wardlelatic Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Midnight Kickz Oldham Athletic Kickz session runs until midnight through Ramadan In the Islamic faith Muslims practice fasting during the month of Ramadan this entails not eating or drinking while the sun shines. With this in mind it makes it difficult to participate in physical activity as you won’t have as much energy and will be dehydrated if you aren’t able to eat or drink. Through the month of Ramadan historically there are issues around anti-social behaviour with young people being hanging around after they have broken their fast during late evening and early morning. Within Oldham there are many agencies who work in partnership to cater activities to suit the needs of all communities and being aware of specific needs through for Ramadan is part of this excellent approach to provision Oldham has. As part of the Kickz project Oldham Athletic works with a group of young people within the Coldhurst area who felt the need for provision should be adapted through the month of Ramadan. This process was done through consultation with the young people and it was identified that they wanted to still participate in football but this would be between the hours of 10pm – 12am. Due to this now through Ramadan the Kickz project has been working with groups of 30 + young people on Tuesday and Saturday evenings between these times. One of the aims of the Kickz project is to try and reduce the incidences of youth ASB through providing positive diversionary activities throughout the year. With these specific times through Ramadan it is proving successful in providing something for young people to be involved in rather than being on the street and possibly being perceived as participating in anti-social activities. The sessions through Ramadan are being delivered by Oldham Athletic Community Trust in partnership with Oldham Community Leisure. Who have shown massive support for the local community through allowing the Grange All weather pitch facility to be used at these later times. James Mwale Oldham Athletic Community Trusts Kickz project co-ordinator said: “Due to the physical nature of football it was important for us to listen to the views of the young people on what they wanted to do through the month of Ramadan. This has proven to be successful and it has shown with attendances at sessions.” “The coaches have been excellent and have shown great enthusiasm in delivering sessions at these late hours. There are a few Inclusion projects that go under the title of midnight leagues but deliver up until 10pm but this is actually provision up until midnight which is the first for our sessions as we had previously only ever delivered up until 10pm also. In the future this will be the way to go for us when delivering through Ramadan as it’s clearly when it’s needed.” For further information please contact James Mwale on 0161 678 8464 Editors 1. For further information on Oldham Athletic FC please see – www.oldhamathletic.co.uk 2. For further information on Oldham Athletic Community Trust please see – www.oldhamathleticct.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyleArmy Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 good post i like to say my ramadan going fine but its a hard job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanakapan Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 good post i like to say my ramadan going fine but its a hard job. "Do not eat or drink while the sun shines" ???? Wow Ramadan must be easy living in Oldham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 good post i like to say my ramadan going fine but its a hard job. Not even cheated a little bit Ibby? Go on you know you want a Mars Bar right now...... Ha ha, sorry pal...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyleArmy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. I don't know, Yom Kippur is a different kind of test but I wouldn't mind swapping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I don't know, Yom Kippur is a different kind of test but I wouldn't mind swapping... 25 hrs of fasting and praying over weeks on end of fasting??? Ill stick to Laticism... just years of suffering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamains Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 You're not allowed to masturbate so am sure no one on here would be able to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. what makes you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 25 hrs of fasting and praying over weeks on end of fasting??? Ill stick to Laticism... just years of suffering Well 'weeks of fasting', they're still eating in the morning and evening. Like I say, different tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Said this before and it's not racist. The Asian population have no interest in attending Latics games (in vast main) so why do we throw effort and resources endlessly in this direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Said this before and it's not racist. The Asian population have no interest in attending Latics games (in vast main) so why do we throw effort and resources endlessly in this direction? Because you have to start somewhere mate. Unsure if you know but in the pre season, The Community Trust held a match at BP for an Asian team v a Latics team. 1200 'asians' attended the game. This scheme was the only one in the country held at midnight so people could attend after they had eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Because you have to start somewhere mate. Unsure if you know but in the pre season, The Community Trust held a match at BP for an Asian team v a Latics team. 1200 'asians' attended the game. This scheme was the only one in the country held at midnight so people could attend after they had eaten. Did they come back and pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futchers briefs Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 There's been many local asians invited to train over the summer with the amateur team, based in Glodwick - but this is not funded and subs have to be paid - response this pre season = 0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Yes we do have to start somewhere and I have noticed in our last few games an Asian family in the Chaddy end - pre-season when I sat in there. Also a few youngster/teenager in the RRE end This is our untapped fan base. Why can't we make it work successfully like other teams do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 This is our untapped fan base. Why can't we make it work successfully like other teams do? Like who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. Not true, those of us who were brought up Catholic will have gone through the test of willpower that is giving up sweets for Lent..... (yeah i know, it's not really the same is it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. Damn right I couldnt do it. Must take a fair bit of will power. Hats off to you.... Easiest way to 'tap into the unused fanbase' would be to get a Pakistani or Bangladeshi player. Then you might see some interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 i never cheat i love my islam and my religion i bet you guys couldnt do this this fasted called Ramadan. Damn right I couldnt do it. Must take a fair bit of will power. Hats off to you.... Easiest way to 'tap into the unused fanbase' would be to get a Pakistani or Bangladeshi player. Then you might see some interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Because you have to start somewhere mate. Unsure if you know but in the pre season, The Community Trust held a match at BP for an Asian team v a Latics team. 1200 'asians' attended the game. This scheme was the only one in the country held at midnight so people could attend after they had eaten. Didn't it get a bit heated between players during/after the match? Heard that somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Like who? United, Arsenal, Chelsea?....if not then lets be the first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 United, Arsenal, Chelsea?....if not then lets be the first Yes but they're massively successful. There's no point asking why we can't attract Asian fans when other clubs can, when the other clubs are a completely different proposition. They're hardly Rochdale and Bury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueArmy1989 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 bradford have a decent asian following, my step bro is on the books with leeds (youth) and goes to bradford games when he can with 3 asian lads , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Damn right I couldnt do it. Must take a fair bit of will power. Hats off to you.... Easiest way to 'tap into the unused fanbase' would be to get a Pakistani or Bangladeshi player. Then you might see some interest? [cancels Playershare] Edited August 31, 2010 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Like who? Leicester, Forest and Wolves off the top of my head, not masses of support but certainly alot more interest in their local team that what is in Oldham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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