HAF | Itโs Day 3 here at our Moat House HAF Camp, the children have been busy playing lots of gamesโฝ๐๐โ.
Would like to say a special thank you to our amazing guest today
@BeckyHill
for engaging with all the kids and singing songs with them
#festivefun
@MarcusRashford
AJ
INCLUSION| Final day of our HAF Summer Camp at Moat House Leisure Centre. We've loved seeing all the young people over the last 4 weeks. And we can't wait to see you all again very soonโฝ๐ฅ๐๐จ๐งต๐๐๐๐.
#SummerOfFun
#MakingADifference
@MarcusRashford
AJ
Free School Meals | No child should go hungry thanks to
@MeridenLions
for donating over 250 food items to distribute to the community thru our
@BBCCiN
half-term projects
@Coventry_City
HOLIDAY CAMPS | A huge surprise yesterday on our Holiday Camp at the Alan Higgs when ex
@Coventry_City
player
@Madders10
came to visit! โฝ๏ธ
A big thank you
@Madders10
the children havenโt stopped talking about it! ๐
#MakingADifference
AS
CONGRATULATIONS
@Coventry_City
๐
Confirmed as League One Champions and promoted to the SkyBet Championship! ๐โฌ๏ธ
A HUGE WELL DONE to all the staff, players & volunteers at the club - fully deserved ๐
#PUSB
#MakingADifference
SBitC CHALLENGE | Can you beat
@Coventry_City
very own Kyle McFadzean with a score of 9 on our first challenge ๐๐ผโฝ๏ธ
๐๐ผ Get creative and tag us in your attempts!
#MakingADifference
PLAY-OFF FINAL | We want to wish good luck to our parent club
@Coventry_City
as they face Exeter City in the League 2 Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium this afternoon! We will be there to cheer on the
#SkyBlues
with thousands of other fans.
#PUSB
#EFLPlayOffs
#MakingADifference
DECLAN | With thanks to the
@EFL
@Coventry_City
and CCFC midfielder Kacey Palmer, we managed to bring a spot of light into what has been a difficult and challenging time for young Declan and his family today ๐โฝ๏ธโญ๏ธ
๐ฅ Check it out:
#MakingADifference
World Mental Health Day |
After a difficult few months we just surprised one of our U9 PDC players by dropping in with the
@EFL
League 1 trophy and a few
@Coventry_City
treats.
I think the smiles show we have cheered him up.
#DoOneThing
INCLUSION| Thank you to
@Coventry_City
players Fรกbio Tavares & Jake Bidwell for attending our Adult Disability session yesterday evening. The participants loved being able to talk and play football with two of their
Idols ๐คฉโฝ๏ธ
#PUSB
#MakingADifference
MONOPOLY | We are extremely proud and delighted to be a part of the official Coventry Edition
#Monopoly2021
Board ๐คฉ๐ฒ
Today we were invited to the launch and met Mr Monopoly himself ๐ต
๐ You can pick yours up online or in stores from today ๐๐ผ๐
@MonopolyUK
#MakingADifference
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS | A little bit of half time entertainment from
@MaxBiamou
here at
#WinterWonderland
โ๏ธ ๐ค
Currently waiting to announce the winners of the day!
A pleasure to look after the Kirby and Brassington family in the sensory room during the
@Coventry_City
fixture vs Preston!
A massive thank you to captain Liam Kelly for making a special visit!
We hope William had a fantastic day watching the Sky Blues!
#MakingADifference
Grand opening โ
A fantastic night tonight at the brand new president Kennedy centre. Trustees, staff, guests and
@CallumWilson
where all in attendance tonight.
The new state of the art facility will benefit the city massively!
More details to follow.
@OnTheBallMedia1
AGE IS BUT A NUMBER | 87 year-old Harry scored his first ever goal at our Cancer-support walking football today!
Everyone at the session was delighted for him as we continue to support those men that are going through or have been through cancer treatment
#MakingADifference
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
Fantastic to see former
@Coventry_City
academy & first team player Conor Thomas attend our U13
@jpluk
training session tonight. Over next few weeks Conor will be delivering a number of sessions to our groups.
Interested in joining:
shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
MENTAL HEALTH DAY| We stopped by Kev
@seconds_27
with the League 1 trophy this week ๐. With no spectators, losing the social aspect has been hard to deal with mentally & physically. We hope our visit has raised your spirits!
#DoOneThing
@EFLTrust
@Coventry_City
@MindCharity
BALL BOYS |
Just received this video and message from one of the ball boy parents from Tuesday night.
โYou forget the magic children feel when they get that close to professional game. They will remember that. Inspired them. He was buzzing โ
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we won the
@EFLTrust
@Checkatrade
Community Club of the Year for our region!
The hard work never stops - itโs what we love to do and we are so proud of our community ๐
PLPS GIRLS CUP NATIONAL FINAL | Heartbreak for the girls who fall to a 2-0 defeat to
@NFFC
meaning they go out..
No matter the result the girls have done immensely well to get to this stage, and have done
@CTKPrimaryCov
and
@Coventry_City
proud! ๐โฝ๏ธ
#MakingADifference
INCLUSION| Happy World Down Syndrome Day! We are honoured to acknowledge and celebrate the unique abilities and accomplishments of individuals all with Down syndrome. Let's spread awareness and promote inclusion for a more understanding and accepting worldโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ.
@Coventry_City
โฆ
SBitC Challenge |
Great to see our walking footballers getting involved in our challenges as well. Great for all the family to get involved and stay active.
Stay safe.
#MakingADifference
INCLUSION | It was amazing to have CCFC Captain Liam Kelly & defender Jay Dasilva at our disability sports session yesterday in partnershipย with
@Herewardcollege
โ๏ธ๐
This was a surprise for all the hard work the students have put in during their time working with us at SBitCโฆ
Sad news today hearing the loss of Ronnie Farmer โฆwas a great supporter of our walking football sessions when it all started back in 2014, and continued to support all of our over 50 projects our thoughts are with the family at this sad time
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT |
Fantastic news as James from our U9
@MJPL_UK
team has been offered an academy contract. Fully deserved and all of SBitC wish him good luck on next stage of his pathway. โฝ
โก๏ธ For more info or to register: โฆ
#MakingADifference
MAY CAMPS | Itโs been a fantastic day at the Alan Higgs working on finishing and ball striking โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ If you would like to book on our last day information below ๐JGa
โก๏ธ Details & booking:
๐ง sbitc
@sbitc
.org.uk
โ๏ธ 02476 786 349
#MakingADifference
Thank you
@AVFCFoundation
for hosting us today to celebrate 15 years of
#PLKicks
๐
Our participants had a brilliant day enjoying a workshop & football tournament. A special thank you for our local MP
@zarahsultana
who attended and supported us, you were amazing.
@PLCommunities
PLAYER VISIT | A massive thank you to
@Coventry_City
players Jack Burroughs and Liam Kelly who came and spent time with year 2 from
@CliffordBridge
we talked about what itโs like to be a footballer for Coventry โฝ๏ธ๐โฝ๏ธ๐ JG
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
MATCHDAY | It was a pleasure to have
@CovCityGirls_FC
joining us yesterday to be ball collectors for the
@Coventry_City
game. They did a fantastic job ๐๐๐โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
#PUSB
SW
Inclusion | Big thank you to Bobby Thomas and Liam Kitching from
@Coventry_City
for their player visit yesterday during our
#PLInspires
session
@PKS_Coventry
. Both students and staff were still buzzing today which is all down to you.
๐ง Ali.myton
@sbitc
.org.ukโฆ
MENTAL HEALTH DAY| We made a visit to
@BlueCoatCofE
to surprise Year 10 Student, Joel ๐. Joel has been nominated who is a shining light to his fellow Year 10 students, modelling school values & representing a hard working positive role model during these times.
#DoOneThing
WORLD BOOK DAY | Here's some of our
@Coventry_City
players sharing with you their favourite childhood books ๐๐
โก๏ธ What were your favourite books as a child growing up?
#WorldBookDay
#MakingADifference
PLAYER VISIT - Simon Moore & Jamie Allen at Good Shepherd School, the kids were excited and enjoyed what the players had to say, and some fantastic questions from the pupils.
WALKING FOOTBALL |
An emotional start to walking football yesterday
@CoventrySphinx
with Benno leading a round of applause ๐ for his former manager and
@Coventry_City
legend John Sillett.
For more information about walking football email:
Shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
SBitC CHALLENGE |
@Coventry_City
very own forward
@JodsJones
getting creative with our challenge ๐คฉ Scoring 7 !
How many different ways can you get the ball in the air, without using your handsโ โฝ๏ธ๐๐ผ
๐๐ผ Can you do better ? Tag us in your attempts.
#MakingADifference
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
What a proud moment for Andrew and his family as he officially signed his academy contract last night for
@Coventry_City
Do you think you could follow on his footsteps?
Please email shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk to book a trial for our development centres
Social Action |One Community-Was left very humbled today -Agnes who is house bound got me a Christmas card to the delivery man-๐in partnership with
@MHCT_Coventry
we have been delivering every Wednesday to her since Sept sheโs my first drop and we have a catch-up and a natter๐
World Mental Health Day | Today we dropped in on Pat who was nominated by her son and joined by her bubble
#DoOneThing
@Coventry_City
Pet has been under weather and needs a new hip and todayโs visit was just the pick me up she needed
WALKING FOOTBALL |
After 16 long weeks some of our
@Coventry_City
walking Footballers met up this morning to collect their new kit. As you can see some couldnโt resist a social distanced kick about after!
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
More fantastic news as Shaffat from our U11
@jpluk
Elite Squad signed for our academy last night.Just look at those smiles!
He is the 2nd U11 player this season to progress which means we are now looking to recruit U11 players.
Shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
HEALTH | Winnie the Sky Blues Therapy Dog ๐ถ making her first outing in the community today, visiting staff and patients at the Caludon Centre based at University Hospital Coventry.
@Coventry_City
Everyone looked very excited to see Winnie, who was happy to give out Christmasโฆ
WALKING FOOTBALL
Just arrived at
@CoventrySphinx
for this morning walking football session. Fantastic welcome from the club for our first session here and a great venue. We even had refreshments as well. Benno making himself at home in the Club House!
Trustee Strategy Away Day Meeting today saw us joined for lunch by Doug King to meet all the trustees /Staff and confirm our new sla with
@Coventry_City
#MakingADifference
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
Fantastic news last night as one of our U11
@jpluk
Elite Development players signed for
@Coventry_City
academy.Fully deserved and we wish him good luck on next stage of his pathway.
Please email if interested in booking in a trial:
shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
SBitC CHALLENGE | Hereโs Shannon from our DS Football group taking on our toe tap challenge ๐
Great work Shannon, keep it up๐๐ผ
#GirlPower
โฝ๏ธ๐๐ผ
#MakingADifference
#EFLCommunities
BIG DAY TOMORROW....
๐ 15,000 FREE tickets given out by us and
@Coventry_City
to local schools
๐ฉโ๐ซ 50+ local school teachers as guests of SBitC
โฝ๏ธ 27,000 + fans filling the Ricoh Arena
๐ฅ Speed-shot & inflatable 5 a side in the fan zone
#makingadifference
#pusb
MASCOT EXPERIENCE/ We are at St. Andrew's for todays FA Cup Tie Coventry City vs Birmingham City . The lads are meeting their Heros such and amazing day for theses young CCFC Fans.
@SBitC_CCFC
@EFL
#MakingADifference
DZ
MASCOTS | Brilliant experience for the all the
@Coventry_City
mascots on a very cold evening tonight โ๏ธ
Memories created that they will never forget!! โฝ๏ธ
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
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MATCH DAY ACTIVITIES | New
@Coventry_City
crest shaking in action today for our summer holiday camp winners ,Wildcats and Player development Centre signings
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER | 11 VS 11 ๐
Home to our idols, favourite players and team we all know and love
@Coventry_City
- our 11 VS 11 sides took to the pitch like pro's last week at the
@CBSArena
, and what a day it was ๐๐
Both sides managed by former CCFC players, Dave Bennettโฆ
PLAYER VISIT | Great experience for our PDC U9 Elite Groups tonight when
@Coventry_City
players Fankaty Dabo and Jake Bidwell came along to meet all the playersโฝ๏ธ
For more information about our Player Development Centres โฌ๏ธ
๐ง Shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
WALKING FOOTBALL| After 5 months, today we welcome back the walking footballerโs. It has been great to see the group back with strict measures in place to ensure the safe return. โฝ๏ธ
For more information:
๐งShaun.Pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
#MakingADifference
SBitC CHALLENGE |
@Coventry_City
defender Brandon Mason
@Beezymason97
taking on our challenge of โhow many different ways can you get the ball in the air, without using your handsโ โฝ๏ธ๐๐ผ
๐๐ผ Get creative and tag us in your attempts! Can you beat these proโs?
#MakingADifference
Walking Football | Great to be back
@CoventrySphinx
over 40 guys turned up to see old friends make new friends
@Coventry_City
. Fancy getting involved to improve physical activity and mental well-being email Shaun.Pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
MATCHDAY | A great experience for players from our football development centres today as they were ball boys for
@Coventry_City
โs win in the
@EmiratesFACup
3rd round ๐โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
#PUSB
Holiday Camps | Great to have Kyle McFadzean, Tyler Walker and Simon Moore come visit us today at our Alan Higgs Holiday Camp! ๐๐ป๐
All the children were very excited to meet them and ask lots of questions! โฝ๏ธ
#MakingADifference
BC
WEโRE BACK ๐ | With all safety precautions in place, weโre pleased to have now welcomed you back to our first post-lockdown sessions ๐๐ผ Thank you again for your cooperation during this difficult time and we hope youโre just as happy as we are to be back โฝ๏ธ
#MakingADifference
GRUB HUB & TESCO FARE SHARE | This week weโve not only been out delivering for the Grub Hub, but also FREE school meal food packages around the WEHM area of Coventry ๐๐ฝ๐ฅฆ๐ Supporting the
@MHCT_Coventry
๐๐ผ๐
#MakingADifference
๐
#EFLCommunities
#PLCommunities
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
Fantastic news as Henley from our U11
@jpluk
officially signed his academy contract
@Coventry_City
tonight.
Great news and fully deserved.
More info about our development centres please contact:
Shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
#MakingADifference
#PUSB
WALKING FOOTBALL | Happy Birthday to our honoury Walking Football member Ken Brown! Ken turns 85 today & last week joined in the session for his first appearance in a while! Itโs great to see Ken still attending sessions & supporting our Walking Football โฝ๏ธ๐
#MakingADifference
INCLUSION | We have a new Disability session starting next WEDS 28 FEB ๐๐ผ
If you or someone you know is Blind or Partial sighted and loves football, why not come down and try out our new
#PLKicks
disability session โ
@PLCommunities
โก๏ธ For more info or to register yourโฆ
MATCHDAY | A great day for players from our development centres as they were ball collectors for a fantastic
@Coventry_City
win โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
#PUSB
#makingadifference
SW
MINUTE SILENCE | Today our Walking Footballers are showing their respect to
@LCFC
for the tragic loss of their Chairman & Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ๐ RIP.
#LCFC
#PUSB
World Mental Health Day | our third visit today saw us drop in on the lovely Shannon and her family who attend our
@PLCommunities
@DSActive
Downโs syndrome sessions for the visit of
@Coventry_City
@EFL
league 1 ๐ nominated by her coach Alex Jane
#DoOneThing
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT |
What a fantastic way to start our return to football this week with news that Jake from our U13
@jpluk
has signed for
@Coventry_City
academy. Fully deserved and we all wish him good luck on his next chapter.
Interested in PDC??
๐ Shaun.pierce
@sbitc
.org.uk
FIT FANS | Another brilliant session tonight for our FIT Sky Blues group ๐ช๐ผ
A really good discussion about physical activity and itโs importance. Followed by a multi sports circuit. Which was very popular ๐๐ผ๐โฝ๏ธ
#MakingADifference
JC