The Under 10 Athletic team enjoyed their day at the FA Community Football Festival on Saturday at Ten-em-Bee Sports Club which was organised by the London FA in partnership with McDonalds and Lewisham Council.
Team Manager, Justin Skinner, reported on the day ” The whole day was excellent. The boys had a photo opportunity with the Community Shield and ex Arsenal players Martin Keown and Nigel Winterburn. We then had a skills session with FA Coaches, which the boys really enjoyed. The tournament
kicked off after the skills session. We played three teams, two Elmstead teams and one team from Stockwell. We won two games and drew the third. The boys played incredibly well, coming from behind in their second game to draw 2 – 2. After their games the boys, Managers and Parents were all interviewed by a professional cameraman. The games and interviews were later aired during the Community Shield on Sunday. All day there was something for the whole family to get involved with – games, competitions and skills sessions including a Girls only session with Casey Stoner, the England Ladies player.
The tournament itself was free along with everything that was taking place throughout the day. The boys walked away with free goodies as well. The whole team including all their families had a great time. We will definitely be entering again next year”.
