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All Stars reaching out to community
Hong Kong, 7 May 2010 - Football and much, much more is on offer in the countdown to next week’s HKFC IP Global International Soccer Sevens.
Some of the world famous stars taking part in the tournament will not just be playing – they will be coaching kids, meeting fans and enjoying a round of golf with corporate clients.
“We have organised a series of events in a concerted effort to reach out to the community and get Hong Kong’s football-crazy supporters actively involved in the Soccer Sevens,” explained tournament chairman Tony Bratsanos.
“There will be something for everyone to enjoy, from players of all abilities to fans who simply want to meet their idols and hear their opinions on the game.”
The fun started earlier this week with a series of coaching clinics at schools and will continue this Sunday with the Soccer Sevens’ first ever junior tournament, to be held at Hong Kong Football Club and featuring U10s (9:00am to 12:00pm) and U12s (3:00pm to 6:00pm).
Monday will see coaches from the renowned Brazilian Soccer Schools visit Canadian International School to teach kids some samba-style skills.
Then the focus will switch to Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course on Thursday (13 May) when the Andy Cole All Stars will play a round of golf with sponsors – a day former Arsenal midfielder Michael Thomas for one will relish.
“I love golf but I’m not playing the best at the moment!” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting some practice in while I’m in Hong Kong – hopefully in the sunshine. It will be an entertaining day.”
Thursday will also see two of the Soccer Sevens teams – the IP Global All Stars and Dutch giants Ajax – visiting Football Club to conduct coaching clinics for kids from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
The Sportsman’s Dinner with legendary commentator John Motson on Thursday evening is sold out, but fans can still book tables for the FA Cup Dinner at 8:00pm on Saturday (15 May) in the Sports Hall at Football Club.
The evening will feature the Chelsea v Portsmouth FA Cup final being shown on the big screen and the Andy Cole All Stars will be present to talk about the game and other football issues. Tables for 12 persons cost $10,000 which includes sit-down dinner and free-flowing beer.
The 2010 HKFC IP Global International Soccer Sevens will be held from 14-16 May at Football Club with a total of 32 teams taking part, 16 in the Main competition and 16 in the Masters.
As well as Cole and Thomas, the Andy Cole All Stars will include former Manchester United players David May, Lee Martin, Clayton Blackmore and Andy Richie, plus former Spurs and England goalkeeper Ian Walker and ex-Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair.
Goalscoring legend Clive Allen will appear for the IP Global All Stars together with Nottingham Forest and England icon Des Walker, ex-West Ham captain Steve Lomas and former Newcastle trio Rob Lee, John Beresford and Steve Howey.
In the Main competition, Ajax will be making their first appearance in the tournament and will be joined by defending champions Glasgow Celtic and the team they beat in last year’s final, city rivals Rangers.
The English Premier League will be strongly represented by four-time Soccer Sevens winners Aston Villa, plus Birmingham City, West Ham United and debutants Sunderland.
Tickets for the 2010 HKFC IP Global International Soccer Sevens are on sale. A weekend pass (Saturday and Sunday) costs HK$200 per adult while a day pass (Saturday or Sunday) is HK$120 per adult. Admission on the Friday evening is free for all spectators while children under the age of 16 are admitted free throughout the tournament.
Details of how to purchase tickets for the Soccer Sevens and FA Cup Dinner, plus a wealth of other information about the tournament, can be found at the official website, www.hksoccersevens.com.
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Released on behalf of the HKFC IP Global International Soccer Sevens by Two Up Front – Asia’s sports PR specialists.