Following the successful trip of the Under 9s to Somerset last year five age groups went to Great Yarmouth over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
We all stayed in mobile homes at the Haven site with about 2,000 other keen footballers. This was paradise for the children and great fun for all the committed parents who came and supported the matches during the day and enjoyed a few drinks together in the evening!
To our utter surprise and delight Chipperfield Under 13s (pictured above) won their tournament and have come home with a huge cup of which we are very proud. Ex-England player John Gregory presented this on the last evening and every child received a memento of the weekend.
Many thanks to all the managers who put in so much time and effort in organising, coaching and encouraging the children. It was all worth it!
They are: Under 13s – Martyn Dicker; Under 12s – Richard Holt; Under 10s – Paul Harding; Under 9s – Paul Hewetson; Under 8s – Di Hewetson.
Ruth Dicker