Premier League Kicks
Premier League Kicks
CACT’s Premier League Kicks programme uses the power of sport to engage and inspire young people aged between 8 to 18 years of age. The sessions are FREE for all boys and girls (from 8 years old) to attend and aim to help participants reach their full potential.
Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund, the programme builds safer, stronger, and more respectful communities through the development of young peoples’ aspirations. Kicks engages youngsters who had previously proven difficult to reach, guiding them towards a range of positive and constructive activities, such as workshops, practical qualifications, and volunteering opportunities they may otherwise not have access to.
The free sessions are proven to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and increase interest in sports, whilst creating life-changing opportunities that lead young people to find employment and education, and harness the physical, social and mental benefits physical activity has to offer.
Former Premier League Kicks participants include Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and Wilfried Zaha.
As part of our Premier League Kicks provision, there are extended opportunities for all participants. For instance, CACT's female Premier League Kicks players marked International Day Women's Day by participating in tournament at Charlton's Training Ground. Players had the opportunity to play football and learn from a variety of female role models, including Charlton women's first-team players as well as female non-playing staff.
Charlton first-team players are also on hand to visit sessions on special occasions, with forward Matty Godden's appearance at the state-of-the-art Ballerz air dome one example of this.
Locations
Locations
Ballerz Bluewater (11 to 15 year olds)
Every other Monday starting from Monday November 4th
Ballerz Bluewater (DA9 9ST)
Mondays - 4pm - 6pm
https://cact.gives/courses/1381/premier-league-kicks-ballerz-session
Ashford
John Wallis Academy (4G), Pitchside (TN23 3HG)
Fridays - 7pm - 9pm
Thamesmead
Sporting Club Thamesmead (SE28 8NJ)
Mondays - 7:30pm - 9pm
Fridays - 6pm - 8pm
New Eltham
Charlton Athletic Training Ground (SE9 2EL)
Saturdays - 4pm - 6pm
Cator Park MUGA (SE3 9FY)
Mondays - 5pm - 7pm
Harris Garrard Academy (3G) (DA18 4DW)
Wednesdays (Girls Only Session) - 4.30pm - 6:00pm
Harris Academy Greenwich (3G) (SE9 5EQ)
Fridays (Girls Only Session) - 3.45pm - 5.00pm
Helen, whose daughter Mel has attended adapted Kicks sessions, said:
“Mel really enjoyed it: first time out the house in months, the first time I’ve seen her this happy. Just to be able to kick a ball on a pitch for the first time since March so thank you”.
Molly has been attending sessions since 2019, her mother said:
“Molly is learning to develop more confidence, meeting new friends and she has had a few amazing opportunities. “All the staff we have met at CACT have been fantastic. Molly loves her sports and is always encouraged and kept motivated.”
Read more of Molly's story here.