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10 August 2010

Clywedog Sports Centre hosts Mini-Football World Cup

Spain may have triumphed in South Africa, but the Wrexham and District Under 8's were involved in their very own World Cup event.

Over 140 boys and girls from throughout the county borough took part in a fun filled Mini-Football festival at Clywedog Sports Centre. Mini Football is a modified version of 11 a side game giving children the chance to play real football, for a real team, whilst experiencing an enjoyable and fun introduction to the game.

Players represented different teams that were taking part in the 2010 World Cup.

Mini-Football is recognised by the FAW (Football Association of Wales) as the only form of football in Wales for children under 11 years old.

The key values of Mini Football all of which were present during the Wrexham Festival are as follows:

• Boys and girls of all abilities are able to participate
• The game is easy to organize and can be played anywhere at anytime
• Players can take an active part in the game and have some fun without pressure from parents or coaches,
• It encourages teamwork, and develops children’s skills

After a successful event and the thriving nature of Mini-Football in Wrexham all players and parents where able to leave with a smile on their face, medals and certificates for all Involved and each club were presented with their very own Wrexham Under 8 World Cup for participating within the Festival.

"The event was a huge success and to have nearly 150 boys and girls involved within the new format of Mini-Football was extremely pleasing and today has really shown the positive strides being made in relation to Mini-Football across Wales” said Mark Roberts, Wrexham’s Football Development Officer.

For further information on Mini-Football in Wrexham and how to become active with a Junior Club Team please contact Mark Roberts, Wrexham Football Development Officer on 01978 297354.

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