LORDS Meadow playing fields and Crediton United’s main pitch recently played host to Crediton Youth Football Club’s Annual Six-a-Side Tournament.
The event, kindly sponsored by Crediton Dairy, attracted entries of more than 180 teams from across the South West region and from as far afield as Gloucester and Berkshire.
Luckily, the wet weather on the eve of the event cleared on Saturday morning and up to 17 pitches were in action on both days.
Adrian Harvey, Club Chairman said: “It really was another great tournament for the Club. Special thanks must go to the excellent team of coaches, parents and friends who worked so hard to put on the event and make it run so smoothly.
“Without these people there simply would not be a tournament. Thanks must also go to all our Sponsors, Crediton Rugby Club, the Referees, and the local companies that help us stage the event.”
Results were as follows:
Under 8’s - Winners - Hallen FC, Runners-up - Fremington Youth FC.
Under 9’s - Winners - Shammy Rovers, Runners-up - Barnstaple Youth.
Under 10’s - Winners – Crediton Youth FC Trojans, Runners-up - Culm Sampford.
Under 10 Girls - Winners – Weymouth, Runners-up - Central Wildcats.
Under 11’s - Winners - Brixington Blues, Runners-up - FGGA Falcons.
Under 12’s - Winners - Central City, Runners-up - Barnstaple.
Under 12 Girls - Winners – Crediton Youth FC A, Runners-up - Plympton.
Under 13’s - Winners - Heavitree Allsorts, Runners-up - Exeter Panthers.
Under 14’s - Winners - Heavitree Blacks, Runners-up - Redruth Rangers.
Under 14 Girls - Winners - Galmpton, Runners-up - Abbeymead Vipers.
Under 15’s - Winners – Okehampton, Runners-up - Total Youth.
Under 16’s - Winners - Twyford Spartans, Runners-up - Twyford B.
Under 16’s Girls - Winners - Moors Youth, Runners-up – Crediton Youth FC A.
Also presented at the Tournament was the James Uren Young Referee of the Year Award to the Best Young Referee officiating at Crediton Youth home fixtures during the season. The winner for this season was Rob Stoyle.
As many people associated with Crediton Youth Football Club will be aware the last season has been punctuated by some very sad and tragic events concerning volunteers/supporters of the Club – James Uren and Ian Leach.
As a result, the Club has decided to remember and honour the support given by James and Ian by fundraising for Mind, Pete’s Dragons and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
A raffle held at the tournament raised more than £1,500 thanks to the generous donation of Mr Richard Jones from R J Tyres who won the first prize and donated most of the money back to the charities.
The Club’s next fundraising event for the charities will be a Charity Match Sunday on July 7 starting at 4pm.
This will see three short games played by teams from this year’s Under 16’s Boys, The Coaches team and a team made up of friends of Ian Leach.
The afternoon will also feature a “Lucky Line” draw for an Ethan Ampadu shirt signed by Chelsea players, a pair of goalkeepers gloves from West Ham United’s Adrian and a signed Exeter City Football Club Shirt.
The lucky lines cost £2 each and can be purchased from any of the Club’s coaches or from Evans Newsagent in the High Street.
The teams will appreciate everyone’s support on the day which will include a barbecue and bar as well as half-time penalty shootouts by the Club’s younger teams.
It promises to be a family fun afternoon to finish off this year’s season whilst supporting three amazing charities.