[FARE] Streetkick returns to unite fans at UEFA EURO 2008T

[Markus Pinter]

News from FARE - Football Against Racism in Europe
10 June 2008

German version on www.farenet.org <http://www.farenet.org/default.asp?intPageID=11&intArticleID=1601> 
French version on www.farenet.org <http://www.farenet.org/default.asp?intPageID=10&intArticleID=1602> 

 

English Version

Streetkick returns to unite fans at UEFA EURO 2008(tm)

The UEFA EURO 2008(tm) bring together some of the finest footballing talent on earth. But it won't just be the likes of Ronaldo and Torres wowing the crowds. Thanks to Streetkick fans from all over Europe can show off their own ball-skills too.

Streetkick, an inflatable, portable street football game is touring Switzerland and Austria for the duration of the tournament as part of FARE's 'Unite Against Racism' initiative. Run by UK members "Football Unites, Racism Divides" (FURD), and German partners "dem ball egal is egal wer in tritt e.V." (DBE), Streetkick will provide the campaign with one of its most visible and engaging elements. 

Streetkick will encourage fans from all nations to participate in small sided games within its inflatable walls.  The game will tour major venues in both nations. The Streetkick team, whose members come from all manner of ethnically diverse backgrounds, will be on hand to distribute information on anti-racism in football. Somalian born, Ahmed Mohammed, is one of them: "I love football and it's brilliant being able to combine it with an anti-racism message. I can remember watching the European Championships when I was a kid and I can't believe I'm going. It's a dream come true." 

After debuting at the previous championships in Portugal and then at the World Cup in Germany, this summer's tournament will mark Streetkick's third appearance at a major international competition.

 

FURD's Howard Holmes, is delighted with its continuous involvement: "The StreetKick game simply goes from strength to strength. We've added a music system this year to help 'up' its celebratory atmosphere. It remains a great tool in bringing together people in a celebratory atmosphere through a common love of the game." 

The game will tour major venues in both nations, beginning in early afternoon, connecting fans by allowing them to play football in an environment of harmony, respect and fun. A multilingual exhibition from FARE will travel with the Streetkick team, too.

 

 

Streetkick beats the rain and kicks off in Geneva

FARE's Streetkick tour of UEFA EURO 2008(tm) host cities got underway with a well-attended event at the Place du Rhone, next door to the Geneva Fan Embassy. The game proved popular with Portuguese and Turkish fans in the build-up to their Group A clash at the Stade de Geneva on Saturday 7th June.

The team from FARE partner 'Football Unites, Racism Divides' (FURD), together with LICRA Suisse were relieved to see the rain finally cease in time to prepare the game in time for the big kick-off.

Catch the Streetkick at the following locations:

 

Geneva
6 - 13 June, Place du Rhone
11 June, Match: Czech R. - Portugal, Place du Rhone
14 June, Place de Plain Palaise
15 June, Match: Czech R. - Turkey, Place de Plain Palaise

Klagenfurt
8 - 12 June, Fancamp Klagenfurt

Match days Klagenfurt
8 June, Match: Germany - Poland
12 June, Match: Croatia - Germany

Organiser: Robert Korb, T:43 676 954 81 47

Innsbruck
14 - 18 June, Landestheater

Match Days Innsbruck
14 June, Match: Sweden - Spain
18 June, Match: Greece - Spain

Organiser: Bella Bello Bitugu, T:+43 650 683 18 42

Salzburg
14 June, Match: Greece - Russia, Fanmeile Seekrichen
15 June, Fanmeile Sekirchen
16 June, Fan camp Salzburg
17 June, Children- and Youthcenter Lehen, Schumacher Straße
18 June, Match: Greece - Spain, Children- Youthcenter Lehen, Schumacher Straße

Organiser: Wolfgang Drechsler, T: +43 699 105 56 420

Vienna
20 June - 26 June, MuseumsQuartier/Mariahilferstraße

20 June, Goals for one World, 14:30 - 17:00

23 and 24 June, Minischüler Liga

25 June. Exhibition, New African Football Academy

Organiser: Markus Pinter, FairPlay-vidc, T: + 43 1 713 35 94-93

Notes

The Unite Against Racism campaign at UEFA EURO 2008(tm) is carried out by the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network in partnership with UEFA and with support of the international players union FIFPro.

Full details in English, German, French and Italian are available on www.FAREnet.org

For further details on the Fans' Embassies programme visit www.fanguide2008.net

Contact details
In English
Danny Lynch, Kick it Out (London), danny at kickitout.org Tel. +44 207 684 4884

In German and issues relating to Austria
Bettina Surtmann, FairPlay-vidc (Vienna), surtmann at vidc.org Tel. +43 1 713 35 94-86

Issues relating to Switzerland
Joni Kreutner, GRA-Foundation against racism and anti-Semitism (Zurich), j.kreutner at gra.ch Mobile:+41 76 394 00 88





 

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Mag.a Bettina Surtmann

FairPlay-vidc

Möllwaldplatz 5/3

A-1040 Wien

 

Tel. +43/1/7133594-86

Fax +43/1/7133594-73

E-Mail surtmann at vidc.org

www.fairplay.or.at

www.fanguide2008.net

 

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