Your Game is back in 2008

Your Game is looking to recruit more female teams in 2008

What is Your Game?

Your Game is a partnership between the BBC and the Football Foundation which offers young people, aged 16 to 25, from under-served communities the chance to get involved in football, music and the media.

Who is it for?

Your Game is not an open-invitation event, it is aimed at the most under-served communities and those groups not currently engaged in regular, competitive structured football. To do this Your Game works with national social inclusion organisations, sports bodies and community groups at every level to ensure that the opportunity is given to those who need it the most.

How does it work?

Ten Your Game festivals of football and music will take place across England between March and May. Over 3,000 young men and women from under-served communities will take part in a national street-football tournament with the winners getting the chance to compete in a national final.

Winners of each festival will also be entered into the FA Umbro Fives tournament, meaning they will be one step away from playing at Wembley.

1Xtra DJs Ace and Vis will be at every Your Game festival

It's not just about winning though, the male and female teams which demonstrate the best spirit on and off the pitch on the day will also qualify for the final. This year there will also be a street-dance element for women alongside the football.

Why Your Game?

Your Game is much more than just a football tournament. There are many opportunities on offer in coaching, qualifications and accessing funding.

At each festival, participants get the chance to take part in creative workshops in street-dance, MCing and DJing, sports photography and much more. Aspiring musicians can get advice from industry experts in our 'music-makers surgery'. They can also access free coaching opportunities through the FA and chartstage. The Football Foundation will also be present at every Your Game event to provide advice, guidance and support about the funding opportunities they offer. 

When and where is it happening?

Weds 19 March SOLENT
Weds 26 March LIVERPOOL
Weds 2 April NOTTINGHAM
Weds 9 April MANCHESTER
Weds 16 April BRISTOL
Weds 23 April LEEDS
Weds 30 April NEWCASTLE
Weds 7 May BIRMINGHAM
Sat 10 May LONDON ONE
Sun 11 May LONDON TWO

Where can I find out more?

If you want to find out more, email us at [e-mail] or call the team on 0208 576 2784.