The Leicestershire & Rutland Inclusive Football League fundraiser is a massive success.

The Leicestershire and Rutland Inclusive Football League held their November League Fixtures at the Leicester City F.C. Indoor Training Dome on the 23rd November. The event was also used as a fundraiser for the BBC Children In Need Appeal and a fantastic £250.12 was raised for this very worthy cause.
John Astle and Kerry Lichfield players from Leicester City Woodgate Inclusive F.C. came up with the idea of raising money to support the Children In Need Charity and players were asked to ‘donate to play’, there was also a few football items on sale too.
Mary Rudkin, General Secretary of the Inclusive Football League and fixture co-ordinator for the day said “The Inclusive Clubs, Coaches, Managers, volunteers, players and parents were very supportive of the event and I would like to express a massive ‘Thank-you’ on behalf of Kerry and John, for the very generous support shown by everybody involved.”
The Leicestershire and Rutland Inclusive Football League provides an opportunity for a network of Inclusive (Disability) Football Clubs, across the City and County, to come together to play matches, where an ethos of Fun, Fair-Play and Respect is paramount, in order to ensure as much as possible that all players attending have a positive experience whilst playing football.
The event at the LCFC Dome, involved teams competing representing, AFC BArwell, Aylestone Park F.C., Asfordby Amateurs Inclusive, Allexton New Parks, Birstall Utd, Harborough Alliance F.C. , Ibstock Utd F.C., Leicester City Woodgate F.C. and Oadby & Wigston Inclusive. Over 140 players, males and females, took part in the event over 4 divisions, Junior, Youth, Adults Red and Adults Blue.
A big ‘Thank-you’ must also go out to the numerous Club volunteers, who played crucial roles in helping the day run smoothly, setting up the venue, organising and managing teams, refereeing matches and helping to ensure players enjoy a great day of football. The League and Inclusive Club members are always willing to support each other and their time, commitment and hard work is truly invaluable.
The League has the support of the Leicestershire and Rutland Inclusive Football Partnership (Charity) who is committed to continuing the development of Inclusive (Disability) Football and working with local F.A. Charter Standard Clubs to support them in starting up Inclusive Teams.
If you would like any information regarding local football opportunities for youngsters, adults, males and females who fall into a range of special need or impairment groups, such as learning, physical, sensory, social and mental health, whether it be getting involved as a Club, volunteer, player or coach, please contact:
Mary Rudkin – General Secretary
Leicestershire and Rutland Inclusive Football League
Tel: 0116 2827555 Mob: 07752 746229
maryrudkin24_@hotmail.com