season-review-2013-14

IN our communitiesHow Premier League communities workOur strategy is to support clubs in their role as hubs at theheart of their communities. Effective partnerships are builtthat underpin club delivery of a wide range of activities foryoung people. We have a clear focus on investing in facilitiesand grassroots as well as inspiring sports participation andsupporting education and skills.CLUBS AS HUBS OFTHeiR COMMUNITIESENHANCING THE LIVESOF YOUNG PEOPLEdelivering IN HIGH NEED AREASSUPPORTING SCHOOLSWORKING IN PARTNERSHIPENGAGING LOCALLY,INSPIRING GLOBALLYProgrammes for young peopleThe Premier League Players’Kit Scheme provides brandnew Nike kit and equipmentfor hundreds of schoolsevery year.Offers young people theopportunity to participate in12 other sports and inspiresteenagers to develop asporting habit for life throughregular physical activity.Uses the reach and appealof professional footballclubs to engage youngpeople from challengingcommunities in regularfootball, sport and personaldevelopment activities.Engages girls through theprovision of regular footballsessions and in the processaims to tackle the drop-offin participation in secondaryschools.Improves the quantity andquality of primary schoolphysical education, openingpathways to other sportingopportunities and helpingchildren develop a loveof staying active.26