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Game on at Link pitches Help team get out of rags
Three new state-of-the-art five-a-side football pitches at Link Centre and hand-me-downs
are now available for hire and in September a new adult league run
by Swindon Town Football in the Community will kick off. Whilst players in
Costing £200,000 and built to Football Association standards, the the Greenmeadow
flood-lit ‘third generation’ pitches are available to hire Monday to Under 9s squad
Saturday, 9am to 10pm and Sunday, 9am until 6pm. can recognise each
Coun Nick Martin, cabinet member for resources, said “we are other on the field,
responding to the increased demand for places to play football in the as they play in the
borough. The pitches are a fantastic addition to the facilities at Link same colours, they
Centre and will pay for themselves in about four years.” confuse the oppo-
Book pitches at Link Centre reception, call 445566 or go online at: sition because they
www.swindon .gov.uk/sports bookings wear shirts bear-
To discuss block bookings contact Kim Bedry: kbedry@ ing the names of 8
swindon.gov.uk different compa-
nies which have
Pleased to be playing on the new pitches. Mayor Michael Barnes and coun Nick provided sponsor-
Martin were joined by first team player Michael Pook at the kick off ship over many
years.
“We run three under 9s teams
and have 40 really enthusiastic
youngsters training with us,” said
manager Richard Perrin. “The kit Got a DOG?
Got a DOG?
Got a DOG?
Got a DOG?
Got a DOG?
is worn out and hand-me-downs
from other Greenmeadow teams . Help your dog to learn good
It would be great if they could run manners & social skills in one
out next season with the backing of our fun & friendly classes
of one company.” Kennel Club Good Citizen Listed Status School
He added that as the youngsters Puppy only class
practice outdoors for much of the Adult beginners class
season, the club also needs to buy Making progress class
warm training tops. Summer holiday class
Different sponsors for match See the website for course details and
shirts and tops would be welcome dates of our special introduction
Adult league signing up teams if one company is unable to come to agility, clicker and obedience
workshops in August or call
For details about entering teams into the Link Centre league organised forward. Janet Garrett M.I.A.C.E. 01793 727158
by STFC Football in the Community, call John Holloway or Clive To offer help call Richard on www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
Maguire on 421303. 07818 808913.
Summer soccer for kids
Swindon Town Football in the Community is taking bookings for their
summer football fun weeks for boys and girls of all abilities, aged from
5 to 15.
The courses are designed to encourage and involve everyone who
takes part, offering a great chance for children to get active during the
holidays and to learn and develop their football skills and techniques.
Players from the club will be dropping in during their pre-season
training schedule to chat to youngsters taking part. They will also have
the chance to see behind the scenes at the County Ground.
Four three day courses will take place in different venues across
Swindon from 31 July to 30 August, from 10am to 3pm. For details call
the STFC Community Office on 421303.

Under 14s wanted
Shaw U14 football team is looking for players to join its squad.
Training takes place at Greendown School on Fridays, 6.30pm.
For details call Gerald Kent on 07736 901382

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