Fleet Town FC continue Pan-Disability Football
After a successful launch and summer break Fleet Town FC are pleased to announce that we will be continuing to offer Pan-Disability Football training sessions for 5-15 year olds on Thursday evenings again in the sports hall at Calthorpe Park School, Fleet.
Location: Sports Hall @ Calthorpe Park School, Hitches Lane, Fleet GU51 5JA
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Start date: Thursday 5th September 2024
Cost: £5.00
Plenty of on site car parking
Pan-disability football gives opportunities to anyone with any form of disability or special-education-need, to play football in a safe and fun environment and we are even more thrilled to now have The Mustard Seed Autism Trust as a partner.
Fleet Town FC FA qualified coaches will lead the sessions that will concentrate on fun, development, co-ordination, team-work and football skills.
If you or someone you know wants to get involved in our pan-disability football sessions or if you want to find out more information, please complete this simple online form or contact stars@fleettowncolts.com
Fleet Town FC Vice Chairman Darren McGrath commented
“Since we launched Pan Disability Football it has been fantastic watching the children and parents/carers enjoy the sessions. We’ve seen such an increase in the demand for supporting this initiative so it’s great to see this continue, and we have loved having some of the players attend our games at The Easy As HGV stadium as mascots and see new friendships develop”.
Sarah Clements, Founder of Mustard Seed said
“We are so excited to support this fantastic initiative. This partnership provides a unique platform to raise awareness and to support the local community and aligns with our values”
More about Pan-Disability Football from the FA.com
The pan-disability pathway allows players with a broad spectrum of impairments and health conditions to play together. The majority of recreational and competition-based opportunities in England play this format, making it the largest disability-specific football pathway.
Anyone who has a disability, impairment or long-term health condition (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) can take part in pan-disability football. However, blind players are directed into blind-specific settings, due to health and safety implications. Wheelchair users can be included in recreational formats, but it’s not advisable in competition settings. Instead, they should be encouraged to access competition in powerchair football formats.
There’s no formal classification system within pan-disability football. This is because, by its very nature, it allows players with a broad spectrum of impairments to play together. However, the game still needs to be fair, positive and enjoyable experience. So, when numbers permit, ability banding is used. This is mainly at competition level, with teams sorted into ‘premiership’, ‘championship’ and ‘league’ categories.
We also have sponsorship opportunities for those interested in helping develop this important initiative, please get in touch if you are interested by emailing commercial@fleettownfc.co.uk
