Football 5-a-side
History
The roots of football (soccer) run deep; although the evolution of the sport for athletes with a visual impairment wasn’t part of the Games until 2004 when it made its debut at the Athens Paralympic Games.
The roots of football (soccer) run deep; although the evolution of the sport for athletes with a visual impairment wasn’t part of the Games until 2004 when it made its debut at the Athens Paralympic Games.
How it Works
Similar in play to football (soccer), the football 5-a-side field is smaller, surrounded by a rebound wall and is played by athletes with a visual impairment.
The objective is to kick the ball—outfitted with a noise-making device—down the field into the opposing team’s goal. The four on-field athletes wear eyeshades to ensure fairness. The goalkeeper, however, may be fully or partially sighted.
Matches are made up of two 25-minutes halves, with a 10-minute break between halves.
Similar in play to football (soccer), the football 5-a-side field is smaller, surrounded by a rebound wall and is played by athletes with a visual impairment.
The objective is to kick the ball—outfitted with a noise-making device—down the field into the opposing team’s goal. The four on-field athletes wear eyeshades to ensure fairness. The goalkeeper, however, may be fully or partially sighted.
Matches are made up of two 25-minutes halves, with a 10-minute break between halves.
The objective is to kick the ball—outfitted with a noise-making device—down the field into the opposing team’s goal. The four on-field athletes wear eyeshades to ensure fairness. The goalkeeper, however, may be fully or partially sighted.
Matches are made up of two 25-minutes halves, with a 10-minute break between halves.
Terminology
Eyeshades
Worn by the on-field athletes, eyeshades allow players with varying degrees of vision to compete together on an equal level.
Guide's area
The football pitch is divided into thirds. Each team is allowed one guide in each of the thirds to call out instructions.
Pitch
The field of play, measuring 42 metres x 42 metres (50 yards x 50 yards).
Eyeshades
Worn by the on-field athletes, eyeshades allow players with varying degrees of vision to compete together on an equal level.
Guide's area
The football pitch is divided into thirds. Each team is allowed one guide in each of the thirds to call out instructions.
Pitch
The field of play, measuring 42 metres x 42 metres (50 yards x 50 yards).
Worn by the on-field athletes, eyeshades allow players with varying degrees of vision to compete together on an equal level.
Guide's area
The football pitch is divided into thirds. Each team is allowed one guide in each of the thirds to call out instructions.
Pitch
The field of play, measuring 42 metres x 42 metres (50 yards x 50 yards).
Classification
Category
Visual Impairment
Sport Classes
There is only one sport class for football 5-a-side. All players are visually impaired and have very low visual acuity or no light perception. All players must wear eyeshades during the game to ensure fair competition. The goalkeeper is sighted and able-bodied and does not undergo classification.
Terminology
Eyeshades
Worn by the on-field athletes, eyeshades allow players with varying degrees of vision to compete together on an equal level.
Guide's area
The football pitch is divided into thirds. Each team is allowed one guide in each of the thirds to call out instructions.
Pitch
The field of play, measuring 42 metres x 42 metres (50 yards x 50 yards).
Worn by the on-field athletes, eyeshades allow players with varying degrees of vision to compete together on an equal level.
Guide's area
The football pitch is divided into thirds. Each team is allowed one guide in each of the thirds to call out instructions.
Pitch
The field of play, measuring 42 metres x 42 metres (50 yards x 50 yards).
Venue
Classification
Category
Visual ImpairmentSport Classes
There is only one sport class for football 5-a-side. All players are visually impaired and have very low visual acuity or no light perception. All players must wear eyeshades during the game to ensure fair competition. The goalkeeper is sighted and able-bodied and does not undergo classification.Federations
Medal Events
Men – team competition
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