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27 Apr 2011 10:41:53
One graduate from the University of Bedfordshire is helping to revolutionise youth football in the county.
James Petty, who graduated in 2009 with first class honours in Sport and Exercise Science, is now the Get Into Football Officer for the Beds FA based in Dunstable.
The Bedford man is promoting the first ever under-21 league in the county which will be in place for the 2011-12 season.
The Michael R Peters Bedford and District Sunday League has adopted the league which will run on a Sunday afternoon to alleviate pitch availability problems and avoid clashes with midweek, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning football while ensuring continuity for existing youth teams.
James said: “Under-18 football will no longer have to be viewed as the ‘end’ of youth football or the end of a team’s existence, as it has been known traditionally in the past.
“The introduction of University of Bedfordshire students will further help to make the transition between youth and adult football smoother and give an insight into open aged football.
“Clubs looking to create new reserve or under-21 teams, individuals looking to join a team or 18 to 20 year olds that have previously played for a youth team, no longer play or play recreationally would find the under-21 league an ideal way of getting back into 11-a-side football.”
To find out more about the under-21 league, contact James on 07432 702697 or email james.petty@bedfordshirefa.com
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