StreetWise Soccer Catch-Up

Below is some are the highlights of our monthly newsletter 'Word on the Street' from the previous year. You can find all StreetWise Soccer news on our blog instead of on our website. We will be posting new material very soon so keep posted, in the meantime have a read of what StreetWise Soccer has been doing recently below...

UK STREET SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS CONTINUE TO GROW AS GRAND FINAL VENUE IS CONFIRMED

Since the launch of the UK Street Soccer Championship, StreetWise Soccer has received an unprecedented response with organisations from across the UK signing up to be part of the biggest 3v3 Street Soccer Competition to ever hit the UK.

From Edinburgh to Bristol, StreetWise Soccer will be delivering our unique urban football experiences through exciting regional heats where a place in the UK Street Soccer Championship Grand Final is up for grabs. With over 12 regional heats in place, (Cheshire, Huddersfield, Bristol, Surrey, Essex just to name a few) and many more to be confirmed in the upcoming weeks, the best players from across the UK will compete to represent their community and be crowned UK champions of 2013. 

We are pleased to announce that we can now confirm the UK Street Soccer Championship Grand Final will be taking place at the Futsal UK Birmingham Indoor Arena on August 29th 2013. This state of the art sporting complex will be the perfect setting for the finale of the biggest Street Soccer movement the nation has ever witnessed. In a celebration of all things Street Soccer, the grand final will be the perfect conclusion to a year of fantastic Street Soccer action. This past Saturday saw the first heat of the UK Street Soccer Championships taking place at historic Edinburgh City in Scotland. This beautiful, picturesque city would have been the perfect backdrop for the official launch of the UK Street Soccer Championships, unfortunately the weather was less than perfect and regrettably the event was postponed due to excessive rain and treacherous playing conditions.

StreetWise Soccer will be holding a special showcase event as part of the UK Street Soccer Championships on the April the 4th at Harper Green Leisure Centre in Bolton. This event will showcase the many benefits that come along with hosting your own UK Street Soccer Championship heat on the surrounding community, as well as giving the young people of Bolton, who StreetWise Soccer work with on a daily basis, a chance to get involved and represent their home town at our national grand final on August 29th. It’s not too late to get involved. If you wish to come along and a get a taste of what you could expect from possibly hosting your own heat or alternatively want to enter teams from your area, get in touch with us today.

If you’re looking for a fun, engaging and empowering community event, hosting your own UK Street Soccer Championship Heat is the answer. Click on the link to learn more about the being part of the biggest Street Soccer Competition to ever hit the UK

PELE SPORTS DELIVER THE GOODS

Christmas came early for StreetWise Soccer this month as a special pallet from Pele Sports arrived at StreetWise HQ.

Pele Sports, supporter of the UK Street Soccer Championships, has agreed to provide kit for all regional heat winners, providing StreetWise Soccer with large number of Pele Sport’s amazing products. Pele Sports apparel is simply superb and unlike any other sports brand on the market, with a distinct look and feel. To be able to offer these items to competition winners  is fantastic and StreetWise Soccer would like to say a big thank you to everyone at Pele Sports for your continuing support. Check out Pele Sports gear at www.pele-sports.com

STREETWISE SOCCER SHOWS THEIR SKILLS ON THE DISNEY XD CHANNEL

StreetWise Soccer recently provided Street Soccer and Freestyle Football talent for Disney’s XD footy themed show ‘Goalmouth’. In late 2012, StreetWise Soccer were approached by Disney to provide talent as part of a skills tutorials section featuring new presenter Charlotte Lade, herself a world-renowned female Freestyle Footballers. The section explores first-hand the  skills, tricks and manoeuvres our team of Street Players have to offer. Each trick is broken down into easy to digest chunks, meaning even the non-sportiest viewer will find themselves pulling off amazing skills and tricks in no time.

As a pioneer of the UK Street Soccer scene, StreetWise Soccer was able to provide the best Street Soccer players and Freestyle Football performers found in the country. With a reputation of working on other high profile media projects, such as Soccer AM and Sky Sports, the work done with Disney XD was yet again validation of StreetWise Soccer’s title of UK’s number one provider of alternative football talent.

Filming was a great experience for all involved and the show is sure to be a smash hit. Our roster of Freestyle and Street Soccer talent has performed across the world for a range of high profile clients in a range of scenarios. StreetWise Soccer only works with the best, all of which are guaranteed to deliver every time. If you’re interested in hiring a Freestyler, click here for more info.

STREETWISE SOCCER LAUNCH THE NEW AND IMPROVED ONLINE STORE

We are pleased to announce the launch of StreetWise Soccer’s new and improved online store, the one stop shop for all your skill based training equipment and mobile football stadia.

The online store was originally formed to showcase the innovative range of football equipment StreetWise Soccer use with like-minded organisations and companies. Today our online store is the ultimate collection of the best in alternative urban football training equipment available on the market, each embodying StreetWise Soccer’s unique and fresh take on the beautiful game.

The StreetWise Store is split into three categories; Training, Arenas and Cages and Apparel. Within ‘Training’ we have a range of products which have been designed to both provide a fun playing experience but also a beneficial exercise, helping to improve players’ skill attributes.

In regards to Arenas and Cages, as you know throughout the years StreetWise Soccer has used a range of mobile sports stadia. What is on offer via the online store is simply the best range of arenas and inflatables available today, each thoroughly tested by StreetWise Soccer within the field. Each has been chosen with three key factors in mind; functionality, innovation and cost. No one else offers such a complete range of mobile football stadia.

Our Apparel range allows our passionate followers to show their support for StreetWise Soccer and the Skills revolution. Our range varies from simple and bold t-shirts to Street Soccer jersey and kits.

David Winterhalder, StreetWise’s Marketing Manager had this to say about the new online store. ‘’When it came down to the items we wanted to offer, we made a conscious decision not to offer conventional football equipment (such as cones, bibs etc.), instead products which excited us and offered a new and positive playing experiences. We love using these items and equipment in our own sessions and events and we know our customers will love what each has to offer. This is only the beginning, as we will be adding more exciting products in the upcoming weeks, so please keep posted.

FOOTBALL FLICK URBAN IS ON-BOARD

StreetWise Soccer are pleased to announce that the new and exciting 3-dimensional multi use football skills trainer, the Football Flick Urban, will be available on StreetWise Soccer’s online store on launch day.

This unique skills trainer offers both an incredibly fun playing experience whilst helping to develop a player’s touch, pass and balance. Thanks to its multiple features, multiple players can use it at once opening a whole new world different ways a group of friends can interact with the product. It’s simply unlike any other product available on the market and it is sure to be this year’s must have football piece of kit.

Perfect for both home use and for club training sessions, you will be seeing a lot of the Football Flick Urban this coming spring and summer. StreetWise Soccer is thrilled to be able to offer such an exciting product on the newly improved online store. StreetWise Soccer have already received a fantastic response to the product, as early prototypes have fast become focal points to local sessions, with kids intrigued and excited by the possibilities the Football Flick Urban has to offer.

StreetWise Soccer is also pleased to announce that the Football Flick Urban, produced by I Sport Control Distribution, has become a key supporter of the UK Street Soccer Championships. You can expect to see the Football Flick at all our regional events within our Skills Zone giving the public to try the product first hand for free. Football Flick Urban will go on sale mid-April, so be sure to stay posted for updates.

STREETWISE SOCCER STAYING AT BOLTON PARISH SCHOOL

StreetWise Soccer is pleased to announce we will be continuing to deliver our unique Street Soccer sessions at Bolton Parish School. This unique skills trainer offers both an incredibly fun playing experience whilst helping to develop a player’s touch, pass and balance. Thanks to its multiple features, multiple players can use it at once opening a whole new world different ways a group of friends can interact with the product. It’s simply unlike any other product available on the market and it is sure to be this year’s must have football piece of kit.

Perfect for both home use and for club training sessions, you will be seeing a lot of the Football Flick Urban this coming spring and summer. StreetWise Soccer is thrilled to be able to offer such an exciting product on the newly improved online store. StreetWise Soccer have already received a fantastic response to the product, as early prototypes have fast become focal points to local sessions, with kids intrigued and excited by the possibilities the Football Flick Urban has to offer.

StreetWise Soccer is also pleased to announce that the Football Flick Urban, produced by I Sport Control Distribution, has become a key supporter of the UK Street Soccer Championships. You can expect to see the Football Flick at all our regional events within our Skills Zone giving the public to try the product first hand for free. Football Flick Urban will go on sale mid-April, so be sure to stay posted for updates.

WALMSLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL GETS A TASTE OF STREET SOCCER

Walmsley Primary School recently played host to StreetWise’s Soccer new ‘Street Skills Inspire’ programme. Identifying the beneficial and rewarding nature of StreetWise Soccer in- school activities, the school were quick to take the opportunity to invite the team to deliver a free event during school hours.

The Street Soccer activities went down a storm with pupils getting a real taste of what Street Soccer has to offer but also feeling both inspired and motivated.

StreetWise Soccer have been funded by the Big Lottery to deliver a free ‘Street Skills Inspire’ Programme for Primary Schools across Bolton, with the aim of using football skills to promote key personal skills and inspire children to achieve their dreams and goals.

The programme will see StreetWise Soccer deliver a half-day event at North West Primary Schools which will consist of street soccer games, coaching and demonstrations using an inflatable street soccer pitch alongside a fun classroom lesson designed to highlight the key personal skills required to achieve your dream and goals.  The programme will be delivered by StreetWise Soccer Head Coach, Sean Thompson. Born and raised in Farnworth, Sean is a fantastic role model and inspirational figure for children and young people in Bolton having accomplished many fantastic things over the last few years. Sean started with StreetWise Soccer as a volunteer before securing an apprenticeship position which has led to his current role as Head Coach.

In his role he has inspired thousands of children and young people across the UK with his incredible football skills and excellent coaching, whilst also becoming the UK Street Soccer Champion which gave him the honour of representing the UK in the European Street Soccer Championships in Amsterdam in 2011. Sean’s skills have also seen him become an in-game character in the smash-hit computer game, FIFA Street, featured alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

If you’re interested in bringing StreetWise Soccer to deliver a Street Skills Inspire half-day event in your school, click here to download Street Skills Inspire info pack email Sean at sean@streetwisesoccer.co.uk.

STREETWISE EXHIBIT AT THE HEALTHY STADIA

As part of the Healthy Stadia conference which took place this last month at Manchester City’s home Etihad Stadium, StreetWise Soccer exhibited our unique brand of football.

The event was to discuss the various effects professional football clubs and their stadiums have on surrounding communities and fans. StreetWise Soccer presented the Street Soccer Cage and showcased the many scenarios it can put to good use. This was a great opportunity to network with like-minded organisations and companies. StreetWise Soccer would like to say a big thank you to the team at Healthy Stadia for providing such a great.

BOLTON PARISH SCHOOL GETS STREET SOCCER FEVER

StreetWise Soccer has been delivering their unique Street Soccer in-school sessions at Bolton Parish School over the past several weeks. The Street Soccer sessions have been a massive hit with pupils and teachers alike. Taking place in-school during lunchtime, our sessions have been designed to stimulate individual creativity, improve agility and balance and develop inter-personal skills as well as building self-confidence.

We have also purchased balls and other items from them so that children can continue enhancing their skills even when the Streetwise Soccer team is not in school. These extra sporting activities have also provided additional physical activity to encourage a healthier lifestyle whilst having fun. Our school is set within an urban environment. These sessions have provided pupils with a positive interest during lunchtimes. All stakeholders involved: children, teachers, teaching assistants and lunchtime staff, have all commented upon the transformation of the lunchtime experience.’’

STREETWISE SOCCER AND 'RAISE THE YOUTH CIC' TEAM CIC

StreetWise Soccer recently teamed up with ‘Raise The Youth’ to deliver a community in event in Oldham. In addition to our Street Soccer activity, a range of fun urban activities delivered by local community groups took place at Limehurst Community Centre this past weekend.

The Limehurst Community came out in force, supporting the actions of ‘Raise the Youth’ who with the backing of Regenda Housing aim to provide positive experiences within communities across Oldham. The event itself was a taster for what is to come from ‘Raise the Youth’s’ Youth programmes taking place in the upcoming months.

StreetWise Soccer was on hand to delivering our unique football experience giving many their first taste of the revolutionary adaption of the beautiful game, Street Soccer. We specialise in turning uninspiring spaces into sporting environments with the help of our unique mobile arenas and cages. This event was no different, with our arenas and inflatables offering the young people within the community a fresh, fun and challenging playing experience. In addition our engaging and highly skilled events team, as with all our events, created a positive and friendly atmosphere and the perfect outlet for young people to express themselves creatively whilst building strong relationships within the community.

NORTHUMBERLAND GETS A TASTE FOR STREET SOCCER

StreetWise Soccer was recently brought in to deliver a skills taster session for Northumberland Positive Futures. As part of the National Citizen Course, StreetWise delivered a Street Soccer skill session, taking elements from our accredited AQA course providing a taster into the many positive attributes and benefits our innovative Street Soccer awards encompass.

Paul Kirkpatrick, Northumberland National Citizen Service Programme Manager, had this to say about StreetWise Soccer recent session. “We booked StreetWise Soccer to deliver a one off sports Leadership event, we were so impressed with the coaching and professionalism from the team we now are hoping to have them deliver their unique leadership & skills sessions on every one of our NCS courses over the next 3 years.’’

STREETWISE SOCCER GOES DOWN A STORM AT ANFIELD

StreetWise Soccer recently trialled our unique Street Soccer Event as part of Liverpool FC Match Day entertainment at recent Europa League game against Anzhi. Taking place at LFC Family Fun Park,

stone throw away from Anfield, our Street Soccer experience was a great addition to the already thriving fan interaction area.

Our Street Soccer Cage offered a fresh and innovative activity for the fans in attendance giving many their first taste of Street Soccer. StreetWise’s Sean Thompson, UK Street Soccer Champion and recent Star of FIFA Street, was on hand running Street Soccer Demos, Workshops and Challenges throughout the evening.

The Cage made for a great spectacle for the football hungry fans, as many flocked around the Cage to see Sean and others show their incredible skills and tricks through fast and frantic action packed games and competitions. As the sun went down the action didn’t stop. StreetWise’s innovative floodlights meant the Pannas kept coming all night. With all our Event tools we can make any environment into a thriving sporting venue. This as well as the fact our Street Soccer and Freestyle Football  experiences are high impact, visually impressive and an ideal way to engage and entertain a large crowd, make our Street Soccer Events a perfect match in providing match day entertainment.

SOCCER AM COMES CALLING

Earlier this month StreetWise with assistance from Bournemouth Youth Service, put on a very special event in Bournemouth showcasing the best of the UK Street Soccer Scene, in a celebration of all things Panna. The event was a massive success, with some real exciting Street Soccer talent on show. StreetWise Soccer 3 v 3 arenas and 1 v 1 cage were flooded with children and young adults dying to get involved and show off their Street Soccer Skills.

To cap the day off,we had a very special guest, Rocket and the team from Sky Sport’s Soccer AM came down to for some filming for an upcoming feature on the show.

Highlighting the work StreetWise Soccer do and the Street Soccer concept as a whole, Grand Masters Kev Tasker and Sean Thompson discussed with Rocket the principles of the game, how StreetWise Soccer was formed and how deep their love for Street Soccer truly is. Rocket, who is a  long-time fan and friend of StreetWise Soccer, was thankful for getting some great footage for the show and a great insight into the Street Soccer UK scene. It is sure to make for some explosive footage.

Make sure to stay up to date for more information exactly when the episode will be airing. Also make sure to check regularly for videos and images on the event. StreetWise Soccer would like to use opportunity to say a big thank you to Bournemouth Youth Service for all their assistance but also to acknowledge the fantastic work they do within their region.

ASDA ACTIVE COMES TO AN END

This past week saw the conclusion of the nationwide ASDA Active campaign in Newport, South Wales. It’s been an amazing series of events under the ASDA banner. Everyone at StreetWise Soccer are sad to see such an amazing campaign come to an end. With over 20 events across the country and thousands of people taking part, ASDA Active has been an overwhelming success.

StreetWise Soccer delivered 20 interactive mass participation Street Soccer events across the UK as  of the ASDA Active Community programme, engaging over 20,000 children, young people and adults in our inflatable 3v3 Street Soccer Pitches and 1v1 Cages.

Kevin Tasker, StreetWise Soccer MD, had this to say about the ASDA active ‘’ To be involved with such a fantastic nationwide project as this is fantastic. We would like to say a massive than you to all the team at ASDA , Fitness Industry Association and Banana Kick for putting on such amazing events and choosing us to be part of the festivities. A great time, brilliant events and we look forward to working together again in the future.’’  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ASDA ACTIVE CAMPAIGN

STREETWISE ROCK THE BREAKIN OUT FESTIVAL

Just down the road in Monmouthe, Abergaveny at the Breakin’ Out festival, StreetWise Soccer was brought in to provide our unique Street Soccer live experience for festival attendees. Breakin’ Out Festival is Wales premiere urban festival showcasing some of the best talent in urban music, arts and sport. This year’s event included performances from Chipmunk and Skeptor to name a few.

StreetWise Soccer, as part of the Community Zone, put on activities throughout the day for the thousands of event attendees. The Street Soccer zone was a smash hit with young adults and children, loving the urban adaption of the beautiful game.

The event itself was a huge success with thousands attending, as the beautiful Welsh countryside proved to be the perfect back drop to this unique music festival. Everyone at StreetWise looks forward to next year’s event as it’s sure to be another spectacular event on the summer calendar.