Special Olympics, Western Sydney Wanderers Host Inclusive Football Day

Special Olympics Australia

Special Olympics Australia is creating a space for inclusive football in partnership with A-league football team, the Western Sydney Wanderers.

The All Abilities Gala day will invite young people from across the state with intellectual disability or autism to take part in a full-day of football practice as part of this year's International Day of People with Disability (3rd December).

Hosted by the Wanderers on Tuesday 28th November at the state-of-the-art Fives facility in Rooty Hill in Sydney, the event will be a chance for football fans of all abilities to be coached on the game and enjoy a fun day with peers.

As coaching and development partner for the event, the football team for Special Olympics Australia will be sharing their skills and experience with young soccer-stars, alongside some fan-favourite Wanderers players.

Local students aged 15+ and recent school leavers of all abilities are invited to participate in the free day, which will include five-a-side football games.Tickets are also available for friends and family to support.

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