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Hull City started their RIF project
in 2003. Their project, part of Playing
for Success, runs in a library which is purpose-built as part
of the stadium!
In their first year the club gave 60 children three books each,
and then paid for 128 extra children to receive a further two books
each.
All the players have been really involved, both from the football
club and the rugby club (which is also based at the stadium). Books
have been given out by players at presentation evenings with players
talking to children about their choices. The club's academy players
have also been involved.
The project coordinator explained how they run their scheme:
"Hull City Football Club and Hull Superleague Rugby
Club players attended all of the presentations. The
RIF project is integrated into the "Playing for Success"
10 week course. Librarians work with pupils at the beginning
of the course and pupils selected their favourite titles.
Players attended the final session to present the books
as well as working with pupils on speaking and listening
skills."
The Club's RIF project is currently on hold.
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