ReachOut FC nominated for Sports Club of the Year

Each year the Hackney Sports Awards recognise the achievements of the borough's sporting talent and contributions to sport at individual and team level over the past year. This year ReachOut Football Club (ROFC) has been nominated for Sports Club of the Year, however this is a sports club with a difference; founded in 2007 by Peter Blackwell, ReachOut FC is a voluntary run youth football club based in Hackney committed to helping its players excel not only in football but also in their studies. 

The club aims to field as many teams as possible per age group so that all children have the chance to play and enjoy football at their own level, irrespective of individual ability.  It is not an elite player development centre, but prides itself on offering quality coaching and playing opportunities to children and young people of all abilities, not simply the most talented.

What makes ROFC so unique as a football club are its close links with ReachOut! the charity; all ReachOut FC players must attend a one hour mentoring session before training each week at the ReachOut! Academy where they receive one-to-one help with homework from ReachOut!’s volunteer mentors, and are encouraged to develop positive character traits such as treating others fairly and working hard to achieve goals.

Peter Blackwell said “It is an honour that ROFC has been nominated.  I’m so proud of our young people who work hard every week to be able to play for their teams.  Many of the young people who have played for ROFC have become responsible young men and now volunteer within the club as mentors and coaches supporting the younger children.”  

The Hackney Sports Awards evening will take place on Wednesday 7^th November. Find out how ROFC gets on here.

ROFC is always looking for committed individuals to help offer football to more children in the area – if you think you might be interested please get in touch via the website www.reachoutfc.com