FOOTBALL stars of the future have been given a boost with new football kits thanks to a Royal Mail initiative.
Glenafton Athletic 2014s team were awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.
The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active.
The team was nominated for funding by David Hogg, who is the club's secretary and has also worked for Royal Mail for almost 22 years, first as a postie and now as a driver.
David's son, Carter, also plays for the team. Royal Mail’s logo now features on the front of the team’s kits.
Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids was launched in response to many requests from colleagues across the country who want to help their local youth sports teams by funding new kit.
Royal Mail and Parcelforce employees were encouraged to nominate their local grassroots youth sports teams to receive grant funding.
Around 1,500 nominations were received, with successful clubs chosen randomly by region.
David Hogg, Royal Mail driver and Glenafton Athletic 2014s FC secretary, said: “We were really pleased and grateful to be accepted for this funding.
"We got all the players a new home kit, away kit and training kit – they look fantastic and it’s something for them to be proud of. It gives them a huge boost to be all kitted out!”.
Glenafton Athletic 2014s have been playing together since 2018 and will move to nine-a-side in August.
Greg Sage, Royal Mail’s deputy director for corporate affairs, said: "Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail.
"This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support Glenafton Athletic 2014s FC.”