Football Futures Foundation has launched a program for players with intellectual disabilities with a view to representing Western Australia.
The program will be open to talented players who are currently looking for competition.
From the pool of players attending the program, 10 will be chosen to form a State team.
Requirements
Players are expected to display good attendance, attitude, behaviour and commitment.
They will need to apply for an ID Card as proof of their intellectual disability. The ID card is issued by Sport Inclusion Australia - contact Art Hiemstra to obtain documentation. Players can still train while awaiting their card.
Details
Training will start this Sunday and take place fortnightly at the following time and venue:
When: Sunday, 13 August 2023 then every two weeks thereafter
Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Cockburn City SC, Beale Park, Spearwood
Coaches
James Toner - A Grade Coach
Sav Minutillo - Coach of Cockburn City Equal Footingball & State Coach
Kym James - Coach of Lynwood United EF & State Coach
Assistants
Patrick Vereker (Cockburn City EF ) and Adam Fennell (Kalamunda United EF).
Team/Program Manager
Sue Minutillo
Medic, Assistant Team/Program Manager
Caron Harrison
If you are interested in joining this program, please email Football Futures Foundation Programs and Operations Manager Art Hiemstra at arth@footballfutures.org.au