The first open day of integrated football: today at the Federal Center Stadium in Palermo a great celebration of sport and assembly

With the first open day, the integrated football activity, organized by the Regional Coordination of the Youth Sector and Schools in Sicily, was officially inaugurated. The assembly initiative took place in the field of the Federal Regional Center in Palermo: athletes with disabilities who competed in ball games with healthy players, of the categories Pulcini and Esordienti of the Figc affiliates, participated. A quiet morning in which everyone present, including the club’s coaches, participated in the name of inclusion and pure and healthy fun. The third and second level companies involved were: Renzo Lo Piccolo Terracini, Accademia Revolla, TV Club and Don Orioni from Palermo.

Integrated Football Regional Liaison Angelo D’Auria sponsored the activity, with the assistance of FIGC’s Federal Youth and School Sector Coordination technicians who carried out the games on the pitch.

“We lived a morning of healthy sport that brought everyone together in this exciting social activity – confirmed Stefano Valente, Regional Coordinator of the Youth and Schools Sector who attended the event -. A tribute to the professionalism of Angelo D’Auria and our fed technicians who showed a certain sensitivity and great commitment in officiating the matches on The pitch. Integrated football represents an important moment of play and growth for all young participants. A new path: football as an educational tool.”

The field activity was attended by Stefano Aiello, Regional Delegate for Core Activities, and Massimiliano Osman, Technical Director of AST/CFT.

The next appointment is set in Palma di Montchiaro (Agrigento) on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Applications from FIGC affiliate clubs wishing to join the integrated football project remain open.