[Japan Disabled Football Federation] “JIFF Inclusive Football Festa 2024” will be held on December 21st (Saturday) / “Girls Course” that is easy for girls with disabilities to participate in the program “Disabled Soccer Challenge Square” Newly installed
Japan Disabled Football Federation Press release: November 12, 2024 “JIFF Inclusive Football Festa 2024” will be held on Saturday, December 21st / A new “Girls Course” will be set up in the “Disabled Soccer Challenge Square” in the program to make it easier for girls with disabilities to participate. The Japan Disabled Football Federation (JIFF/President: Go Kitazawa) will hold the “JIFF Inclusive Football Festa 2024″ on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at J-SOCIETY FOOTBALL PARK Tama (Tama City, Tokyo) and online. will be held. This event was held in the first year since JIFF was
established, based on the philosophy of “creating opportunities for mutual understanding between disabled children and non-disabled children through soccer, in order to realize an inclusive society where people with and without disabilities can mix together.” It has been held every December since 2016, and this is the 9th time. The “Disabled Soccer Challenge Square”, which was held for the first time last year to create an opportunity for children with disabilities to meet soccer players with disabilities, has set up a new girls’ course this year, creating an event that is easy for girls to participate in. We aim to This event will feature J.League clubs in Tokyo (FC Tokyo, FC Machida Zelvia, Tokyo Verdy), J.League Centenary Club (Clearson Shinjuku), F.League clubs (Tachikawa Athletic FC, Fugador Sumida, Pescadora) Machida), WE League Club (NTV/Tokyo Verdive Beleza), Nadeshiko League Club (Sfida Setagaya FC) coaches, and soccer teams for people with disabilities (Walking Soccer in the Silence, Esperanza, CA) This event will be held in cooperation with SOLUA Katsushika, Tokyo Electric Wheelchair Soccer Association, etc. Image
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“JIFF Inclusive Football Festa 2024” flyer Soccer is a sport where children with disabilities and non-disabled children mix and enjoy together, regardless of their differences, such as whether they have a disability or the type of disability they have. This event will feature two types of inclusive football: “Mazekoze Soccer” for elementary school students, and “Mazekoze Walking Football”, which can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age, gender, or soccer experience. *Reference:
https://www.jiff.football/special/iff/ [Overview of “JIFF Inclusive Football Festa 2024”] Date and time: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Morning session: 10:30-12:00 Afternoon session: 14:00-16:00 Afternoon session (online): 14:00-15:00 *The schedule may be subject to some changes. Program: [Morning session] 1. Soccer challenge plaza for people with disabilities ▶︎Target: Children with disabilities (or who are concerned about their development) from 1st grade to 18 years old ・Play/Recreation Course (Target: Elementary school students, Capacity: 20 people) ・Challenge course (target: elementary school to high school students, capacity: 20 people) ・Girls course (Target: Elementary school to high school girls, Capacity: 20 people) [Afternoon section] 2. Mazekoze soccer (capacity 40 people) ▶︎Target: Elementary school students (people who can walk independently, regardless of the presence or type of disability) 3. Mazekoze Walking Football (Capacity 30 people) ▶︎Target: Anyone, regardless of age, disability, or ability to walk independently (preschoolers and parents can participate as well!) 4. Mazekoze Soccer Online (Capacity 25 people) ▶︎Target: Anyone, regardless of age, disability, or ability to walk independently *Contents for elementary school students Venue: 1.～3. Visitor program: J-SOCIETY FOOTBALL PARK Tama (Tama City, Tokyo) 4. Online program: Participate from anywhere using the online meeting tool Zoom Target: 1. Disabled Soccer Challenge Square: Children with disabilities (or developmental concerns) from 1st grade to 18 years old 2. Mazekoze Soccer: Elementary school students (those who can walk independently, regardless of the presence or absence of a disability or type) 3. Mazekoze Walking Football: Anyone regardless of age, disability, or ability to walk independently 4. Mazekoze Soccer Online: Anyone regardless of age, disability, or ability to walk independently Application for participation: Click here for the participation application page →
https://forms.gle/3evQwsdh5hmZH6Hj7 *Application deadline: 10 days before the event [Wednesday, December 11th] *If the capacity is reached, a lottery will be held. We will notify you of the lottery results one week before the event (Saturday, December 14th). Sponsor: Japan Disabled Football Federation (JIFF) Co-host: Japan Amputee Soccer Association, a non-profit organization, Japan CP Soccer Association, a general incorporated association, Japan Social Football Association, Specified Nonprofit Corporation, Japan Intellectually Disabled Football Federation, Specified Nonprofit Corporation, Japan Electric Wheelchair Soccer, Specified Nonprofit Corporation, Japan Blind Football Association, Japan Deaf Football Association /td> Cooperation: [Clubs in Tokyo] FC Tokyo, FC Machida Zelvia, Clearson Shinjuku, Spida Setagaya FC, Tachikawa Athletic FC, Tokyo Verdy/NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, Fugador Sumida, Pescadora Machida (in alphabetical order) [Soccer teams for people with disabilities] Walking Soccer in the Silence, Esperanza, CA SOLUA Katsushika, Tokyo Electric Wheelchair Soccer Association, etc. (in alphabetical order) [Others] Japan Care Fit Co-Education Organization, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sponsorship (planned): Japan Football Association, Tokyo Football Association, Japan Professional Soccer League, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tama City Please apply for coverage by clicking below by 12:00 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Interview application form →
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