Football (5-a-side)
Events: Team Competition 5-a-side.
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Athletes
1
Competition Event
4
Representing States
Technical Delgate
Eddie Meechan
Contact: soccer@specialolympics.com.au
Representing
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria.
Awards
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. Ribbons will be awarded for 4th–8th place.
Competition Format
Round robin pool play followed by cross-over finals. Teams will be placed into divisions based on ability. At least one certified coach is required per team.
Where will Football be held?
All Football events will be held at JL Murphy Reserve.
Schedule of Events
Disclaimer: This information may be subject to change.
Last Updated: October 21, 2026
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| Sport | Venue | Tuesday20-Oct | Wednesday21-Oct | Thursday22-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football | JL Murphy Reserve | 10am - 12pmCompetition 1pm - 3:30pmUnified | 10am - 12pmSchools Skill 1pm - 3pmCompetition | 10am - 12:30pmCompetitionLivestream10am - 1pm 12:30pm - 1pmPresentations |
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