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Soccer School, which is based in Mil Palmeras, Orihuela Costa, Costa Blanca celebrated the end of their first soccer school year in the presence of the Councillor for Sport of Pilar de la Horadada, in an awards recognition soccer school ceremony.
Along with a host of other officials from the Town Hall and municipality's Sports Department, in charge of soccer or futbol as its known in the region. The setting of the prestigious event was the Castillo de Conesa in San Miguel de Salinas and over 200 people attended to honour their football school's pupils and parents.
The highlight of the evening was the recognition, by way of a presentation, to the Sport's Councillor Fransisco Andreo Vicente. They also thanked the Pilar de la Horadada Deportivo officials Marie Jose and Victor Perez Conesa as well as the children's favourite official Alberto and Soccer School boss Tony . The multi national team of children and their parents enjoyed a very special Spanish evening, along with some UK traditions, which allowed the children to meet the Father Christmas.
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Soccer School is run by Tony who is one of the only fully qualified UEFA badge holders in the Costa Blanca said; "The evening showed that British and Spanish communities can stand shoulder to shoulder to support each other and their ambitions."
He continued;"This has been made possible by offering everyone, irrespective of language or playing ability, the chance to learn and interact with others." Tony added; "maria Jose has been instrumental in this partnership and I would like to send a personal thank you to her for making this possible for all these children. There are very few Soccer School coaches here in Spain."
Kai, one of Tony's stars of the future said "I love playing at Tony's Soccer School with all my friends. I've met all the Liverpool Football Club players when we were mascots recently for the Legends and Don Hutchinson even gave me his match boots! It was brilliant. Tony works really hard with us and he is a great coach."
As a Christmas present, the Town Hall of Pilar de la Horadada have supplied extra facilities for Tony's Soccer School including benches and bins for the children to use at the pitches in Mil Palmeras. The fantastic evening was rounded off with a trophy being presented to all the players by the Town Hall officials and everyone had a great evening. For more information on please email