Format
Seven-A-Side
Seven-a-side on a smaller pitch with shorter halves — 30 minutes per half — and no offside rule, creating a fast, open attacking game.
30 min halves
Our Sports
CP Football
Introduction
The Beautiful Game, Adapted
CP Football is a 7-a-side version of football for athletes with cerebral palsy, stroke or acquired brain injury. South African players have represented the country at international tournaments, and the sport continues to develop through provincial leagues and national selection events.
How the Sport Works
Format, Class & Rules
CP Football keeps the spirit of the game while adapting it for athletes with cerebral palsy. From the size of the squad to the laws of the match, every detail is built to create a fast, fair and open contest.
Classification
FT1 to FT3
Players are classified FT1–FT3 based on the extent of their condition, with at least one FT1 player required on the pitch at all times.
FT1 required
Rules
Adapted Laws
Most football rules apply, with allowances for underarm throw-ins and adapted equipment where needed.
Underarm throw-ins
Paralympic Heritage
Football, For Every Foot
CP Football has been on the Paralympic programme since 1984. South Africa fields national squads through SASAPD's selection structures, with players developing through provincial and club programmes.
7-a-side
Match format
1984
Paralympic debut
FT1–FT3
Classification range
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