Supporters & Patrons

Kenny Logan

DATE 29th June 2011 REGION

Former Scotland rugby union international and Strictly Come Dancing star 

“It is imperative we ensure that children are given every chance to lead long and healthy lives. StreetGames gives young people the opportunity to participate in sport consistently, which will help prevent many health problems now and in later life.”

Sir Clive Woodward

DATE 10th March 2011 REGION

England rugby union World Cup-winning coach and British Olympic Association's Director of Elite Performance

"Champions lay undiscovered in disadvantaged communities. There are too few sports opportunities in disadvantaged areas to ensure every talented child is noticed. StreetGames projects ensure that young people from all circumstances are able to participate, enjoy and potentially discover a hidden gift in sport. As a coach this is fantastic news for us - right the way from grassroots to elite level. As the talent pool widens our chances of success increase. StreetGames will provide us with the legacy we deserve and place us firmly on solid ground for a brighter future in British sport"

Beth Tweddle interview

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Three-time World and multiple European gymnastics champion

Beth was the guest of honour at the North West StreetGames Festival in 2009

Brad Friedel

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

USA and Tottenham Hotspur FC footballer

“I have gone through highs and lows in my career and encountered many obstacles along the way. All these experiences have helped me challenge myself and to try to help others along the way. That’s exactly what StreetGames is doing which is fantastic and I know that its support can make a big difference to the lives of the young people its comes into contact with.”

Peter Marks

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Chief Executive, The Co-operative

“It’s one thing to be concerned about the number of teenagers on the street not taking part in sport; it’s another to get out there and do something about it – and that’s exactly what StreetGames does, day in, day out.”

Jennie Price

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Chief Executive, Sport England

“StreetGames takes sports opportunities to the doorsteps of young people in deprived areas and will make an important contribution to Sport England’s target of one million people doing more sport by 2012.”

Andy Reed

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Chair of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, the National Strategic Partnership for Volunteers in Sport and former MP for Loughborough

“By giving young people support and access to facilities they need to discover and develop their leadership and sport coaching skills (via The Co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers scheme), they are being presented with an alternative path – a positive path which can change their lives for the better.”

Amir Khan

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Olympic silver medallist and WBA World super lightweight champion

“A lot of young children don’t get into sport, and those that do tend to drop out as the commitment to them is not there or the support is not strong enough. StreetGames is helping to change this.”

Colin Jackson CBE

DATE 10th February 2011 REGION

Olympic silver medallist, former world champion and former 110m hurdles world record holder

“I think it’s great that through StreetGames young kids are given an opportunity to take part in sport whatever their background, level or ability.”

Bradley Orr

DATE 10th November 2011 REGION

Queens Park Rangers defender

“StreetGames is a fantastic concept. The festivals give young people the opportunity to express themselves and meet new people. Sport has played a massive part in my life and everyone deserves the opportunity to play regularly. Playing sport is a way of life for me and has been a platform to achieve my dreams, StreetGames is making sure more young people are able to benefit from sport.”