We’re getting back to basics with our new Positive Vibes Football session!
When we first started Community Kickabout, the aim was simple: create a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive space where people could enjoy football, meet others, improve their wellbeing, and play without pressure. Thank you to everyone who has joined in over the last six years – what began as a small kickabout has grown into a busy weekly schedule and a fantastic community. We’re incredibly proud of that growth and grateful to everyone who has helped make it happen.
As the sessions have become more popular, we’ve noticed that some games have naturally started to take on a more competitive edge. A bit of competitiveness is part of football and can be enjoyable, but we also recognise that the balance has shifted at times away from the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere that originally defined our project. With that in mind, we’re making small changes to our Women’s Monday 8pm game and our Men’s Monday 9pm game – going forward, these session will place a stronger emphasis on casual, friendly football, focusing on enjoyment, encouragement, inclusion, fitness, and community over results or intensity.
We want this to be a session where new players feel comfortable joining, people can play without pressure, mistakes are accepted, everyone gets involved, and the focus stays on enjoying the game together.
This isn’t about removing passion or fun competition from football. It’s about protecting the welcoming environment that helped our community grow in the first place and ensuring there’s a space for everyone within our sessions.
We’re excited to keep building a football community that people enjoy being part of, both on and off the pitch!
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