Bristol Rovers Community Trust Launch New Youth Disability Football

Bristol Rovers Community Trust is excited to announce the launch of three new fantastic football opportunities for young people who live with a disability. The new opportunities range from turn up and play sessions to the more elite FA Para Talent sessions.

PL Kicks Youth Disability Football

This session is for male and females from 8 – 18 years old. This is an entry level session where players are welcome to turn up and play and there is a range of different abilities. Most players are able to take part in simple football exercises and a small training match with the support of dedicated staff. Sessions are every Tuesday evenings (during school term time) from 5-6pm at Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk, Bristol BS7 9XF on an outside 3G astro pitch. All sessions are free of charge.

Blind Youth Football

This session is designed specifically for male and females from 10 – 18 years old who are either:

• Registered Blind or
• Severely Sight Impaired

The sessions involve the use of audio footballs which make a noise so players can follow the balls movements. Sessions start on Tuesday 8th June 2021 and continue weekly (during school term time). Sessions are every Tuesday evenings from 5-6pm at Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk, Bristol BS7 9XF on an outside 3G astro pitch. All sessions are free of charge.

Para Talent Hub – Cerebral Palsy, Visually Impaired and Deaf Players

In partnership with the FA to deliver an FA Para Football Talent Hub, this is part of the England Talent pathway and hopes to find the Para England stars of the future. The sessions are aimed at both male and females aged from 7 – 16 years old who have/are one of the following:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Visual Impairment
• Deaf

It is recommended that players have a reasonable level of football ability for these sessions. But if you are unsure please feel welcome to come along and try for yourself. There is an initial taster session on Friday 4th June 2021 from 1-3pm at Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk, Bristol BS7 9XF on an outside 3G astro pitch. Weekly sessions will then start on Tuesday 8th June 2021 and continue every Tuesday evenings from 5-6pm (during school term time) at Lockleaze Sports Centre. All sessions are free of charge.

How to Join a Session

If you are interested in signing up for one of these sessions or wish to find out more information please visit Bristol Rovers Community Trust - Disability Sports or contact via email / phone on the following; info@bristolroverscommunitytrust.org.uk or call us on 0117 9522581.