Premier League Kicks

Macclesfield Town Council is working with Macclesfield Town Football Club on a new football programme called Premier League Kicks. 

The programme uses the reach and appeal of the Premier League and network of professional football clubs to regularly engage children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities in football, sport and personal development – providing a trusted, positive influence in high-need areas across England and Wales.

The aim is to get as many youngsters aged between 8 and 14 years off the streets by taking part in the programme.  The FREE sessions, held at Macclesfield Academy, are led by the Community Sports Trust team.  One great opportunity that some of the participants will be able to do is represent Macclesfield Town at the Premier League Kicks cup. This gives some of the youngsters a chance to compete in a tournament and meet others from other clubs, and it brings all the clubs and participants together.   

Jack Parry, a member of the Community Sports Trust team said “This programme is popular all over England delivered by other football clubs, and we are privileged to have this programme at our club.”  PL Kicks started in 2006 and has a long history of using the power of football and the value of sports participation to help youngsters in some of the most high-need areas. The scheme has also enabled thousands of youngsters to find routes into education, training and employment with volunteering being a key component.

Gillian Ainley, of Macclesfield Town Council added “It is a great opportunity to be part of this project, and we hope that those taking part will really benefit from these free sessions.”