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Our Newest Ambassador

A MASSIVE SDFL WELCOME TO NINA. OUR NEWEST AMBASSADOR. The Sussex Disability Football League are delighted to announce that Nina Wilson has joined Sophie Cook in becoming an Ambassador and will represent and promote the league, raising awareness of Disability Football in Sussex. Nina is a young, local, professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper […]

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Podcast 1 – Formation and Growth

We are delighted to share with you our first ever league podcast! This podcasts takes us through the ages from the beginning of the league to the year 2021 ! That’s a lot of years and a lot of excitement to talk about and if you click the link below you will hear Pam Chandler, […]

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Chairman Steve’s Christmas Letter

Dear all, On behalf of everyone at the Sussex Disability Football League I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very safe and happy 2021. Many words have been spoken, and written, about this past year and the unfathomable affects it has had on people’s lives. So, let’s talk about next year […]

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COOP Funding

We are delighted to announce an early Christmas gift for the league! For the pat year we have been a part of the COOP Communities Fundraising Initiative and we are proud to know that so many of the local community decided to support us. Thanks to everyone who help pickd us in thier donations, we […]

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Surf and Turf

Our Chairman Steve recently took on the challenge known as ‘The Mind Walk’ set by the charity MIND one that is close to both Steve’s Head and Heart. As part of the challenge Steve completed a surf and turf walk completing 3 miles through the woods and then a further 6 miles through the sea […]

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The End… For Now!

IMPORTANT | Please read the below letter 👇 TO ALL | Unfortunately we have had guidence from The FA that our leagues season, like many others, must come to an end immediately due to COVID-19. ⚽❌ We are just as devastated as you that the season has come to an end, however, the health and wellbeing of […]

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Supporting Us (CO-OP)

We are lucky enough to have been chosen as a Local Community Cause in Lancing by Co-op and your support would be amazing… Being selected as one of the many brilliant causes with Co-op is a fantastic opportunity for us, not only to raise funds but to also raise awareness of Disability Football here in […]

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An Open Letter To All Our Clubs

Dear everyone, On behalf of all of us at The Sussex Disability Football League I would like to welcome you to the 2019/20 season. May it be one of excitement and skill, of enjoyment and development and played in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. This will be the 11th season of the SDFL and […]

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Superheroes and Sidekicks

The Celebrity Superhero Tri is part of the only series within the UK that is dedicated to people with disabilities and long-term injuries. It was a fantastic event which included:   2,500 superheroes and sidekicks compete Celebrity Team Captains included MBE and double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock, military Superhero David Wiseman, and Menna & Jen, the ‘Golden […]

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New Season, New Respect

As we approach the new season I would like to introduce you all to The FA’s new Respect Campaign which is linked very closely to our own personal league Respect Campaign. This season will see a new attitude towards Respect. Gone are the days of slide tackling, shouting at referees, team mates and coaches. This […]

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