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Derby County Community Trust offer impairment specific sessions for individuals with certain disabilities.
We currently offer these football session for players with Down’s Syndrome through the nationwide DS Active network, which provides the opportunities for players of all ages to take part in football with their families and play other teams from across the country.
Fridays, 5-6pm, Belper Leisure Centre, £3 per session
We also offer specific coaching for players with Cerebral Palsy which are ran in conjunction with our FA Talent Disability Hub where gifted younger players are invited to train.
Our Visually Impaired sessions also provide the chance for partially sighted players to take part in football activities. Again, skilled youngsters may be invited into our Talent Hub.
Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Belper Leisure Centre, £5 per session
As part of the EFL Trust’s ‘Every Player Counts’ campaign, we are committed to ensuring everyone can take part in sport regardless of any physical or mental disability.
For more information please fill in the form below or contact Gavin Lewis on [email protected]
"We very much enjoy coming to the sessions, there's such a great atmosphere. They really support their team members and there's always so much excitement when somebody scores!"
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Specific Disabilities
We currently offer sessions for individuals with the following disabilities:
- Down's Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Visual impairment
- Deaf
We also invite all players to our pan-disability sessions, Ability Counts and Shooters.
For more information please fill in this form or contact Gavin Lewis, Inclusion Development Manager, on 01332 416140 or [email protected]