Portadown Football Club is proud to launch a new Sensory Bag Loan Scheme, designed to help make the matchday experience at Shamrock Park more comfortable for supporters with sensory sensitivities.
From our first home friendly game of the season this afternoon (Saturday 1 August) against Home Farm, ten sensory bags will be available to borrow free of charge on matchdays.
The matchday environment can be overwhelming for some fans, particularly those with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing conditions. Loud cheers, bright lights and busy crowds can create barriers to fully enjoying the game. This initiative aims to make football more inclusive and accessible for all.
Each sensory bag is presented in an official Portadown FC drawstring bag and includes:
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Noise-cancelling headphones
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Sensory toys
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Fidget toys
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Shamrock Bingo Laminated Sheet
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Info Sheet
Supporters can borrow a bag by requesting at the turnstiles on the day of the match or reserve one in advance by contacting Zoe Elliott on 07493727995. Bags should be collected from the turnstiles and returned to any Matchday Steward after the game.