The Jersey Learning Disability Football team is seeking silverware at this month’s prestigious Harrogate Annual Disability Football Tournament.
‘We are delighted to be competing in this tournament for the fourth time,’ said Gary Norman, head coach. ‘The squad has been doing extra training in preparation for the event as we wish to repeat the success of last year when each team returned to Jersey with a medal.
‘Attending such tournaments is expensive and although covering the cost of the trips is our primary focus, having matching branded kit is also important to ensure that everyone travelling feels part of the team. Thanks to Hawksford International, team motivation will be high on 24 July as the local Trust company has provided the whole squad with Jersey Learning Disability Football branded kit bags. Dominion is also providing branded kit. We will be holding our heads high knowing we are representing our island in a smart and professional manner,’ concluded Mr Norman.
In addition to the kit bags, Hawksford International will also be funding the squad’s winter training. ‘Training outdoors all winter can be tough with more sessions than not cancelled due to weather. Thanks to Hawksford International we can train all year round as they will be funding indoor pitches for our training sessions throughout the 2011/2012 winter,’ added Mr Norman.
‘We are delighted to be supporting The Jersey Leaning Disability Football squad,’ said Peter Murley, chief executive, Hawksford International. ‘The LD team are very passionate about their sport and we wish them every success in their upcoming tournament.’