Football
CP Football competitions are available for athletes who have cerebral palsy (CP) and who have acquired brain injuries (ABI) that have CP symptoms.
This is a seven a side game that follows the rules of the International Federation of Associated Football (FIFA), with some modifications made to make the game more exciting and to accommodate the disabilities of the athletes. There is no off side law, the field and goals are small and throw-in's may be made with one arm. CP football is governed by Cerebral Palsy International Sports & Recreation Association (CPISRA).
Latest News
Over the past few months there have been major developments within the National Program. This includes new facebook sites, and twitter sites being created. A new poster has also been created to promote the game around the country.
The team is currently competing at the 2011 CPISRA World Championships in the Netherlands. Unfortunately they will finish outside of the top 7 and will miss out on 2012 Paralympics. The team has achieved some mile stones for this tournament which included their first ever win over Spain. Jared Eiby and Scott Kennedy from QLD have both made their international debut.
For fixtures, game times and full results visit http://www.wkcp.nl/ENG/home.html
The next National Camp is scheduled for the 23rd – 25th Sep 2011 at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen. This camp will be used as a development camp as well for many of the junior players that have been identified throughout Australia.
The 2011 National Paralympic 7-A-Side Football Championships was held on 12-15 April 2011 in South Australia with the final played between New South Wales and Queensland. Scores were deadlocked at full time, with the game going into overtime where the teams could not be separated. The Final came down to a penalty shoot out with New South Wales winning their 7th National Paralympic 7-A-Side Football Championships Title.
Player of the tournament: David Barber (QLD)
Golden Boot: Chris Pyne (NSW)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Jared Eiby (QLD)
Player of the Final – George Tonna Medal: Chris Pyne (NSW)
Rookie of the Tournament: James Turner (NSW)
Most Improved Player: Jack Williams (NSW)
Further information available on the Football Federation South Australia www.ffsa.com.au
Classifications
CPISRA athletes compete within classification ranges. The classification system ensures an even playing ground for athletes to compete against others with similar abilities. Ambulant athletes with cerebral palsy classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 can participate in Football 7-A-Side.
Classification is based on the athlete's functional profile and the impact of their profile on sport performance to ensure fair competition. New athletes who have never been classified are classified 1-2 days prior to a sanctioned competition.
CP Football Documents
For all CP Football documents go to http://www.cpisra.org/index.php?id=96
Current International Results
For all International Results go to http://www.cpisra.org/index.php?id=93
For all Paralympic Results go to http://www.paralympic.org.au/
For more information on CP Football please contact
CPISRA http://www.cpisra.org/
Australia Paralympic Committee http://www.paralympic.org.au/
Football Federation Australia www.footballaustralia.com.au/