Specsavers offering Hampden opportunity for young football fans

Young football fans in the Wick area could be in with a chance of playing at Scotland’s national stadium, courtesy of Specsavers.

The official sponsors of the Scottish FA match officials are offering a children's football team, aged between six and 11, the opportunity to take part in a fun match at Hampden Park.

Specsavers' Big Stage, Little Ballers campaign will also see the selected team receive new kit and equipment.

The visit to the Glasgow stadium will see the selected team being bussed into the players’ entrance, having their kits laid out for them in the changing rooms and taking their place on the pitch for the national anthem before enjoying a bounce game.

They will then take part in a penalty shoot-out. A legend from Scottish football will be in attendance on the day to offer some hints and tips on how to improve their game.

Specsavers’ Arlene Stephenson said: "We are proud of our long tradition in backing Scottish referees, but our latest sponsorship deal sees us going further than ever – helping to raise awareness of grassroots football within both the men’s and women’s game.

"Our Big Stage, Little Ballers campaign is all about giving a young team from Scotland the chance to emulate their heroes and play at Hampden and ensure that they are kitted out for the rest of the season with football strips and training equipment."

To be in with a chance of securing the special day out and team equipment, email press.office@specsavers.com by Sunday, October 2.

Specsavers announced in 2021 that it was renewing its sponsorship deal with football referees in Scotland.

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