After an action-packed weekend of football, the curtain has come down on this year’s BQI Insurance Pitlochry Football Festival.
Originally scheduled for June but postponed due to thunderstorms, the Festival returned in style, welcoming 700 players and coaches from 67 teams across Scotland to Pitlochry.
They all created a fantastic atmosphere, for a true celebration of grassroots football. ⚽
Congratulations to all teams and special applause to the Fair Play Award Winners:-
Fun 4s – Scone Thistle Community Club
Super 5s – Nairn County Community FC
2016 Age Group – Nairn County Community FC
2015 Age Group – Crossford Utd
U10s Girls – Auchtermuchty Bellvue Colts
U12s Girls – Auchtermuchty Bellvue Colts Yellows
Making it all possible -
A huge amount of work goes into staging this annual festival, and its success is a credit to the dedication of lots people:
All our Club volunteers & coaches – with special thanks to Shona, Julie, Sarah, Yvonne, Amy, Heather, Aimee, Ryan, Annette, Kerry, Linzie, Kathie, Leyla, Claire & Carol.
Grounds team – Stevie & Davie, with their young assistants Simmy, Cookie & Bridey.
Festival photographer – Brian Morrison ?.
The much-loved Breadalbane 'Frank & Ronald' the Boars Mascots - aka Ollie, Logan, Brooklyn & Ethan.
Entertainment & services – Bruce Entertainment for food and fun, Highland Scoops, Kitguy7, Rotary Club of Pitlochry for smooth car parking, and Stewart & Mary Sherriffs of Pitlochry Scouts for additional first aid cover. Crieff Juniors FootballClub, Pitlochry High School and Pitlochry Pavilion User Groups for supporting this event.
The Festival once again proved why it is such a highlight in the Scottish Youth FA - SYFA calendar: a spectacular setting, competitive but friendly matches, and a strong sense of community spirit.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on 13/14th June next year for another weekend of football and fun !!
COYB! ⚽
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