Skelton United Junior Football Club

Awarded

FA Charter Standard

Status

Today (Saturday 28/11/09) Skelton United Junior Football Club was presented with their Charter Standard Plaque by Harold Purvis. Life Vice President of The North Riding County FA, with Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Brian Briggs in attendance, who is also the Club President.

The Club was founded in January 2008 and presently has eight teams, six playing in the TJFA League and two in the North Riding and Tees Valley Girls league. It also boasts a Soccer Tots session for 3&4 year olds and a Saturday morning club for 5-11year olds. The Club are linked to Skelton Primary School on an FA Club Link basis and works very closely with coaches from the North Riding County FA, who deliver training sessions within the club.

Much has been achieved in a very short space of time, Jim Hartnett Skelton United Club Chairman said;-

“We have been working very hard alongside the North Riding County FA for the past 6-12 months to ensure that our club met the high standards required to receive such an accolade”. He continued “There are many benefits from being awarded this status but the most important benefit is the recognition, from The FA that the club demonstrates to all members, parents and the public that we are a well organised, safe club offering opportunities for all” He went on to say, “None of this could have been achieved without the tremendous work our Club group of volunteers have put in.”

Mayor Brian Briggs said:-

“I think what the club have achieved in such a short space of time is fantastic for the whole community, everyone is a winner and the hard work and dedication of all the volunteers is very much appreciated”

For further information about the club, check out their web site: - www.skeltonunited-jfc.co.uk

Or ring 08453102408

Photograph 1:-

Shows Seated Front Row, Left to Right:-

Harold Purvis, Life Vice President of the North Riding County FA

Charlie Woodward, Council Member of the North Riding County FA

Redcar & Cleveland Mayoress Margaret Briggs, Mayor Brian Briggs

Club Chairman Jim Hartnett, Club Treasurer Barbara Clarke, Club Welfare Officer Mandy Clarkson, Committee Member Laura Payne, Committee Member Cath Hartnett.

In the background are some of the children and coaches from various teams throughout the club.

Photograph 2:-

Shows Harold Purvis handing the Charter Standard Plaque to Club Chairman Jim Hartnett.