Peter Pike, Clarets Trust Chair – 1937-2021
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of the Clarets Trust Chair Peter Pike. Everyone at the BDSA sends their condolences to Peter’s Family and Friends.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Burnley FC Disabled Supporters Association is proud to support International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and show support for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Equality and inclusion is at the heart of everything the BDSA do, we work closely with the Club …
BDSA SE Disabled Stand Closure Statement
As you will all be aware the Club closed our accessible South East Stand with only a few days notice before the start of this season, displacing twenty seven Fans with disabilities along with their Assistants. Your BDSA have found this to be unacceptable, and as such we met urgently with both the Club and …
Turfed Out – Nicky Metcalfe Stepping Back As Chair
Nicky Metcalfe has stepped back from Chairing ‘Turfed Out – LGBT Clarets. Nicky has been a shining light in promoting inclusivity for the LBGT community within Turf Moor and has earned the respect of all at Turf Moor and I know particularly within the Club. Members of the BDSA Steering Committee have had the privilege …
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Liverpool Match Feedback
We are looking for positive or negative feedback from anyone who was lucky enough to get a ticket and attend the last home match against Liverpool on May 19th. In particular any Supporters with disabilities in the Accessible Stands. What was you experience like? Please email chair@bfcdsa.com or via our Contact Us page Here
Congratulations to Burnley Football Club
The BDSA would like to congratulate Burnley Football Club in securing a sixth season in the Premier League & look forward to continuing to work with the Club on disability issues.
Social Media Boycott
The BDSA fully support Burnley Football club, other Clubs, Supporter Associations and Disabled Supporters Associations in the Social Media boycott over the Bank Holiday Weekend to put a stop to the vile discriminatory abuse that players and others have had to endure on Social Media.
Everton v Burnley DSA Zoom Watchalong
Members of BDSA are invited to join Everton Disabled Supporters’ Association (@EdsaEfc) for a live watchalong during Saturday’s Premier League clash between the two clubs. The watchalong will begin at 5.15pm (GMT), 15 minutes before kick-off, where fans can discuss team news. The watchalong is part of EDSA’s activities for Level Playing Field’s Weeks of …
Level Playing Field Message From Our Chair & Youth Ambassador
Message from our Chair Kevin Holden and our Youth Ambassador Laith Ritchie about today’s match with Arsenal where Burnley Football Club & the BDSA are proud to be supporting Level Playing fields #WeeksOfAction campaign. www.levelplayingfield.org.uk #AccessForAll @lpftweets Read The Message From Our Chair & Youth Ambassador Here
