Dragons are continually looking at alternative Outreach Rugby provision to widen the rugby landscape and to engage with rugby enthusiasts from all walks of life.
We are aiming to provide a diverse range of opportunities, so everyone can enjoy playing or learning through various forms of the game #JerseyForAll.
Through the vehicle of our provisions, we endeavour to positively impact on people’s lives within our region.
The benefits are improved physical well-being and mobility but also improving self-esteem and breaking down social barriers by encouraging participants to work as a team or in small groups and ultimately, making everyone feel valued.
We use our regional identity as an important tool to promote participation and recruitment with the aim of providing a very positive experience and massive long-lasting impact on all our participants lives.
Alongside our fully established Inclusion Provisions, the Outreach support currently being developed & supported throughout the Region include:
- CPI CARE
- Serennu Children’s Centre
- Positive Futures
- Early Intervention
- Urdd
- BAME Community Support
- Outreach Holiday Camps
- Fit & Fed Camps
- Food & Fun Camps
- Club Roadshows
- Prison Rehabilitation
- Off the Streets
- Multi-Sports: Health & Wellbeing
- Give Rugby A Try
INCLUSIVE SPORTS CLUB
The ISC provision aims to engage children and young adults with disabilities in the local community through non-contact tag-based rugby sessions. All sessions are tailored specific to participants needs. All levels of ability are welcome between the age range of 6 to 16 years.
For more information contact Karen Hopkins on karen.hopkins@dragonsrfc.wales
Dragons RFC runs an ISC provision, incoporating our Autistic Support and Visual Impairment Support.
The provision takes place indoors at Sparkle (closed session) on Tuesday between 5pm and 6pm and at Maindee Primary School for children aged 5-16 every Thursday from 5pm-6pm.
The sessions will be run by fully qualified and experienced rugby coaches and will be filled with fun engaging activities that include mini games and soft play. There will also be sensory equipment available for the children in what is the first autistic rugby provision in Wales.
For further information contact Karen Hopkins on karen.hopkins@dragonsrfc.wales
DRAGONS WELLBEING HUB
Dragons RFC joined forces with Nixon Hire to launch a unique Inclusive Wellbeing Hub on the North Stand at Rodney Parade.
This pioneering new collaboration has helped redefine the spectator experience at the home of Dragons - particularly for children and adults with additional needs.
Dragons RFC became one of the first clubs in Wales to offer such a dedicated facility and the new Hub - a result of the collaboration with Nixon Hire - demonstrates an unwavering commitment to promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and community engagement.
The Inclusive Wellbeing Hub will serve as a safe haven for children and adults with additional needs, offering an enclosed, quiet, and secure space with a direct view of the pitch.
Away from the crowds, this facility aims to provide a comfortable environment for those who may be sensitive to the auditory and visual stimuli associated with live sports events.
Mike Sage, Head of Community at Dragons RFC, added: "The Inclusive Wellbeing Hub represented a significant step towards making rugby accessible to everyone in our community.
“We believe that this initiative will not only bring joy to individuals with additional needs but also inspire a more inclusive sporting culture. We can’t wait to start using the new hub both on match days and during the week."
