Learning Disability Rugby League

Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation LDRL are proud to be part of the Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League.

Learning Disability Rugby League is a specially adapted non-competitive, inclusive version of the game, designed for people who have a learning disability or are autistic, who need support in their daily lives. LDSL focuses on encouraging participation and core skill development.

Through the Learning Disability Super League, our players have enjoyed incredible playing opportunities, including Festival appearances at major sporting stadiums including the DIY Kitchens Stadium, Elland Road, Anfield and St James’ Park.

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Join Our Team

We welcome all new players joining our team. To register your interest, please contact our Social & Inclusion Lead, Jack Pemberton, jack.pemberton@wakefieldtrinity.com

Before taking part in any training sessions, our coaching team will contact you to find out more about you. You will be asked to complete a ‘Player Profile’ – this is a simple form that helps us to understand you and how we can best support you.

Session Details

Wakefield Trinity LDRL train outdoors at Stanley Rodillians RUFC (WF3 4EF) on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Each player is required to wear appropriate footwear, clothing and drink to ensure their comfort and safety.

Your kit should include:

About the Programme

The Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League is specially designed for people who have learning disabilities and/or autism who require support in their daily lives. It is designed for people who need a slower, simpler and more accessible game of rugby league.

To play in the programme, you must meet this eligibility criteria. If you do not, we can help you to identify other programmes in our club or in our community.

The game has no winners or losers. We foster a culture of inclusion and support in our team at all levels –amongst coaches, players, and families. We create this by consistently upholding inclusive, supportive behaviours.

Working in Partnership with Community Integrated Care

Wakefield Trinity LDRL are proud to be working in partnership with national social care charity Community Integrated Care. Community Integrated Care proudly developed the Learning Disability Super League, and are the programme’s lead sponsor, funder and partner.

The charity delivers life-enhancing support to over 3,000 people daily across the UK with a diverse range of care needs, including: learning disabilities, autism, dementia, and people in mental health recovery.

Find out more by visiting: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk

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