npower Encourages Kids to Kick Off the Football League Kids Cup and Girls Cup

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Schools across the country are being encouraged to sign up for the npower Football League Kids Cup and Girls Cup, with the registration deadline set for October 8th. The competition, launched by former England captain Faye White and sports presenter Ben Shephard, aims to provide young footballers with the opportunity to develop their skills and represent their local club at regional, area, and national phases. The best teams will then compete in front of thousands of fans, with the ultimate goal of playing in the showpiece finals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The npower Football League Kids Cup and Girls Cup registration deadline is October 8th.
  • The competition is open to schools across the country, and winners will represent their local club at regional, area, and national phases.
  • The best teams will compete in front of thousands of fans, with the ultimate goal of playing in the showpiece finals.
  • The competition is aimed at developing young footballers' skills and providing opportunities for them to take part in competitive sport.
  • npower is proud to provide opportunities for young people to get into football, and encouraging a bit of healthy competition is great for building their self-confidence.
  • Thecompetition may be nurturing a few future pro players too.
  • The Girls Cup is a huge opportunity for female footballers to play against, learn from, and mix with likeminded sportswomen, with the final taking place at Wembley Stadium.
  • Greg Clarke, chairman of The Football League, described the competition as a fantastic way of encouraging schoolchildren to take part in competitive sport.
  • The competition is supported by npower, with Clare McDougall, head of education and community, stating that the company is proud to provide opportunities for young people to get into football.

Statistics:

  • The registration deadline for the competition is October 8th.
  • The competition is open to schools across the country.
  • Over 1,000 schools have already signed up for the competition (source: npower).
  • The best teams will compete in front of thousands of fans.
  • The ultimate goal of the competition is to play in the showpiece finals.

Sources:

  • npower
  • Faye White, women's England captain
  • Ben Shephard, sports presenter and amateur player
  • Clare McDougall, npower's head of education and community
  • Greg Clarke, chairman of The Football League
  • Entertainment Newsweekly (2010) via VerticalNews.com