Disability Rugby League
 
Here in York, we have two offers for players with disabilities with both variants having the option to play in fixtures and represent York RLFC Foundation. 

Learning Disability Super League
 
York RLFC are proud to be an established team in The Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League (LDSL) and the York RLFC Learning Disability Rugby League club offers an adaption of the traditional 13 a-side game to allow those with disabilities to enjoy the game of rugby league.
 
In this variant the ethos is centred around inclusion and participation. In line with our Governing body, the RFL, we do not keep scores at Festivals in this format of the game.
 
This offer is open to players with physical or learning disabilities the chance not only to train but also to represent York RLFC by playing in festivals against other well-known clubs.
 
Our players with physical disabilities can act as enablers to help other teammates with learning difficulties enjoy the game. LDRL is non-competitive, no one is keeping track of the score and instead the game is driven more towards inclusion and trying your best.
 
Our squad has a wide range of ages, abilities and backgrounds and welcomes new players with either physical or learning difficulties. Fixtures between clubs are organised on a festival basis with several of these teams coming together to provide a series of events spread across the season, including Magic Weekend, where our squad get to showcase on the pitch at half time of a Super League match. 2026 will see our Learning Disability Super League Squad travel to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium for Magic Weekend.
 
The team has been playing for a number of years and are one of 12 founder clubs. We have new players joining us all the time and we always encourage anymore players to come down and give our sessions a try.

YYork RLFC's LDRL side will return to training on Wednesday 25th March 2026 (6pm-7pm) at the York St John University Sports Park, YO31 8TA with sessions running every Wednesday thereafter.
 
LDRL training sessions are FREE to attend, and you can find out more by emailing inclusion@yorkrlfc.com

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For more information on Disability Rugby League, please email Inclusion Officer Dawn Shore on inclusion@yorkrlfc.com or call 01904 670880 and ask for the Foundation team. 

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