Council helps to co-ordinate national sporting event
A member of the Council’s Sports Development team is to act as a co-ordinator at the 2004 Partially-Sighted World Football Championships.
Twelve five-a-side teams will compete in the event, which is taking place in Manchester later this month.
Stuart Clarke, from the Council’s Sports Development team said: “I am honoured to be a part of this exciting and highly prestigious event and feel that there are huge benefits to be gained from the experience. I see this as a great training opportunity and intend to pass on the knowledge and skills that I gain to the rest of the team”.
Jon Dutton, director of the Championships and Chief Executive of Manchester Football Association : “The Championships, which are in their third year, should act as a catalyst for the future growth and development of disability sport.”
The Championships are set to take place at the City of Manchester Velodrome between Saturday 11 December and Saturday 18 December. Tickets for the championships are free and can be booked by telephoning 0161 881 0299 or visiting www.manchesterfa.co.uk/pswc
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Photo caption – Members of the Partially-Sighted England football team at a recent tri-nations event.
News release issued by PR and Communications Manager Fiona Ireson (01773 841655)