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The ‘Play on the Pitch’ day with Sunderland AFC’s official charity allowed children aged 3-14 to experience playing in a Premier League stadium and make memories that will last a lifetime.
We are excited to be expanding our SSE Wildcats Football Centres to venues in Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. The Women's World Cup this summer will inspire thousands of youngsters to play football, some for the first time, and the Wildcats Centres are the perfect environment for them to develop a lifelong love of sport.
Helen Edwards, Premier League Primary Stars Events Coordinator
More than 200 clubs were piloted across England with the scheme now being extended to more than 900 centres with around 26,000 participants across the country.
The sessions are ideal for those who already play football or for girls who want to try football for the first time to improve skills such as balance, agility and co-ordination – for as little as £2 a session. NEW SSE WILDCATS SESSIONS: Beacon of Light (SR5 1SN)The ‘Play on the Pitch’ day with Sunderland AFC’s official charity allowed children aged 3-14 to experience playing in a Premier League stadium and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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