Cerebral Palsy Football is 7-a-side, 60 minute game, played outside on grass or 3g. Players are eligible if they have Cerebral Palsy or a restriction in mobility caused by an Acquired Brain Injury or Stroke.
Northern Ireland qualified for the World Championships by finishing in 8th place in the 2014 European Championships. This included a fine 1-0 victory over Germany.
Northern Ireland have been drawn in a difficult group alongside Holland (4th), Argentina (6th) and Canada (11th) but are looking forward to the challenge ahead. Northern Ireland are currently ranked joint (13th) in the World Rankings. The competition objective is to finish higher than this 13th ranking place and continue to climb the World Rankings.
To keep up-to-date on competition information, scores and match reports visit www.cp2015.com For further information on Cerebral Palsy Football in Northern Ireland, please contact Team Manager, Alan Crooks: acrooks@irishfa.com - there are opportunities in Northern Ireland for males, aged 7 and over.
TEAM STAFF: Alan Crooks – Manager; Mal Donaghy - Head Coach; Andrew Harwood – Coach; Lee Rutherford - Goalkeeping Coach; Julie Craig – Physiotherapist
