Level Playing Field Membership Year 2013 to 2014 has started.

Level Playing Field has had another busy year with the continued progress on all fronts and the launch of a number of new initiatives that we believe will help to ensure a brighter future for disabled sports fans whilst benefiting the clubs and venues involved. More information can be found in the 2012/13 annual report here.

Becoming a member

Level Playing Field’s membership continues to grow and we are always looking for new members. We welcome individuals, disabled supporter associations and clubs alike. If you support what we do and wish to join us we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why be a member?

Our membership includes; Football, Rugby, Cricket and other Sports Clubs, disabled supporters associations, disabled and non disabled fans, personal assistants and carers, equality and fan groups, disability groups and their advocates.

By joining Level Playing Field you will become part of a vibrant organisation that is constantly campaigning for equality of supporter experience for all sports fans.

As a Full or Associate Member you will receive a copy of our e-newsletters and bulletins with stories of achievements, good practice ideas, the latest fans comments and stadia information, project updates, funding opportunities and policy and accessibility updates.

Full Members have voting rights at our AGM.

Membership allows us to continue to provide independent professional advice on improving access to sporting venues and guidance on user led issues that affect all disabled sports fans. You can contact us anytime with any issue that affects you as a disabled supporter. We also provide advice to disabled fans, clubs and disabled supporter associations and often act as mediators in finding positive solutions to help improve access to match day facilities and services.

How to Join

It's easy to join and become a member. The relevant membership forms are on our website and can be accessed by clicking on Club/ Venue Membership, DSA/ Group Membership or Individual Membership.

Please return forms to us by post to Level Playing Field, c/o CAFE, Regus House, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QR or email info@levelplayingfield.org.uk.

If you need a hard copy  or accessible version, need help in completing the membership form please contact us by email at info@levelplayingfield.org.uk or call us on 01244 893584.

Membership fees

The Membership Fees for the 2013- 2014  are:

• Full Individual Members - £5
• Full Disabled Supporter Associations (DSA) - £25
• Club and Venue membership from £25 to £250
• Affiliate Members - £25 minimum donation
• Associate DSA's or Individuals – Free

Details on fees for club and venue memberships can be found here

You can also pay online with a credit/debit card via www.justgiving.com/levelplayingfield/donate/. If choosing this option please ensure you let us know your name and that the donation is your membership fee in the comments box and follow this up with an email confirmation to info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

Alternatively, you can join/pay by sending a cheque (payable to Level Playing Field) to Level Playing Field, c/o CAFE, Regus House, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QR.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Please do encourage your friends and colleagues to join LPF by forwarding this newsletter and/or asking them to contact LPF directly for more information.

Keep in touch

LPF takes your views very seriously and we can and will contact clubs and organisers to make sure that where there are problems, these can be resolved - where things have gone well, we'd also like to give the appropriate words of praise as well. Your views, more than any, are so important to us.

Please email us at info@levelplayingfield.org.uk or call 01244 893 584, or write to us at LPF, c/o CAFE, Regus House, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QR.