Free youth football sessions this summer
Football may not be coming home this summer, but young people across Telford and Wrekin can still enjoy the game with a series of free football sessions on offer.
As part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s youth offer, ten free football sessions will be available at Oakengates Leisure Centre during the school holidays.
Sessions are for 11 to 17 year olds and will be delivered by the 4 All Foundation on 21, 23, 28, 30 July and on 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 August from 3.30 to 5.30pm.
Sessions on 30 July and 13 August will finish at the slightly earlier time of 5pm.
All abilities are welcome and there’s no need to book, young people can just turn up and play. They need to wear football boots or trainers and bring a water bottle.
During the sessions, they’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, play and have fun.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said:
"I'm so pleased we're able to offer these free football sessions throughout the summer holidays. They provide a fantastic opportunity for young people to come together, meet up with friends, stay active and enjoy playing the sport they love in a safe and welcoming environment.
"Whether someone already plays regularly or just wants to give football a go, these sessions are open to everyone and are a great way to build confidence, learn new skills and make new friends.”
As well as free football sessions, there’s a wide range of sports and activities available during the summer as part of the Council’s level up your summer campaign.
Anyone taking part in a level up activity this summer has the opportunity to win a free family hot air balloon ride with Virgin Hot Air Balloons at this summer’s Balloon Fiesta.
The free footballs sessions are organised as part of Telford and Wrekin Council’s youth offer, which provides young people aged 11–19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) with information and access to safe spaces, activities, and support services. More information, including details of youth clubs running during the summer can be found online.
The sessions also support the Council’s child friendly ambitions to make the Borough one of the best places for children and young people to live and grow up.