Chertsey Town under-14s football club net £300 funding
Youth football team ‘Chertsey Town’s under 14s’ hope to hit the big leagues after UK Power Networks boosted their training facilities.
The youngsters play in the Surrey Youth League’s second division and rely on volunteers to coach and officiate their games – with other costs for equipment and kit running high.
UK Power Networks Services colleague Shaun Schofield is the designated first-aider to the under-14s for which his son Kit is the longest standing player – after joining in 2016.
Shaun said: “Playing football teaches the boys how to deal with success and disappointment, and how to work as a team. It keeps them fit and has led to longstanding friendships.”
The £300 funding has gone towards footballs, bibs, mannequins and cones – which will benefit the whole team and help propel them for promotion from the second division.
Shaun added: “Although the coaching staff are volunteers, it costs money to run a junior sports team. Sports grounds have to be rented for matches and training. The match officials have to be paid.
“That doesn’t leave much money for playing strip and equipment such as footballs, bibs, mannequins and cones. The UK Power Networks grant will go towards these.
“This will allow the club to offer a higher standard of coaching and training which, we hope, will lead to greater success on the sports field.”
A spokesperson for Chertsey Town Juniors Football Club said: “We are truly grateful for UK Power Networks’ support and generosity. This belief in our mission inspires us to work harder and dream bigger, knowing that together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young players.”
Published: 18/04/2024
The youngsters play in the Surrey Youth League’s second division and rely on volunteers to coach and officiate their games – with other costs for equipment and kit running high.
UK Power Networks Services colleague Shaun Schofield is the designated first-aider to the under-14s for which his son Kit is the longest standing player – after joining in 2016.
Shaun said: “Playing football teaches the boys how to deal with success and disappointment, and how to work as a team. It keeps them fit and has led to longstanding friendships.”
The £300 funding has gone towards footballs, bibs, mannequins and cones – which will benefit the whole team and help propel them for promotion from the second division.
Shaun added: “Although the coaching staff are volunteers, it costs money to run a junior sports team. Sports grounds have to be rented for matches and training. The match officials have to be paid.
“That doesn’t leave much money for playing strip and equipment such as footballs, bibs, mannequins and cones. The UK Power Networks grant will go towards these.
“This will allow the club to offer a higher standard of coaching and training which, we hope, will lead to greater success on the sports field.”
A spokesperson for Chertsey Town Juniors Football Club said: “We are truly grateful for UK Power Networks’ support and generosity. This belief in our mission inspires us to work harder and dream bigger, knowing that together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young players.”
Published: 18/04/2024