Quickline and Hull City offer grassroots football teams a chance to experience life as a pro
‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’: Hull City’s training ground
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
Two lucky grassroots football teams are set to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Hull City’s training ground.
Quickline, the rural broadband provider bringing full fibre to communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, has teamed up with the club to launch an exciting new initiative.
The ‘Day in the Life’ competition is open to Under 9s, 10s and 11s grassroots teams from across the whole of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and offers the chance to experience what it’s like to be a professional footballer – hosted at the club’s first-class training facility in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Two winning teams, selected at random, will enjoy an unforgettable day at the training ground on Saturday, May 3, including:
A coaching session with Hull City’s professional coaches
A tour of the training ground
Lunch served just like the first team
Media training and giveaways
Kat Jeffery, head of marketing at Quickline, said: “This competition is all about celebrating grassroots sport and giving young players an incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes at a Championship club.
“As a regional provider deeply rooted in our communities, we’re proud to partner with Hull City to deliver something truly special. It’s more than just a fun day out – it’s about inspiring ambition, celebrating teamwork and investing in the next generation across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.”
Andrew Clark, head of commercial and marketing at Hull City, said: “Grassroots football is the heartbeat of our game and we’re thrilled to be working with Quickline to give young players a taste of what it’s like to be part of a professional football club.
“This experience will build confidence, inspire dreams and create memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to welcome the winning teams to the training ground.”
Entries are now open at quickline.co.uk/day-in-the-life. Entrants must be aged over 18 and have permission from the team to apply.