When organizations like the Premier League and The FA set the stage for youth football, their priority is clear: create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where young players fall in love with the game.
For this season's Premier League Under-9s Welcome Festival in Loughborough, BazookaGoals and AirPitches were once again right at the heart of the action through our partnership with 3v3 UK.
The festival marks the start of the academy journey for hundreds of young players, running alongside The FA’s nationwide Play Safe initiative. In an environment built around safeguarding, positive touchpoints, and high-tempo small-sided play, the setup matters.
By pairing high-repetition 3v3 games inside continuous, inflatable AirPitches with recoil-frame BazookaGoals, players get what matters most:
- More touches, more smiles, more game-time: Inflatable surrounds keep the ball in play non-stop, eliminating lost time and maximising 1v1 opportunities.
- Body safety: Our patented recoil frame absorbs impact during close-range play, giving coaches total peace of mind in high-energy festival settings.
- Positive first impressions: High-visibility pitches and goals create an exciting, professional-grade atmosphere that builds immediate confidence in young athletes.
World-class football bodies continue to trust BazookaGoal equipment because elite development starts with safe, inspiring, and dynamic environments.
Catch a glimpse of the festival atmosphere and hear directly from coaches, parents, and players about the importance of safe play on the Premier League's official hub:
Watch the Video on the Premier League Website
