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The Kit Scheme<\/a>, run in partnership with Nike, aims to encourage more young girls across England and Wales to participate in football and builds upon the 7,000 free football kits that have already been given away via the Premier League Primary Stars schools programme since 2017.<\/p>\nPremier League Primary Stars uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to be active and develop essential life skills. It is available to every primary school in England and Wales, inspiring girls and boys aged 5-11 in the classroom, the playground and on the sports field.<\/p>\n
The programme supports teachers with free, downloadable, curriculum-linked resource packs and activities across PE, PSHE, Maths and English. More than 18,700 primary schools across England and Wales have taken part in Premier League Primary Stars to date.<\/p>\n
Nick Perchard, Head of Community and Football Policy at the Premier League said: \u201cWe are pleased to be able to launch the Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme again in partnership with Nike, this time specifically to support and encourage more young girls to get involved in football. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kit Scheme builds on the League\u2019s ongoing support of women\u2019s and girls\u2019 football, having provided funding to aid the expansion of The FA\u2019s Emerging Talent Centres and pathways for girls aged eight to 16. We hope as many schools as possible take up this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
All teaching staff registered to Premier League Primary Stars, and who work with primary school pupils aged 5-11 in England and Wales, can apply for the Kit Scheme. Applications will need to include details on each school\u2019s commitment to girls\u2019 football and how the new kit will support an increase in girls\u2019 participation in the sport.<\/p>\n
Dan Burrows, Senior Director of Social & Community Impact at Nike said: \u201cNike is delighted to partner with the Premier League to launch the Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme. Our work with partners like the Premier League is vital to removing cultural, social and economic barriers to participation, so all kids, especially girls, have an opportunity to benefit from play and sport. Together, we can create an active next generation and a healthier and more equitable future for all.\u201d
\nSuccessful applicants for the Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme will receive a set of Nike Park Short Sleeve shirts, shorts and socks (13 x outfield sets and x 1 goalkeeper set) \u2013 with a range of colours available. <\/p>\n
The playing kit will be embellished with Premier League on the front of the shirt, No Room For Racism on the sleeve and will be numbered between one and 14 on the back, with Nike 2.0 hijabs also available as required.<\/p>\n