The sessions, named Tryz, start on Monday, August 4 and will run weekly on evenings from 5:30pm until 6:30pm at Fibrus Community Stadium, the home of Workington Town Rugby League Club.
Tryz has been organised in collaboration with Access Sport, a charity that fights for inclusion for children who are disabled and neurodivergent.
Vicki MacDonald, the club secretary for Derwent Park Rangers ARLFC, said: “From day one, I had the idea of including disabled and neurodiverse children and creating sessions that were suitable for them to take part.
“There are no other sessions like this in the Cumbria area, and Derwent Park Rangers feel proud that we can offer this.
“Tryz, which is a project that is run by the Rugby Football League and is a great way to include children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to take part.”
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The Tryz information poster. (Image: Supplied) The sessions are open to children aged eight to 14 years old, but Vicki says they ‘won’t turn a child away’.
She added: “Taking part can be something as straightforward as holding the ball, we take it at the child’s level and work from there.
“We would like to invite all schools and community groups that have disabled and neurodiverse children, from 8 years to 14 years. However, that is only a guide, we won’t turn a child away, so come and see what we do and hopefully build a community.
“We already have a few existing players who can attend our Tryz sessions as well as play in the West Cumbria Primary and Youth League.”
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Derwent Park Rangers. (Image: Supplied) The first session is free, then each session will cost £2. Booking is essential, and if people have any questions, they can contact Vicki on 07828 279952.
The club also wanted to thank Access Sport and the stadium for their support.
They said: “Access Sport, a leading disability charity, have been fantastic in helping us achieve our goal and we can’t thank them enough for their continuing support.
“We wouldn’t be able to hold our training sessions without the generous use of the facilities at the Fibrus Community Stadium, the home of Workington Town Rugby League Club. Again, we thank them for their continued support.”