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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 29 Mar 08:14
The Pars Tackle Health initiative is now 10 years old. This milestone marks its most successful season ever. Since last August;
22 different players have visited
22 local primary schools in
43 different classes and engaged with
*1320 P6 and P7 pupils.
*Total based on all pupils being present on the day.
Allowing for absences, Pars players have been able to meet and speak to over 1200 local schoolchildren, who learn how they can improve and maintain good health by choosing healthier lifestyles. Of course, the players are crucial to these visits. No Martini - no party. 😀
Every single player completely buys into the programmes aims and objectives. They speak confidently about their lives as footballers, answer questions from the kids honestly, participate enthusiastically in the games sessions, pose for photos and sign autographs, long after the end of the school day. Feedback from the kids and their teacher is always very positive.
https://parsfoundation.co.uk/story.php?t=Pars_Tackle_Health&ID=2226
Just one reason why we love the Pars. 😊
Post Edited (Fri 29 Mar 08:16)
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Topic Originator: oapar
Date: Fri 29 Mar 09:21
Such a worthwhile project encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Parents could talk all day about the benefits and get no reaction, a few words from football heroes and the message is delivered. Keep up the amazing work.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 29 Mar 10:19
Great work GG., my granddaughter got hold of 1st Division Trophy, well jealous!!👍🏁🏁🏁
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Fri 29 Mar 12:49
Fantastic work by those involved, a real jewel in the crown for the club.
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Topic Originator: The Roy Barry Fan Club
Date: Fri 29 Mar 14:56
It`s a fantastic project and has been since it was set up.
Run by some top, top Pars supporters.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 29 Mar 16:15
A fantastic initiative. Well done to you all GG. X
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 29 Mar 17:41
Well done GG .. Players and all involved You can see the increase in youngsters coming to EEP as a result of this initiative .. Great work Guys
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 29 Mar 18:37
Quote:
Buspasspar, Fri 29 Mar 17:41
Well done GG .. Players and all involved You can see the increase in youngsters coming to EEP as a result of this initiative .. Great work Guys
Cheers, BPP, but it really is all about the players. As oapar correctly states further up, kids are far more likely to listen to advice from a couple of footballers than they are from their parents or teachers. And sadly, quite often, some children have already embarked on unhealthy habits before they even start school. Too many chippies and visits to McDonald`s and countless hours of screen time, leading to not enough sleep and physical exercise. The initiative tries to reverse these trends.
Even if only 1 in 10 kids makes some improvements to his/her lifestyle choices, it`s well worthwhile.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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