The One Game, One Community weeks of action see a whole host of events taking place across the country, and a number of events in particular promise to be hugely interesting and informative.
One Game Birmingham
Aston Villa Football Club, Monday 20th October
Community event at Aston Villa FC with Birmingham FA, with presentations, panel discussion, food and networking.
Can Theo Be The New Becks?'
South Side Bar, Brixton, Thursday 23rd October
LondonEnglandFans and Martin Shaw King Trust event
at South Side Bar, Brixton.
A panel featuring Robbie Earle, author Alex Fynn, agent Tony Finnigan, LondonEnglandFans' Mark Perryman, The Voice sports editor Rodney Hinds and FA Equality Manager Lucy Faulkner will discuss the issues facing England fans.
Peterborough United ‘Unity Through Sport event
Peterborough United FC, Monday 27th October
A panel featuring Peterborough United defender Chris Westwood, former West Bromwich Albion star and FA Consultant Brendon Batson and UK champion freestyler Abbas Farid will discuss issues of discrimination.
Launch of the Black and Asian Coaching Forum
Luton Town FC, Monday 27th October
The National Asians in Football Forum and the Black Coaches forum launches a joint National Coaching Forum with an evening of panel discussions, advice on career development and networking.
Aims
1. To increase the representation of BME coaches at all levels.
2. To improve equality standards in relation to coaching and coach education.
Objectives
1. To increase access to Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Generic Tutor Training
2. To ensure employment and training opportunities are widely advertised.
3. To ensure BME, representation in Child Protection, Refereeing, and Medical science areas
Speakers to include:
Ossie Albangee, Assistant Academy Manager at Watford FC,
Paul Davis, Professional Footballers Association
Butch Fazal, Chair of the National Asians in Football forum
Dr Colin King of the Martin Shaw King Trust
Free buffet, event starts at 6.30pm
For more information on any of these events, please contact Kick It Out on info@kickitout.org or 020 7684 4884
