Bring out your boots: Northern Advocate's Boots for Kids campaign on again

By donating a pair of boots to the Northern Advocate offices on 88 Robert Street, you can help a young Northlander play their favourite sport. Photo / File

It's that time again!

Northland has about 3000 children playing rugby, and thousands more playing other winter sports, including football, rugby league, hockey and netball.

But sadly not all of them can afford the regulation footwear to participate in their chosen sport.

So the Northern Advocate is again running its Boots for Kids campaign to help get all children who want to play winter sports into the game.

If you have boots or sport shoes in good condition that you no longer need, please drop them in to the Northern Advocate building at 88 Robert St.

If you need boots, please contact us, or call into the office, and we'll try to find a pair for you.

Before you drop them off, please give them a clean - and thanks in advance for your generosity. While the boots are for kids, bear in mind that some have large feet so larger sizes are also appreciated.

The Northern Advocate has been running its annual boots and sports shoe appeal, since 2012 and since then has helped provide sports boots or shoes to hundreds of Northlanders so they can take part in sport. Thanks to all those who donate.