Formby Junior Sports Club was founded in January 1959 when Jim Rourke took his son Frank for a game of football at
A number of boys asked to join in, they enjoyed it so much that they told their friends about it, in no time there were enough boys for 4 football teams!
This was unique, all the teams belonged to Formby Junior Sports Club, it was the beginning of the famous “Inter-Club”
The idea of properly organised football matches with friends in their team, playing against friends in the opposing teams, appealed to the young enthusiasts.
It was “something different”, and what’s more “everybody got a game”!
It was also a very friendly atmosphere. It may not have been realised at that the time by those young players that membership of the “inter Club” football fostered their social growth. For quite a few it was the beginning of forming lifelong friendships.
The 22 “Inter- Club” teams continue to thrive alongside the 20 Representative Teams selected from inter-club players and who play mainly in the Craven Minor League, ranging from U7s - U16s.
All this from a game of “footy” on the park 51 years ago.
11 comments:
Hi Paul. James away on 1st and 4th April unfortunately but available Sunday 25th and Wednesday 28th March. Thanks. Joy
Hi Paul,
Ethan should be fine for all games.
Nothing planned at all.
Thank you
David
Hi Paul,Jack's available for all the games but will have to leave prompt after the match on Wednesday 28th.
Thanks,
Paul G.
HI Paul
Rob is available for all the games.
Thanks
Fran
Hi Paul
Phil is available
Bettina
Hi Paul
Ben is okay so far as I know
Cam can play in all matches
Elliot can play all games , Marc
Steven's ok to play all the games but has been off school the last two days but will hopefully be ok for tomorrow. Cheers, Neil
Hi Paul,
I can play in all matches.
Tom P
Hi Paul sorry for late reply- Patrick can play tmrw and Wednesday- but away for Sunday and following wed game- he's back on 7th April for game on 8th if there is one?
Thanks, Jo.
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