northern Ireland are currently ranked 20th in the World. http://www.ifcpf.com.
For any queries on Cerebral Palsy Football please email stephen.watson@irishfa.com.
If you are a Wheelchair User and love Football, come and play a fast, action-packed Game in a Fun environment.
You will get to learn new skills, meet new friends, build confidence and enjoy the beautiful game. Interested? Why not come along to one of Northern Ireland’s Powerchair Football Clubs!
Trailblazers Powerchair Football Club
Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbaey
Fridays, 6.45pm – 8.15pm
Boys and Girls, ages 7 and over, all wheelchair users most welcome.
Contact: Michael Hilland Michael@adairandmilliken.co.uk
Lightning Powerchair Football Club
Lisburn Leisureplex
Fridays, 7pm – 8.30pm
Boys and Girls, ages 7 and over, all wheelchair users most welcome.
Contact: Jason Browning jrbrowning10@gmail.com 07805097533
For more information please contact Stephen Watson at the Irish Football Association on 0751599423 or stephen.watson@irishfa.com
