With football for the boys hosted by the generous lads from Cheney FC, the group of boys aged between 5-10 were taught a range of skills including heading, passing, shooting, throw ins and penalty taking.
There was a great team effort and the Cheney FC lads were great with the boys, not only did they teach them to work together and help each other out, they also looked after them all really well and made each one feel important. There was a great deal of encouragement and a whole lot fun.
During the training a few lads that were watching and praising the activities even signed up for the next round of training.
Alongside the football we had cheerleading for the girls hosted by myself and TYLP trustee Emma. The girls who have named themselves 'The TYLP Angels' were a small group of girls aged 8-9 who were very enthusiastic throughout the day. They came up with a range of cheers and dance moves, as well as a name for themselves. They also designed their future outfit and coat of arms and a set of rules that they should all adhere to. Number 1 being 'ITB' (IGNORE THE BUM) this was because, during their training a young lad from another pitch was distracting them by shaking his bum, the girls were in fits of giggles for ages, especially when he came over and asked to join the squad. Admittedly he was rather good with the pom poms.
TYLP provided snacks, fruit and juice throughout the day and each child left with a named certificate and a goody bag (girly ones for the cheerleaders, sports ones for the boys).
Overall it was a fantastic day, I certainly had a lot of fun and I would once again like to thank the Cheny FC lads for their hard work and there generosity, TYLP look forward to working with you in the future.
The Youth Life Project, along with Cheney FC and other sporting associations will be working together to host a range of football and other sports related activities, such as boxing, netball, and skateboarding. This is a new incentive set up for youths in Swindon as part of The Youth Life Project's' SAY campaign'. (Swindon's Active Youth campaign)
We will eventually set up a TYLP mini league, along with a sqaud of TYLP cheerleaders!
So if you know someone who would like to get involved then please contact me danielletylp@gmail.com or if you are aged between 7-12 and would like to come along then please have your parent/guardian contact TYLP founder Danielle Brown- danielletylp@gmail.com and sign up today!
Here are some of the images from the day.
The Youth Life Project Facebook page
Cheney FC Facebook page
Thank you :)
