John’s Club, the charity which helps people with both and physical disabilities field two disability football teams.
They play in the Eastleigh FC Foundation Community Trust Pan Football league a specialist league for teams fielding disabled players.
The end of season awards ceremony was held earlier this month and the John’s Club teams were awarded the prestigious ‘Community Spirit’ award – An award presented to the teams that embody the spirit of disability football to the highest level.
Leanne Gander the team manager said
“I am so proud of the teams, they put so much into the club it is great to see them get some recognition.”
The team practices every Thursday night and makes regular trips to the main land to take part in the league. They are due to take part in the Basingstoke disability tournament in early August.
John Phillips, Founder and Chairman of John’s Club, said,
“The achievement of Leanne who has been a member for 20 years and now a member as John’s Club believes in people with learning achieving thins beyond what people of them.”
If anyone is interested in becoming involved with the team and disability football, then please give us a call on 01983 864215.
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News shared by Dave on behalf of John’s Club. Ed
