Para Football
Para Football is a modified version of the game and is specific to athletes with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and symptoms resulting from stroke. This football format is coordinated under the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) rules with slight modifications.
Para Football Program
The Para Football Program caters to athletes living with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and/or symptoms of stroke. The program will include fortnightly training sessions at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility starting in Term 4.
A key focus of this program is developing a pathway with Football Australia that aligns with the national teams, the ParaMatildas and ParaRoos.
Identification Days
Females
- Date: Monday 15th September 2025
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- Time: 8 - 14 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm and 14 years and above 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Cost of the talented para football five-week program: $50 (includes a NNSWF shirt)
Males
- Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- Time: 8 - 14 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm and 14 years and above 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Cost of the talented para football five-week program: $50 (includes a NNSWF shirt)
NNSWF Para Football Programs and Events
Para Football - CP Talent ID Come and Try Days
NNSWF hosted two Para Football - CP Talent ID come and try days at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility in April and May 2025 as well as one in Coffs Harbour in June. The days were an incredible opportunity for athletes with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and symptoms resulting from stroke to be identified for the NNSWF team competing at the National Para Football Championships.
National Para Football Championships
This annual tournament is a Football Australia (FA) event which sees players representing their state to battle it out for the title. Each year this National tournament is hosted by a different Member Federation across Australia and sees elite CP Football action.
More details about the 2025 National Para Football Championships are coming soon.