The Cornwall FA recently celebrated a significant milestone by hosting its first-ever mixed Beach Soccer Tournament at Perranporth Beach. This two-day event featured competitions for Girls U11s and U13s, as well as Mixed U11s, U13s, and U15s, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of young players from across Cornwall.
The tournament was a resounding success, with participants, coaches, parents, and officials all praising the event’s organization and atmosphere. Cornwall FA CEO, Danni Peel, expressed her pride in the team’s efforts, stating, “For our first trial of running mixed beach soccer, I couldn’t be prouder of our team and volunteers who made the event a massive success. We can’t wait to launch our Beach Soccer Leagues and Festivals from spring/summer 2025.”
Luke Kerr of England Beach Soccer, echoed this sentiment, noting, “It’s fantastic to see Cornwall FA embracing beach soccer and utilizing its beautiful coastal beaches to provide opportunities for young players to develop their skills in a fun and dynamic environment. We look forward to supporting their future initiatives and helping to grow the sport across the country through county FA’s developing player pathways, referees courses, and coach education.”
The tournament saw the following winners and runners-up:
U11s Girls Beach Soccer:
Winners: St Agnes AFC Kestrels
Runners-up: Plymouth Argyle U11s
U13s Girls Beach Soccer:
Winners: Plymouth Argyle U13s
Runners-up: St Agnes AFC Dynamos
Mixed U11s:
Winners: Mousehole AFC Youth
Runners-up: Falmouth Community Youth Football Club
Mixed U13s:
Winners: St Agnes U13s
Runners-up: Redruth United FC U13s
Mixed U15s:
Winners: Threemilestone AFC
Runners-up: Falmouth Community YFC
The Cornwall FA Beach Soccer Tournament marks an exciting new chapter in the organization’s history, building on the success of national programs that have nurtured young talent from grassroots to national teams. By replicating this model, the Cornwall FA aims to create a pipeline for beach soccer talent in the region, providing young players with opportunities to develop their skills and potentially represent their country.
With plans to launch Beach Soccer Leagues and Festivals in 2025, the future of beach soccer in Cornwall and indeed England looks bright, promising a new era of growth, development, and success.
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