Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Ampion Stanley
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For the past 6 years Kelly has volunteered countless hours as a coach within the Club helping mentor and train kids aged 3 to 7 years old. Kelly is truly one to watch having recently completed her IFA Level 1 Award and IFA Level 1 Coaching Disabled Footballers Award.
STEPHEN is a young man turning 17 who is dedicated towards training and supporting young people getting into grassroots football.
Even though he is studying hard Stephen rarely misses a match, turning up in rain, hail or shine to support the game and club he loves. He is a fine example of a young man, and a great role model to the younger boys. MCDONALD’S Westwood has been doing incredible work to strengthen and promote St James’ Swifts Football Club and champion the values of grassroots football in West Belfast and beyond.
The restaurant team has provided the junior team at St James Swifts with coaching starter packs and guidance materials and supported the club by donating a range of kits and equipment including bibs and jerseys.
Beyond football the restaurant has also volunteered with the club to help clean St James farm and surrounding grounds. CLOONEY Soccer are a great club that positions community and family at its centre where families and friends can mix. All the players are encouraged to have fun whilst learning how to play football. The Club has been pro-active in securing an indoor facility with 3G surfacing which is helping the club to grow both on and off the pitch. OUR winning club is forward thinking and caters for those with learning disabilities. Oxford Bulls FC have been setup to provide inclusive football for all children with disabilities.
To date they have a core team of 12 children aged 8 to 20 years of age. They train every week at CK centre in Derry and since the adoption of football in these young athletes lives there has been a significant positive change to the health and wellbeing of everyone, they have learned new social skills and interaction between the team has been fantastic. This club is a shining example as are its players.