07 February 2008

Issue 5

Middlesbrough Futsal Club newsletter – Season 2007/2008

Make A Child Smile: The Tommy Leech Fund
Tommy was born early due to complications and was born without any ears. The operation to construct Tommy’s new ears will cost around a staggering £50,000 and Middlesbrough Futsal Club are supporting his fundraising campaign along with our official charity Make A Child Smile. To raise funds we are hosting an exhibition match with Ipswich Wolves, the English Champions on 23rd February 2008. Tickets are free and can be obtained by calling 07807 146 319, or by logging on to www.BoroFutsal.co.uk. There will be fundraising games on the day and a prize draw with some great prizes so get your tickets now and enjoy a top family day out.


Futsal Academy – learn to play the Brazilian way
The Boro Futsal Academy is starting now, with Under 16s and Under 14s being held on selected Tuesdays at Acklam Sports Centre, King’s Manor School, Middlesbrough. The next sessions will be on Tuesday 19th February: 3pm-4pm Under 14s, and 4pm-5pm Under 16s. Any standard is welcome and everybody coming to this next session will have the chance to play in front of 100s of fans on 23rd February. For more info see www.BoroFutsal.co.uk/academy


Tees Valley Futsal Cup 2008, Sponsored by Campus Lifestyle
The Tees Valley Futsal Cup will be held on the weekend of 12th and 13th April. Entry forms and more info can be obtained by emailing info@borofutsal.co.uk

Some news you may have missed in January
Battle of Britain in the North East – Under 16s Futsal: Perth vs. Branksome School
Lions lose opener – England lose in the opening game of the KL5s against the Argies
Boro 5-5 UoTFC B – Boro drop their first points of the league season


The FA Futsal League
Last month Middlesbrough Futsal Club received an offer of a place in the FA Futsal League – North. This is the first official national league ran by The FA, with the winners qualifying for the UEFA Futsal Cup, the champions’ league of futsal! Being accepted into the national league is a huge step in the history of Middlesbrough Futsal Club and is a reward for all the hard work put in by everyone at the club over the last year. It will also give Boro regular top quality opposition to compete against at the top level of English Futsal. Matches will be played every two weeks, and every month we’ll be previewing the next two of our opponents in this newsletter. The 7 other teams in the North Division are: FC Barsa Leeds, Hull Futsal, FC Grimsby, Manchester FC, Tranmere Victoria FC, Sheffield FC and Sheffield & Hallamshire FC. Look out for fixtures next week!


Interview with Javi Rodriguez - BoroFutsal.co.uk exclusive
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February Fixtures
BUSA Futsal Championship – 10th Feb – 10:00-20:00 GMT – Olympia Sports Hall
Boro vs. Teesside FC – 16th Feb – 10:00 GMT – Olympia Sports Hall - Free Entry
Boro vs. Ipswich Wolves – 23rd Feb – 19:00 GMT – Olympia Sports Hall - Free Entry - ticket only


Need accommodation for 2008/2009?
Campus Lifestyle still have houses available for 2-12 people with rents starting at £44. To arrange a viewing contact Stacey on 01642 260660, or visit www.campuslifestyle.com.


And Finally
Middlesbrough Futsal Club made it’s first appearance (that we know of!) in the national media this week when NUTS, in their feature “50 Premier League Secrets!”, wrote: “England Wing Wizard Stewart Downing is the honorary president of Middlesbrough Futsal (indoor 5-a-side) Club.” It’s on page 45 and it is number 18 out of 50 Football Secrets!





Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com