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News Archive Dec 2008 - June 2009

 

David Beckham Academy Cup Competition

On Friday 12th June we returned to the spectacular David Beckham Academy for the end of the London Winter 2008/09 season.

See a film of the day

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more...Street League team returns victorious from FOCA
Now in it's second year, and after the huge success of last year's tournament, Street League were proud to once again send a team to FOCA in Bosnia for the European Streetfootball Festival. more...
Run for Street League!

In the last few weeks a number of generous and fit individuals have put their bodies on the line for Street League, raising valuable funds in the process!

Interested in fundraising for Street League?

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Street League launches in Third Region
In partnership with local universities, Street League will be launching in the North East of England, adding to our existing work in London and Glasgow.more...
Hold the front page
The Guardian's "What Else Can I Do?" feature looks at different career options in the public sector for a variety of people. This week, Jay, an ex-offender, was advised that Street League might be a good option. Street League is regularly featured in the paper's Society section - here's a piece about us from 2003!
Street League featured on BBC News

Damain Hatton, Street League's Founder and CEO was interviewed by BBC News in a piece about the upcoming Mayors Fund.

Watch the film on BBC news

Fabio Capello visits the Goals Graduation

Taking time out from planning England's run to  the World Cup, Fabio Capello and Ray Clemence dropped in on Friday's QPR Team 32 graduation.

Read about it on the FA's website

Read about it (and comment!) on our blog

Find out more about the Goals Project

Contact us for more information

Forecast for our Next Matchday is SKY

Our next Matchday, on April 15th at Market Road, will be the start of Sky employees volunteering for Street League. A 13 strong team will give their time to help with the running of our tournament.

Photos from the day

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Inspiring Scotland investment will help Street League reach thousands more

Street League has been selected as one of 24 pioneering charities working in Scotland to receive strategic and financial investment to help get thousands more young people into employment and education.

National coverage for Street League in The Herald

More about the Inspiring Scotland investment

Find out more about out work in Scotland

Street League wins homelessness prize

Street League has been recognised for its innovative and creative approach to tackling homelessness as part of the Andy Ludlow Awards run by London Councils.

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Street League on Focus

Street League was featured on Football Focus on BBC1 with coaches and players alike talking about the benefits of getting involved.

 

Watch the 2 minute feature

Join our team in Scotland
Street League is looking for a Project Administrator and three Sports Coaches to join our outstanding team in Glasgow, and to help us transform thousands of lives through sport. Find out more and apply

Chlamydia testing at Matchdays


Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK, especially amongst 16-25 year olds. As part of their Chlamydia screening programme, the Terrence Higgins will be attending Street League's London matchdays in June, July and August.

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Latest case study: Bobby Philippou
Bobby has cared for her disabled parents since 13. This led to depression, drug-taking and she spent time in her room as a recluse. Now 44 she trains twice a week with Street League, has a burgeoning social network and is a qualified football coach.more...
Street League highlighted for good practice
The Goals Project has been highlighted as a good practice case study in the field of sport and economic development. The project is featured on the International Platform for Sport & Development.
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Twinning Tournament


Street League's twinning scheme goes from strength to strength with a huge turnout for the tournament. Congratulations to John Lewis, worthy winners on the day.

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Street League team heads to Euro Festival

Eight players are flying to the Balkans to take part in the first European Street Football Festival. As well as taking on teams from across the continent, the players will learn about the use of football as a tool for social development.

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Prime Minister Shows His Support For Sport Relief Prime Minister visits Street League

Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited Street League as part of Sport Relief. He said: "What I saw today is a project making a really positive difference to young people's lives."

Watch a film of the visit

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Newcastle Centre set for launch
Street League is heading to the football-loving North-east in 2008-09 adding to existing sports and education programmes for disadvantaged groups in London and Glasgow.more...
Simon completes Vienna marathon

Simon Bowsher of Mizuno rasied more than £250 for Street League by running 26 miles in the Austrian capital.

Fundraise for us too

David Beckham Cup Comp success
Hundreds of players from across London came together at the David Beckham Academy for the latest end of season Cup Competition more...
Phoenix House secure Glasgow Super Cup
The Glasgow Super Cup this December was a big success with a well contested tournament watched by old firm legends Davie Hay and Bobby Russell. Players also had the chance to find out about other opportunities with Street Leaguemore...

Maxi Jazz becomes Street League Ambassador
Maxi Jazz of leading band Faithless is the latest celebrity to lend his support to Street League, having witnessed the positive impact of sport at a training session in Whitechapel.more...
Crime falls 79.5% in Glasgow Football Project
A Street League pilot project delivered in partnership with Strathclyde Police has seen crime and disorder levels fall dramatically when football sessions were running.marymore...