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Global expertise confirmed for inclusion coaching conference

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Darren Carew during a inclusive community club.

The inaugural Welsh Rugby Union Disability / Inclusion Coaching Conference takes place next Sunday 23 August 10am – 2pm.

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External speakers from around the world will be part of a packed online programme around the importance of inclusion in sport and creating the best environment to thrive.

The conference is aimed at anyone with an interest in developing opportunities for people with disabilities in sport, through coaching and partnerships, focusing on the following areas:

  • Inclusive Coaching Practices
  • Visually Impaired Rugby Coaching Experiences
  • Coaching Elite Wheelchair Rugby
  • Coaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Players
  • Coaches & Talent Transfer

Athletes, coaches and sector experts from different aspects of the Disability Rugby Landscape will share their knowledge  through talks, presentations, and panel discussion.

The conference aims to provide a platform for the sharing of good practice and learning lessons from each other. This includes supporting attendees during and post event with a range of resources specifically developed to support us all in creating the best environment to thrive.

The external speakers include Paul Shaw, head coach of GB Wheelchair Rugby, Robert John Coles, head coach Wales Deaf, Alex Bassan on developing visually impaired rugby around the world, Rob Townsend of the University of Waikato, Russell Earnshaw of Magic Academy and Fiona Reid, Disability Sport Wales Chief Executive

Book your free place here.

 

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