To support the development of the England seven national impairment specific squads within Learning Difficulties, Blind, Partially Sighted, Hearing Impaired, Amputee and Cerebral Palsy, the FA have established County Centre of Excellences throughout the Country.
The North Riding Centre of Excellence aims to:
· provide the opportunity for male disabled football players to develop through the player pyramid
· provide quality coaching, education and welfare for both the Under 14s and the Under 17s age groups
· develop talented and elite disabled footballers to play in a Pan-Disability team at County Level and support their potential progression into one of the six National Impairment Specific Disability Squads.
During October an assessment programme will be held to identify players to be part of the Centre for Season 2008-09
Venue: Oakland Sports Centre, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York, Yo24 3DX.
Day & Times: Fridays, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Ages: Under 14s (players who are 13 years of age and a minimum age of 10 as at midnight on 31 August 2008)
Under 17s (players who are 16 years of age and a minimum age of 14 as at midnight on 31 August 2008)
Players selected for the Centre will then be invited to attend a minimum of a 20 week coaching programme commencing on Friday 31st October 2008 and will be involved in fixture programmes against other Centres in the North.
The only players not considered suitable in this instance are blind and wheelchair users, due to health and safety issues to all participants. Players selected for the Centre will be able to still represent their local club/team.
For further details and/or to nominate a player please contact Paul Bird on York 01904 704256 or 07721 672976 or sportscoach@talktalk.net