Worcestershire Disability Football Club

Founded 2004

Worcestershire Disability Football Club

BREAKING DOWN

THE BARRIERS

MAXIMISE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE TO TAKE PART IN

FOOTBALL

• Do we need a slide here to explain what disability is – Who is included in this

• This opens eyes to those who may think disability is only physical and not behavioural

• Also we can explain many players in ‘mainstream’ clubs who may be deemed to be ‘slow learners’ or ‘difficult’ may be undiagnosed and in need of a more understanding supportive environment to play in

BREAKING DOWN

THE BARRIERS

BARRIERS?

Unsure?Embarrassed?Frightened?Vulnerable?Need Support?

Parents/Carersvery busy?Games at bad time?

No Public Transport?No car?Cannot travel alone?Unable to access?Costs?

Family Demands?Sibling Competition?Other Sports?Risk Concerns?

POOR COMMUNICATION BY FOOTBALL CLUBS AND COUNTY FAs

Individual Players

Ad Hoc Games

Join TeamsTeams in Leagues

National Competitions

FOOTBALL PATHWAYSDesire to join in

Difficulty accessing

Support at schools

Start building skills

Improve motor skillsImprove fitness

Become more like their peers

Build self-esteem

Take part in group organizing

Before2012

Three Counties League

NOW

Three Counties League

WDFC Charter Standard Community Clubs

New Teams

THE FUTURE

PARENTS

THE PROBLEM

Individual

Schools

Parents/Carers

How do we get the messagethrough these layers? How do those who

want to play get to teams/clubs?

THE PROBLEM

PARENTS, CARERS

and PLAYERS

Schools

Clubs

How do we get the messagethrough these layers? How do those who

want to play get to teams/clubs?