Cerebral Palsy Football

Chaddypark

A new website has just been launched to try and encourage more children with cerebral palsy to join one of our clubs, to enjoy playing football and to become part of a team. 

www.cerebralpalsyfootball.co.uk is also a portal of valuable information supplied by families,  who are happy to share their own experiences with other families looking for information and guidance.

We are four clubs who are based in Manchester, Oldham, Stoke and Newtown, Worcestershire and we have got together to help grow the awareness and participation of Cerebral Palsy Football for children, and to share information and experiences / knowledge from families which can only benefit others who are looking for information and guidance.

No matter what age, what ability, what sex, our clubs motto’s are #Inclusion and #Clubforall

Research into the benefits of football for cerebral palsy is being carried about because there is strong anecdotal evidence that children with CP can benefit physically and psychologically from playing sport.



For more information, head over to www.cerebralpalsyfootball.co.uk/ or email on Football@cpsport.org

What are your experiences of taking part in football and other sports with CP?  Would teams like this encourage your or your loved ones to try a new sport? Let us know your thoughts.

deepgrove

It’s great to see more awareness being created around Cerebral Palsy Football because team sports can make a huge difference in both confidence and physical development. Programs that focus on inclusion instead of limitations often help children feel connected, motivated, and part of something bigger than themselves.

Several youth clubs in the US have also started emphasizing player development and supportive environments for children of different ability levels. A good example is Barcelona Premier Soccer Club in San Antonio, where the focus on teamwork, skill building, and community involvement shows how positive soccer environments can help young players grow socially and emotionally as well as athletically.

The family support side of this new CP football website is also extremely valuable. Parents sharing experiences, advice, and encouragement can make it much easier for other families to take that first step into sports participation. More clubs working together like this could really help expand opportunities for children with CP in many more communities.