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AFC Bournemouth

PARTNERS / Football / AFC Bournemouth


16th November 2021

Supporting the October Soccer Camps Held by AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust

During the half term, nearly 500 children aged between 4 to 14 took part in the October Soccer Camps delivered by AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust. Seven soccer camps were held at the state-of-the-art Slades Park 3G pitch - a new FIFA standard facility publicly opened by Harry Redknapp in 2019 after investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government's Football Foundation.

Children enjoyed many different sessions during the week, from the Minikickers to the Girls Only session and the everyday Soccer Camp. They learned new skills through dribbling games, along with shooting drills and small-sided matches. The welcoming and inclusive setting of the October Half Term Soccer Camps made it the perfect place for children to learn the basic principles of play, such as sharing and communication.

The children were also kept thoroughly hydrated throughout the camps, with iPRO Sport Edition bottles at hand during breaks and after sessions. iPRO Sport Edition is a fruity-flavoured hydration drink made from natural spring water and sweetened with plant-based Stevia extract. Available from iPRO.Direct in four delicious flavours; Berry Mix, Orange & Pineapple, Citrus Blend, and Mango, the drinks are caffeine-free and contain less than 3g of sugar per 100ml.

Steve Cuss, Head of Community at AFC Bournemouth, said:

"Thank you for the supply of iPRO Sport Edition drinks which we used on the October Half Term Soccer Camps. Throughout the camps, Community Sports Trust coaches offered iPRO drinks to the children which were greatly received. The children loved the drinks, with many asking to try the different flavours on each day. The parents were also very appreciative. Thank you for your support."

Charlotte Taylor, iPRO Partnerships and Operations Manager, also commented:

“We were delighted to partner with the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust to support their fantastic October Half Term Camps this year. It was a pleasure to see all the children enjoy our vitamin-rich fruity drinks and keep them hydrated as they participated in different games. Like any sport, soccer is built on mutual respect, and these camps are a fantastic way for kids to have fun and learn those important communication skills.”