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disability football

Disability Football

Welcome to the all new disability section! 

 

The Nottinghamshire FA & Nottinghamshire Disability Football Focus Group (NDFFG) are leading the way in developing a range of new opportunities, ensuring that every player with a disability who wants to be involved in the game has the opportunity to participate, develop and reach their full potential.

NDFFG- Targets 2010-11

Working together with its partners the NDFFG aims to

Increase participation for disabled players and to develop inclusion in mainstream clubs.
2. Provide & support opportunities for disabled players to access structured competitive football environments
3. Create and develop a skilled workforce to support opportunities in the disability football network.
4. To provide the opportunity for disabled children (aged 8 – 16 years) to take part in football related activities offering a pathway to competitive and recreational programmes within a safe and sustainable environment.
5. Increase the number of opportunities for females with a disability to participate
6. To support the increase in physical activity for children and adults with disabilities using football as an engagement tool. And to encourage healthier lifestyles through safe and structured exercise alongside advice about diet and nutrition.
7. Create coaching structures that allow disabled players to develop their skills and knowledge of football inspiring them to play at the highest possible level within the game

ANYONE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING, PRODUCING A PARTNERSHIP OR MAKING A DONATION TO THE NDFFG TO SUSTAIN DISABILITY FOOTBALL PLEASE CONTACT US

or for more information on what the NDFFG does contact:

Kevin Sanders Football Development Officer (Disability)

Tel: 0115 9837412 

Email: kevin.sanders@nottinghamshirefa.com  

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