What is KickOff@3?
A collaborative initiative set up by passionate men who wish to engage young people, using sport, music and other imaginative ideas to spread awareness.
KickOff@3 was created by Michael Wallace and Ashley Levien.
Michael Wallace is a serving Police Officer who works in Community and Youth Engagement and is passionate about supporting youth and community initiatives outside work too.
He understands how important connection and relationships are with vulnerable young people, sports can provide stability they might not get elsewhere.
Ashley Levien runs Suberbos Community which is a social inclusion organisation that delivers free initiatives in the London Borough of Barnet. Ashley also volunteers in the community mentoring youths and contributing to charity work. Ashley has dedicated his professional career, and much of his time outside to support young people in getting involved in activities which they see the benefit of for the rest of their lives.
In 2017 Michael and Ashley devised a plan to establish firm, long lasting relationships between young people and their local police force as a youth diversion strategy and named it KickOff@3.
The project engages with young people through the medium of sports and music and raises awareness and funds for a range of charities that promote health and well-being in young people.
KICK OFF @3 AWARDS!
We are delighted that Kick Off @3 has been nominated for 2 upcoming awards.
Grassroots Project of the year 2018/2019 by MFA- 6/9/19
Community Champion Award 2019 - St Albans Chamber of Commerce - 10/10/10
Photo credit - PS Photography.
DANIEL DE-GALE CUP WINNERS U16'S 2019
Congratulations to 'Lambeth Spartans FC'
We are very proud of how far this team has come.
Fantastic skills on the pitch & true team spirit.
DANIEL DE-GALE CUP WINNERS U14'S 2019.
Congratulations to 'Soccer Shop Window'
Outstanding sportsmanship & team spirit throughout the tournament.
NEWS FLASH!
Huge thanks to Ric Flo for writing U.N.I.T.Y. and producing a video especially for the Kick Off @3 finale on 7/7/19!
Ric Flo, is a Rapper, Graphic Designer, Immigrant, Black British Citizen and former foster child. Now, a talented musician forming part of Jungle Brown, Ric wants to give back. He runs Rap Therapy Workshops with foster kids and views it his mission to help misfits feel more at home.
Find out more about Ric & his work here www.aboycalledric.com
KickOff@3 Planning Meeting
October 2018 at the Warren
KickOff@3 Planning Meeting
March 2018 at the Warren
Videos featuring KickOff@3
KickOff@3 Finale 2018 at The Warren Metropolitan Police Sports Club
Video footage of KickOff@3 Finale 2017 in Waltham Forest
KickOff@3 Colourful Radio Interview
Latino/American teams in Southwark for the KickOff@3 2018 Tournament
Michael Wallace initiating the Circle of Silence at the Bedford 2019 tournament
Michael Wallace initiating the Circle of Silence at the Ipswich 2019 tournament
Michael Wallace talking about KickOff@3 to Rootz TV
Kieron Dyer apologises for not making it to Suffolk this weekend.
ITV News footage from Cheshire KickOff@3 2019
Michael Wallace initiating the Circle of Silence Cheshire 2019
Invitation to KickOff@3 Bedfordshire
KickOff@3 Interviews Hertfordshire 2018
London Live | Football with a purpose
Tackling Gangs: Can Football Save our Streets?
UFF Football | Michael Wallace
Tricks - No Help [Official Music Video]
A very positive song that was written by TRICKS for the KICKOFF@3 football and music event In loving memory of John McCann
The Same As You | Tricks ft Elise
The Same As You was written by Tricks RTB specially for Kickoff@3 to address Mental Health.