Hundreds of primary school pupils benefit from community football programme

Monday 28 October 2024

349 Guernsey schoolchildren have so far benefited from the Sure-sponsored Guernsey Football Association Community Programme.

Since it kicked off at the start of September, children from Vauvert, Castel, La Mare de Carteret, St Martins and Les Varendes have participated in the football-based activities, led by Football Development Officer, Scarlett Kenneally.

“Together we’re helping to inspire the next generation of football players and building a stronger community through sport.  

“For the children that don’t play football outside of school, this has been a great opportunity to develop a really solid base knowledge of the game. The sheer number of goals and tackles show the energy and excitement the kids are bringing to every session.” 

The children have spent a combined 106 hours playing football, scoring an estimated 2,094 goals and making around 6,980 tackles, with 187 girls and 162 boys taking part across the five schools.  

Mike Fawkner-Corbett, Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Sure, said: “This is exactly the type of programme I wish I had when I was in school, so it’s something we’re immensely proud to be a part of. 

“It’s amazing to see how many children have been actively involved in the Community Programme and it’s wonderful to see football becoming more inclusive and accessible. We look forward to seeing how the rest of the term unfolds.”  

The GFA Community Programme will continue to run throughout the school year, visiting at least four primary schools each half term.