Tue 09 April 2019, 09:32
Tottenham HotspurOn Monday, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation took an Under-16 Mixed and Under-16 Girls’ team to the University of Warwick to compete in this year’s Premier League Kicks Cup.
The event saw more than 700 young people from 65 Premier League and English Football League clubs take part in the tournament.
Premier League Kicks uses the power of football to help young people who are at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour or crime and break down the barriers between young people and the police.
The teenagers representing Tottenham Hotspur were all selected by Foundation staff based on their outstanding dedication to the programme, positive attitude and footballing skills.
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation runs the Premier League Kicks programme in multiple venues across North East London and was the first Premier League Football Foundation to pilot the programme back in 2006. As well as teaching the youngsters football skills, Kicks aims to help the children work together to build a safer, stronger and more respectful community, and equip them with skills to help steer them away from crime.
Richard Allicock, Community Development Manager, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, said: “The Premier League Kicks Cup is always a highlight of our youngsters’ year. For many of the young people we support, this is the first time they have left London or entered a competitive tournament. Events such as these are a great opportunity for them to meet new people, practice the skills they have learned and, most importantly, have fun in a safe environment.”
