Special Schools Grand Prix's
The Grand Prix events are open to children from special schools and mainstream schools with a special unit.
Sessions commence with a warm up and fun football coaching followed by a tournament for those wishing to take part. (Or further coaching for those not wanting to participate in the tournament)
Dates for the 2007 / 2008 events are:
Friday 5th October @ St Ivo Outdoor Centre, St Ives
Friday 9th November @ The Abbey, Cambridge
Friday 22nd February @ Ely
Friday 14th March @ The Abbey, Cambridge
Friday 2nd May @ St Ivo Outdoor Centre, St Ives
All events run from 10:30am - 1:30pm
To enter any of these school tournaments, or for more information please contact Joanne.Bull@CambridgeshireFA.com
The Cambridge Ability Counts Schools League 2007-2008
The league with no name is a Special Schools League which has been organised by Connie De Martino; PE coordinator at Castle Camps School. The league currently does not have a name as the participants have been asked to think of a name themselves – watch this space to find out the winning name!
The league was formed to provide an opportunity for children to take part in regular football activity and each school plays each other once. The winning school at the end of the season will receive an award.
The following Schools are involved this year: Castle, Granta, Marshfields, Spring Common, Heltwate, The Harbour, Samuel Pepys, Foxton, Highfields, Cottenham, Amber Centre.
Use the link on the right hand side to view the updated league table and results. For more information on the league please contact Connie on 07866 927992.
Eastern Region Ability Counts Festivals
Cambridgeshire FA are hosting five festivals this season for adults with disabilities or learning difficulties. Cambridge United and Cambridge Regional College both compete.
The dates for the 2007 / 2008 festivals are as follows:
Wednesday 17th October @ Coldhams Common
Wednesday 14th November @ Coldhams Common
Wednesday 20th February @ Coldhams Common
Wednesday 12th March @ Coldhams Common
Wednesday 23rd April @ Coldhams Common
These festivals run from 10:30am to 2:30pm
Ability Counts Fun Football Festival
Saturday the 8th March saw Cambridgeshire FA host a fun Ability Counts festival for Under 18s at Impington Village College.
Over 70 young players from 7 Ability Counts teams took part in the festival. The festival was run with a fair play ethos with fun and enjoyment being the desired outcomes. All players received a certificate for taking part and feedback from players and managers has been very positive with teams keen to enter the next festival.
Cambridgeshire FA are committed to enabling everyone to enjoy and participate in our national game and reach their potential as a player, coach, manager or administrator. The Ability Counts programme aims to offer quality participation opportunities in football for people with disabilities.
For more information on Ability Counts football in Cambridgeshire please contact Football Development officer Jo Bull on 01223 209035 or by email Joanne.Bull@CambridgeshireFA.com