Contact Cymru teams up with Wrexham AFC for disability sports event

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Friday 13 March 2026


A young man wearing glasses, a yellow football shirt, and a black jacket smiles and gives a thumbs up. He is wearing a medal round his neck and standing indoors in a sports centre.
A large group of people, including adults and children, gather in a brightly lit room with tables and chairs. Some are seated, while others stand and converse. Two people in “Contact” jackets face the crowd.
A group of people gather near a railing at a football stadium with green grass and red seats. The stadium, under a sunny sky, has "WREXHAM" written across the main stand.
A collage featuring: a young person in a powered wheelchair smiling in a gymnasium; a group playing football on an outdoor pitch; and two young people in powered wheelchairs, one smiling and moving indoors.
Six women stand side by side at a football stadium, all wearing navy blue "Contact" T-shirts. The stadium seats and pitch are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.


Contact Cymru recently partnered with Wrexham AFC to host a family sports event as part of our Better Together Through Sports programme for disabled children and young people. 

From the moment families arrived you could feel the excitement building. Wrexham football club is now owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. TV cameras followed their progress in the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary series. 

There were no cameras on the day of our event, but there was plenty of action! 

Over 30 children and young people took part in a range of sporting activities, from powerchair indoor football to outdoor football sessions and table top games. It was a joy to watch them proudly receiving their participation medals at the end. 

Alongside the activities, families were able to visit information stands. Andy’s Man Club support men’s mental health through open conversation. Stand NW support families of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs and additional learning needs in North Wales. 

Katherine Wyke, Contact Cymru Manager, said: 

“Events like this can sometimes feel tense or overwhelming for families. So it was wonderful to see everyone come together and feel able to be themselves. Families told us how relaxed and comfortable the day felt. 

“A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially the Wrexham AFC team and coaches, for helping create such an inclusive, positive day where families felt welcome, supported and celebrated. And a special thank you to women’s first team star Rosie Hughes. Her presence was a huge highlight for many of our families!” 

Last chance – don’t miss our webinars for Wales families

We still have spaces on our upcoming webinars all about preparing for your child’s future.

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