Football For All Club Programme
What is it?
The programme will give 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
1. Establish a network of FFA clubs through our community clubs in each county of the Republic of Ireland.
2. Increase participation of players with disabilities aged 6 - 14 years in football through an inclusive environment
3. Identify and develop talent for our elite disability squads (VI, CP, Deaf)
4. Educate and train coaches working with players with disabilities
5. Support participating clubs through the following areas:
a. Education
b. Financial
c. Media/Promotions
d. Volunteers
6. Establish inter-club/regional/national Football For All competitions over next 5 years
7. Profile the Association as an inclusive governing body and continue its reputation as the forerunner in best practice.
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
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Club Name
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Contact
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Training Information
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Lourdes Celtic FC
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Martin Mates – 0876706988
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Saturday's 4 - 5pm
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Sacred Heart FC
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Jim Crawford – 086 8251165
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Friday’s 6 - 7pm
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Cabinteely FC
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Pat Finnerty - 086 8629345
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Saturday’s 12 – 1pm
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Malahide Utd
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Neil Byrne - 086 2885271
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Sunday 10.30am – 12pm
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Dunboyne AFC
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Aine Coogan – 046 9067337
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Saturday 1.30 – 2.30pm
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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
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