21st March 2022
Young footballers in Christchurch are getting used to playing with full-sized goals thanks to a donation from Rollalong.
We’ve provided two pop-up goals for Christchurch FC U13 to use in their training sessions, and their assistant coach – our quantity surveyor Richard Butler – says they’re making a big difference already.
“It’s been a difficult 18 months owing to the pandemic, and although the club is run very well financially, there is little money available to upgrade current training equipment,” said Richard.
“This is the team’s first year playing with full-size goals, and we were having to cobble together either parts of old pop-up goals or in extreme cases tie two smaller goals together to enable the lads to get used to playing with a 21-foot by 7-foot goal in training.”
Paul Jones, manager of Christchurch FC U13, said: “As you well know the last couple of years have been a difficult time for grass roots sport. Being able to receive such backing from local businesses is what makes it possible for the club to continue the great work it does with the local youth.
“The U-13 were training with goals which, in reality, were too small for their age group, but the 21-foot x 7-foot goals have made a great impact in training and thankfully we are seeing the benefits on the pitch each Sunday!”
Steve Chivers commented: “We were only too pleased to support Rich and his youth football club with this donation.
“Grassroots football has played a big part in my life and it’s important that we continue to support clubs wherever we can.”
Christchurch FC U13 are currently second in the Bournemouth Youth Football League U13 Division 10, and the new training goals are certainly helping – their recent winning streak included a 17-0 victory!