Subject - Barclays Spaces for Sports Local Hero Awards

Posted : (Thursday 22nd September 2005 ) By - jane (Registered User)Barclays Spaces for Sports is investing £30 million to create sustainable sports facilities in communities across the UK. It is the single biggest investment in grassroots sport by a company ever in the UK.

With their charity partners and in consultation with local communities, they're funding over 150 Barclays Spaces for Sports over the next three years.

They're helping local communities transform neglected land into the sporting facilities they want - from a skateboard park to a football pitch or multi use games area. They provide initial funds, supply equipment and help establish sporting activity at the site.

They are also helping many young teams by providing coaching kits worth £750, which include t-shirts, fleeces, cones and whistles. They are providing 1200 coaching packs per year, donating them to teams and groups who have the greatest need, targeting disadvantaged areas in the UK. To find out if you are eligible to apply please contact The Football Foundation on 0800 0274221 or email enquiries@spacesforsports.org.uk

This is a pack of coaching equipment and clothing, which can be used for a variety of team sports. Each kit includes: Training bibs, Training cones, Whistles, Water bottles, Stop watches, T-shirts, Baseball caps, Coach's jacket, Coach's clipboard, First aid kit, Team bag and tote bags.

The new £30m community investment programme Barclays Spaces for Sports, as
well as the prestigious Barclays Premiership Player and Manager of the Month awards, have inspired the creation of the Barclays Spaces for Sports Local Hero award. This honour is for the unsung heroes who tirelessly support grass roots sport in communities across the UK. Deserving recipients could be anyone from a long-standing groundsman [sic] to a coach who works endlessly to develop players or someone who drives the minibus or who has made the teams sandwiches for years! In recognition of their efforts Barclays will present to each winner a limited edition silver medal and a donation of £1000 to the team or charity of their choice. If you would like to vote for someone you feel really deserves a Barclays Spaces for Sports Local Hero Award, please complete the nomination form available from their website and return to the address provided.

Tel: 0800 0274221 Email: enquiries@spacesforsport.org.uk or go to http://www.barclays.co.uk/spacesforsports/