Football for the whole family
Football is Europe's number 1 sport. It delights millions of people, who actively take part or who just enthusiastically share in the excitement. However, there is often a lack of suitable facilities and activities that appeal to the whole family.
This is why within the framework of its family football involvement, E.ON supports all of the activities that offer families and friends the chance to have fun with football- irrespective of whether training, playing or just watching.
E.ON supports clubs, sports associations and activities based on the subject of football and creates a space for families that appeals to all family members and allows them to spend more time together. Where appropriate, we also contribute our responsible energy expertise to provide energy-related improvements and solutions.
This is why within the framework of its family football involvement, E.ON supports all of the activities that offer families and friends the chance to have fun with football- irrespective of whether training, playing or just watching.
E.ON supports clubs, sports associations and activities based on the subject of football and creates a space for families that appeals to all family members and allows them to spend more time together. Where appropriate, we also contribute our responsible energy expertise to provide energy-related improvements and solutions.
In Germany, E.ON supports numerous clubs and events. Football-loving families are at the focus here. Above all, we promote children's and youth sports in many regions. This includes football tournaments such as the E.ON Bayern Cup, the E.ON Junior Cup and the HNA/E.ON Mitte Cup, or also the provision of shirts for children's and youth teams.
In partnership with the Swedish Football Association and football clubs throughout Sweden, E.ON provides energy experience and support with smart energy solutions within a comprehensive program. In 2011, E.ON will introduce a customized energy program for football teams, trainers, volunteers and families.
E.ON Spain supported seven clubs in 2010, benefiting more than 900 children aged between 5 and 17 years. In particular, more than 2,000 children participated in youth tournaments organized by E.ON. Our employees were highly involved in this project and supported the project as volunteers.
In 2010, Hungarian football clubs, associations and communities were invited to apply for grants from us to promote a family football project. Two competition rounds took place, one in the summer and one at the end of the year. 11 clubs in the first round and 5 more in the second were selected by a jury, which included the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the professional football player Otto Vincze. With the support of E.ON, cut-price tickets were and are provided as well as family areas in clubs and stadiums, nationwide family football weekends and training courses. All in all, the family football program has taken place in 28 Hungarian communities so far, and others are set to follow.
In the Czech Republic, Petr Cech, goalkeeper for Chelsea and the Czech national team, is the ambassador for E.ON's family football activities. This involvement includes arranging family tournaments within the framework of the E.ON CR Junior Cup, supporting clubs in implementing energy saving measures as well as providing family packages and tickets.
Schools, clubs and other interested parties can apply for family football grants from E.ON. In 2010 a total of 54 projects were supported. In addition, E.ON provided special family tickets for premier league football matches with a comprehensive support program. The program will continue in 2011.
In the context of family football, the "Fun Factory" project commenced in 2010, supported by Romanian football star Gheorge Popescu. At "Fun Factory" events, all football-loving families were invited to take part in autograph signing sessions as well as a variety of contests relating to football and energy efficiency.
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