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This informatoin is put out by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), and the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association, (CCPSA) outlining the soccer program, the upcoming events and the needs and goals for the program.

The Program - The program falls under the title The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association. This program has been up and running for two years, and the team has just finished competing in the team’s first international event (The World Championships) back in July 2005.

Head Coach – Drew Ferguson, Former men’s national team member, and North American Soccer League Player, Major Indoor Soccer League Player and Head Coach in the Canadian Soccer League. 

Who can play for Canada -
Players with Mild Cerebral Palsy   
Players who have had a head injury
Players who are recovering stroke victims 

Events / Competitions – The full national team competes in the, The Paralympic Games, The America’s Championships, and the CP-ISRA World Championships, along with other international competitions. ( next competition will be the America’s in Argentina ) 

Needs and Goals – We have had a total of six training camps and one international competition to date, We have just completed a successful training camp in Vancouver (January 2006).  We are preparing for the America’s Championships in Argentina also in 2006. There will be training camps this May, June, July, and then the competition for the America’s in August. We have seen a total of about 28 players, but are always looking to make our national team pool larger and stronger. The age group that can play internationally is 16 years and older, but we also are in the midst of developing a youth program. If you yourself, or if you know of some one who might be interested in the program, we would be very interested in talking to you. 

Contact Information:

Drew Ferguson, Head Coach @         (604) 485-7485
CCPSA @                                           (613) 748-1430
CSA @                                                (613) 237-7678

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