‘Octopus Kits for Kids’: Thousands of grassroots clubs to get free football kit including Derbyshire's Sleetmore United

Derbyshire, Friday 11th September - Octopus Energy has given a huge boost to Derbyshire local football by sponsoring grassroots clubs like Sleetmore United with brand-new, snazzy football kits – completely for free. 

Members of the company’s popular rewards program Octoplus could nominate their local teams for free Octokits in club colours and branding via a prize draw. 

As part of its Octopus Kits for Kids giveaway, the energy company aimed to kit out 500 kids’ teams. But the response was so overwhelming that it accepted applications for more than five times the original number of orders in its first season.

Now in its third season, the giveaway has kitted out more than 4,500 grassroots Tentacle Teams, letting them hit the field in style with over 50,000 eye-catching sponsored kits. One of the sponsored teams is Sleetmore United, ready to dazzle rivals with their new ‘Octokits’.

Sleetmoor United is a three-star accredited grassroots football club based in Swanwick, Derbyshire – formed through the merger of three local clubs. Today, they're proud to be one club serving their whole community, providing opportunities for girls, boys, men and women to enjoy football, make friends and be part of something positive.

With teams from U7s through to open-age men’s and women’s football, the team are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can develop, whatever their age or ability.

David, Coach, said: "The girls absolutely love their new kits! They look fantastic and, more importantly, the players feel proud, united and part of something special. This brilliant initiative has given our U11s a real boost while supporting our club and helping us create a positive, inclusive environment where every girl can thrive."

Emily, Team Captain, said: "I was so surprised and excited when I found out we'd won the kits; they make my team stand out and look really cool. I love the octopus on the front; it looks so cute with its little eyebrows! Everyone also loves the Goalkeeper kit because of the adorable tiny octopus pattern."

Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Marketing Officer at Octopus Energy, said: “Grassroots football is where so many footballing dreams begin, so we're buzzing to bring it back for a third year of helping teams look electrifying on the pitch.

“We want every player putting on an Octokit to feel ready for their big moment. Here's to more great matches, muddy boots and future stars!"

The initiative is powered by Octoplus, Octopus Energy’s popular rewards scheme, which is used by almost 3 million customers.

Eligible customers can sign up to Octoplus via the banner in their online accounts or in their app. Please visit https://octopus.energy/octoplus/ for more information.

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Sleetmore United Girls' Team

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Octopus Energy is a global clean energy and technology business, driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Under its own retail brand, Octopus delivers world-class customer service and cutting-edge energy products to 11 million households globally.

The company is driving the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative clean tech, with operations spanning 27 countries and the entire energy value chain. It operates a £8.5 billion renewables portfolio as well as thriving EV leasing, heat pump, and solar businesses.

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