By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Football Club’s annual ‘Easter Cup’ kids football tournament took place on Good Friday 29th & Saturday 30th March 2024 on the new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the Club’s Swansway Stadium on Waterlode in Nantwich.
U10’s played Friday morning, U9’s Friday afternoon, U8’s Saturday morning, and U7’s Saturday afternoon.
216 Matches were played on a 6 vs 6 players basis with 12-minute group games, with teams progressing into either a Champions League or Europa League format.
Around 160 Children in the Finals enjoyed a tunnel entrance experience with Champions League music playing over the Public Address system.
The tournament was sold-out with 80 teams, 216 matches, 8 winners trophies, 160 medals and up to 800 boys and girls playing football.
Refreshments were available from The Tea Lounge (https://thetealounge.co.uk/) within the ground.
The tournament was sponsored by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA), CCL Training (First Aid) & Little Lady Parties (Children’s Pamper Parties).
Lyndon Wain, Nantwich Town FC Community Development Manager, said: “Our Easter Cup built on the success of our Christmas Cup with even more children being able to enjoy our facilities.
“We’re delighted with the amount of local teams who support us but we also welcomed teams from further afield such as Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales & the Midlands which demonstrates our tournaments and facilities are being recognised as some of the best in the area.
“Planning is already underway for our Summer Euro 2024 Inspired Cup which we’re hoping will be our biggest and best yet!
“We’re keen to work with local businesses to promote everything our town has to offer and would love to secure a number of stalls/demos and sponsorship for our Summer Cup (13/14th July 2024).
“Running these events takes a lot of time, effort and commitment from our volunteers so we would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who gave up their Easter weekend to facilitate a fantastic event.”
The tournament was organised by Nantwich Town FC Community Football.
For further information relating to Nantwich Town FC Community Football and sponsorship opportunities please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NTFCCommunity or email: [email protected]
