Soccer follows the standard FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) rules for seven-per-side soccer with just a few rule changes. The rule modifications are: there is no off-sides, under-arm throw-in is permitted for those who are unable to execute an overhead throw, opposing players are required to be 7 meters from the ball on restarts, and the game is played during two 30-minute halves.

The game is open to athletes in Classes 5, 6, 7, and 8 and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Who Can Participate

Soccer is available to athletes with cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke.

NCHPAD Resource:

• Soccer Factsheet - http://www.ncpad.org/25/557/Soccer