CPSARA
CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTING AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION NSW INC
CPSARA aims to provide both sporting and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological conditions.
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There are many sports, events and levels of competition for you as an athlete to pursue. Participation in sport can be just for fun and fitness but can also be pursued to International and Paralympic level!
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Australia has two National Football Teams for athletes with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury or symptoms acquired from Stroke.
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The Pararoos are Australia's Men's National Football Team, playing 7-a-side football. The ParaMatildas are Australia's Women's National Football Team, playing 5-a-side football. Both teams compete in international tournaments under the IFCPF (International Federation of CP Football).
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In CP Football, players are either classified as FT1, FT2 or FT3. Depending on the degree of each players impairment and other physical factors, players will be provided with one of these three classes. During match play, each team must maintain a line-up featuring players with varying levels of impairments and must include:
- At least one FT1 player is to be on the field at one time.
- Only one FT3 classified player is allowed on the field at one time.
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​Football NSW run various para football programs in the areas shown on the map, which can be found below:
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To find out more about FNSW programs, please contact Ellie Kerr, FNSW Diversity, Inclusion and Club Development Coordinator at elliek@footballnsw.com.au
​Northern NSW Football offer various para football programs in the northern area shown on the map from the Lake Macquarie area, which can be found below:
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To find out more about NNSWF programs, please contact Serena Carter, Participation and Women's Football Officer at scarter@northernnswfootball.com.au
