There are opportunities for players at grassroots level as well as programmes which offer extended development for those individuals who show excellence. At the peak of this “pyramid of opportunity” is the opportunity to move into national squads where appropriate.
A core aim of the Ability Counts programme is to develop and sustain existing and new partnerships with those organisations offering sporting and social opportunities for those with a wide range of disabilities. Links are looking to be created between Ability Counts and the Coach Education Programme. This allows for the provision of high quality training opportunities for Coaches, volunteer, teachers and carers.
Ability Counts Representative Squad
One Open Aged team represents Huntingdonshire FA within the Eastern Region Ability Counts Tournament League. Players are selected from St Ives Rangers Ability Counts Club.
The Squad plays against:
- Cambridge United F.C.
- Colchester United F.C.
- Ipswich Town F.C.
- Norwich City F.C.
- Watford F.C.
Weekly training is held at Hinchingbrooke School 3G pitch on a Wednesday 7-8pm.
For more information on disability football please contact Football Development Officer Andy Coles on 01480 447486 or email on andy.coles@huntsfa.com