health & well-being

Wigan Warriors Community Foundation delivers a wide range of initiatives in schools and the community that support the health & wellbeing of our town. Find out below the initiatives we deliver.:

COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Community Garden is a safe and accessible outdoor space for all generations of life to enjoy. contribute to the local environment and improve individual health and well-being. The garden hosts a range of activities from school programmes, older adults and supporting clients with mental, physical or learning requirements.

The garden is home to our 150th Anniversary Memory Wall, which displays plaques of legendary players alongside tributes to loyal fans and community groups. This space in the garden provides a place for fans to reflect and enjoy the surroundings; it’s a mini oasis on-site at Robin Park.

To find out more about our 150th Year Memory Wall and to purchase a plaque for your own cherished moments, please click here.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR GYMS

Wigan Warriors Community Foundation offer a range of bespoke fitness initiatives through the outstanding facilities that have been developed at the Robin Park Arena. The Robin Park Arena has two outstanding indoor gyms that support Rugby League Training, Athletics Training, Cross Fit Athletes, and a wide range of health-related programmes for the general community.  

The Installation of a new outdoor gym has created an additional resource that can be used for a range of different purposes – such as large-scale fitness events, daily exercise group classes and corporate fitness training sessions.

RUGBY MEMORIES

Rugby Memories is an initiative to help combat loneliness and isolation by way of a dementia-friendly Group. The Rugby Memories Group is an informal space for local people to meet up and chat about all things Rugby. The group reminisce looking at old photos, watching games, talking about Rugby and generally socialising in an informal and friendly setting.

TOUCH RUGBY LEAGUE

Wigan Warriors Community Foundation are proud to deliver a mixed Men’s and Women’s Touch Rugby League programme at Robin Park Arena on Friday evenings. Our Junior Touch is open to 6-16 year-olds with sessions running from 5-6pm, whilst our Adult Touch for 14+ takes place between 6:15-8pm.

As well as giving all members of the community a chance to enjoy rugby league in a non-contact form, players can take advantage of the weekly nutritional advice to help you build a healthier lifestyle. Our Touch programme is a core initiative to positively engage embers of the community to play Rugby League and follow a healthier lifestyle.

WALKING RUGBY

Our Walking Rugby is a fun, non-contact version of rugby league that’s perfect for all ages and abilities. Walking Rugby is a great way to stay active whilst meeting new people, our sessions provide an enjoyment of our game in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Sessions take place on our 3G pitch at Robin Park every Monday from 10am-12pm with your first session free before a charge of £4 per session. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you’re new to rugby or looking to stay involved in the sport you love!

AHEAD OF THE GAME

Ahead of the Game is a mental health literacy programme – funded by Movember – delivered in schools and community clubs to children and young people aged 11-16, coaches and parents.

Consisting of ‘help out a mate’, the one-hour workshop uses sport to teach participants how to recognise mental health challenges, build resilience, and learn how to support struggling peers. The programmes primary aim is to improve mental health literacy and promote conversations about mental health.

TACKLE IT LIKE A WARRIOR

An early intervention and prevention mental health literacy six-week programme for primary school children and young people.

The programme consists of one-hour classroom delivery and one-hour of sport activities per week. Topics included in the programme: mental health and wellbeing, feelings and emotions, stress and coping, relationships, bullying and the five ways to wellbeing.

INSPIRING FUTURES

A 12-week programme for secondary schools, with the primary an aim of preventing young people from becoming involved in violence and crime.

The programme, which consists of classroom workshops and physical activity sessions, includes topics such as: teamwork and trust, inspiring people, self-control and stress, addiction awareness, healthy lifestyles, and self-esteem.