An inspirational pupil from Rainworth’s Joseph Whitaker School whose dreams of donning the Amber & Blue are hampered by Spina Bifida, has showed great determination and creativity to show his support to the club – with a special ‘Super Stags’ Lego feature as part of his design technology project. Year Seven student Harvey Morton is Stags mad and attends all home matches as a season ticket holder, and despite his mobility issues preventing him from following his dreams to become a future Stags player – his positive attitude and creativity is “inspiring others to overcome their own challenges” according to Inclusive Sport Coordinator at the School, Anthony O’Donnell. Mr O’Donnell said ““Harvey has Spina Bifida, which causes issues with mobility and fine motor skills, but…
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Senior Stags’ on the Medal Table in National Tournament
Mansfield Town’s Senior Walking Footballers have created memories to treasure, after leaving a national Walking Football Tournament, held at St George’s Park, with a medal following their participation in the ‘One Tournament’ The National Tournament is held yearly and is a full day of football for all ages, with the Stags’ Walking Football squad entering in the Super 5s Series – Over 50s Walking Football tournament. Representing Mansfield Town Football in the Community were members from our popular Walking Football sessions who were split into two teams – Mansfield Town Yellow, and Mansfield Town Blue – both in the Over 50s section, across two groups. The winners from each group would then compete for the Super 5s Series – Over 50s Walking Football cup, playing…
Active Minds Chat group enjoy outdoor sport session
Our ‘Active Minds: Chat’ group enjoyed a morning in the sunshine last Friday, as they participated in a tailored sports session, designed to focus on team work, communication, coordination and movement. The ‘Active Minds: Chat’ project is a weekly two-hour session predominantly for people living with dementia, or those struggling with issues such as loneliness and social isolation. Activities usually take place indoors with sessions ranging from singing therapies and chair-fitness, to board game and quizzes. Football in the Community designs the activity to be as inclusive as possible and aim to make every participant leave with a smile, using the medium of football and sport, to spark conversation and friendship. Last Friday participants were taken outside into the sunshine to enjoy an outdoor exercise…
Youngsters Enjoy Trophy Presentation Assembly
Youngsters from Forest Town’s Holly Primary School have today received their winner’s medal and trophy in a presentation in front of the entire school, after winning the brand new Teachers UK Trophy. The year four pupils ran out eventual winners of the competition at the RH Academy last month after making it through the qualifying stages, where last season’s holders King Edward School bowed out, paving the way for a new champion. It’s the first year Teachers UK have sponsored the Trophy, Louise Hamby, Branch Manager at Teachers UK Mansfield, said “I’ve been blown away by the standard of football during this competition and how each youngster has taken part with a smile on their face. “Going into Holly Primary School this morning for the…
Popular Coach celebrates 15 years at Football in the Community | Coaching Week
“I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else” that’s the simple answer Mark Lynk, Futsal Development Officer, gave when asked why he’s been a predominant figure at Football in the Community for the last fifteen years. The popular coach has held a wide variety of roles throughout his tenure and as one of the most qualified coaches within the company, Lynk us held in high regard by colleagues, parents and youngsters alike. “I’ve got the best of both worlds at the minute, one morning I could be coaching three or four year olds in a school as part of Premier League Primary Stars, then I can be coaching our Under 18 Futsal Squad – the variety is really appealing. “For me it’s just a dream job…
Teachers UK Trophy crowns new Champion
The annual Teachers UK Trophy has a brand new champion, after Forest Town’s Holly Primary School saw off their competitors to claim the silverware at the RH Academy last week. Competing against three other schools following two qualifying tournaments, Holly Primary take the crown from King Edward Primary, who bowed out at the qualifying stage, finishing two points clear of their rivals following an extremely competitive afternoon’s football. Following a tense afternoon’s football which saw each time play each other twice, the outcome went down to the afternoons final match with Holly beating Forest View 2-0, meaning second-placed Croft, needed to beat Abbey Primary by two clear goals – however Abbey stood firm to claim at 0-0 draw, and subsequently see Holly named champions. Gary…
Sutton-In-Ashfield school enjoy Football in the Community Education day
Year six pupils from Sutton-In-Ashfield’s Abbey Hill Primary enjoyed a day out of the classroom last week, with a special day of education here at Football in the Community. Presented as part of our Premier League Primary Stars intervention, the Abbey Hill students enjoyed a full day of activities, including classroom based and sports sessions. The pupils began the day with an interactive classroom session, led by Football in the Community’s Education Officer Elizabeth Regan, before heading around the One Call Stadium on a ground tour to find out more about the history of Mansfield Town FC and the surrounding area. Pupils also enjoyed a classroom based session led by the schools teachers before heading out onto the 3G Pitch for a Physical Education session,…
PRE-SEASON MASCOT PACKAGES
We are delighted to continue to provide mascot packages for the 2019/20 campaign, starting in pre-season as John Dempster takes charge of Mansfield Town Football Club for the first time. The Stags will face Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday 17th July, followed by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday 23rd July – and we are delighted to be offering mascot packages, giving youngsters the opportunity to be the first to meet the class of 2019/20. Priced at £125 per mascot, mascots will receive match tickets (1 Adult, 1 Child) & a replica shirt. The experience will also including a visit into the Stags’ dressing room to meet the players and get signed memorabilia, as well as the chance to play on the pitch prior to kick-off, and lead…
Seniors bow out of WFA Cup despite spirited display
Mansfield Town Football in the Community’s Walking Football Team can no longer dream of lifting silverware in the Walking Football Association cup, after being knocked out in the national first round at the hands of Nottingham based Unity Reds. The seniors Stags put in a spirited performance and twice led in the first half and were still in the game at the half-time whistle, holding their opponents at 2-2. However despite having numerous chances during the first half, the second half was a far tougher affair as tiredness took its toll with the Stags conceding a further four goals to exit the tournament at the first hurdle, losing 6-2. Community Coach Alex Cartwright said “The gents can take away a huge amount of proud from…
Usher nets Top Goal Scorer Award
The season may be over for Mansfield Town Football in the Community’s Futsal side, following a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Scunthorpe in the Futsal National Quarter Final, however the Stags can claim a successful season, as 19 Year Old Thomas Usher finished the campaign as leading goal scorer in the Midlands Futsal League. Usher scoops the award after netting 24 goals over the course of the season, finishing some distance ahead of his competitors and coming within just five goals of taking Mansfield Town Football in the Community’s all time goal scoring record since joining the Futsal program. The hot hitting 19 year old came so close to sending his side through to the National Semi-Final after netting a hat-trick in what proved to…