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Charter Standard Clubs Festival 2008

Canford Park Arena played host to the Annual FA Charter Standard Mini Soccer Festival on a sunny Saturday 30th August 2008.

The aim of the Festival was to thank and reward the County’s Charter Standard Clubs for maintaining and exceeding the standards demanded by The FA Awards. The Festival catered for Under 8 and Under 9 teams competing in the Mini Soccer League this Season 2008/9.

A total of 13 teams participated in the Festival:

Under 8 - Branksome United, Broadstone, Kingswood Youth, Lytchett Red Triangle Youth, Merley Allendale Youth, Poole Town FC Wessex.

Under 9 - Branksome United, Lytchett Red Triangle Youth, Merley Allendale Youth, Poole Town FC Colts, Portland United Youth, Shaftesbury Rockies, Wimborne Town Youth.

Attending the day also were the team of FA Skills Coaches, who led players and teams through a coaching session, when not playing.

The Festival was again attended by members of DCFA Referees Academy who officiated to an extremely highest standard.

A great day was had by all, with all players on the day receiving a goody bag from Festival sponsors McDonalds; containing Certificate, posters on fuel/nutrition and top tips to improve their skills. Throughout the presentation, there was also a prize draw held for Clubs to receive a bag equipment.

A large crowd was attracted to the event, adding to the atmosphere on the day!