SCL have joined forces with Kappa UK and MJM Sports to setup a Respect initiative to help increase sportsmanship, encourage good behaviour and set an example for fair competition.
Steve Franks, co-owner and partnership director said: “SCL are pleased that Kappa UK and MJM Sports have signed the SCL Development League as part of the respect campaign to encourage to the lads the benefits of playing by the rules and setting an example which is a fundamental part of the game.”
The SCL Development League gives players aged 16-19 yrs to play in regular competitive fixtures and engage young people through the power of sport. SCL is the UK's leading independent provider of education through sport and currently partners with over 60 football, cricket and rugby clubs to deliver study programmes for young people.
SCL use the power of sport as a medium to engage young people in education and help them build career pathways and opportunities in sport.
“Kappa UK are delighted to have signed the SCL youth development league up to our respect campaign in conjunction with our retail partners MJM Sports,” said Team Sport Manager Dave Bandell.
“With MJM sports Kappa continue to target grass roots football and rugby throughout the country and in particular we are pushing the whole respect element which underpins our joint ethos. The SCL league is a perfect vehicle for the respect campaign.”
“MJM Sports are proud to deliver the Kappa respect campaign across the UK and see this new signing as one of the best to date, we are looking forward to working with the SCL Youth Development League and helping to promote Respect,” added Terry Schofield, Managing Director at MJM Sports.
You can find out more about the SCL Development League and the teams that play in the different divisions at http://full-time.thefa.com/Index.do?league=838595926
If you would like to speak to SCL about running an academy programme, becoming part of SCL's development league or about how an apprenticeship programme could help your club then call SCL on 0345 644 5747 or request a call back by emailing academy@wearescl.co.uk.
