This exciting development follows a hugely successful tournament that took place at the Goals Soccer Centre in Hull in September. The aim of the Imagine Your Goals programme is to improve the social inclusion and wellbeing for people with mental health problems as well as tackling mental health stigma and discrimination. Football provides an opportunity to bring people with and without mental health problems together whilst supporting individuals to improve their health, build confidence and address issues of isolation.
In addition to the football matches, the league provides a platform for individuals to access services and information relating to various mental health issues in an relaxed and informal manner.
Teams registered for the Community Inclusion League meet once a month at Goals Soccer Centre to play two 30 minute games for a cost of £10. There is no requirement to commit to attend every month, teams simply need to confirm their attendance 7 days prior to the fixtures.
Details of the league are as follows:
DATES: First Friday of every month (excluding January) starting Friday 4th November
VENUE: Goals Soccer Centre, iPark, Innovation Drive, Clough Road, Hull, HU5 1SG
TIME: 10.30am—12.30pm (Teams to arrive and register by 9.45am)
FORMAT: Five-a-side. Each team to play two 30 minute games per day
SQUAD SIZES: Minimum 5 players, Maximum 10 players
GENDER/AGE: Males aged 16 +
COST: £10 per team payable on arrival each day
To register for the league download and complete the registration form in the 'Related Documents' to the left and return it to the address provided. For more information contact Gemma Thomas on 01482 221158 or email gemma.thomas@eastridingfa.com.