Forest Glade FG5's Part I

This weekend marks the annual Forest Glade 5-a-side football tournament which means a very busy weekend for us. Tina and Holly were over the grounds all Friday afternoon helping set-up and then we have been over there all day today with Joshua's under 8's team playing. Tomorrow we are back there again all day for Brandon's under 7's team and then to help with the big clear up.

 

The weather has been a bit up and down today with a mixture of blistering sun and a little down pour. Fortunately for us we took our football gazebo to use as a base camp for somewhere to sit, to meet up, to have lunch and to keep everything dry.

 

Joshua's under 8's did very well with 1 win and 3 draws out of their four matches. 2 of the draws really should have been wins as we scored clumsy own goals in each of those games. The other draw was a genuine draw against our very own Forest Glade Leopards team and to it was a fair result given the way both teams played. No goals for Joshua as he was predominantly defending today and he did a great job making some good challenges and some good passes.

 

The kiddies all enjoyed a BBQ burger lunch and an ice cream. Joshua also managed to get himself a nice souvenir picture taken by the professional photographer of the day. So roll on the final day and lets hope Brandon has a good tournament.

 

Tina, Holly and Leanne helping out on Friday setting up all the new wheelie bins.

 

When Holly's little legs get tired walking up and down lengths of football pitches......

 

My cheeky little monkey sticking her tongue out.

"I'm a celebrity - get me out of here!!!!".

 

"Oh well, maybe I'll just sit in here and have a drink".

 

Joshua doing what he does best in defence.

Great action shot of Joshua on a volley.

Again Joshua holding the back line and stopping another attack.

Joshua made some great little runs and passes to set up some plays.

Another action shot of Joshua on the ball.

A little break in between matches and I spend a bit of time with Holly.

Love this picture of Joshua. He isn't the most gifted footballer, but he does enjoy his football and loves being part of a team.

The picture the Joshua decided to buy from the pro photographer.