FAI Schools 5-a-side
Primary Schools competition
The biggest and best competition in the 2012
Primary School Soccer Calendar
January 24, 2012
FAI Schools are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s FAI Schools’ 5-a-side competition:
Over 15,400 children from every county in Ireland will compete in the most fun filled event of 2012:
The FAI Schools 5-a-side is the biggest competition to take place in the 2012 primary school soccer calendar: The competition has been running since the mid 1990’s, the event is more popular than ever with nearly 1,000 schools currently involved: The games kick off in March and April, with Provincial Finals in May and the National Finals concluding on June 7, 2012: The winners from each county will go forward to their Provincial Finals and they then will battle it out at the National Finals:
There are 5 divisions to suit all school sizes: While FAI Schools encourage boys and girls to play on the same team, there is also a separate competition for girls’ schools: A number of teams can represent one school depending on the size of their student body, giving more children the chance to develop their skills in a safe, child centered and exciting environment:
Last year saw Milltown NS, Westmeath (LEINSTER) capture the “A” Schools title while Holy Family NS, Newport, Mayo (CONNACHT) won the “A” Girls Schools section for small schools: The “B” Schools section for medium schools was claimed by St: Patrick’s NS, Carndonagh, Inishowen (ULSTER) while St: Oliver Plunkett NS, Malahide, Co: Dublin (LEINSTER) won the “B” Girls Schools category: St: Anthony’s NS, Ballinlough, Cork (MUNSTER) were crowned “C” Schools champions claiming the “C” Schools section: Who will be crowned Provincial and All Ireland Champions in 2012?
For your chance to enter your school in the competition please contact the competition organizer in your locality: Details of the county and regional finals currently taking place around the country can be viewed by clicking on www:faischools:ie, www:faischoolsmeath:com or www:faischoolsdublin:com for further information: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR CONTACT DETAILS
FAI Schools are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s competition: Mr: Sean Carr, FAI Schools Chairman stated, “The competition is growing at an incredible rate with the standard of football improving each year: We must pay tribute to the local teachers and competition organizers in ensuring the success of the competition each year”:
The growth of football across the country can be attributed to the FAI’s Regional Development Officers, who have been vital in increasing the number of schools playing the sport, and to the dedication of local organisers who volunteer to run competitions in a professional and meticulous manner:
Don’t miss your opportunity to support the schools involved by attending the Provincial and National Finals: Mounthawk Park in Kerry will play host to the Munster Final on May 16th while the Connacht Finals are also scheduled for the same date in the magnificent Shiven Rovers AFC, Newbridge, Co: Galway: The following week sees the Ulster Final in Aileach FC, Burnfoot and the Leinster Final will be held in the accommodating MDL Grounds in Navan, both on May 23th: The competition reaches its finale with the National Finals taking place in the impressive Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore on June 7, 2012:
Please download the brochure/application form
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For further information please contact:
Diane Fay
FAI Schools
National Administrative Officer
Tel: 086/0404952
Email: diane:fay@fai:ie
Notes to Editors:
NATIONAL
National Finals: Thursday, June 7, 2012, Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore Town FC
PROVINCIAL
Leinster Finals: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, MDL Grounds, Trim Road, Navan, Meath
Ulster Finals: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, AIleach FC, Burnfoot, Donegal
Connacht Finals: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Shiven Rovers FC, Newbridge, Galway
Munster Finals: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Mounthawk Park, Tralee, Kerry
COUNTY
Meath Qualifiers: Monday, February 27 to March 2, MDL Grounds, Trim Road, Navan, Meath
Meath Finals: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, MDL Grounds, Trim Road, Navan, Meath
Dublin Finals: Monday, April 30 to Friday, May 4, Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, Dublin 4
REGIONAL
North Leinster Finals: Wednesday, May 9, MDL Grounds, Trim Road, Navan, Meath
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