Bolton Wanderers in the Community name Community Captain to help mark the Premier League’s 30th-anniversary celebrations
Dominic Rice, of Bolton, has been named as Bolton Wanderers’ Community Captain in recognition of their incredible work in the local area surrounding PL Kicks and HAF (Holiday Activities & Food). Run by Bolton Council, the HAF programme was the perfect initiative to pair with PL Kicks as it provided free meals to children receiving benefits of free school dinners all while providing them with exercise and activity during the school holidays at our PL Kicks sessions.
The Community Captain accolade is being given to more than 100 members of the public who have made an outstanding contribution to their club and local community, as part of the Premier League’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Dominic received the accolade at the University of Bolton Stadium, receiving a PL30 Community Captain armband and pennant.
Dominic Rice, Community Captain, said: “It’s a fantastic surprise to receive such an award, we need you just as much as you need us and that’s why the partnership works so well.”
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “As we mark 30 years since the Premier League first kicked off, it is important we celebrate the unsung heroes who deliver brilliant work in their communities. These people – whether they are participants, coaches, volunteers or long-time employees – are the lifeblood of their clubs and their communities.
“The continued success of Premier League football enables us to provide unprecedented investment in communities and wider football. As we look to the future, we are committed to investing more than ever, to help develop the game and provide opportunities to people of all ages.”
PL Kicks is supported with Premier League funding to aid partnering with Dominic and Bolton Council to implement HAF over Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays.
Across England and Wales, Premier League investment supports the community organisations of all 92 Premier League and English Football League clubs, plus the 68 National League clubs.
Over the next three years, the League will continue its world-leading levels of support by contributing £1.6 billion to communities and the wider game.
During the Trophy Tour, the League will be announcing new financial commitments to benefit fans and communities. This includes increased investment into the Premier League Fans’ Fund, with £5m available to support fan engagement projects across the top four divisions of the football pyramid. The League is also investing an additional £13.5 million into the Football Foundation to create small-sided pitches in the heart of communities that need them the most. The tour will also give an opportunity to highlight new Premier League investment into women’s and girls’ football, including the Emerging Talent Centres announced earlier this summer.
To find out more, please visit premierleague.com
For more information on the Premier League Trophy Tour please contact: PL30@freuds.com