Sussex students plan for greener future at the Amex
More than 70 pupils in Year 7 and 8 (aged 11 to 13) from four secondary schools across Sussex took part in a ‘LEARN Together’ event, to encourage them to think about what they can do to protect the environment. As part of the Premier League Inspires programme, students from Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA),
70 girls inspired at free football day in Lancing
A football day designed to encourage more young girls to take part in the sport took place last month. Nearly 70 girls aged 5-13 from across Sussex took part in a free football day on the Community Pitch at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing. The event was funded by American Express,
Brighton kids meet Sanchez and Carter for anti-racism Q&A
Albion first team stars met with a group of local children in October. Spanish ‘keeper Robert Sanchez, defender Joel Veltman, and WSL star Danielle Carter joined the group at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing. The kids, from St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School in Brighton, had a Q&A with Sanchez
Young Ukrainians meet their Albion heroes
A group of young Sussex-based Ukrainian children were given the chance to meet some Brighton & Hove Albion stars in Lancing. Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, we have noticed a growing number of Ukrainian participants joining our football sessions across Sussex. With many of these children having limited opportunities during school holidays, 15
AITC spreads Rainbow Laces message to Sussex kids
Albion in the Community has been sharing a message of inclusivity and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign has been taking place this October, with football fans, clubs, and players all over the country uniting to stand against discrimination. Throughout October we have been working to raise awareness about the Rainbow Laces