Earlier this month, Bishop Auckland FC held their sixth age group in their “Play at the Park Tournaments” at the VEST Construction Stadium, Heritage Park, reported Luke Atkinson for the club website.
The tournament was in partnership with Bishop Trains and the Kick it out Campaign and we would like to thank them for their support. U8 teams from Bishop Juniors, Bishop Auckland St Mary’s, Darlington RA, Riverside Juniors, Newton Aycliffe Juniors, Washington Golds, Hebburn Town and Seaham Redstar competed on the day.
The cup final saw Darlington RA and Seaham Redstar reach a thrilling final, which Seaham won. After an entertaining plate final, with Bishop Auckland St Mary’s JFC U8 Kings facing Riverside Juniors, with the visitors taking the trophy back to Middlesborough. Well done to, Hebburn Town Bees, Bishop Juniors, Washington Golds and Newton Aycliffe Juniors who all went home with medals.
Holding the event in Partnership with the Kick it Out Campaign, saw a player from each team receive a fair play award. However, all the games were played in great spirit with all players a credit to their clubs.
Thanks go to referees Kody and Jacob without whom the games could not go ahead. Thanks to volunteers, Mike, Jack, Steve and Sharon for generously giving their time to ensure events like this could take place. And thanks also to Debbie and Chloe for keeping everyone fed and watered.
We can’t forget to thank our mascot, “Bobby the Bishop Boar”. Bobby proved very popular with all visitors, making lots of friends. Thanks to everyone who supported the event, and all the girls and boys teams who have supported us throughout the year, it’s very much appreciated. We will be back next year with further girls and boys tournaments.
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