The Level Playing Field Podcast

Welcome to Episode 5 of 'The Level Playing Field Podcast'
In this episode, we turn our attention to the viewpoint of non disabled supporters.
To be exact, how non-disabled supporters' trusts can support better access and inclusion for disabled supporters fans and how disability is viewed by clubs and non-disabled supporters.
Our guests for this month's podcast are Nottingham Forest Supporters Trust board members Lindsay Knott and Paul Severn, and the creator of the Fan Engagement Index and the Fan Engagement Podcast, Kevin Rye .
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All links referenced in the podcast can be found below.
Kevin Rye Twitter
NFST Twitter
Iriss Digital inclusion, exclusion report

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Welcome to the new monthly 'The Level Playing Field Podcast.'

In episode 2, we focus on the return of fans to stadia,

We speak to Rick Riding an inspector for the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) who have been working with the UK Government's to bring about guidance and guidelines for sporting clubs in England to open up to fans. Rick talks to us about the work that has been happing behind the scenes as well as what guidance has been given regarding disabled supporters.

The Fans Liaison Officer heads over to Norwich City where he witnessed what the return of fans looks like as he speaks to the 'Head of Operations & Projects' at Norwich City, Greg Pillinger about what fans can expect and a few hours before kick-off, Liam sits down with two disabled supporters about their thoughts of returning to Carrow Road.

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All links referenced in the podcast can be found below.

• SG02: Planning for Social Distancing at Sports Grounds
• Fan Guide: Information for fans returning to Carrow Road

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Welcome to the new monthly 'The Level Playing Field Podcast.'

In episode 1, we focus on the subject matter of the COVID Pandemic and how it has affected the sporting community on and off the field.

We speak to Dave Messenger, who is the Supporter Liaison & Disability Access Officer at Watford Football Club about the work the club has been doing to support disabled people and the broader community during this period of isolation.

Hayley Jarvis is Head of Physical Activity at the mental health charity MIND. We discuss how the suspension of attending live sport might have impacted our mental health and how we can all support each other during lockdown two and moving forward.

Finely, we speak to the Chair of Luton Town Disabled Supporter Association (DSA) Richard Hill and Vice-Chair of Charlton Athletic DSA, Tony Farrell about the impact that the COVID pandemic has had on them, their respective DSA and football as a whole.

If you would like to know more about the work that Level Playing Field are doing, then please click this link. You can also follow the charity on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

All links referenced in the podcast can be found below.

• Level Playing Field COVID Fan Survey
• EFL & MIND: Have Your Mate's Back Project
• MIND, Mental Health Emergency Report
• Hornets At Home
• Charlton Athletic Existence "Under Threat
• Luton Town Fight For The Future

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Welcome to this preview episode of the new Level Playing Field podcast.

This monthly podcast will bring a variety of voices from all over the sporting community to discuss disability subject matters regarding sport in England and Wales.

In this preview episode, we feature Level Playing Field Chairperson, Tony Taylor, Chief Executive, Owain Davies and Fans Liaison Officer, Liam Bird.

All three will discuss why the organisation has decided to create a new podcast and what you, the listener, can expect to come over the coming months.

If you would like to submit a subject matter that you would like the podcast to feature, then please email [email protected].

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Welcome to Episode 6 of 'The Level Playing Field Podcast'

In this episode, we bring you a round table discussion between several football fans to discuss the possibility of COVID Passports/Certificate and what the return of fans might look like.

We also turn our attention to this month's actions from The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to originally exclude and then strongly advise Clinically Extreamley Vulnerable people not to attend any government-led events research programs.

On the virtual round table are

• Mark Davis, the Chair of the Fulham Disabled Supporters Association Chair
• Peter Lerner, member of the Wycombe Wanderers Supporters Trust
• Amy Wilson, who is the Fans Liaison, Access and Administration Officer| Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE)
• Alan Colley, a committee member at Leeds United Disabled Organisation, also know as LUDO.
• Kristine Green, who is the Supporters Liaison Officer (SLO) at Grimsby Town as well as the chair of Grimsby Town Supporters Trust - Mariners Trust

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• Level Playing Field is very disappointed that ‘vulnerable’ people are once again exclude from attending live sport.
• Level Playing Field response to World Snooker Championship excluding ‘vulnerable’ people from attending

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