“It’s been another fantastic month for Kicks. Since September 2025, we’ve engaged 450 unique participants, with 150 young people competing in tournaments and 140 taking part in our educational workshops. We’ve also proudly supported 54 participants with SEND, ensuring our sessions remain inclusive and accessible to all.
Throughout the month, participants have taken part in a variety of exciting challenges to win prizes, and we were delighted to launch our brand-new darts session, ‘Kicks On Target’, which even welcomed some special guests.
We’re looking to build on this momentum and we hope to see some new faces joining us at sessions this month.”
Thank you for your continued support, Coops
Sports Development Officer Club Doncaster Foundation
what benefit they get from these sessions. We regularly hold these Youth Voice Sessions at the start of play to enable us to provide the very best delivery possible going forwards for young people in our communities.
HAVING THEIR SAY... IT’S THE KICKS WAY »
So, we would like to say a massive thank you to our 36-strong Mexborough crew for letting us know their thoughts and for two brilliant football sessions!
WHOAREYA
COACH CHARLEY
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Chaz
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Kicks on Target (Darts)
Manchester City
Kevin de Bruyne
Centre back #5
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Money Heist
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“My favourite Kicks moment was winning the Kicks tournament with Bentley on the Eco-Power”
LEGACY SHIRTS UPDATE
As a thank you to regular Kicks attendees, we will be launching the Kicks Legacy shirts at the end of November...our version of international caps!
We will start the count week commencing Monday 24th November, and as you amass appearances, you will receive a specially-designed football shirt. There will be 3 to collect:
• 25 appearances legacy shirt
• 50 appearances legacy shirt
• 75 appearances legacy shirt
Make double-sure your Kicks coach has your mark on the register at every session! More information and designs will be posted on the Instagram page @drfckicks
COMPETITION TIME
My England
IT’S COMING HOME!
Name the starting XI you think Thomas Tuchel will go with in the first game of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 tournament.
The entrant with the most correct names in the line-up will win a prize of their choice from the Doncaster Rovers Club Shop (not the till though!)
In the event of a tie, substitutes will be taken into account if they enter the field of play.
Ask your Kicks coach for a form. How will you compare to our coaches?
OLLIE
MADDIE Apprentice Coach
BAR FOR A BAR!
Well, it certainly took us quite a while to get a breakthrough in our ‘Bar for a Bar’ Challenge!
Simple rules: Hit the crossbar from the halfway line, get a bar of chocolate. What could be easier. Soooooo...
» 22 participants
» 44 shots
» 43 misses!
» 1 direct hit
Well done (eventually) to Klay. Coaches Jamie and Mark couldn’t keep eating all the chocolate after every session!
Excuse the quality of the pictures, this was mainly due to the wayward shooting!
MY PREM DREAM TEAM
Coach Rich (Titans)
WHAT IS IT?
Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential. The programme creates opportunities for young people who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high need areas to regularly engage in football, sport, mentoring and personal development opportunities.
Launched in 2006 as a collaboration between the Premier League and the Metropolitan Police to create safer and more inclusive communities, Premier League Kicks has had a significant impact on people and places for 20 years.
KICKS ON TARGET
Lets. Play. Darts!
We recently trialled our brand shiny new darts night, ‘Kicks on Target’ in the Belle Vue Bar at the Eco-Power Stadium. The night was a great success and we were joined by a few special guests, including DRFC owner Terry Bramall and First Team Manager Grant McCann.
As a result, these sessions will now take place
Sessions are designed to be fun and improve maths as well as darts skills along the way.
There will be a tuck shop and parents are welcome to stay for the duration of the session. Details are:
» Ages 8-13 - 5pm-6pm
» Ages 14-18 - 6pm-7pm
These times could be subject to change so please refer to out Instagram page for updates etc. @drfckicks or email mark.cooper@clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk to confirm a place.
WELLNESS WORDS Competition
Creative writing is proven to be a great way of aiding positive mental health.
Thinking of your local session, we’ll give away two Rovers match tickets for the best effort in the style below:
Adwick Leisure Complex
Diversity and equality always Workshops that are fun Incredible opportunities Coaches we can relate to Kicks is mint!
Knowing I have a place to play I love football! Cool people
