Autism-friendly football sessions kick off in Rugby
Free autism-friendly football sessions have kicked off in Rugby.
Players have joined for games at Rugby Borough Football Club in conjunction with Rugby Autism Network.
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Hide AdThe sessions are being organised by club coach Sam and Lisa Mushing-Rimmer, trustee of Rugby Autism Network.
Sam sad: “The feedback has been amazing.
“One of the players said it was the best day of their life and they didn’t want it to end.”
Lisa said the sessions, which run until the the end of this month (July), have been a great success.
She said: “It’s been so rewarding just giving kids a safe and fun environment to express themselves.”
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Hide AdSam and Lisa were joined by volunteer coaches Martin Donnelly, Oliver Wetherall, Rosa Wetherall and Tom Palmer.
To find out more about Rugby Autism Network, visit their Facebook page or email [email protected]