It's a scorcher

Around 800 players from nearly 100 teams from Wiltshire, Thamesdown and Bristol gathered at John Bentley School for two days of sun-drenched football.

Organiser Gary Haskins said the tournament had gone from strength to strength since it had been conceived and added that this year was no exception.

"We are a small family club and this was a real success for us," he said. "It was a fantastic weekend as far as the football and weather was concerned.

"I think all the players, supporters and volunteers had a really good time."

Around 35 teams entered the under-7s and under 8s festival of football and Haskins said it was the friendly nature of the tournament that helped make it so well supported.

"It was really good to have so many teams in the youngest age groups," he added.

"One reason why our tournament is popular is because we hold a plate competition for the sides knocked-out early on. If teams have to leave once they lose in the main cup they don't enjoy it as much.

"But here teams take the plate competition just as seriously as the main tournament."

He added that White Horse Juniors are still in need of new players in all age groups for the coming season.

Anyone interested in going for a trial at the club should contact Steve Bates on (01249) 817837.

Roll of honour

Under 7s and Under 8s

Fair play awards: Chippenham Town Youth, Eldene Rangers, Trowbridge Town Youth, Castle Combe, White Horse Juniors

Under 9s

Winners: Larkhill Athletic A

Runners-up: White Horse Juniors

Plate winners: Larkhill Athletic B

Runners-up : Derry Hill

Fair play award: Larkhill Athletic

Under 10s

Winners: White Horse Juniors

Runners-up: Calne Town Youth

Plate winners: Chippenham Town Youth

Runners-up: Bromham

Fair play award: White Horse Juniors

Under 12s

Winners: Trowbridge Town Yth B

Runners-up: Trowbridge Town Yth A

Plate winners: FC Chippenham B

Runners-up: FC Chippenham A

Fair play award: Bromham