Premier League Kicks
Premier League Kicks
CACT’s Premier League Kicks programme uses the power of sport to engage and inspire young people aged between 8 to 18 years of age. The sessions are FREE for all boys and girls (from 8 years old) to attend and aim to help participants reach their full potential.
Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund, the programme builds safer, stronger, and more respectful communities through the development of young peoples’ aspirations. Kicks engages youngsters who had previously proven difficult to reach, guiding them towards a range of positive and constructive activities, such as workshops, practical qualifications, and volunteering opportunities they may otherwise not have access to.
The free sessions are proven to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and increase interest in sports, whilst creating life-changing opportunities that lead young people to find employment and education, and harness the physical, social and mental benefits physical activity has to offer.
Former Premier League Kicks participants include Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and Wilfried Zaha.
As part of our Premier League Kicks provision, there are extended opportunities for all participants. For instance, CACT's Kicks participants have been given the opportunity to represent Charlton in national and regional tournaments, which create opportunities for thousands of young people to come together and represent their clubs on the pitch in a fun, competitive environment.
Charlton first-team players are also on hand to visit sessions on special occasions, with forward Matty Godden's appearance at a CACT Premier League Kicks session.
Locations
Locations
Ashford (11 to 18 year olds)
John Wallis Academy (4G), Pitchside (TN23 3HG)
Fridays - 7:30pm - 9:00pm (term-time only)
Thamesmead (11 to 18 year olds)
Sporting Club Thamesmead (SE28 8NJ)
Mondays - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fridays - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New Eltham (8 to 18 years old)
Charlton Athletic Training Ground (SE9 2EL)
Saturdays - 4pm - 6pm
Harris Garrard Academy (10 to 18 year olds) (3G) (DA18 4DW)
Wednesdays (Girls Only Session) - 4.30pm - 6:00pm
Harris Academy Greenwich (11 to 16 year olds) (3G) (SE9 5EQ)
Wednesdays (Girls Only Session) - 4.00pm - 5:00pm (term-time only)
Tuesdays (Girls Only Session) - 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Charlton Athletic Training Ground (8 to 18 year olds) (SEND participants only) (SE9 2EL)
Metrogas Sports Club (Forty Footway, SE9 2EX)
Mondays - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sarah, whose daughter Gracie has attended CACT's Premier League Kicks sessions, while also being recognised as Charlton's Premier League Champion, said:
“The Premier League Kicks programme and CACT’s staff have helped me get my little girl back. I’ve seen her come back into her own and be the girl I lost a few years ago because of her anxiety. Seeing her recognised for her dedication, passion and commitment to Premier League Kicks is amazing.”