17 clubs take part in Learning Disability Super League training day

Representatives of 17 clubs participated in a training day ahead of the new Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League season.

The world-first Programme enables people who have learning disabilities and autism to play a specially adapted version of Rugby League for the clubs that they love, in a non-competitive and inclusive environment.

The training day, hosted by CIC in partnership with the RFL, offered education from the charity’s specialists in learning disability and autism support.

It also provided access to an autism experience simulator and opportunities to learn from the lived experiences of LDSL players.

The day was attended by coaches of Barrow Raiders, Castleford Tigers, Featherstone Rovers, Halifax Panthers, Hull FC, Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Centurions, Newcastle Thunder, Salford Red Devils, Sheffield Eagles, St Helens, Wakefield Trinity, Warrington Wolves, Widnes Vikings, Wigan Warriors, and York City Knights.

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Craig Thomason, Partnerships and Communities Manager at Community Integrated Care, said: “We take our role as Rugby League’s Official Social Care Partner and collaborators in the Learning Disability Super League very seriously. We are committed to sharing our skills and resources to support the LDSL to get better every year and to develop the talents within Rugby League. By doing so, we can continually improve the impact that our charity and this sport has on people’s lives.

“This training day was truly inspirational. Through bringing together quality training, innovative technologies, and the lived-experience and insight of players, along with the passion and knowledge of every coach in the room, coaches left the day