FA Mars - Just Play Awards 2015
Nominate your "Just Play" centre, player or organiser to be part of the Mars Just Play Awards 2015.
These awards will allow you to showcase the successes and passionate team behind your Just Play sessions to The FA, your local community and the media whilst encouraging more players to join your Just Play Centre.
Entering any or all of the four awards categories is simple – just provide a few words about what you’ve been up to and what you’re proud of.
The finalists will be invited to London to tour Wembley and go to an exclusive reception at the House of Commons to celebrate the Just Play scheme on Wednesday 8th July. Prizes also include an opportunity for a training experience at St George’s Park, signed England t-shirts and tickets!
There are four categories for nominations:
Just Play Centre of the Year
This award recognises an established or up-and-coming Just Play Centre that is making a real effort to encourage adults back into football. From driving interest to creating a fun environment and impactful sessions that ensure players come back week after week, this centre is spreading the word about Just Play and playing its part in creating one million opportunities to participate in a kickabout close to home.
What we are looking for:
Passion for spreading the word about the power of football
Growing numbers taking part and/or consistent attendance of regular players
A fun, inclusive environment
Impactful and creative coaching and a team spirit that brings players back again and again
Just Player of the Year
This award recognises a Just Play player who is a real team asset. They have energy to bring the game alive and perhaps even act as a role model to others. Their passion and determination for football shines through and is demonstrated on and off the pitch.
What we are looking for:
Passion and energy
Team spirit
Role model qualities
Dedication and determination
Just Play Organiser of the Year
This award recognises a Just Play organiser with real commitment and drive to make their centre a success. Their energy and encouragement to get adults into football is second to none and they are really striving to spread the word in their local community. This Organiser shows exceptional dedication to their Just Play Centre and passion in leading the team.
What we are looking for:
Passion for spreading the word about the power of football
Team spirit
Creating a fun, inclusive environment
Dedication and determination
Just Play Legacy Award
This award recognises an individual, team or Just Play centre that has successfully addressed the needs of their local community and/or made a lasting contribution to encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. Whether it’s creating a women’s only or a walking football session, for example, or it’s bringing an unloved sporting facility back to life, they have really helped people rediscover their love of sport. This award ultimately recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual, team or Just Play centre to the local community, its cohesion, its confidence and its environment.
What we are looking for:
Outstanding contribution to and passion for the local community
Just Play sessions and coaching tailored to the needs of the local population
Moving beyond Just Play casual football to competitions, leagues and even other sports
And/or Positive impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of players or even the wider community
You are welcome to submit your player, organiser and/or centre for more than one category; however, each entry must be submitted separately.
How to enter
Please complete the relevant nomination form which is attached below.
Please include as much detail about your submission as possible to give a clear picture of your centres inspiration, purpose, process and outcomes and please kindly observe the word count indicated.
Supporting Material
Your entry can be supplemented by up to five pieces of supporting collateral, this may include printed documents, case studies, photographs, testimonials or media coverage. We strongly recommend including collateral to assist the judges. Please ensure all collateral is clearly labelled with the application form it is related to and send via email to: justplay@octagon.com.
Nominations are open until Friday 19 June.
If you have any questions please email justplay@octagon.com