North London United and Arsenal in the Community work together to provide opportunities for young people with Down’s syndrome to participate in sport activities that will help develop their skills and technique, increase their social network, as well as encourage a physical and healthy lifestyle.

These sessions provide an opportunity for those with Down’s syndrome to take part in fun, sporting activities with the DS Lion Cubs. Their safe, open approach to these sessions allows parents to get involved themselves whilst at times watching their child adventure on their own. Millwall aims for the session is to allow individuals the […]

Midlands Disability Football Club is quite new after having their first adult sessions in 2016 with 4 players attending. The sessions have grown since then and run monthly, going from strength to strength. Any ability is welcome, and the session is split into ages 8-16 and 16+.   Sessions run on the first Friday of […]

Blackburn Rovers are excited to be able to now offer a specific session for people with Down’s syndrome in the area. The new offer is an expansion of the consistently popular weekly coaching for children with a wide spectrum of disabilities, which has been running throughout the season and is regularly attended by around 20 […]

The Community Sports Trust is the charitable arm of AFC Bournemouth, actively working in the local community across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. The Trust’s vision is to help people achieve their goals through the delivery of quality sports sessions. All of the sessions are adjusted to meet the needs and requirements of all participants whilst […]

Albion in the Community (AITC) currently runs Down’s syndrome football sessions in Lancing. The sessions are open to both adult and junior players of any ability and all the coaches are FA qualified.

The session in Bristol was launched back in 2014 with the support of Access Sport. The team take part in regular training sessions every week which is very enjoyable for all participants. Regular matches are also played against other DSActive teams.

Burnley in the Community’s sessions are fun, active and cater for any ability. They are hoping to build a strong core, with a view on travelling regionally in the future.

Burton Joyce Junior F.C. is a well-established football club who have been running for over 20 years and now has over 18 teams. With support from the Nottinghamshire Football Association, they have been running a DSActive squad since April 2015 and are going to continue this throughout 2016.

Cambridge United Youth and Community Trust deliver football for players with Down’s syndrome aged 4+ years. The structured sessions, delivered by FA qualified coaches, are aimed at supporting players in all aspects of the FA Long Term Player Development ‘4-Corner Model’   The session has now been split into two age groups; 4-9 and 9+ […]