Street Soccer Scotland

A special day for Street Soccer Scotland players who are off to represent Scotland this week at the Homeless World Cup as they received some support from Celtic Manager, Brendan Rodgers and South Korean midfielder Yang Hyun-Jun.

As the team prepare for a life changing experience in Seoul, players took part in a Q&A with Yang who was quizzed on everything from Korean Food, Climate to saying hello and ‘how did ye get they legs muscles so big?’ 😊

Lots of smiles as a result and thanks to Celtic FC for the kindness.

Our first Street Soccer Challenger Cup took place last night at Powerleague Sighthill in Edinburgh.

15 teams from across the business network and our very own Street Soccer teams took part in a 5-a-side tournament all competing to take the Cup home.

Huge thanks to Powerleague for looking after us and for all of our teams who played with respect and showcased the power of football and community.

Congratulations to St. James's Place who took the trophy home!

This summer we’re delighted to be partnering with Let’s Rock and Party at the Palace.

It’s a fun filled day out with great music, food and entertainment. We’ll be running some football activities across the weekend with our portable street football pitch.

We’re still looking for some volunteers so if you’re interested in getting involved, drop us a DM.

With the summer weather arriving, make sure you grab your tickets and come and see us!

What's On Dundee!

Every week we've got a packed schedule in and around our

Our regular drop in sessions continue including our Adult and Street45 Women's Only programme. The Centre will also host personal development and 1 to 1 support sessions.

Outside of our programmes, you can hire the pitch for your weekly 5-a-side match or birthday party.

To find out about all of our sessions, pitch hire and other events in our Centre, drop us a message or follow the link below.

https://padlet.com/ChangeCentreDundee/change-centre-dundee-weekly-timetable-e9e11qcg8o590anq

Same Team is back for this year's TravFest24 during the Fringe Festival.

Following the inspiring journey of our players as they prepare to represent Team Scotland at the Homeless World Cup.

The play explores the emotional rollercoaster of challenges, elation, and life-changing moments that come with experiencing the tournament.

Collaborating with some of our players from Dundee, Same Team is a heartwarming piece of theatre that will evoke a range of emotions from laughter to tears.

For tickets and more information, follow the link below;

https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/same-team-festival-24

This summer, we're preparing our very own Team Scotland to take to an international stage at the Homeless World Cup.

The 19th edition of the tournament will be held in South Korea in the heart of Seoul and will be the first time the Homeless World Cup has been held in Asia since the tournament was introduced in 2003.

Scotland are one of 64 teams from 49 Homeless World Cup Member Countries that have been invited to the South Korean capital to take part in the tournament, which is taking place at Hanyang University from 21st – 28th September.

Trials have been running and Team Scotland has now been selected, keep an eye out for our squad announcement coming soon!

A special thank you to our Team Scotland partners, , and .

To find out more about Team Scotland and how you can get involved and support, follow the link below.

https://streetsoccerscotland.org/team-scotland/

As we continue to grow, we’re now able to deliver more sessions in new locations across Scotland and support more players than ever.

On and off the pitch, our team are dedicated to giving our players life changing support and opportunities.

We're only just getting started... with lots more planned for this summer including regional, national and international tournaments for our players to take part in.

With special thanks to all of our partners across the country who help provide our weekly delivery and opportunities for our players.

To find out more about local programmes in your area, or how you can support, follow the link below;

https://streetsoccerscotland.org/

It's been a busy few months for our Network Programme with new programmes starting up across the country.

The Network Programme is designed to bring our Street Soccer sessions to outlying communities across Scotland.

This month saw the addition of programmes in Clydebank, Dalmellington and Kilmarnock. These new sessions join alongside existing sessions in Alloa, Ayr, Motherwell, Levenmouth, Glenrothes, Livingston, Kirkcaldy, Irvine and Stenhousemuir.

Over 350 players now join us weekly at our sites across Scotland. Next week, our Network team will host the Lanarkshire Recovery Cup in Hamilton with over 16 teams joining us from local partners.

Huge thank you to The Hunter Foundation and all of our Network Partners.

If you would like to get involved or bring the Network Programme to your area, follow the link below;

https://streetsoccerscotland.org/network-programme/

As the football fever continues, this Friday, 21st June, we are partnering with Dunfermline Athletic Football Club and offering you the opportunity to watch Netflix original, The Beautiful Game, under the summer evening sky.

Utilising the Dunfermline City Fan Zone infrastructure for the EURO 24 matches, KDM Group East End Park is set to be transformed for one night only into an outdoor movie theatre.

Schedule: �
5pm - Doors open to the public
6pm - Thelma The Unicorn
8pm - The Beautiful Game

Tickets for the movie event are free and are available now from the link below;

https://dunfermlinecityfanzone.com/?ftredirect=1

We will have a presence on the night to raise awareness of our programmes and initiatives in Fife, and well as raising funds on the night to support Team Scotland getting to Seoul for the Homeless World Cup.

Big thanks to the team at Dunfermline Athletic Football Club for this amazing opportunity

Last week, to mark the start of Refugee Festival Scotland, we hosted our New Scot Tournament at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

The event brought together 7 teams from our Edinburgh programmes and partner organisations for an exciting 7-a-side football tournament.

Despite the challenging weather conditions with rain pouring down, the players maintained high spirits throughout the games with the team from our Sighthill programme taking the trophy.

Players joined us from countries like Afghanistan, Eritrea, Nigeria, Somalia, Ukraine, and more, to celebrate the power of football as a universal language and showcase the importance of community.

To get involved and find out more about our programmes, follow the link in our bio.

Friday marked the exciting beginning of EURO 24 at our Change Centre, where our family-friendly fan park was set up to welcome guests from the local community.

More than 300 individuals came together to enjoy an evening filled with entertainment and football festivities. Despite the outcome of the match, the atmosphere was filled with joy and togetherness.

The fan park offered a variety of entertainment for the whole family, including inflatables, dance performances, a gaming van, DJ sets and workshops from our partners Turn the Tables.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, from our volunteers, to our Change Centre team and event partners.

Photos: Lindsey Cleland

The long-awaited day has finally arrived!

Sending our best wishes to our ambassador, Andy Robertson and the Scotland National Team as they take on Germany in the EURO 24 opening match tonight in Munich.

Win, lose or draw. The entire country is behind you.

We are delighted to welcome our newest member of the Senior Leadership Team, Gerry.

Gerry has joined us in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

With his passion for football, Gerry's involvement in the beautiful game spans over 3 decades. From player, to coach, to manager, Academy Director and most recently his time spent as Chief Executive at Partick Thistle.

Recognising the importance a football club plays in the community, Gerry is committed to making lasting impact on and off the pitch.

Alongside his passion for football, Gerry took on a legal career at the end of his playing days, specialising in Criminal Defence.

Gerry will be a valuable addition to the team as we look towards the future and increasing our impact for the players we serve.

Welcome, Gerry!

This Friday sees our very own Change Centre Dundee hosting a EURO 24 fan park with a bit of a difference.

As Scotland take on Germany in the opening match, we are turning our astro pitch into a fan park where will be streaming the game live on a big screen for fans to enjoy.

A real community event, we’re inviting families and individuals from across Dundee to join us and soak up the atmosphere as Scotland officially open the Euro 2024 tournament.

Each ticket is free and includes a food voucher, DJ sets, gaming van, inflatables and entertainment for all the family.

Tickets are in high demand with very few left! To book your tickets and find out more about the Change Centre follow the link below.

https://buff.ly/3KPCRgN

Please note this is an alcohol-free event.

Best of luck to our Team Scotland girls heading off to Dublin to take part in the 20th Anniversary tournament this weekend.

Our team, selected from our Street45 Programme and Network Programmes across Scotland are joining teams from our partner organisations across Europe to participate in a Homeless World Cup style tournament this weekend in Tallaght.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible, from our coaches, partners, sponsors and team mates.

Good luck team!

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Amazing experience for Street Soccer players in Edinburgh this afternoon as they took on a select team captained by Hibs Hero, Lewis Stevenson and other former Hibs players and supporters HSF. Despite having no ‘Sunshine on Leith’ everyone had a great day in the rain ❤️⚽️

Big thanks to Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon who have been supporting our local projects for a number of years now through their charity. Also big thanks to Graeme Cadger from the charity for organising.

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And there they are!

Two brand new five-a-side pitches are complete and almost ready for use at Change Centre Dundee.

A significant development for our services in the city and we hope to open up to the local community very, very soon!

Pitch perfect ⚽️

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new five-a-side pitches at the Change Centre.

Opening to the public in January, this development will make a key difference to our services and free Street Soccer programmes.

Read more about it: https://streetsoccerscotland.org/pitch-perfect-in-dundee/

Street Soccer will be hosting two Christmas Day sessions next week, one at Leith Links and the other at Change Centre Dundee🎅

Please get in touch with us if you'd like to be part of it!

Edinburgh: [email protected]
Dundee: [email protected]

Bringing free football to your local community.

Arriving in Ayr, a weekly football drop-in session that aims to create purpose and a sense of belonging.

Starting Monday 15th January at the home of Whitletts Vics In The Community ⚽️

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Good to bring the Street Soccer family together today at Ochilview with a match between our Stenhousemuir players and those about to start our new drop-in session in Alloa.

Our candidates from the six-week SCQF course in Alloa also received their qualifications at the end of the session.

Our community is growing stronger 🤝

Warriors in the Community Wasps-Community Club Clackmannanshire Council

Fancy a game?

Free football sessions in Hamilton take place every Wednesday and provide support both on and off the pitch.

People’s circumstances are often complex, but helping them is not. We know being part of a team can give players a sense of belonging, build confidence, encourage friendships and improve wellbeing. And we believe these are the best goals you can ever have in life.

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Street Soccer Scotland Positive Change Through Football

Another new session ✅

After a successful period delivering an SCQF course for players in Clackmannanshire, we are delighted to announce a new weekly drop-in based at the Indodrill Stadium in partnership with Council and Wasps-Community Club

More: https://bit.ly/3uMun5c

Support beyond the pitch.

The festive period can often see a break in regular structure and routine - and whilst we're no different at Street Soccer, we have carefully planned our programmes around the festive period to enable as much support as possible.

Read more about what's happening in your local area 👇

Christmas sessions across Scotland Find out what's happening in your local area.

Today's session at Fir Park Astro in Motherwell is unfortunately cancelled due to the ongoing freezing conditions - however for any players who want to stop by for the soup hub in the Davie Cooper Suite, please do 🍜

Motherwell Football Club Community Trust

🚨 Brand new drop-in session 🚨

Street Soccer's first football programme in Ayrshire is here!

From early January, our new drop-in session will begin at New Voluntary Park in Ayr, home of Whitletts Victoria FC.

The first of its kind in the region, new network coordinator, Andrew Wallace, has teamed up with Whitletts Vics In The Community to bring a free drop-in session every Monday that aims to create hope, purpose and a sense of belonging for players across Ayr and beyond!

Read more about it online: streetsoccerscotland.org/arrival-in-ayr/

Football for all, every week of the year.

Street Soccer's wide ranging programmes support players from all backgrounds across Scotland.

With youth programmes, adult sessions as well as women's only drop-ins and mental health workshops, being Street Soccer player allows you to access support whilst feeling the benefits of being on the pitch.

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Weekly football sessions are proven to help improve both your physical and mental health.

On top of that, you can take advantage of personal development opportunities as a Street Soccer player such as volunteering, coaching and employability workshops.

Learn more: streetsoccerscotland.org/what-we-do/