Football For All, Carrigaline United AFC, Ballea Park, Ballea Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. (021) 437 6991
Contact Football For All: Killian 086 864 5700 or Brian 086 277 8372
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CARRIGALINE UNITED AFC
FAI FOOTBALL FOR ALL
Carrigaline United AFC soccer club, situated at Ballea Park, is one of the largest football clubs in the Southside of Cork, with over 100 coaches and in excess of 1,000 playing members representing all age levels.
It is recognised that participation in and enjoyment of football can positively impact quality of life. The FAI promotes an ethos of inclusion within the football community, and this Football For All programme has at its core the aim to deliver football opportunities to people who may not ordinarily get a chance to play the ‘beautiful game’.
Football For All was established in 2011 to enable access to team sport for children outside of mainstream. It has since grown to over 35 boys and girls, with varying needs including ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome.
This FAI supported programme aims to give players outside of mainstream with various challenges, from the age of 6 years up, the opportunity to access regular, professional football training and to participate in competitions.
WHY JOIN
FOOTBALL FOR ALL ? Facilitates teamwork, learning new skills and following rules in a relaxed, safe and fun environment.
JUNIOR TEAMS (6-13yrs) The Football For All Junior Teams cater for 6-13yr old girls and boys with varying abilities. The new season commences in September, with training taking place every Saturday morning in Ballea Park. Recruitment for the new season has already begun, we always welcome new members, not only in September but throughout the year. Contact us to find out how to sign up, details overleaf.
YOUTH TEAM (13-18yrs) The Football For All Youth Team is specifically designed for 13–18yr old boys and girls. Training weekly in Ballea Park from the commencement of the new season in September. While players from our 6-13yr old group graduate into this team, we are also recuiting new members to join. Contact us to find out how to sign up, details overleaf.
Promotes better co-ordination, balance, flexibility and body awareness. Increases activity levels, makes excercise fun and establishes the routine of taking regular excercise. Advocates social interaction, social skills, team spirit and developing friendships. Fosters a sense of confidence, achievement and wellbeing.
OUR COACHES Coach education plays a key role in the development of Football For All players. Our coaches are FAI trained, Garda vetted, and have completed accredited Child Welfare & Protection courses; additionally some coaches have also been appointed and trained as First Aiders. Many of our coaches are parents who have a broad range of expertise in working with different challenges and volunteer their time to support the programme.