The Level Playing Field Midlands Forum will be held at Meadow Lane on Wednesday 4 February and registration is now open to all.
Disabled sports fans, disabled supporters’ associations, club staff and other key stakeholders will come together for discussions on access and inclusion.
This will be the first time an event of its kind has been staged in Nottingham and will follow November’s in Southampton, before a trip to Leeds in January, on the current tour of regional forums. Derby and Worcester have each provided settings for successful forums in the Midlands, in recent years.
Feedback received on each of those occasions was overwhelmingly positive and the charity is very pleased to be hosted by EFL club Notts County on this occasion.
Meadow Lane has been home to the world’s oldest professional football club for more than a century and sits at the heart of the city’s sporting landscape, with Trent Bridge, the City Ground and the National Ice Centre each less than a mile away.
Sports fans and industry professionals will therefore all feel welcome, on a day which will be dedicated to fostering inclusion.
Date: Wednesday 4 February
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue: Meadow Lane Stadium
Register to attend as a fan or disabled supporters’ association representative
Register to attend from a club or an organisation
Why Attend?
The Level Playing Field Midlands Forum will foster meaningful connections and discussions between people from different parts of the region’s sporting landscape.
This event will provide a unique opportunity to participate in working groups, discussions, and break-out sessions.
1. Collaboration and Working Groups: Share your insights, ideas, and challenges. Working groups will facilitate constructive dialogue, allowing all to collectively work towards a more inclusive and accessible sporting experience.
2. Break-out Sessions: Explore specific topics of interest with attendees. These sessions will provide a platform for you to engage in deep conversations and share your experiences.
3. Networking: One of the most valuable aspects of this forum is the opportunity to network with fellow supporters, club representatives, and industry experts. We want to provide the opportunity to forge new connections and build relationships that can create lasting positive change.
How to Register:
Space for the Level Playing Field Midlands Forum is limited. Attendees are advised that other regional forums might be more convenient. The Level Playing Field North Forum will be hosted by Leeds Rhinos, on Tuesday 27 January and further details can be found here.
Please visit our event registration page on this link for fans and disabled supporters’ association members, or this link for those looking to attend in their role at a club or other organisation, to register and obtain further details.
More Information Closer to the Date:
We understand that you may have questions or need more details about the event as the date approaches. We will provide additional information, such as transport links, stadium entrance point, the detailed agenda, specific topics for break-out sessions, and possible guest speaker announcements in the coming weeks.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nottingham. Your presence and active participation are vital in making this forum a resounding success.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to email: info@levelplayingfield.org.uk