There are interesting developments at Halifax Panthers Rugby League team, with a group of supporters working with club to develop a better experience for supporters with a disability.
Here’s what the group is saying about their plans and how you can get involved with them:
Join the New Halifax Panthers Disabled Supporters Club (Supported by Halifax Panthers RLFC and Looking Back).
Help us shape a better matchday experience for everyone.
The main aims of the new Supporters Club are to:
– Maintain direct links with Halifax Panthers RLFC on all matters relating to disability and our disabled supporters.
– Ensure that disabled fans have a clear voice and are actively represented in decisions that affect their matchday experience.
– Represent the group in discussions with the Halifax RL Independent Supporters Trust.
– Improve the lived experience for supporters through ongoing consultation, advocacy, and collaboration.
– Support Halifax Panthers’ IMG grading under the Community and Fandom pillars by demonstrating active engagement and inclusion.
Come along to our first meeting and have your say!
Venue: Accessible Supporters Lounge, The Shay Stadium
Proposed Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
For more information, please contact:
Malcolm Kielty, malcolm.kielty@outlook.com
Meeting Agenda:
Date: Tuesday 26th August
Halifax Panthers RLFC Disabled Supporters Club Inaugural meeting
- 6pm MK opens meeting and welcomes all
- Make sure attendees complete the personal details register.
- The Rationale for the meeting; agreement to continue.
- Review the constitution ; amend / agree
- Any offers to be Chair, Sec’ and Treasurer.
Chair takes over from MK. - Agree an annual membership fee.
- Agree with which bank to open an ‘community account’
- Any Other Business
- Agree date/time for the next meeting , closing the meeting 8pm latest.
Halifax Wheelchair Rugby League Club 