Sensory Packs are now available to supporters on matchdays at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity at the venue.
The packs will provide supporters with a bag containing essential items including:
- STIHL Ear Defenders
- Stress Ball
- Fidget Pops
- Non-Verbal Prompt Sheet
- Clicker
- 2023 Leicester Tigers Annual
- Welford Gym Bag
These items aim to lessen sensory overload to supporters, particularly in situations where the environment becomes stressful, agitating or anxiety-inducing and aid in sensory input, contributing to a calmer experience for supporters at the stadium to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Sensory Bags can be picked up before the game on matchday from the Ticket Office Booth on The Plaza, located in between the entrance to Main Reception and The Chairman’s Lounge.
A £15 deposit is required (which can be collected as cash or card payment), which will be refunded upon the correct return of the bag to the Main Reception at Mattioli Woods Welford Road following the game.
Club Partner STIHL have contributed to the packs with the generous donation of adult and child-specific ear defenders.
Speaking about the introduction of the packs, Leicester Tigers Foundation Senior Inclusion Officer Sam Johnston said: "After conversations throughout the last season in our Accessibility Forum, and with wider groups, we wanted to further the breadth of accessibility at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and so we are delighted to see these packs offered to the Tigers Family."
"Over the next season, we will be continuing to see them develop and open to feedback on what else can be included to help best assist supporters.
The first packs will be available to supporters from Saturday (January 20) ahead of the club's Investec Champions Cup fixture against Leinster Rugby.
Packs are available from three hours before kick-off.
