footballFootballers are being urged to get their shooting boots on for a festival of football in Burntwood.

Burntwood Leisure Centre’s state-of-the-art synthetic pitch will play host to a range of footballing fun on May 16, including penalty shoot-outs, a keepy uppy competition, target shoots, a dribble and shoot competition and a speed gun challenge.

Paul Watson, Manager of Burntwood Leisure Centre, said:

“This is a fantastic day out for football lovers. Improve your football skills and compete in a range of football competitions. There will be prizes for all the winners of the competitions. The whole day only costs £1, so book your place now.”

be packed full of football fun on May 16, from 11am to 3pm. There will be loads of fun footie events and competitions to enter. These include penalty shoot-outs, a keepy uppy competition, target shoots, dribble and shoot competition and a speed gun challenge.

For more information or to book you place at the event – which runs from 11am to 3pm, call Burntwood Leisure Centre on 01543 308810 or visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/festivaloffootball.

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