TEDBURN St Mary Football Club hosted its first two-day youth football tournament at its Barley Park ground and it could not have gone better.

Okehampton U13’s and their coaches. AQ 5198
Okehampton U13’s and their coaches. AQ 5198 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The weather was fine on both days, Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, with 82 teams taking part on the first day and a similar number on the second day.

Copplestone U9’s, the Falcons and their coach Ben Wendell. AQ 5203
Copplestone U9’s, the Falcons and their coach Ben Wendell. AQ 5203 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Puma’s were the U8’s tournament winners, pictured with their coaches Danny Harvey and Richard Groom.
Crediton Puma’s were the U8’s tournament winners, pictured with their coaches Danny Harvey and Richard Groom. (TSM FC)

Hundreds of youngsters played and it was well organised with many volunteer helpers, referees, administrators, people serving food and drinks and co-ordinators.

Administrators for the day were Paul Kerswell, left and Justin Kerswell-King. AQ 5224
Administrators for the day were Paul Kerswell, left and Justin Kerswell-King. AQ 5224 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A Tedburn St Mary player in possession of the ball. AQ 5208
A Tedburn St Mary player in possession of the ball. AQ 5208 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was a raffle for an England shirt donated by Ollie Watkins, which was on display.

A young goalie with his eye on the ball during one of the games. AQ 5215
A young goalie with his eye on the ball during one of the games. AQ 5215 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

England player Ollie Watkins donated a signed shirt as a raffle prize for the Tedburn tournament. AQ 5225
England player Ollie Watkins donated a signed shirt as a raffle prize for the Tedburn tournament. AQ 5225 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Congratulations went to all the winners, coaches, supporters and everyone who took part or helped in any way.

The club hopes to make it an annual event.

Winners were: Broadclyst Lions U7’s, Crediton Puma’s U8’s, Broadclyst U9’s, Torrington FC U10’s, Brixington Blues U11’s, Heavitree Hawks U12’s, Alphington U13’s.

The welcome to Barley Park, the home of Tedburn St Mary Football Club sign. AQ 5235
The welcome to Barley Park, the home of Tedburn St Mary Football Club sign. AQ 5235 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Many pitches were in play for the Tedburn tournament. AQ 5229
Many pitches were in play for the Tedburn tournament. AQ 5229 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)