FCA Scotland’s Football Family Fun Day

FCA Scotland's annual fun packed Football Family Fun Day for children and young people took place in August and was organised by Power League Glasgow and Street Soccer Scotland.

Aug 23 2022 - 5 min read

FCA Scotland’s annual Football Family Fun Day took place on Saturday 13^th August. The sun was shining and everyone arrived ready to go. With the DJ playing music that got everyone going the fun began.

First for the day was bubble football and a sports day where the competitive spirits came through as well as a bit of cheating. After lunch a football round robin took place, with the Green Team been crowned the winners of the day.

To finish off the games everyone took part in an adults vs young people dodgeball game, lots of side stepping and jumping out the way, the young people won with the score at 3-2. Everyone was presented with a medal, football and Nike football shirt from their day and the winning team received individual trophies.

The day was made even more special from the donations given by BR Jewellery workshop, McGhees Bakery, Ross’s Bar and Green King restaurants.

A huge thank you to Power League Glasgow and Robert @ Street Soccer Scotland who organised such fun filled day.

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