Project Free Kick
Above....Mark and Tony Scholes the Chief Executive of Stoke City F.C. shake hands upon agreeing to work together on Project FREE KICK
Project FREE KICK is a youth inclusion program aimed at steering young persons away from the dangers and consequences of becoming involved in gang culture and anti social behaviour , including football related offences.
A free kick , awarded at the right time , can alter the course of a game.
Project FREE KICK offers young people the chance to alter the course of their lives.
FREE KICK offers the chance for young impressionable people to alter the course of their futures by empowering them with the skills and tools to guide them around the defensive wall which negative behaviour may place in their path.
Copyright ã 2010 Mark Chester
Project FREE KICK will.....
Give options to young people who don't see any.
Offer young people the chance to place themselves on the transfer list to a better future
Offer young people the chance to avoid being given the RED CARD that will put them out of the game and will negatively effect their futures.
Offer young people the chance to finish the game as winners in life.
Project FREE KICK was officially launched at a press conference at the Britannia Stadium in association with Stoke City F.C. in July 2008.
The concept has attracted the backing and support of other youth projects , celebrities , local councilors , M.P.s and other football clubs.
Project FREE KICK will provide young people with a program which will effectively engage them on a regular basis in positive and structured activities.
Program activities can vary in accordance with both group and individual needs.
These activities will cover issues such as:
- Mentoring and Life Skills......... Delivered through presentations / Talks / Role Play / Forum Theatre/Power Point
- Citizenship and Respect
- Intergenerational Relationships and Understanding promoting respect for Senior Citizens.
- Dealing with emotions and anger
- Understanding other cultures and promoting cross cultural relationships.
- Gangs , understanding the dangers and consequences.
- The Police.....understanding how they work and promoting respect .
- Sports and Recreational Activities
- Art and Culture including Street Dance , D.J. Workshops , Poetry and Creative Writing , Music and Recording sessions.
- Training Courses....providing skills for future employment.
- Outdoor pursuits
