The Link Market Services White Knights are a club set up by ESFA, for children between the age of 5 and 18, with disabilities and limited access needs. It is an opportunity to participate in football in the Eastern Suburbs, as part of the ESFA Accessible Football Program.
The ESFA Accessible Football Program promotes:
- Learning basic soccer and co-ordination skills; Kicking & Goal Shooting, Dribbling (running with the ball), Balance & Agility
- Sportsmanship
- Inclusion
- Fun
The White Knights are sponsored by ESFA Major Partner, Link Market Services, whose generous support enabled the players to be provided with uniforms and specialised training in their inaugural season.
Season 2012
The White Knights season kicked off on Saturday, 31st March with a "Come-Try/Registration Day". The White Knights are run every Saturday during the season.
The White Knights will have two age groups in 2012:
- Under 5 to 10 (inclusive)
- Under 11 to 18 (inclusive)
White Knights Sessions
Every Saturday
Venue: Heffron Park
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $50 (incl GST). This includes insurance, jersey, shorts socks, trophy and a gift pack!
To register for the please contact the ESFA office on info@esfa.com.au or on 02 8347 8800. Registration requires a Birth Certificate and both player and carer are needed to complete registration.
How did it all begin?
The program was established by former ESFA Competitions Manager, Taleah Neowhouse. It officially kicked off on 17 April 2010 at Heffron Park with just five players, but quickly grew to fifteen by the end of the season, which became a great success.
ESFA is also grateful to the coaching staff of the White Knights during their inaugural season.
- John Hunt, from Coogee United, volunteered for the program and brought with him professional experience working with people with special needs.
- John Casey joined the program from Love Football. Casey has a wealth of coaching experience with children with autism.
The team was established with the long term goal of providing an opportunity for the players to step into the world of football, including playing in competitive matches.
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