Ipswich Town Foundation has started to offer frame football sessions to children.

Frame football offers children who need walking aids to reap the benefits of playing football.

The majority of children that attend are able to use walkers that are open at the front known as Kaye Walkers.

These are stronger and wider than normal frames, and have a gap at the front of the walkers.

Ipswich Star: The frames children use are stronger and wider than normal frames and have a gap at the front. Credit: Ipswich Town FoundationThe frames children use are stronger and wider than normal frames and have a gap at the front. Credit: Ipswich Town Foundation (Image: Ipswich Town Foundation)

Frame Football Suffolk previously operated under Coplestonians, and has now transitioned to working within Ipswich Town Foundation's provision.

The Foundation has thanked David McGregor at Coplestonians for his understanding and professionalism.

The group was initially started in September 2021 by Eoin McNamee, a physiotherapist who moved to the area and noticed there was a lack of provision for frame football in the area.

Ipswich Star: Frame football sessions are available for children aged between four and twelve. Credit: Ipswich Town FoundationFrame football sessions are available for children aged between four and twelve. Credit: Ipswich Town Foundation (Image: Ipswich Town Foundation)

His teams have previously attended a national tournament at St George's Park, the training base for the England national teams.

Now, with the move to the Foundation, they have offered Town-branded training kits while students from Suffolk New College sprayed the frames blue and white.

Leanne Smith, the Foundation's community engagement officer, said: "We are delighted to finally be able to offer frame football.

Ipswich Star: The announcement for frame football being offered by the Ipswich Town Foundation, comes just days after sensory packs were launched at the club. Credit: Ipswich Town FoundationThe announcement for frame football being offered by the Ipswich Town Foundation, comes just days after sensory packs were launched at the club. Credit: Ipswich Town Foundation (Image: Ipswich Town Foundation)

"This is another strand of our provision that ensures football is for everyone and that we're an inclusive club.

"Having seen Eoin deliver the session, it was incredible to see the beaming smiles on the faces of the children and parents."

This announcement comes just after Ipswich Town launched sensory packs to make matchdays more accessible for those with sensory impairments.

The frame football sessions are for children aged between four and twelve, and are currently indoors at Copleston Sports Centre, before moving to Suffolk One.

Sessions are led by Mr McNamee, who has experience coaching frame football, and is an FA qualified coach.

Ipswich Star: The frames have been painted blue and white by Suffolk New College. Credit: Ipswich Town FoundationThe frames have been painted blue and white by Suffolk New College. Credit: Ipswich Town Foundation (Image: Ipswich Town Foundation)