Club to carry on giving support to mental health

WIDNES VIKINGS will continue with their successful ‘Offload’ programme this year.

Offload is a free weekly programme that uses the power of Rugby League to help men build their mental fitness.

Every Tuesday evening between 6.30pm8pm at the Select Security Stadium, Offload programme co-ordinator Sean Mellor welcomes participants to join in the interactive sessions which takes place in a relaxed and fun environment.

The team of Offload presenters includes former players, coaches and referees such as Danny Sculthorpe, Phil Veivers and Ian Smith, who share past experiences with mental health problems and how they overcame the obstacles they faced.

Delivered in partnership with Rugby League Cares, the sessions are free and open to all men aged 16-65 and no knowledge of rugby league is needed to attend.

Although the sessions follow a 10-week ‘fixture list’, participants can drop in at any time and attend as many sessions as they wish.

Key Information For Offload Programme: ● Entry: Enter via the club reception, located at the South Stand. ● Timings: Every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm (NEW START DATE FOR 2019 TO BE CONFIRMED). ● Cost: FREE, and open to men aged 16-65. ● For more information contact Offload Programme Coordinator, Sean Mellor via email at seanm@widnesvikings.co.uk or telephone 0151-495 2250.