THANET GIRLS AND BOYS HEAD TO WEMBLEY

14 Thanet teens are on their way to Wembley after competing in the
National Street Soccer Showdown in Ramsgate.

More than 70 young people, aged between 10 and 18 years old, took part
in the south east regional qualifier which was held at the Warre Rec on
Friday 15 April.  The event, which was part of Sport 4 NRG’s Easter
Programme, saw both girls and boys showcasing their skills as part of
this innovative football tournament.

Sport 4 NRG Officer, James Gregory, said: “Our finalists are over the
moon!  They’re so excited to have reached the grand final and having
the chance to compete at Wembley is a fantastic opportunity.  The event
itself was a great success.  It was wonderful seeing so many people from
different backgrounds, and from all over Thanet, getting on so well
together and behaving like true sportsmen.  This has been a great
example of what sport can do for the community and I’m delighted that
our finalists, both boys and girls, have the chance to head to
Wembley!”

At the event two local young people, Andy Morris from Newington (23)
and Michael Dodson from Dumpton (19), were also awarded for their
dedication to sport, both receiving a Local Hero Award.  The awards are
part of the Co-operative Street Games Young Volunteers Scheme and are in
recognition of the time and dedication put towards coaching and
supervising young people in Thanet.  Both Andy and Michael have
completed their Level 2 Sports Leadership Awards with Sport 4 NRG and
their Level 1 FA Coaching Badges.

To find out more about Sport 4 NRG, or to view the sports activities
taking place over Easter, just go to www.thanet.gov.uk/sport