Bolton wanderers football in the community

Bolton Wanderers Football in The Community has been established for 18 years and has grown and developed over this period of time, having now become a registered charity. The Community Scheme offers a variety of activities such as; in-term coaching, after school courses, holiday courses, match day experiences, and sponsored events and tries to reach as many people in the community as possible. Last year almost 20,000 children and adults experienced some part of what Bolton Wanderers Football in the Community can offer.

Healthy Goals for Life

This is a multi-sports project running two hour sessions for primary and secondary school children after-school and during school holidays.

Children learn about nutrition, diet, substance misuse, communication skills and team work. They also have the chance to play lots of games like football, rugby, netball, volleyball, hockey and rounders.

Children log their experiences within their personal resource books.

'Healthy goals for life' was launched on 11 September 2008.

For more information about how your school can get involved contact Jayne Jackson on jjackson@bwfitc.co.uk or on 01204 480601.

Kick Start

A project for children in care at residential units and from foster families. Participants take part in weekly sport coaching such as football, netball, hockey and basketball.

The second stage invites the participants to the Bolton Arena to participate in further activities such as badminton, tennis and fitness sessions as well as study support sessions. This combines two hours of sports activity and one hour of numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

Each participant are able to form their own teams and enter the youth leagues at Bolton Arena. As well as this, training courses are provided for young people leaving care to enter employment through work placement opportunities.

For more information about this project, contact Jayne Jackson on jjackson@bwfitc.co.uk or on 01204 480601.

get Off the Bench Youth Club Project

Young people aged 10-18 years can now join a Bolton Wanderers in the Community youth club. Three centres are open one night per week in the areas of Horwich, Blackrod and Westhoughton. Get Off the Bench youth club offers a variety of activities including sports coaching, DJ workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and the chance to make new friends.

All young people are supported with their homework and receive career advice; they also have the opportunity to gain qualifications in sport and NVQ’s in Youth Work.

Participants who want to become more involved in the management of the project can apply to be part of the Youth Panel. Members of the Panel have to apply for their seat and are interviewed before being instated.

For more information about this project, please contact Paul Maloney at pmaloney@bwfitc.co.uk or on 01204 480 601.