TW Braga Coleraine Frame Football

Frame Football was first launched in England in 2013 and provides the opportunity for children who are unable to walk unaided but do not require a wheelchair to play football.  Many of these children use a walker style frame for mobility.  These children cannot play in mainstream football because of the safety regulations.  Frame Football brings them together to play an adapted game that suits their needs.

The Irish FA believe in creating opportunities for those with a disability to play the beautiful game.  Let Them Play is the strapline of the new Youth Strategy and this Frame Football Programme will enable those children to play the game.

Irish FA Development Manager for Disability Football, Alan Crooks, is very positive about this new initiative in Northern Ireland.  He commented, “Frame Football is a great example of how ‘Let Them Play’ is having a positive impact on the kids in Northern Ireland.  We hope that with the awareness raised and support from Colin Murray that Frame Football will take off in our wee country.”