The Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme has returned, giving primary school teachers the opportunity to apply for free Nike football kit for their girls’ teams.
The Kit Scheme, run in partnership with Nike, aims to encourage more young girls across England and Wales to participate in football by providing 4,000 free kits.
It builds upon the 7,000 free football kits that have already been given away via the Premier League Primary Stars schools programme since 2017.
Premier League Primary Stars uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to be active and develop essential life skills.
It is available to every primary school in England and Wales, inspiring girls and boys aged 5-11 in the classroom, the playground and on the sports field.
The programme supports teachers with free, downloadable, curriculum-linked resource packs and activities across PE, PSHE, Maths and English. More than 18,700 primary schools across England and Wales have taken part in Primary Stars to date.
Encouraging girls to get involved
Nick Perchard, Head of Community and Football Policy at the Premier League, said: “We are pleased to be able to launch the Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme again in partnership with Nike, this time specifically to support and encourage more young girls to get involved in football.
“The Kit Scheme builds on the League’s ongoing support of women’s and girls’ football, having provided funding to aid the expansion of The FA’s Emerging Talent Centres and pathways for girls aged eight to 16. We hope as many schools as possible take up this opportunity.”
Dan Burrows, Senior Director of Social & Community Impact at Nike said: “Nike is delighted to partner with the Premier League to launch the Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme.
"Our work with partners like the Premier League is vital to removing cultural, social and economic barriers to participation, so all kids, especially girls, have an opportunity to benefit from play and sport. Together, we can create an active next generation and a healthier and more equitable future for all.”
How to apply
All teaching staff registered to the PL Primary Stars programme, and who work with primary school pupils aged 5-11 in England and Wales, can apply for the Kit Scheme.
Applications will need to include details on each school’s commitment to girls’ football and how the new kit will support an increase in girls’ participation in the sport.
Unique Premier League branding
Successful applicants for the Kit Scheme will receive a set of Nike Park short-sleeve shirts, shorts and socks (13 x outfield sets and x 1 goalkeeper set) – with a range of colours available.
The playing kit will be embellished with "Premier League" on the front of the shirt, "No Room For Racism" on the sleeve, and will be numbered 1-14 on the back, with Nike 2.0 hijabs also available as required.
Teachers can register for the scheme on PLPrimaryStars.com ahead of the application window closing on Friday 9 June 2023.
Successful applicants will receive their kit during the 2024 spring term.
About Premier League Primary Stars
Launched in 2017, PL Primary Stars (PLPS) uses the appeal of professional football to support pupils in the classroom, the playground and on the sports field.
- 103 clubs across the Premier League, EFL and National League funded to deliver free education activity in primary schools.
- 3 million sessions and events delivered
- 18,700+ schools engaged (84 per cent of all primary schools in England and Wales)
- 1,000+ schools participate in Primary Stars national football competitions
- Over 18m attendances by primary school pupils at club-led session
- 650+ free resources available covering PE, PSHE, Maths and English with 61,000+ teachers having engaged with these resources
- Total Premier League investment in PLPS is over £62m