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Football tournaments keep young people on target

Posted on 16/09/11

Leicestershire Councty CouncilChief Executive's

12 September 2011

Football tournaments keep young people on target

More than 200 young people took part in football sessions this summer to keep them active and off the streets.

Schemes were held in Loughborough, Measham, Thurmaston and Coalville, while youngsters in Melton got to compete in a tournament against partners such as the police and community safety officers.

The IMPACT Project, which is run by the County Councils, Youth Offending Service organised the events - some of which were in partnership with GUDsports as part of its KICKS (Kids in the Community Keep Scoring) Football Festival.

Joe Orson, County Council Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, said: It is great that so many young people got together to take part in these initiatives.

Agencies are working together to try to reduce antisocial behaviour. Sport plays an underlying role in this and encourages young people to keep out of future trouble.

It also gives them the opportunity to make friends, stay healthy, make positive decisions and control emotions through football.

Wayne Gudgeon, director of GUDsports, said: "This project has engaged young people, their parents and other family members and there was great community spirit created around each session.

For more on Leicestershire County Councils Youth Offending Service visit: www.leics.gov.uk/youthjustice

Note: The IMPACT Project works with young people on the streets to address and prevent antisocial behaviour. The workers try and engage with vulnerable young people to prevent them becoming involved in criminal or anti- social behaviour. The project works with young people to get them to understand how their behaviour has an impact to the wider community and tries to educate young people on the consequences of their behaviour.

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