Winning team is pitch perfect
Washington volunteers have AFC, took on the responsibiity been honoured for their role of maintaining and improving in grassroots football. the Northern Area
Scott Walters and Mark football pitches when Washington Sherriff attended the 2018 FA AFC took them on. and McDonald’s Grassroots The pair even sacrificed Football Awards national ceremony, their holidays to attend held at the home of ground-keeping courses to football, Wembley Stadium, help develop their knowledge to collect their award after and improve their abilities. they were named Grounds Team of the Year. Their hard work and dedication
T hey were presented over the past two years with their awards by former has seen the playing surface Arsenal and England defenderMartinKeownaheadofthe improve dramatically. It is now a credit to the club allowing FA Community Shield, supported the players to train by McDonald’s. During and play on a quality surface. half-time, Scott and Mark Gary Sykes, head Of joined World Cup-winning Coaching at Washington hero Sir Geoff Hurst on the AFC, said: “Without Scott pitch in front of the sold-out and Mark’s efforts the players crowd. would not be training and
Scott and Mark, who are playing on such a good surface. both coaches at Washington Everyone at the club wouldlike to thank Mark and Scott for their time, effort and commitment. The award was just reward for their contribution to the club.”
Anyone interested in playing for any of Washington AFC teams or in sponsoring the club can contact Garysykes@washingtonafc. com or visit www.washingtonafc.com
The FA & McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards, now in their ninth year, recognise and celebrate those volunteers, coaches, clubs and leagues throughout England whose passion, dedication and hard work helps to ensure the ongoing success of grassroots football. This year, a record-breaking 2,900 award nominations were received.