New Media Awards 2008

BBC Your Game

http://bbc.co.uk/yourgame

Nominated in Innovation category.

Your Game is a partnership between the BBC and the Football Foundation which offers young people, aged 16 to 25, from under-served communities the chance to get involved in football, music and the media.

1 nomination from readers

  • Your Game is much more than just a football tournament. There are many opportunities on offer in coaching, qualifications and accessing funding.

    At each festival, participants get the chance to take part in creative workshops.On offer at each of the locations include a Street Dancing Workshop, 1Xtra DJ Taster Sessions, A Reporter Workshop and a MC Masterclass.. They can also access free coaching opportunities through the FA and chartstage. The Football Foundation will also be present at every Your Game event to provide advice, guidance and support about the funding opportunities they offer.

    Less than 2 years ago I was officially homeless now I have future and not just any future but one that allows me to do what I am good at, what I am passionate about. This isn’t because someone had a good idea about how to engage loads of young people through football and the media (although they did) This is because the people who work for Your Game permantly go above and beyond what's necessary to create opportunities, they have made it harder for me to fail than to succeed.

    Nominated by Kate Wilson, 03 May 2008

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