ParaGames Football

The following age groups and respective maximum and minimum date of births will apply to the London Youth Games ParaGames Football Competition:

Each borough is permitted to enter a minimum of 5 players competitors and a maximum of 12 competitors.

Each footballer has a physical, sensory or learning impairment and must attend either a special school, have a recognised/registered disability, or have a statement of special educational needs as described below. Young people with a moderate learning disability are defined as:

Those who attend a school for moderate learning difficulties by virtue of a properly assessed GENERAL (as opposed to specific e.g., dyslexia) learning disability. And/or

Those who have a statement of special educational needs (SEN) when their primary SEN is a properly assessed GENERAL (as opposed to specific e.g., dyslexia) learning disability and this is stated within the statement.

  Any player with a prothesis leg must have it fully covered with foam cladding.

 Due to safety requirements no player using any form of mobility aid, e.g., wheelchair, walking frames or crutches, will be eligible to play.

 Protests (including eligibility): any dispute during a competition should be reported to the Competition Director as soon as possible. For any action to occur this must happen prior to the completion of the final match.  

The closing date for boroughs to submit their team and squad entry is;

11.59pm, Wednesday 24th May 2023.

All competitors must be entered by a council staff member, or nominated team manager in advance of the deadline listed.

Competitors/parents should be aware that the closing date listed is for borough’s to submit their squad. It is advised you make contact to confirm your entry in advance of this deadline.

Use the ‘Contact Your Borough’ search bar below to find the relevant contact for your team. Please type the name of the borough instead of using post code e.g. Bexley.

ParaGames Football (Open)

https://www.londonyouthgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LYG-Safeguarding-Children-and-Young-People-Policy.pdf

https://www.londonyouthgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LYG-Code-of-Conduct-V1.pdf

https://www.londonyouthgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LYG-Media-Policy.pdf