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Football Association of Ireland
Marco Tardelli launches ‘The Irish Sun FAI Fives’ in Aviva Stadium.
Thursday April 21st 2011
Republic of Ireland Assistant Manager, Marco Tardelli, launched The Irish Sun FAI Fives leagues in Aviva Stadium.
The new three year partnership will see ten week leagues operate four times per annum in up to 32 centres nationwide. In Cork, the Fives competition will be held at Supernova Soccer, Sports Village, and Glen Resource Soccer Centre.
The programme will target the vast number of recreational players throughout the country and encourages participation at all levels. Each game will be monitored by official referees.
Teams will comprise of eight players each with entry costing €450 per team for the 10 week programme. This equates to €5.63 per player per match.
The inaugural tournament starting from May 13th will see teams compete for the opportunity to play in Aviva stadium this August. The national semi-finalists and finalists will use the Aviva Stadium dressing rooms, walk the tunnel, and play on the world-famous pitch with the winners being immortalised for their achievement with their own Aviva Stadium Walk stone. Each of the eight winning team members of the inaugural national league will also be awarded FAI season tickets for the 2011/2012 season in Aviva Stadium.
Speaking today, Steven O’Mahony, FAI Development Officer for Cork said, “There are huge numbers of recreational footballers playing five aside in Cork. This League which will give those players a great structure in which to grow and develop. Every player dreams of walking out into Aviva Stadium. With this competition, the dream can become reality.”
“ There is a club player standard league on Friday nights and a Recreational player standard league on a Tuesday night”
Teams are invited to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment on www.5s.ie, or by calling 0818 501555. Further information is available on Facebook: facebook.com/irishsunfootball
Football Association of Ireland
Marco Tardelli launches ‘The Irish Sun FAI Fives’ in Aviva Stadium.
Thursday April 21st 2011
Republic of Ireland Assistant Manager, Marco Tardelli, launched The Irish Sun FAI Fives leagues in Aviva Stadium.
The new three year partnership will see ten week leagues operate four times per annum in up to 32 centres nationwide. In Cork, the Fives competition will be held at Supernova Soccer, Sports Village, and Glen Resource Soccer Centre.
The programme will target the vast number of recreational players throughout the country and encourages participation at all levels. Each game will be monitored by official referees.
Teams will comprise of eight players each with entry costing €450 per team for the 10 week programme. This equates to €5.63 per player per match.
The inaugural tournament starting from May 13th will see teams compete for the opportunity to play in Aviva stadium this August. The national semi-finalists and finalists will use the Aviva Stadium dressing rooms, walk the tunnel, and play on the world-famous pitch with the winners being immortalised for their achievement with their own Aviva Stadium Walk stone. Each of the eight winning team members of the inaugural national league will also be awarded FAI season tickets for the 2011/2012 season in Aviva Stadium.
Speaking today, Steven O’Mahony, FAI Development Officer for Cork said, “There are huge numbers of recreational footballers playing five aside in Cork. This League which will give those players a great structure in which to grow and develop. Every player dreams of walking out into Aviva Stadium. With this competition, the dream can become reality.”
“ There is a club player standard league on Friday nights and a Recreational player standard league on a Tuesday night”
Teams are invited to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment on www.5s.ie, or by calling 0818 501555. Further information is available on Facebook: facebook.com/irishsunfootball
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