Football 7-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Football 7-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics 7-a-side football at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Hockey Field from September 8 to September 16. One event was contested, a men's team competition. The sport of 7-a-side football is for people with cerebral palsy; athletes classified as CP5 through CP8 may take part. The classification system grades player by the extent of their disability, with lower numbers corresponding to more severe impairment. At least one CP5 or CP6 player, and no more than three CP8 players, may be on the field at a given time. Eight teams
Goal (sport) points. The goal structure in arena football is much smaller than the outdoor game; it consists of a crossbar above the playing surface and wide; this size is also used for most other indoor leagues as well. Uniquely in arena football, the goal posts are attached to nets on either side of the crossbar which are taut to allow the ball to rebound back onto the field of play. The nets are wide and high. These nets do not represent a scoring area, but keep the ball in play and prevent it from entering the crowd. Canadian football also offers