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Coast & Country Housing sponsored a Bank Holiday football tournament for junior teams from across the region. The South Park Rangers Football Tournament, which was held at Smith Dock Park, Normanby, on Sunday, May 27, attracted 54 teams of youngsters from the Teesside Junior Football Association. The affiliated one-day event brought together teams from all areas of Teesside. With six teams in each age bracket, the teams compete in one of nine groups. Ranging from Under 8s up to Under 16s, group champions were rewarded with a £50 prize, and trophies will be awarded to those who reach the semi-final stage and beyond. As an extra incentive, the squads competing in the Under 10s division had an additional prize to play for. In preparation for the jump from 7-a-side to 11-a-side, which will be made next season, the lads played for a full team strip which was also sponsored by Coast & Country Housing. Winning the age group, Teesside Athletic walked away with the Under 10s title and the all important strip for next year. Tony Duffy, who is the Chairman of South Park Rangers said: “This is the 17th consecutive year that we have hosted the tournament, and we are very grateful to Coast & Country Housing for their support. “The sponsorship is vital to the tournament; it generates interest from local teams, pays for pitch fees and funds the prizes and incentives which really give the boys something to play for.” Iain Sim, Chief Executive of Coast & County Housing said: “We are enthusiastic supporters of community events and were very pleased to sponsor the South Park Rangers Football Tournament. The tournament is a great event for young people to be involved in. “It was a fantastic turn out on the day, with over 50 teams from a variety of age groups taking part. I am sure events such as this help to generate a feeling of community spirit and involvement. Many congratulations to all involved.” Coast & Country Housing rounded off the day by presenting £50 to the top team from each group. The winners were as follows: Under 8s - North Ormesby, Under 9s – South Park A, Under 11s – Redcar A, Under 12s – Nunthorpe Athletic, Under 13s – Redcar, Under 14s – Redcar, Under 15s – Redcar, Under 16s – South Park. |
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