Amputee soccer is an amazing opportunity for individuals with amputations to interact and compete in an athletic experience. This sport allows athletes to find new chances to stay active and become involved in a community with similar values and experiences. Amputee soccer is an empowering adaptive sport for athletes with amputation(s). Although similar to able-bodied soccer, the rules are adjusted to best fit game play stamina for these athletes. Amputee soccer is played on a ¾ sized field with 7 players per side. There are six players on the field and one goalkeeper. The goalkeeper has an upper extremity amputation whereas the outfielders have a lower extremity amputation and use forearm crutches since they play without their prosthesis.

Programs are available nationally and work at the local level to get athletes involved. The American Amputee Soccer Association provides great information on the mission of the sport. Amputee soccer as a whole works to help interested players become introduced to the sport, maximize an athlete’s proficiency, build self-confidence in players, learn the value and power of teamwork, and build a strong and unified social network.