Streetfootball Norway

founded in 2002, streetfootball norway is a unique and idealistic project that aims to use our football methodology to improve social inclusion, multicultural communication and anti-violence activities in the community. we specifically target young people aged 15-20 who have fallen outside of organised sport due to economic or social difficulties. we were a founding member of streetfootball world in 2005, submitted the norwegian team to the streetfootball world cup in 2006, and were associated with fifa's football for hope in 2007. 'no tackle' philosophy our early years focused on the development of new methods that worked specifically for young people, typically with troubled backgrounds. high levels of aggression and risks of escalation led to development of our unique ‘no tackle’ philosophy, which stresses a zero-tolerance to violence, and focusses on mentality, participation, fun, expression and goals outside of sport- not the result inclusion of music, djs and dance into program a