Let Me Play

Let Me Play Open Further Education Centres

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:08:20 +0100

Let Me Play are pleased to announce that we have recently opened three new Education Centres in Brixton April 22nd Peckham April 29th and Croydon May 7th We can also confirm that we are opening another Education Centre in Haringey on Tuesday 28th May Spaces will be limited so please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to be a part of this course and we will get you signed up to one of our open daysCurrently we have education centres drawing to a close in Southall and Hackney and Let Me Play would like say a huge thank you to everyone that has taken part they have both been a huge successEach of our Sports Education Centres engage with 15-20 young people ages between 16 and 21 and classified as NEET or at risk of NEET We have a highly successful method of delivery where we can engage with the young people on a daily basis Monday to Friday and help them graduate the programmes with at least 5 qualifications Effectively we are teaching young people to be employable within the sports and fitness industry More importantly the course is very outcome based we have strong links with other organisations and we will ensure a positive outcome for all of the young people Outcomes include apprenticeships paid employment level 2 courses and vocational coursesPlease take a quick look at our video which best describes what we do httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvDvX4OYg5x1oFor more information on our sports courses or to sign up to one of our open days please contact us on 020 8735 5379or emaileducationletmeplaycouk

Let Me Play members involved in Charity Football Game

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:10:51 +0100

This Saturday one of our staff members Temisan Williams and one of our learners from the Southwark Education Centre Mohamed Diakite are playing in a Charity Football Game - Fulham All Stars vs Sealand FC Mo had a training session yesterday at Fulhams training ground and he will also be given a signed Joe Calzaghe Glove for his involvementThe Charity Football Match is being hosted by Fulham Football Club at their home ground Craven Cottage on Saturday 18th May 2pm kick off A mixture of ex-pros sportsmen and celebrities will take to the field to compete for the Shooting Star CHASE CupThe match will raise funds for both the Fulham Football Club Foundation and the Clubrsquos charity partner for the 201213 season Shooting Star CHASE - a charity dedicated to supporting life limited children and their familiesThe match will feature a Fulham All Stars team of former players as well as a Sealand All Stars team made up of celebrities and sportsmenFor further information on the match or to get tickets click here httpwwwfulhamfccomnews2013april23fulham-all-starsWe wish Temi and Mo the best of luck

Let Me Play Open New Education Centres

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:37:50 +0000

Let Me Play are really pleased to see the expansion of our Education Centres following the success of our Sports Education Courses since inception in November 2011 Monday 11th March saw two new Education Centres open their doors in Hackney and Camden We also have new centres confirmed in Brixton and Peckham and another centre confirmed in Croydon all of which are scheduled to open in April and May Each of our Sports Education Centres engage with 15-20 young people ages between 16 and 21 and classified as NEET or at risk of NEET We have a highly successful method of delivery where we can engage with the young people on a daily basis Monday to Friday and help them graduate the programmes with at least 5 qualifications Effectively we are teaching young people to be employable within the sports and fitness industry More importantly the course is very outcome based we have strong links with other organisations and we will ensure a positive outcome for all of the young people Outcomes include apprenticeships paid employment level 2 courses and vocational courses Please take a quick look at our video which best describes what we dohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchvDvX4OYg5x1o For more information on our sports courses or to sign up to one of our open days please contact us on 020 8735 5379 or email educationletmeplaycouk

Let Me Play partner with the Home Group and Surrey Police

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:49:28 +0000

Let Me Play have partnered with the Home Group and Surrey Police to organise an Easter Camp in Guilford The camp is part of an intervention strategy to stop young people getting involved in crime at a later stage by keeping them involved in positive activities during the holiday period The four day camp will run from Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 5th April and will take place at St Johnrsquos Church in Guilford Activities include dodgeball tennis rounders ultimate frisbee quick cricket football and much more The camp is free for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 years old and is a great opportunity to keep active this Easter holiday and socialise with new people For more information on the camp or to get an application form please email infoletmeplaycouk or call us on 020 8735 5379 If you would like to find out about further activities Home Group offer throughout the year please visit their website wwwhomegrouporguk

FREE Activities in Hammersmith & Fulham this Easter

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:24:28 +0000

This Easter Holiday all young people aged 11- 19 from Hammersmith and Fulham have the opportunity to take part in free sporting performing and artistic activities across the boroughLet Me Play commissioned by Hammersmith Fulham will be running a wide range of new and exciting activities including Spoken Word ndash Musical Boot camp Urban Dance Shrek The Musical Young Circus Graffiti Art Ready Steady Cook Hair and Beauty T-Shirt Design and Printing and many more Numerous regular activities will also be running such as Multi-Sport Street Dance Football Kayaking Trampolining and Basketball The free activities range from week-long camps and clubs to one-off tournaments and experiences with the opportunity to win prizes and learn from top coaches and choreographers The activities are open to all abilities from those who want to try something new to those who want to progress and develop their skills They are a fun and active way to spend this Easter Holiday You will have an amazing timeAll activities are free for young people aged 11-19 who are residents of Hammersmith Fulham For more information and to sign up for one or more of the activities please go to wwwletmeplaycoukfree or contact the Let Me Play office on 020 8735 5379 or infoletmeplaycouk

Glee 3 Charity Performance was Great Success

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:51:10 +0000

This Saturday saw the final performance of the Camden Glee Production at the Shaw Theatre The young people involved from Camden schools and youth groups performed two shows on the day ndash both a matinee and evening performance Both shows went really well and we have had some great feedback Let Me Play would like to say a massive congratulations to all the young people who have put in so much time and effort over the past ten weeks to create their final group performances Your hard work really paid off and we are extremely proud of you all Also a huge thank you to all staff and volunteers who have been involved in the preparation and final production we could not have done it without your help Finally we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to watch the show and donated money for our chosen charities The final total that was raised is still being confirmed but we are pleased to say we raised more money than last yearrsquos 3000 total All money raised will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust New Horizons and The New Diorama Theatre Once again well done to everybody involved and herersquos to the next Glee production once we have all had a good rest

Glee 3 Express Yourself Performance this Saturday!

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:57:33 +0000

Itrsquos finally here This Saturday 23rd March we are excited to present our third Glee performance Express Yourself at the Shaw Theatre After more than ten weeks of rehearsals and preparations the final show is ready for you all to see and tickets have been selling so fast that the evening performance has SOLD OUT However we donrsquot want any of you to miss out on seeing the show so we are pleased to say we have also added a matinee performance at 430pm Tickets to the matinee performance are still available so please do get in touch with us as soon as possible if you would like to purchase these All of the young people involved in the performance have shown so much dedication and commitment from the beginning up until now where they are doing final preparations and tweaks Every single performer has been working extremely hard in dress rehearsals and we know all of their hard work will show during the performance We are looking forward to another great production and hope to see you all there

COO-L pre-pay scheme nominated for award

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:29:40 +0000

Let Me Play are thrilled to announce that the COO-L pre-pay scheme has been nominated for The MJ 2013 Achievement Awards for Childrenrsquos Services The COO-L Project Choice and Opportunities On-Line was established in 2008 to provide disadvantaged young people with the opportunity to participate in a range of positive activities each month all paid for through monthly credit funded by Camden Council Let Me Play aim to provide both sporting and cultural opportunities which will appeal to a wide range of young people and give them a challenging yet fun day outThe Awards Ceremony will take place at the London Hilton Hotel on Thursday 20th June 2013 and we wish COO-L the best of luck If you would like to find out more about the COO-L project and their pre-pay scheme you can see their video here httpvimeocom53842203 or visit their website wwwcoo-lcom

Let Me Play attend the Compass Launch at the House of Commons as a Founding Partner

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:55:29 +0000

Let Me Play Directors Matthew Lord Amy Lalla recently attended the official launch of CompassCompass has been formed to act as a unified representative and self-regulatory trade association for all sizes of sport and activity providers The aim of Compass is to be the single voice of the sports and physical activity industry and support its members by establishing regulatory standards that indicate high quality and professional servicesLet Me Play are proud to be a Founding Partner of Compass For more information about Compass please see httpwwwcompassassociationorguk

Free February Half Term Activities in Hammersmith & Fulham

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:00:46 +0000

This February Half Term all young people aged 11-19 from Hammersmith and Fulham will have the opportunity to take part in free sporting activities across the borough Let Me Playcommissioned by Hammersmith Fulham will be running an extensive range of activitiesincluding Multi-Sports Basketball Street Dance Football Zumba and Fashion Design Tennis and Kayaking The free activities range from week-long camps to one-off tournaments and clubs with the opportunity to win prizes and learn from top coaches and choreographers The activities are open to all abilities from those who want to try something new to those who want to progress and develop their skills They are a fun and active way to spend this February Half Term All activities are free for young people aged 11-19 who are residents of Hammersmith Fulham For more information go to wwwletmeplaycouklbhfholidayprovision or contact the Let Me Play office on 020 8735 5379 or infoletmeplaycouk

Summer Football Camps to be held at Loughborough University

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:39:08 +0000

Let Me Play are pleased to announce that a further two summer camps will be taking place at Loughborough University this August Our Reading FC Camp and Football Trials Camp will both be held at the prestigious sporting venue in addition to our Basketball and Bigshot Tennis Camp Loughborough University boasts fantastic sporting facilities including numerous grass pitches a 50m eight lane swimming pool and a strength conditioning centre The facilities also benefit from on-site accommodation and catering meaning camp participants will not have to leave the site all week For further information on either of our football camps or to book a place please email infoletmeplaycouk or alternatively you can call us on 020 8735 5379

Let Me Play Academy to go on Tour to Valencia Spain

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:02:16 +0000

Let Me Play and Ealing Hammersmith West London College have put together a basketball tour exclusively for the Academy players The players will be staying in Valencia in Spain and will be hosted by a professional basketball called NOU BASKET PATERNA The tour will give players the opportunity to watch professional teams train as well as the exclusive chance to watch Real Madrid play Players will also train with professional development teams and meet professional coaches experiencing how things are done at the highest level This tour will be an amazing opportunity for the Academy players and we are really excited to be able to provide them with this elite basketball experience If you would like to sign up to our Academy in September 2013 please contact tarrynletmeplaycouk as soon as possible

Let Me Play are Recruiting

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:12:07 +0000

Let Me Play are currently recruiting for the following positions in our Education Centres1 Lead Tutor Croydon starting immediate2 Lead Tutor Hackney starting beginning of March3 Lead Tutor Southwark starting beginning of February4 Sports Coach Croydon starting immediate5 Sports Coach Hackney starting beginning of MarchQualifications RequirementsTo be considered for a position of a Lead Tutor applicants must have an Education or Sports related Degree To be considered for a position of a Sports Coach applicants must have at least one Coaching Level 2 qualification although several would be preferred If you are interested in any of these positions please email a cover letter and your CV to infoletmeplaycouk

Charities Announced for Glee Production

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:40:54 +0000

Let Me Play are happy to announce that this yearrsquos Camden Glee Production will be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust New Diorama Theatre and New Horizons Youth Centre This yearrsquos lsquoExpress Yourselfrsquo production will be coming to the Shaw Theatre on Saturday 23rd March 2013 Express Yourself is a two-hour musical presentation which portrays the amazing musical talents of young people and gives each individual the opportunity to express their artistic flairs The show features young people from around Camden including Schools Disability Groups and Youth ClubsIf you would like to show your support for the charities and the young people involved then tickets for the performance will be available to purchase soon For more information please contact infoletmeplaycouk or call 020 8735 5379

Three New Let Me Play Videos

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:43:13 +0000

Let Me Play have recently added three new videos to our YouTube channel 1 Let Me Play Education Centres - httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvDvX4OYg5x1o2 Let Me Play Basketball Academy - httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvcFr67HVSwJ43 NBA 2K13 Video Game Launch - httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvm3KoBqdhKswYou can subscribe to our YouTube channel at wwwyoutubecomletmeplaysportscamps to keep updated on all of our projects

New Let Me Play Sports Course in Southwark

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:37:25 +0000

Let Me Play have a new Level 1 Sports Course starting in Southwark on Monday 11th February 2013 The course will take place at the Downside Fisher Youth Club and is available for young people aged 16 ndash 21 that are currently not in education or employment The 15 week course is fully funded and participants will gain a range of different sports qualifications in a practical based learning environment Check out our video to see what its all about httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvDvX4OYg5x1o Please do get in touch if you know anybody who may be interested in joining the course and we can book them into one of our recruitment open daysFriday 18th January 2013 11am and 1pmFriday 25th January 2013 11am and 1pmFriday 1st February 2013 11am and 1pmFriday 8th February 2013 11am and 1pmVenue Downside Fisher Youth Club Coxson Place Druid Street London SE1 2EZTo refer a young person please email educationletmeplaycouk or call 020 8735 5379 Please note Participants must attend an Open Day for the chance to be considered on the course and due to limited places will go through an interview process in order to gauge their motivation and interest in the programme Please do get in touch for more information on this course

Tyrell Isaacs' recent dunk makes world’s biggest basketball site

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:12:52 +0000

Tyrell Isaacs of Ealing Hammersmith and West London College Basketball Academy proves he is one to watch after an impressive dunk on a defender in a recent BCS National Cup Game against Hackney The 5rsquo11rdquo playerrsquos great throw down was so good it made it onto not only the biggest basketball website in Britain but also the biggest basketball website in the USA Check out Tyrellrsquos dunk on both the websites herehttpwwwhoopsfixcom201212511-tyrell-isaacs-rises-up-and-dunks-on-defenderhttpballislifecom511-tyrell-isaac-scores-34-and-dunks-on-a-defender-sir-isaac-white-dunks

Loughborough University confirmed as venue for Bigshot Tennis Camp

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:17:04 +0000

After much anticipation it has finally been revealed that Loughborough University will also be hosting this summerrsquos Bigshot Tennis Camp This will be the fourth Let Me Play camp help at Loughborough University during the summer of 2013 along with Basketball Camp Reading FC Camp and the Football Trials Camp The state-of-the-art facilities include both indoor and outdoor tennis courts providing copious space for tournaments and competitions as well as ensuring the camp programme is not disrupted due to bad weather Other facilities include an Olympic sized swimming pool and on-site accommodation and catering Let Me Play are really excited to be based at this new venue for a number of their camps this summer and believe the world class training facilities will benefit camp participants in their development during the week-long courses For more information on our Bigshot Tennis Camp or any of our other camps taking place this summer please email infoletmeplaycouk or alternatively you can call us on 020 8735 5379

2013 Tennis Camp launches as the Bigshot Tennis Camp

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:48:50 +0000

Let Me Play are pleased to be running our fifth residential tennis camp in partnership with K-Swiss this summer The 2013 Camp has newly been named the Bigshot Tennis Camp in association with the release of the latest K-Swiss tennis shoes the BIGSHOT II and the BIGSHOT Light The Bigshot shoes have been specifically designed for elite and recreational tennis players to allow for unlimited support on court Whether you are an experienced player or new to the sport the Bigshot Tennis Camp will educate you on the many elements required to be a successful tennis player and possibly the next GB BigshotFor more information on the Bigshot Tennis Camp please contact infoletmeplaycouk or call us on 020 8735 5379

NBA 2K13 London Launch Event was a great success

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:31:56 +0000

This Sunday 4th November Let Me Play held the NBA 2K13 Video Game London Launch event at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College It was an amazing event with over fifty young people in attendance all of whom went away with a free copy of the new NBA 2K13 video game A big congratulations to Tautvydas who won our half-court shot competition and bagged himself VIP tickets to the NBA Game in January Also congratulations to our Academy team who beat Peckham Pride and Henley Academy to win the NBA 2K13 Invitational Trophy

F1 Sports Course Launches in Birmingham

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:37:24 +0000

Monday 5th November saw the launch of Let Me Playrsquos first education centre in Birmingham opening at the Birmingham Futsal Academy The F1 sports course delivered by Let Me Play is available for 16 ndash 21 year olds that are currently not in education employment or training NEET Taking place at the state-of-the-art Futsal Centre the young people enrolled on this 15 week course will gain 5 different qualifications in a practical based learning environment and be part of a Futsal Academy If you are interested in finding out more about this course or any of our similar education courses in London please email educationletmeplaycouk

10th Year Anniversary Basketball Camp to be at Loughborough University

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:51:58 +0000

2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Let Me Play Basketball Camp and we are determined to celebrate this milestone in style with our biggest and best camp yet That is why we are pleased to announce that our 2013 Basketball Camp will be held at the prestigious Loughborough University With first class sports facilities featuring 3 basketball courts camp participants can expect more hoops more games and more players Whatrsquos more the facilities boast a sprung wooden floor and Olympic-sized swimming pool guaranteeing that players receive the best possible training throughout the week-long camp Due to an overwhelming interest in our 2013 camp already we are launching a strict waiting list comprising of three age categories 10-12 years 13 -16 years and 17 plus years Participants have until November 25th to sign up to our waiting list by emailing your full name address and contact details to sportsletmeplaycouk We urge you to reserve a place as soon as possible if you are interested - limited places

LONDON ‘LET ME PLAY’ EVENT DATE CONFIRMED FOR NBA® 2K13 VIDEO GAME

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:32:28 +0100

Let Me Play Basketball are excited to announce that the lsquoLet Me Playrsquo London event date for the NBA 2K13 video game has been confirmed as Sunday 4th November 2012Available now NBA 2K13 executive produced by multi-platinum recording artist JAY Z represents all things basketball and takes virtual hardwood to the next level Featuring an enhanced MyPLAYER mode and all-new gameplay features NBA 2K13 will let gamers pit the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talentThe event which will take place at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College from 11am till 130pm will be a great opportunity for young people who love basketball to take part in fun games and competitions to win an array of amazing NBA 2K13 prizesThe NBA 2K13 Basketball Frenzy will include- Freestyle Skills Workshop- Hot Shot Competition- 1v1 and 3v3- Shooting Competitions- Basketball Relays- Live DJIn the afternoon there will be the NBA 2K13 Invitational Basketball Tournament U19 basketball academy teams will compete for the NBA 2K13 Trophy in this high profile competition One team that is already confirmed is the Let Me Play Elite Basketball Academy at Ealing Hammersmith West London CollegePlaces are limited so if you are aged between 7 and 17 years old and would like to attend this highly prestigious event please email lucyletmeplaycouk with your name age and contact details to reserve your placeFor more information on 2K Sports visit www2KSportscom For more information on NBA 2K13 visit httpwwwfacebookcomNBA2K 2K Sports is a division of 2K a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc NASDAQ TTWO All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders

Let Me Play are now a Founder Member of Compass Association

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:00:19 +0100

Let Me Play are pleased to announce that they are now a founder member of the organisation Compass Association Compass Association is a trade organisation that represents and promotes the interests of providers of services for physical activity and sport Compass Association aims to provide professional standards for the industry of physical activity and sports specialists and Let Me Play are pleased to be a part of this high quality regularisation It is well documented that the sports and physical activity services Let Me Play and other Compass Association members provide can improve the lifestyles health and academic performance of young people Key stakeholders in the new trade association include the Department of Education Sport England Sport Wales Sports Leaders UK Sports Coach UK Association for Physical Education London Mayorrsquos Office and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills UKCESLet Me Play look forward to working with the body to ensure young people are receiving the highest standard of coaching and the best possible sporting opportunities we can provide them with

LET ME PLAY WERE A BIG PART IN THE OLYMPIC LEGACY EVENT - "GREEN TO GOLD"

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:22:43 +0100

On Sunday 9th September the annual event Green to Gold took place in Hampstead Heath London and proved to be another great success Let Me Play were a huge part of the event offering various free activities to young people

Let Me Play Offer NBA 2K13 Freestyle Skills Workshop to West London Schools

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:03:00 +0100

In connection with the launch of the eagerly anticipated NBA 2K13 Let Me Play would like to offer 8 schools in West London the exclusive opportunity to receive an NBA 2K13 Freestyle Skills Workshop with celebrity basketball freestyler Tarryn AlgarTarryn has recently appeared on Virgin Media adverts and ITV Show Letrsquos Get Gold and is also a local star basketball player for Hammersmith Basketball ClubThe workshops will introduce the sport of basketball to young people by teaching them a series of ball handling drills and tricks that will be a lot of funWhatrsquos more the most enthusiastic basketball players from the workshops will be invited to attend the NBA 2K13 Basketball FrenzyThis exclusive offer will be available on a first come first serve basis so please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interestedFor further information or to book a workshop please contact Andrew Reedie on 0845 009 0933 or andrewletmeplaycouk

LET ME PLAY ANNOUNCE CHRISTIAN CRUDELI TO RUN A SESSION FOR OUR BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:20:36 +0100

We are pleased to announce that Coach Christian Crudeli from Spain will be running a session for the Let Me Play Basketball Academy players and anyone else interested in attending our Academy on Tuesday 28th August 10am till 2pm Christian Crudelli is currently an assistant coach and scout for a professional team in Spain called NOU BASQUET PATERNA CLUB He also coaches the U18 and U16 development teamsYou can see Christians wesbite herehttpwwwchristiancrudelicomarChristian will also be helping our Academy teams in the organisation of a tour to Spain this seasonIf you would like more information on our basketball academy please email tarrynletmeplaycouk

Let Me Play to Launch NBA2K13 in London

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:58:59 +0100

Let Me Play are excited to announce that we will be running a series of launch events for the eagerly awaited NBA 2K13 computer gameWith more than 5 million copies worldwide and more than 25 Sports Game of the Year awards NBA 2K12 was another monster release for the biggest NBA video game simulation franchise in the world This year NBA 2K13 will represent all things basketball and take virtual hardwood to the next level Featuring an enhanced My Player mode and all-new gameplay features NBA 2K13 will let gamers pit the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talentThe launch events will be an exciting way for young people to play basketball win prizes and enjoy playing this amazing new computer gameThe events will includeNBA 2K13 Schools WorkshopsSchools from around London will be selected to receive an NBA 2K13 skills workshop by our celebrity freestyler Tarryn Algar who has recently appeared on Virgin Media adverts and ITV Show Letrsquos Get Gold The workshops will introduce basketball to young people across London by teaching them a series of ball handling drills and tricks that will a lot of fun The most enthusiastic basketball players will be invited to attend the NBA 2K13 Basketball FrenzyThe NBA 2K13 Basketball Frenzyfor 7 to 17 year oldsThis will be a fun basketball session with lots of prizes and competitions Young people will take part in games and competitions to win an array of amazing prizes The NBA 2K13 Basketball Frenzy will includeFreestyle Skills WorkshopHot Shot Competition1v1 and 3v3Shooting CompetitionsBasketball RelaysLive DJThe NBA 2K13 Basketball Frenzy will take place in West London during the October half term There will be very limited places for this event ndash so if you aged between 7 and 17 years old love basketball and are interested in attending this event please email us your name age and address to sportsletmeplaycoukThe NBA 2K13 Basketball Invitational Basketball Tournament for Academy TeamsTeams will compete for the NBA 2K13 Trophy Academy teams will be invited to play in this high profile competition One team that is already confirmed is the Let Me Play Elite Basketball Academy at Ealing Hammersmith West London College The tournament will take place in West London during the October half termFor further information about these events please contact Matthew Lord ndash matthewletmeplaycouk or call0845 009 0933

LET ME PLAY CURRENTLY RECRUITING 16-21 YEAR OLDS IN OUR NEET PROGRAMME

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:38:37 +0100

The F1 Sports Course for 16 to 21 Year OldsLet Me Play currently operate several specialist educational centres in London that have been set up to provide a college education to 16-21 year olds that are currently not in employment education or training NEET We use sport in particular futsal indoor football as a hook to engage with the young people With around 1 million young people classed as NEET in London alone such programmes are very important to society as a whole WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING LEARNERS FOR OUR CENTRE IN CAMDEN LIMITED PLACESPlease send any referrals to our Education Manager Andrew Drinkwater andrewdletmeplaycouk 0845 009 0933 and he can offer you an interview time The 15 week programme 4 days per week includes all of the following6 qualifications1 NVQ Sport Fitness2 PSD in Employability3 Functional Skills in English Maths IT4 Certificate in Sport5 FA Futsal Coaching Award6 Sports LeadershipLeague games against our other centresTournaments at state of the art futsal arenas across the UKTracksuitTraining topBreakfast every morningDiscounted travelBursary funding application opportunityThe address of the centre we are currently recruiting for is The Samuel Lithgow Youth Club 69-75 Stanhope Street London NW1 3LDRecruitment Open Day Wednesday 19th September 2012Course Start Date Monday 1st October 2012Please note that our courses fill up very quickly and all potential learners will go through an interview process in order to gauge their motivation and interest in such a programme Please do get in touch as soon as possible if you have a young person that might be interested

LET ME PLAY RELEASE DATES FOR PRE SEASON TRAINING FOR THE BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:41:03 +0100

Our team of coaches and management staff are very excited about next season We have lots of plans to make the Academy programme even bigger and better If you are aged 16 to 18 and are interested in playing in our U19 Elite Basketball Academy please come to our pre-season training or email me to let me knowOur pre-season training dates are as followsTue 21st August 10am till 2pmWed 22nd August 10am till 2pmThur23rd August 10am till 2pmTue 28th August 10am till 4pmWed 29th August GAME please arrive by 430pmThur 30th August 10am till 4pmThe training takes place at Ealing Hammersmith West London College Gliddon Road Hammersmith W14 9BL Please see below our league fixtures In addition to this there will be friendlies tournaments and cups There will be a lot of games this seasonI look forward to seeing you all next weekMatt First Team FixturesDateVenueAylesbury Grammar School Mens 1190912HRichard Huish College Mens 1260912AThe Henley College Mens 1031012HBrighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College Mens 1101012AUxbridge College Mens 1241012HSouth Gloucestershire Stroud College Mens 1141112HKingston College Mens 1281112ACirencester College Mens 1051212HThe Harefield Academy Mens 1121212AAylesbury Grammar School Mens 1090113ARichard Huish College Mens 1160113HThe Henley College Mens 1230113ABrighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College Mens 1300113HUxbridge College Mens 1130213ASouth Gloucestershire Stroud College Mens 1270213AKingston College Mens 1060313HCirencester College Mens 1130313AThe Harefield Academy Mens 1200313H Second Team FixturesDateVenueSouth Thames College Sports Academy190912HSouthwark College Mens 1260912ARichmond Upon Thames College Mens 1101012HUxbridge College Mens 2311012ABarnet and Southgate College Mens 1141112HLewisham College Mens 1281112AJohn Ruskin College Mens 1051212HBsix Sixth Form College Mens 1121212ASouth Thames College Sports Academy160113ASouthwark College Mens 1230113HRichmond Upon Thames College Mens 1200213AUxbridge College Mens 2060313HBarnet and Southgate College Mens 1200313ALewisham College Mens 1100413HJohn Ruskin College Mens 1170413ABsix Sixth Form College Mens 1240413H

STREET DANCE AND CHEERLEADING CAMP A HUGE SUCCESS

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:39:20 +0100

Let Me Plays Residential Street Dance Cheerleading Camp are well underway at the Elmhurst School of Dance in Birmingham With the assistance of our top class coaches they are currently workling on their final filmed showcase and we expect to see fantastic performancesTo join our 2013 Residential Camps please do get in touch with infoletmeplaycouk or phone 0845 009 0933

LET ME PLAY CONFIRM CONTINUED STATUS AS AN APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDED FOR THE DOFE

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:06:30 +0100

Let Me Play has continues with its status as an Approved Activity Provider for the DofE Every year several young people attend Let Me Play Summer Camps for the residential section of the Gold Award As part of the programme they attend a course on coaching delivery technique We have limited DofE places available on each camp please contact sportsletmeplaycouk if you are interested

LET ME PLAY GRADUATE 31 YOUNG PEOPLE ON OUR F1 SPORTS COURSE

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:20:18 +0100

On Wednesday 11th July 2012 Let Me Play graduated 31 young people aged 16 to 21 that were formerly classed as NEET All have been in full time education for the last 30 weeks at our Camden and Ealing education centres Our graduation ceremony took place at the Bush Theatre in Shepherds Bush The young people graduated with the following qualifications1 NVQ Sport Fitness2 PSD in Employability3 Functional Skills in English Maths IT4 Certificate in Sport5 FA Futsal Coaching AwardWe are very proud of each and every one of them Well doneIn September Let Me Play will have a range of new courses starting With limited places it is important to sign up now Email educationletmeplaycouk or call 0845 009 0933

LET ME PLAY ANNOUNCE 4 AMAZING COACHES FOR OUR STREET DANCE CAMP 2012!!

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:24:46 +0100

We are pleased to announce that all 4 of our professional street dance choreographers will be back for STREET DANCE CAMP 2012 Nadine Davina Woodley Abena Noel Duane-Lamont OGarro Jezz-lee Tattooist Wood It is going to be awesome Still a few places remaining - please contact sportsletmeplaycouk for an application form

LET ME PLAY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE TWO MORE TRANSITION CAMPS!!

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:33:57 +0100

Let Me Play are very proud to be working with two extra schools for our Annual Transition Camp Programme In addition to our other camps that will be running through out the summer we are now also running camps in Bromley and WokinghamIf you are a school and interested in booking a Let Me Play Transition Camp for this Summer then its not too late Please call Yohana on 0845 009 0933 ASAP or you can email yohanaletmeplaycoukHeres to a good Summer

LET ME PLAY DELIVERING SPORTS PROGRAMMES ACROSS THE UK FOR NATIONAL CITIZENS SERVICE

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:06:56 +0100

Let Me Play this Summer are proud to be delivering for The Challenge which brings young people together from diverse backgrounds to deliver on the government pilot National Citizenship Service They take on physical social and civic challenges that prepare them to design and deliver a project that will make a difference in their community This is a way for young people to master skills that they canrsquot learn in schools providing them with real world skills It is an opportunity for youth to learn leadership management communication and organizational skillsWe are proud to have set up programmes in various locations across the UK including Coventry Birmingham Brighton and Preston The objective of the programme is to assist the young people in gaining confidence and experience in using their skills and abilities to serve their local community Young people will be taught how to deliver a coaching session and then will go out to the community to deliver this To see more about the service please follow httpnationalcitizenservicedirectgovuk We would like to say thank you to all our highly qualified sports practitioners who are running these projects

LET ME PLAY TO RUN 8 SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAMMES

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:15:40 +0100

Let Me Play are proud to be working with 8 different schools in and around London this summer for our annual Transition ProgrammeHere at Let Me Play we understand the challenges that can be faced when starting a new school For this reason we have designed Summer Transition Camps for students that are starting a new chapter in their life at Secondary School The camps are designed so that the students will feel more comfortable in their new environment as well as making new friends before the term startsThe camps have a range of sports activities team building skills and lessons in literacy numeracy all provided by highly qualified teachers and coaches Our aim of the camp is to ease the process of transition for pupils who may be daunted by their new surroundings and to give them confidence and skills for the start of term in SeptemberIf you would like any further information on these camps or if you are a school who would like to learn more on booking a camp in 2013 please contact Yohana on 0845 009 0933 or email yohanaletmeplaycouk

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS!!

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:10:33 +0100

Congratulations to our Academy award winners Stephen Robinson who won the Most Improved Award Reuben Tatham who won the Players Player Award and Zaid Amini who won the Coachs Player Award Well done guysWe had a great end to the seasonwith both our Academy Teams finishing in second place in both the British Colleges League and the England Basketball Academy League We are looking forward to the next season already

GODALMING TOWN FC OFFERS EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN WITH THE TEAM.

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:50:01 +0100

Godalming Town FC who finished 5th in the Ryman league table this year will be competing next season in the Southern League Division 1 Central and are offering an exclusive opportunity at the start of next seasonTwo players from the Let Me Play Football Trials Camp will be selected to join the first team in training to showcase their skills Itrsquos hoped that if they are good enough they will be able to help the team in their upcoming season This is an exclusive opportunity to those aspiring to start a career in football The Football Trials Camp in Ascot has been established for the past 7 years and gives young people aged 10 ndash 21 intensive training from professional coaches who in the past have featured from Chelsea Everton Brazil and ex-professional players Scouts also visit the camp and in the past players have gone on to have further trials with ClubsThe Club who understand the talent found at the Football Trials Camps have committed to take the best 2 players and look at them at a training session Neil Baker current Manager at Godalming FC and former pro at Wycombe says lsquoThis is a great opportunity to get two new players to look at hopefully they might be able to benefit us next season if they are good enoughrsquo The camp takes place from 19 ndash 24 August in Ascot and is open to young people between the ages of 10 to 21 years old Participants can expect to be put through their paces during the week with academy testing strength and conditioning skills development drills and matches For more information about the camp please contact Let Me Play at 0845 009 0933 or email us at infoletmeplaycouk

GOING FOR GOLD?!

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:54:12 +0100

Are you currently working towards your Gold Duke of Edinburghs Award If so why not sign up to one of our exciting week long residential camps and complete this section through expressing leadership skills and determination We are offering a range of residential camps this summer and all are eligible for the Residential section of your Gold AwardTo find out more information please call 0845 009 0933 or email infoletmeplaycoukStreet Dance CampBirmingham 29 July-3 August 2012Cheerleading CampBirmingham 29 Julyndash3 August 2012Basketball CampWales 12 - 17 August 2012Tennis CampAscot 12 -17 August 2012Reading FC CampAscot 12 -17 August 2012Southampton FC CampAscot 19 -24 August 2012Football Trial CampAscot 19-24 August 2012

WORK FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP TRANSITION PROGRAMMES!!

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:57:34 +0100

Let Me Play is offering a chance for qualified teachers to apply to be a Transition Camp Coach at one of our several schools across London and Essex this summer holidayThe two week programmes take place at chosen secondary schools The goal of the programmes is to ease students into secondary life which results in higher attendance and attainment at school Each camp is specifically designed to deliver fun and educational activities that increase self-esteem and confidence in pupils when starting at a new schoolPERSON SPECIFICATIONQualified teacher status desirableUniversity degreeExcellent communication skillsGood level of EnglishTotally RELIABLEEnthusiastic and motivatedExperience of working with young peopleA passion for teaching and coachingLeadership management skillsCommitment to raising standardsGood ICT SkillsEvidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff parents and the wider communityIf you would like more information about our organisation Let Me Play please view our website at wwwletmeplaycouk and wwwyoutubecomletmeplaysportscampsIn order to apply for this position we need you to send your cover letter with your CV attached to yohanaletmeplaycouk Include why you would be someone that could be an asset to our programme and organisationAs a note all successful applicants will be required to nominate two referees and this will be requested prior to employment A recent CRB check is also a pre-requisite

SUCCESS FOR HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM AT LONDON YOUTH GAMES

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:00:05 +0100

This weekend Let Me Play coached the Hammersmith Fulham basketball team to victory at the London Youth GamesThe tournament started off in a tough match up against Newham as the Hammersmith Fulham basketball team lost by one point The loss was enough though to spark their flame in order to refocus and win the next two in the tournament Defeating Ealing 25-14 and Kingston 25-20 the team showed improvement quicklyMoving on to the quarter finals Hammersmith Fulham were able to defeat the Westminster Warriors with a final score of 43-13 In other boroughs the 2011 champions from last year Lewisham lost to Lambeth who will be joining Hammersmith Fulham in the final four along with Haringey and Croydon on the 30th JuneGreat success from this weekendrsquos games means that the team will move on to the semi finals at Crystal Palace Congratulations to the team and coaching staff and good luck to them as they continue on with hopes of a championship

CHEER CAMP COMING SOON- SIGN UP NOW

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:20:40 +0100

The trend that is lsquoflippingrsquo across the nation is cheerleading and now is your chance to be apart of it no matter what your level is Let Me Play is one of the only programmes in the UK to provide a sports camp dedicated to the fundamentals of cheerleading at the Elmhurst School for Dance in Birmingham from 29 July to 3 August 2012The camp is open to young persons between the ages of 10 to 21 and is available to boys and girls Each day is taught by experts who have been in the industry and know what it takes to be the best of the best Campers are divided by their age and ability and are then able to work with these coaches in order to gain the most from their experiencesLearn how to tumble jump and stunt while learning a routine that is filmed for the last day of camp as a conclusion of the progress made over the week The programme is offered as a residential or non-residential camp and provides an exclusive camp T-shirt at the end for all participants that you can only get for being apart of this experiencePlaces are filling quickly so in order to reserve your position call 0845 009 0933 or email infoletmeplaycoukDonrsquot forget to also follow us on Twitter at LetMePlaySports as well as FacebookSee you in July

STREET DANCE SUMMER CAMP - SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:20:20 +0100

Ready to Pop Lock and Drop Then you still have time to sign up to our annual RESIDENTIAL Street Dance Summer Camp taking place 29th July - 3rd August at the prestigious Elmhurst School for Dance in BirminghamWe are proud to be one of the only Residential Street Dance Camps available in the UK providing a variety of dance classes taught by some of the best dancers in the industry They will give individual and group instruction which all builds up to a choreographed final piece which will be filmed Awards will also be given to those who shine through the weekWe offer both residential and non-residential places on the camp with accommodation being state-of-the-art in a great facilityIf you are interested in signing up or would like to request more information please do contact us on 0845 009 0933 or email infoletmeplaycouk

LET ME PLAY RECEIVE THREE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:16:20 +0100

Let Me Play has achieved the following accreditations over the last 2 weeks Club Mark Street Mark and the Hammersmith Fulham GOLD Excel Award Let Me Play is committed to adhering to the highest possible standards of delivery We would like to thank all the staff volunteers and partners that are involved with the Let Me Play organisation

SPECIAL HALF TERM ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:49 +0100

CALLING ALL TEACHERS AND YOUTH ORGANISATIONSWhy not book one of our special half term activities this June half term for your schoolWE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS NOW Donrsquot miss outGlee super club- All singing all dancing and all acting extravaganza We guarantee to have everyone moving and smiling by the end of the session Ideal for a workshop or camp to end with a short performance for all your little starsZumba- If youre looking for a fun dance-based workout for your school you might want to know that the super popular Zumba classes are the best thing around ZUMBA club increases self-confidence and expression IDEAL for a parent and child workshopMini Olympics- With your very own opening and closing ceremony each young person will take part in a range of Olympic sports Olympics camp or sessions will provide no end of funFashion Workshops- Make t-shirts the Ed Hardy way and bling it up Includes storyboards and marketing plans too Ideal for boys and girls of all ageshellipWe also provide all sports and dance including gymnastics football basketball handball Dodgeball multisport Street Dance Iris Cheerleading and much more We also do Arts and crafts fashion design and jewellery makingAll you would need to do is pick an activity day and time and we can get bookingIt would be great to discuss this further with you please do not hesitate to email or call Andrew on activitiesletmeplaycouk 08 45 009 0933 and in the meantime please check out our website wwwletmeplaycouk

Tudor Rose Community Centre Youth Schemes

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:41:12 +0100

Two youth schemes based at the brand new Tudor Rose community centre at Fulham Court are proving to be hugely popularThe 1million base was opened by Hammersmith Fulham HF Council on the Fulham housing estate in December 2011The centre replaced a crumbling 20-year-old prefab building and combines a ground-floor childrenrsquos centre for families with children under five and a first-floor community centre which is able to host everything from youth groups to healthy eating classesSince the centre opened the council has been busy providing schemes aimed at teenagers who live on the estateFulham Court youngsters who are not in employment education or training have been taking part in Futsal courses ran by the lsquoLet me Playrsquo organisation Futsal is similar to five-a-side football and the youngsters have taken part in a sport and education programme aimed to improve their prospects of a successful futureThe Fulham Court players aged between 16 and 21 recently took part in a tournament in Swindon and competed against the Reading FC Futsal AcademyThe Tudor Rose has also been hosting boxing courses organised by the Sands End Police Community Boxing Club The club has already been particularly successful engaging with pupils at nearby Hurlingham and Chelsea School and course leader Richard Powers hopes that housing estates across the country will be keen to take up his coursesCllr Andrew Johnson cabinet member for housing said ldquoIrsquom delighted that this wonderful new centre is already starting to be used so well There are many young people on the Fulham Court estate who often claim that they have nothing to do so it is wonderful that these two courses are taking them off the streets and helping them to achieve great things As more people learn about the Tudor Rose building I hope it will encourage other groups to use the facilitiesrdquo

JUNE HALF TERM 2012 - Hammersmith and Fulham FREE Activities for young people 11-19 years old

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:53:14 +0100

Let Me Play one of the UKrsquos leading sports camp providers are proud to announce the launch of free sports camps and activities for young people in Hammersmith Fulham this coming June Half-Term BreakThe camps aim to encourage young people to take advantage of their free time by engaging themselves in positive sporting and dance activities The young people will be provided with expert coaching and a safe environment to learn and improve skills and techniques in Basketball Street Dance Multi-sports and KayakingThere are limited spaces so sign up quick For more information or to attend one of these following programs please contact on 0845 009 0933 or email infoletmeplaycoukWednesday 6th June -Junior Senior Football Tournaments - Linford Christie Stadium W12 0AEThursday 7th June -i-Kayak -Furnival Skulling Club W6 0SLFriday 8th June -Jubilee Basketball Jam -Ravenscourt Park W6 0SLWeds 6th June - Fri 8th June -Tri Sports Camp Football Basketball Cricket -Burlington Danes Academy W12 0HLWeds 6th June - Fri 8th June -Got To Dance Camp -Burlington Danes Academy W12 0HLWeds 6th June - Fri 8th June -Commonwealth Multi Sports Camp -South Park SW6 3BA

Sports Education Centres in London Take Off!!!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:21:23 +0100

PRESS RELEASEA game that began life in Uruguay back in 1930 is playing a part in helping unemployed youngsters in London to gain qualifications and find workFutsal is five-side indoor football first played in South America but now world-wide and controlled by FIFA the sportrsquos governing body Its growing global popularity means it is expected to be included in the 2016 OlympicsIt forms the core of a new thirty-week programme of sport and education giving young people in the capital a chance to improve their prospects of a successful futureThe scheme is called ldquoThe F1 Sports Courserdquo and Government funding means it is free to those taking partldquoThe F1 courses offer a college education to both males and females aged between 16 and 19 who are not currently in any form of education employment or trainingrdquo explained former basketball professional Mathew LordHe is a director of Let Me Play which organises residential training courses in a number of sports It has teamed up with leading sports training provider Sportiv8 and Futsal UK the countryrsquos leading operator of Futsal services and arenas to deliver the schemeldquoYouth unemployment recently hit the one million mark and nationally 219 per cent of 16 to 24 year olds are out of workrdquo he addedldquoWe know that many young people become members of a gang because they want to feel part of a social group a sort of a family What we find is the F1 course provides a different sort of group for them a more constructive group They are provided with tracksuits and training tops and this helps them to feel part of a teamldquoTherersquos also an incentive for them to turn up on time in the mornings If they do they get a free breakfast and thatrsquos a very attractive proposition for some of themrdquoCurrently around 100 youngsters aged between 16 and 18 are taking advantage of courses at four London centres to gain qualificationsNo academic qualifications are required for entry although entrants do need to have a good state of health and fitnessThree days a week the youngsters attend one of the centres to receive a balance of academic work and practical training Futsal plays a key role in attracting them onto the courses and retaining their interestldquoTeams from each of the four centres regularly play matches against each other and this is a key element in maintaining their enthusiasm for all aspects of the courserdquo according to Mathew LordFrank Rodriguez who is Managing Director of Futsal UK which operates indoor Futsal arenas in Birmingham Cardiff and Swindon added ldquoWhat we are doing is to support Government initiatives targeted at supporting important sections of our youth societyldquoNot only does the course provide work experience and the discipline of attending on a regular basis but it also offers the opportunity for a variety of successful outcomesldquoThey are young people who need help and support to make their way in life I am proud of the fact that we are backing them with this schemerdquoRussell Grocott is Managing Director of Sportiv8 which provides the learning programmes ldquoOn the F1 course we use the same learning model that helps us train aspiring professional footballersrdquo he saidldquoWe use the power of Futsal to engage young people and encourage them to look at life in a different way We show them that they do have the power to change and create awareness that even if they begin the day feeling negative they can learn to look at life in a different wayrdquoThose taking part in the courses can obtain a Level 1 City and Guilds certificate in Sport and also obtain a level 1 NVQ in sport and a level 1 qualification in personal and social developmentIn addition they will receive a level 1 qualification in personal and social development and gain qualifications in English maths and computer skillsSuccessful completion of the course means that in addition to qualifications they will have references to show prospective employers Many will then continue their education to a higher level or find employment many in the sport and leisure industryQuotes from youngsters taking part in the courseI actually enjoy this course its a lot different from college and its much more relaxed and betterNathan Registe I like it as its something I like doing keeps me focusedCharlie Macaskill I can come enjoy myself and learn at the same timeIshmail McCarthy- Davis Its a different way of interacting with kids on a different level of learningShardrach WilliamsFrom the course Ive gained a new perspective from football by doing futsal which is different however it helps improve in our fitness and skills and also it has helped me more with my coaching ability I feel like Ive improved so much What I enjoyed about the course is making new friends learning new things and improving on the pitch and offOmar BerjaouiFrom this course I have gained confidence and friendship I enjoy pretty much everything the fitness the fun and the skills I have learntRobyn ClarkNote to EditorsCourses are held at The Fresh Youth Academy in London N19 Archway and Tufnell Park The Samuel Lithgow Youth Club in Camden The Fulham Court Community Centre and The Young Adult Centre in Southall

Futsal Course Set for Expansion

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:37:25 +0000

Let Me Play are set to expand the innovative F1 course that empowers disadvantaged youngsters to transform their lives through sport and educationFollowing the success of the project in Camden and Ealing the sports and education specialists are preparing to roll out more venues to help more youngsters across LondonFor the past three weeks 30 youngsters aged 16-21- who are not in full-time education employment or training NEETs - have been gaining essential skills and training to turn around their livesCrucially the project uses Futsal ndash a fast-paced fun form of football ndash to engage with youngsters who have dropped out of formal education and are stranded on the sidelines of societyUltimately they will gain the experience and qualifications to gain jobs in sports coaching and beyondLet Me Play director Matthew Lord said We are actively recruiting young people from across London to take part in these courses and gain qualifications work experience and hopefully employmentldquoWithin 3 weeks we have almost filled a centre in North London and another in West London Through sport we can engage with these young people and turn their lives around We will open more centres and offer more course - we thoroughly believe in thisTimes have never been tougher for many young people with record youth unemployment and limited opportunities for youngsters leaving school with few qualificationsAnd the problems are particularly acute for a growing number of NEETs as highlighted by a recent report from the Work Foundation and the Private Equity Foundation charityHowever the free F1 Course ndash which is valued at over 4000 - will give youngsters the qualifications skills and confidence to take the next step Recruits will get JOMA training kit coaching from top pro clubs and City Guilds or NVQs in sportsNo qualifications are required to gain a place on the course and youngsters could be eligible for travel expense contributionsFor more information contactmatthewletmeplaycoukor call on 0845 0090933

NBA Coaching Clinic

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:41:49 +0000

Let Me Play are delighted to announce that we have been selected by England Basketball London Region to run a unique NBA coaching clinic for young people in Hammersmith and Fulham led by former NBA coach Neal MeyerThe session is for under 20s and will take place at Ealing Hammersmith and London College on Wednesday 1st February from 7 till 9pm One hundred young people are expected to attend the exclusive event with more than half the places having already been takenMeyer has a wealth of expertise and experience with more than 17 years in professional basketball including stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers who finished top of the Eastern division during his time and Los Angeles Clippers He is currently the NBAs Director of Basketball Operations for Europe the Middle East and AfricaThe specialist clinic will be aimed at developing players and aspiring coaches and is a fantastic opportunity for any young basketball enthusiast to learn from an NBA coachLet Me Play a specialist sports provider in London and across the UK currently run the Basketball Academy at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College The elite programme offers professional coaching for 16 to 19 year olds with both mens teams enjoying hugely successful seasons Let Me Play took over the basketball programme at the college in September 2010 and had remarkable success last season winning the BCS South East League in an undefeated regular seasonIf you are aged between 15 and 19 years and would like to attend this coaching clinic then please emailmatthewletmeplaycoukto reserve your place

Summer Sports Camps - Places Open

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:37:48 +0000

Places on Let Me Playrsquos specialist Summer Sports Camps are filling up fast with less than six months to go before the first camp of the seasonWhether itrsquos Football or Dance Basketball or Athletics ndash there is something for everyone at a Let Me Play campOur camps are run by professional coaches and designed for all youngsters with a passion for sport and a desire to develop their game They are open to everyone from those taking their first steps in their chosen sport to those looking to take their talent to the next levelWe pride ourselves on creating challenging safe and above all fun camps for youngsters2012 scheduleStreet Dance Camp 29 July ndash 3 August 2012For ages 10 to 21 years Elmhurst School for Dance BirminghamCheerleading Camp 29 July ndash 3 August 2012For ages 10 to 21 years Elmhurst School for Dance BirminghamBasketball Camp12-17 August 2012For ages 10 to 21 yearsUniversity of Glamorgan PontypriddThe Reading FC Football Camp 12-17 August 2012 For ages 10 to 16 Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotTennis Camp 12 -17 August 2012 For ages 10 to 16 years Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotFootball Trial Camp 19-24 August 2012 Age 10 ndash 21 years Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotSouthampton FC Residential Camp 19-24 August 2011 Age 10 ndash 16 years Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotTo learn more about the specifics of each camp please email us at infoletmeplaycouk While summer may feel long away we encourage you to sign up fast as space is limited For more information call 0845 009 0933

Directors' Report for 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:18:29 +0000

Directors Report 2011Let Me Play went from strength to strength in what became a very significant yearIn 2011 Let Me Play achieved the followingDelivery of8 Residential Camps across the UK over the Summer within4 weeksLet Me Play Flagship Camps Basketball Football Trials K-Swiss Tennis Street Dance Cheerleading Athletics The4th annual Reading FC Football Camp The 2nd annual Southampton FC Football CampDelivery of Government Commissioned ProjectsLet Me Play won a tender to deliver all sports and positive activity holiday provision within the London BoroughofHammersmith Fulham for 1 year Write about this Continuation and successful delivery of the Weekend Project working with youth offenders in Hammersmith Fulham Continuation and successful delivery of the COO-L Projectproviding opportunities foryoung people from low income families and in care in CamdenDelivery of our London Schools ProgrammeOne of the main areas of growth Let Me Play worked with more than100 schools across London providing coaches to deliver sports dance and positive activities within schools Successful delivery of more than 10 non-residential summer camps across London Let Me Playlaunched an Elite Basketball Academy Ealing Hammersmith West London College Londons biggest college Let Me Play recruited 23 students aged 16 to 18 to play basketball and study at the college Employed 2 specialist coaches JaNae from the USA and Max from Serbia The 1st team has enjoyed a successful season so far and continues to push towards the summit of the British College Sports Division 1 Menrsquos They have won the vast majority of games including beating Barking Abbey Academy A 3rd team is set to be added to the ranks next September with the growing popularity of the sport and the set-up at Ealing Hammersmith WestLaunch Delivery of Educational Courses for young people not in employment education or training NEETsLet Me Play led the launch of the innovative F1 Sports course to help transform the prospects of disadvantaged youngsters in London The free course worth 4000 allows youngsters aged 16-21 - who are not in full-time education employment or training NEETs ndash to gain vital skills experience and qualifications The project uses Futsal a fast-paced fun form of football to engage with youngsters who have dropped out of formal education and are stranded on the sidelines of society Following the success of centres in Camden and Ealing further projects are being planned for East and South LondonProjects delivered in conjunction with Futsal UK and Sportiv8The Delivery of 2 Glee Performances for the Young People of CamdenLet Me Play led the organisation and production of two hugely successful Glee performances in CamdenIn March youngsters starred in the Glee Club event at the Shaw TheatreIn November more than 100 talented youngsters aged 13 to 16 from schools disability groups choirs and youth clubs across Camden took part in lsquoA Star is Bornrsquo performance at the Shaw Theatre The event drew an audience of 400 people and raised 3000 for BBC Children in NeedProjects run in conjunction with Camden COO-L2011 saw Let Me Play continue to grow in the development ofinnovative projects the standard of delivery and capacity to deliver programmes across the UKSuch growth demonstrates of strong foundations determination to engage with increasing numbers of young people and a team of staff who embrace the Let Me Play brand Such growth allows strong plans and an excitement for what can be achieved in 2012 and beyond Amy Lalla Matthew Lord

“Let’s Cheer” Pep Rally - Sat Dec 17

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:50:39 +0000

2K Play will launch ldquoLetrsquos Cheerrdquo the first cheerleading game exclusively for Kinect for the Xbox 360 at a high-octane pep rally on Saturday December 17 at Mornington Crescent Leisure Centre in CamdenFollowing the successful launch of 2K Playrsquos NBA 2K12 game Let Me Play has been selected to run the event that will include masterclasses competitions the chance to try out the new computer game and a lot of prizesProfessional cheerleading coaches Hannah Goulding and Lindsey High will be there on the day to run competitions and masterclassesThe pep rally is free to attend for individuals groups of friends or entire squads Please email matthewletmeplaycouk for more informationCheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and Letrsquos Cheer will allow fans the chance to master moves like High V and jumps like the Toe Touch in a controller-free full-body experiencePlayers will be transported into a wide variety of thrilling arenas including American football varsity matches and national cheerleading competitionsGame features include - Learn real world cheers and competitive routines choreographed and motion captured by professional cheerleaders - Master basic cheerleading motions like the High V Broken T or Right Punch to more advanced combination moves including the Blade Cap and Touchdown Sway - Show off your skills with controller-free full body cheerleading jumps like the Toe Touch Double Hook and Herkie - Perform compete and get your heart pumping to iconic licensed cheerleading songs and popular cheer dance hits - Cheer voice recognition technology rates your spirit level and makes sure you stay on count- Earn spirit stars to rank-up unlock new routines and advance all the way to Nationals - Multi-player mode encourages friendly competition and team work

F1 Course Gives Hope for Camden NEETS

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:32:18 +0000

Let Me Playrsquos F1 course to enhance the prospects of disadvantaged youngsters kicked off in Camden this week amid more grim news for young people Youth unemployment hit the one million mark for the first time this week with 219 of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work The statistics follow warnings about the prospects of those youngsters not in any form of education employment or training NEETs with Camden one of the worst affected areas in London More than 20 of 16 to 24 year-olds are NEETs in Camden However this week a group of youngsters in Camden took their first steps towards qualifications that could lead to careers in sports coaching and beyond The free F1 course ndash run by Let me Play Futsal UK and Sportiv8 ndash combines playing futsal an exciting form of football along with gaining qualifications And there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sport If yoursquore aged between 16 and 18 and want to join the course contact matthewletmeplaycouk or call on 0845 009 0933

Let Me Play Leads Let's Cheer Launch

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:34:36 +0000

Let Me Play has been chosen to help launch 2K Playrsquos Letrsquos Cheer ndash the first cheerleading game exclusively for Kinect for Xbox 360 ndash following the huge success of the NBA 2K12 basketball game launch Cheerleading is growing rapidly in the UK and Letrsquos Cheer will allow fans the chance to master moves like High V and jumps like the Toe Touch in a controller-free full-body experience Players will be transported into a wide variety of thrilling arenas including American football varsity matches and national cheerleading competitions Let Me Play will utilise their expertise and contacts within the sport in the UK to help launch the game at a promotional day ndash with the date to be confirmed The link up with 2K Play follows the successful launch of their NBA 2K12 computer gameGame features include Learn real world cheers and competitive routines choreographed and motion captured by professional cheerleaders Master basic cheerleading motions like the High V Broken T or Right Punch to more advanced combination moves including the Blade Cap and Touchdown Sway Show off your skills with controller-free full body cheerleading jumps like the Toe Touch Double Hook and Herkie Perform compete and get your heart pumping to iconic licensed cheerleading songs and popular cheer dance hits Cheer voice recognition technology rates your spirit level and makes sure you stay on count Earn spirit stars to rank-up unlock new routines and advance all the way to Nationals Multi-player mode encourages friendly competition and team work

Hammers vs. Redbridge Highlights

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:37:04 +0000

The Hammers once again showed their fighting spirit as they overcame Redbridge College 43-37 on Wednesday night to retain their undefeated record Ealing Hammersmith West London College established a 15 point lead in the 3rd quarter but then allowed Redbridge to close to within five points Tensions rose among the Hammers ranks in the 4th quarter as Redbridge tightened up their defence and the Hammers came under severe pressure However they were determined not to suffer their first defeat and ultimately overcame their rivals by a six-point margin

Camden Glee Club raises £3,000 to help children

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:44:18 +0000

Young people from Camden Glee Club have raised 3000 for BBC Children in Need with their recent production at the Shaw TheatreThe show called lsquoA Star is Bornrsquo featured more than 100 talented young people from schools disability groups choirs and youth clubs across CamdenFollowing the success of the previous Glee Club production earlier this year UK activity provider Let Me Play and the COO-L project part of our youth service were thrilled to stage a second Glee production on 5 NovemberOpen to all local young people aged 13 to 16 the show was a great opportunity for aspiring performers to showcase their talents before an audience of 400Led by a team of professional artists classes and rehearsals for the show provided an intensive and fun induction into the performing artsA Star is Born had the audience singing laughing and crying along Pudsey Bear even popped in to enjoy the performance whichraised a staggering 3000 for BBC Children in NeedMore informationLet Me Play provides a wide range of sporting and dance experiences for young people For more information please contact infoletmeplaycouk or call 0845 009 0933Camdenrsquos COO-L scheme lsquochoice and opportunities onlinersquo gives teenagers a bursary to book a wide choice of positive activities online Young people need to be in school years nine to 11 be on free school meals and be a Camden resident Young people with learning disabilities and looked after children also qualify Please call 0800 599 9575 oremail COO-Lcamdengovuk

Barnardos Warn of Ignored Youngsters

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:48:44 +0000

Most disadvantaged 16- and 17-year-olds are being ldquoignoredrdquo with their chances of finding work ldquorapidly decliningrdquo according to childrenrsquos charity BarnardosThe charity argues that 18-year-olds and above are being targeted by government reforms to tackle unemployment while those younger are being overlookedldquoBritainrsquos uneven playing field is causing an entire generation of the most disadvantaged teenagers to become lsquolost in transitionrsquordquo said chief executive Anne Marie CarrieHowever this week disadvantaged youngsters in London aged 16 and 17 will be the first to benefit from an innovative new project that aims to set them on the path to a new careerThe free F1 course ndash run by Let me Play Futsal UK and Sportiv8 ndash combines playing futsal an exciting form of football along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyondAnd there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sportFollow the greats into Futsal - places still availableItrsquos the game that launched the careers of Brazilian greats such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho and now Futsal is set to transform the prospects of disadvantaged youngsters acrossLondonThis Wednesday the first group of recruits aged 16-18 - who are not in full-time education employment or training - will start the innovative and free F1 Sports Course that aims to set them on the path to a new careerAnd there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sportThe F1 Course - run by Let Me Play Futsal UK and Sportiv8 - combines time on the pitch playing Futsal a pioneering form of football along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyondTimes have never been tougher for many young people with record youth unemployment and limited opportunities for those leaving school with few qualifications For individuals this can lead to apathy isolation from the rest of society and even anti-social behaviourHowever the free F1 Course ndash which is valued at over 4000 - will give youngsters the qualifications skills and confidence to take the next step Recruits will get JOMA training kit coaching from top pro clubs and City Guilds or NVQs in sportsOver 30 weeks the recruits will spend three days a week at the interactive centre that enables dynamic learning in a lively environment - ensuring boring classrooms are a thing of the pastThere are currently bases in North and West London with similar centres in East and South London set to followNo qualifications are required to gain a place on the course and youngsters could be eligible for travel expense contributionsIf yoursquore aged between 16 and 18 and want to join the course contactmatthewletmeplaycouk or call on 0845 0090933Gleeks raise 3000 for Children in NeedYoung performers inspired by the hit TV show Glee helped raise 3000 for the BBCrsquos Children on Saturday nightSchools and youth club from across Camden ditched their local rivalries to come together to put on a spectacular show at the Shaw Theatre near EustonA cast of 99 youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds took part in the production that including songs Donrsquot Stop Believing by Journey Raise your Glass by Pink and Baby by Justin BieberThe Mayor of Camden was in the vast audience made up of friends family and fansThe show was a sell-out and a huge success not only for the performers but also for the children set to benefit from the generous donations

Live the Dream - Develop a Career in Coaching

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:44:35 +0000

Itrsquos the game that launched the careers of Brazilian greats such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho and now Futsal is set to transform the prospects of disadvantaged youngsters in LondonThis Wednesday the first group of recruits aged 16-18 - who are not in full-time education employment or training - will start the innovative and free F1 Course that aims to set them on the path to a new careerAnd there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sportA recent report by the Work Foundation a job market thinktank and the Private Equity Foundation charity highlighted vast number of 16-24 year olds who were not in education employment or training NEETSThe F1 course - run by London-based company Let Me Play Futsal UK and Sportiv8 - combines time on the pitch playing Futsal an exciting form of football along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyondTimes have never been tougher for many young people with record youth unemployment and limited opportunities for those leaving school with few qualifications For individuals this can lead to apathy isolation from the rest of society and even anti-social behaviourHowever the free F1 Course ndash which is valued at over 4000 - will give youngsters the qualifications skills and confidence to take the next step Recruits will get JOMA training kit coaching from top pro clubs and City Guilds or NVQs in sportsOver 30 weeks the recruits will spend three days a week at the interactive centre that enables dynamic learning in a lively environment - ensuring boring classrooms are a thing of the pastThere are currently bases in North and West London with similar centres in East and South London set to followNo qualifications are required to gain a place on the course and youngsters could be eligible for travel expense contributionsFor more information contact matthewletmeplaycouk or call on 0845 0090933

Director's Report 2010

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:42:22 +0100

Directors Report 2010Let Me Play went from strength to strength in what became a very significant yearIn 2010 Let Me Play achieved the followingDelivery of 23 Residential Camps across the UK over the Summer within 5 weeks15 commissioned by the Youth Hostel Association 10 Street Dance 5 Football Let Me Play Flagship Camps Basketball Football Trials K-Swiss Tennis Street Dance The 3rd annual Reading FC Football Camp New for 2010 - the successful launch of the Southampton FC Football Camp Athletics Camp and Cheerleading CampDelivery of Government Commissioned ProjectsContinuation and successful delivery of the Weekend Project working with youth offenders in Hammersmith Fulham Continuation and successful delivery of the COO-L Projectproviding opportunities foryoung people from low income families and in care in CamdenDelivery of our London Schools ProgrammeOne of the main areas of growth Let Me Play worked with more than 50 schools across London providing coaches to deliver sports dance and positive activities within schools Successful delivery of more than 10 non-residential summer camps across London Let Me Play took on the Basketball Programme at Ealing Hammersmith West London College Londons biggest college The mens team went on to win the British Colleges South East Division in an undefeated regular seasonLaunch Delivery of a Community Sports Programme called Sports HubBased in Hammersmith Let Me Play launched Sports Hub a place where the community can come together once a week and try a variety of sports Basketball Volleyball Boxing Street Dance2010 saw Let Me Play continue to grow in bothstandard of delivery and capacity to deliver programmes across the UK Such growth is demonstrative of solid foundations the drive to engage with increasing numbers of young people and a team of staff who embrace the Let Me Play brand Such growth allows strong plans and an excitement for what can be achieved in 2011 and beyond Amy Lalla Matthew Lord

Reading FC Camp Overview

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:29:16 +0100

Reading FC Camp 2011This summer the 4th annual Reading FC residential football camp took place at the Licensed Victuallerrsquos School in AscotYoung people travelled from all over the world and experienced expert football coaching from Reading FC coaches Phil Griffiths and Elliot WhitehouseThe camp included a trip to the Madejski Stadium where the young people received a behind the scenes tour and were lucky enough to train in the Academy dome An experience they will never forgetOn behalf of Let Me Play I would like to thank Phil Elliot and Reading FC For helping us put together a truly excellent football camp for these young peopleMatthew Lord - Director Let Me Play

EH&WL College Men’s Basketball Team – Still Undefeated!!!

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:21:55 +0100

Something special has come out of EHWL College Sports Department this yearhellipand thatrsquos the college basketball teamLast week EHWL College thrashed NESCOT College by 28 points 94-66 and even took the foot off the gas by using the second half to work on a new defensive system Special mention to Zak Mesic team captain who scored 25 points Kemaal Izll who scored 22 points and Rents Ganbat who played amazing defense on NESCOTrsquos best player taking him out of the gameThis week EHWL College progressed to round 3 of the National British Colleges Sports Cup Compeition by beating Reigate College in a close fought away game final score 72-66 Playing on a very slippery floor our college players found it hard to find their offensive rhythm and play the intense defense that they do normally However during the 4th quarter every player stepped up to seal a tough victory We next face West Thames College which will be played within the next couple of weeksOur next game is away against NESCOT on Wednesday 9th February Our next scheduled home game is on Monday 7th March against Chichester College which could turn out to be the BCS league deciding game Watch this space

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U-turn on School Sports Partnerships made by Michael Gove

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:20:29 +0100

Let Me Play were really pleased to hear about the u-turn on School Sports Partnerships made by Michael Gove recentlySchool sport is a critical part of helping young people to understand their skills and capacities as well as educating about health and fitness Teaching this well requires expertise and experience something which many schools do not have in-house and hence School sport needs investment to thrive One in five children leaves primary school obese and so Let Me Play are delighted that we will be able to continue to help support schools promote and deliver physical activityGove has specified a new approach for schools putting extra emphasis on competitive inter-school sport This is exactly in line with our own plans for working with schools to promote schools sports competitions which will enable young people to experience competitive sport In 2011 Let Me Play will be launching competitive leagues of various sports which will see schools in each borough compete against each other in tournament formats Schools will get a choice of sports that they may not have played before including Dodgeball Handball Basketball Volleyball and much moreWe believe competitive sport is to be at the centre of a truly rounded education and that all schools should offer it Our programme means you will not lose the existing structure provided by the school sports partnership Our Schools Sport Competition programme will provide a constant and sustainable competitive sport approach to each and every school allowing schools to come together to support and celebrate the legacy of 2012

Let Me Play’s support for the Pupil Premium Plan

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:27:01 +0100

Let Me Playrsquos support for the Pupil Premium PlanLet Me Play is working alongside schools throughout London to help support Young People from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing tailored programmes for the Pupil Premium Programme Let Me Playrsquos Pupil Premium Package provides YP with a chance to take part in a huge range of positive activities from gymnastics classes to street dance volleyball to football residential camps outward bound camps weekly clubs theme park visits and London sightseeing trips trips to sports matches and much moreAll our programmes aim to engage young people in a variety of positive activities to achieve the following outcomes acquiring and developing new skills knowledge and understanding of health and fitness increasing confidence and self esteem increase attainment and attendance encourage team work motivation and enthusiasm and ultimately have funIf you are interested in hearing more please contact infoletmeplaycouk or call 0845 009 0933

Tagged Users
Amy Lalla

Let Me Play on Facebook and Twitter!

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:16:57 +0100

Want to always be up to date with the latest news from Let Me PlayCheck out our Facebook or Twitter as a great source of information You can find tons of helpful information ranging from announcements of upcoming camps alerts to when registrations are ending and even updates from your coaches on how the camps are going Besides just reading about Let Me Play make sure to also look at all of our pictures and videos to get a feel for what a day with Let Me Play is really like Maybe one day you and your friends will make the front page Finally Facebook and Twitter are also a great way to let us know how your camp or team is doing Write on our wall and let us know which drills are your favourite or if your team won their latest game All you have to do to get access to all this information is search ldquoLet Me Playrdquo on Facebook or Twitter and add us as a friend

Tagged Users
Amy Lalla

2011 camp schedule announced!

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:13:42 +0100

Let Me Play are keen to announce the launch of the 2011 camp schedule and looking forward to be planning for the Summer Whether itrsquos Football or Dance Basketball or Athletics ndash there is something for everyone at a Let Me Play camp Summer Camps provide young people with a great opportunity to be active and play sports in a fun safe environment The Camps are taught for all ability levels so whether you are a beginner learning a new sport or an experienced player looking to improve Let Me Play has a camp for youOur camp schedule is as followsStreet Dance Camp31 July ndash 5 August 2011Age 10 ndash 21 yearsElmhurst School for Dance BirminghamCheerleading Camp31 July ndash 5 August 2011Age 10 ndash 21 yearsElmhurst School for Dance BirminghamBasketball Camp7-12 August 2011Age 10 ndash 21 yearsStoke Mandeville Stadium AylesburyAthletics Camp7-12 August 2011Age 10 ndash 18 yearsStoke Mandeville Stadium AylesburyTennis Camp14-19 August 2011For ages 10 to 16Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotThe Reading FC Football Camp14-19 August 2011For ages 10 to 16Licensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotSouthampton FC Residential Camp21-26 August 2011Age 10 ndash 16 yearsLicensed Victuallersrsquo School AscotTo learn more about the specifics of each camp please email us at infoletmeplaycouk While summer may feel long away we encourage you to sign up fast as space is limited For more information call 0845 009 0933

Street Dance Camp Staff Announced

Sun, 01 May 2011 09:43:10 +0100

Poppinrsquo lockinrsquo krumpinrsquo breakinrsquo steppinrsquo and wackinrsquo these terms may be slightly unknown but theyrsquore not going away Street Dance is rapidly growing in popularity around the UK as artists like Rihanna Beyonce and Lady GaGa continue to produce addictive records that are keeping Englandrsquos youth up and on their feet dancing Britainrsquos Got Talent is also fuelling the passion with winners two years in a row being street dance oriented Let Me Play specialist camp organiser are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful Street Dance Camp which provides dancers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn new moves and styles taught by professional choreographersThe Street Dance Camp will be held at the Elmhurst School for Dance a state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham from Sunday 26th - Friday 31st July The camp consists of a week of intensive dance instruction and training that will all be in preparation for a filmed performance that will take place on the last day Campers have the option of residential and non-residential placesThis year Let Me Dance is pleased to announce that Street Dance Camp 2009 will be taught by industry leading professional dancers who have a wealth of experience both in America and the UK Richard lsquoZerorsquo Collazo and Renee lsquoSmilesrsquo Collazo join the team from Philadelphia USANadine Woodley and Ben Davies represent the UK choreographing contingentRichie is the founder of the Hip-Hop Culture Foundation a company for abused and struggling teens to provide a safe escape for the hardships in their lives whilst motivating them through dance Heis well-known for being in the Wu Tang music video alongside Method Man Ghostface and Redman plus has had numerous appearances on various TV programmes Smiles most recently was awarded Bgirl of the Year 09 by Universal Zulu Nation Shersquos appeared on BET and 106 Park trained with Chosen Dance Company and has been on the Tyra Banks ShowJoining them is Nadine Woodley and Ben Davies Nadine is an established dancer and choreographer with vast experience working with young people From schools and youth clubs to inclusion projects theatre companies and stage schools Nadine has worked with young people of all ages and backgrounds She has also written produced and directed plays and choreographed routines with and for young people Ben Davies dances professionally with the Tim Noble Agency who are also agents to the Xfactor and Kylie Minogue He has performed on MTV BBC with Duffy and most recently danced on the Xfactor live shows As a teacher he has choreographed shows for the Youth Dance English Showcase the UK Street Dance Championships and the UK Hip Hop Championships He has worked with young dancers from all over the country with a variety of experienceBringing together these four diverse street dance teachers will allow participants to experience street dance in a variety of forms with inspiration from American and British culture Let Me Dance hopes to deliver a camp that will be innovative and inspirational for the young people who attendCamp organiser Amy Lalla commented ldquoThe Street Dance Camp is all about giving young people that attend unique and intense experiences within dance Wersquore so excited to be bringing together such creative talents Each one of them has a passion for teaching and together promise to make the camp sensationalrdquoParticipants can expect to learn several styles of dance including popping locking breakinrsquo steppinrsquo wackinrsquo contemporary street and even ballet This residential camp is being held at the renowned Elmhurst School for Dance a state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham from Sunday 26th July ndash Friday 31st July 2009 Participants have the option of residential or non-residential placesFor more information or to book a spot on the camp visit wwwletmeplaycouk email infoletmeplaycouk or call 0845 009 0933Poppinrsquo lockinrsquo krumpinrsquo breakinrsquo steppinrsquo and wackinrsquo these terms may be slightly unknown but theyrsquore not going away Street Dance is rapidly growing in popularity around the UK as artists like Rihanna Beyonce and Lady GaGa continue to produce addictive records that are keeping Englandrsquos youth up and on their feet dancing Britainrsquos Got Talent is also fuelling the passion with winners two years in a row being street dance oriented Let Me Play specialist camp organiser are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful Street Dance Camp which provides dancers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn new moves and styles taught by professional choreographersThe Street Dance Camp will be held at the Elmhurst School for Dance a state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham from Sunday 26th - Friday 31st July The camp consists of a week of intensive dance instruction and training that will all be in preparation for a filmed performance that will take place on the last day Campers have the option of residential and non-residential placesThis year Let Me Dance is pleased to announce that Street Dance Camp 2009 will be taught by industry leading professional dancers who have a wealth of experience both in America and the UK Richard lsquoZerorsquo Collazo and Renee lsquoSmilesrsquo Collazo join the team from Philadelphia USANadine Woodley and Ben Davies represent the UK choreographing contingentRichie is the founder of the Hip-Hop Culture Foundation a company for abused and struggling teens to provide a safe escape for the hardships in their lives whilst motivating them through dance Heis well-known for being in the Wu Tang music video alongside Method Man Ghostface and Redman plus has had numerous appearances on various TV programmes Smiles most recently was awarded Bgirl of the Year 09 by Universal Zulu Nation Shersquos appeared on BET and 106 Park trained with Chosen Dance Company and has been on the Tyra Banks ShowJoining them is Nadine Woodley and Ben Davies Nadine is an established dancer and choreographer with vast experience working with young people From schools and youth clubs to inclusion projects theatre companies and stage schools Nadine has worked with young people of all ages and backgrounds She has also written produced and directed plays and choreographed routines with and for young people Ben Davies dances professionally with the Tim Noble Agency who are also agents to the Xfactor and Kylie Minogue He has performed on MTV BBC with Duffy and most recently danced on the Xfactor live shows As a teacher he has choreographed shows for the Youth Dance English Showcase the UK Street Dance Championships and the UK Hip Hop Championships He has worked with young dancers from all over the country with a variety of experienceBringing together these four diverse street dance teachers will allow participants to experience street dance in a variety of forms with inspiration from American and British culture Let Me Dance hopes to deliver a camp that will be innovative and inspirational for the young people who attendCamp organiser Amy Lalla commented ldquoThe Street Dance Camp is all about giving young people that attend unique and intense experiences within dance Wersquore so excited to be bringing together such creative talents Each one of them has a passion for teaching and together promise to make the camp sensationalrdquoParticipants can expect to learn several styles of dance including popping locking breakinrsquo steppinrsquo wackinrsquo contemporary street and even ballet This residential camp is being held at the renowned Elmhurst School for Dance a state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham from Sunday 26th July ndash Friday 31st July 2009 Participants have the option of residential or non-residential placesFor more information or to book a spot on the camp visit wwwletmeplaycouk email infoletmeplaycouk or call 0845 009 0933

Tagged Users
Amy Lalla , Matthew Lord