Fry Club Wanderers U12’s Torquay Team Holiday – April 2009

 

Most of the team and their families travelled to Torquay Holiday Park in April 2009 for a Family Holiday combined with a match with a local team.  The site was rather hilly, so was great training for the boys to keep them fit for the match.

 

We all had a fantastic week together which included ‘Manhunt’ games around the Holiday Park every evening, lots of ‘scooting’, lots of football being played on the Courts and several ‘water fights’.  The amusement arcade was also a hit with all the youngsters and many parents.  Lots of people also played ‘Crazy Golf’ and spent hours in the Swimming Pool.

 

Some of the highlights (or lowlights) of the week were:-

 

Easter Egg Hunt which was kindly organised by Julie and Vicky and saw all the boys running around the site looking for clues to lead them to chocolate.

 

Dads v Boys Match which took place on the Courts on Monday afternoon, resulting in a win for the Dads and lots of aches and pains!!!!

 

Dick winning a total of £202 at Bingo (which he had to share with Kim, daughter Sophie and her boyfriend Ryan)

 

James becoming ill the day after we arrived and eventually ending up in Torbay Hospital with suspected Appendicitis (it was actually Mesenteric lymphadenitis which is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the tummy) for anyone who likes to solve a mystery.  James and his Mum spent the night in Hospital and eventually came out to re-start their holiday on Wednesday afternoon, although he missed the match.

 

Wayne joining entertainer ‘Ricky K’ on stage for some Irish Dancing and wearing a Red Sash around his waist.  Nice moves Wayne!!!

 

Maurice making up for lost time following James being poorly, and deciding that he felt like dancing on Thursday evening and making everyone get up and join him.

 

Last but not least the match:-

 

Apollo v Fry Club Wanderers – Wednesday 15th April – 6.30 kick off

 

Chairman of Apollo, Sean Philpott very kindly agreed to provide a pitch and a squad for us to play and were very welcoming to us all.  Ryan (Birthday Boy) was Captain for the day and handed over and received Pennants on behalf of the team.  Daniel L kindly agreed to be linesman for this match.

 

The first 15 minutes the match was very equal and we played some excellent football with Jamie making some great saves.  Unfortunately, Apollo scored and it seemed to set off a flood of unstoppable goals, with a half-time score of 5-0.

 

We started the 2nd half by conceding 2 more goals before we were awarded a penalty, and following the keeper moving on the first shot, Sam stepped up again, and scored, making the score 7-1.

 

Despite some great play by our boys and some great defending, Apollo added 2 more goals making the final score 9-1.  Overall this was not a bad performance against a very good side who have not conceded a goal in their home league for half the season.

 

Apollo then suggested that we have a penalty shoot-out to finish off the match and our boys did very well with each team scoring 10 penalties, and finishing with a sudden death shoot, which resulted in Apollo winning.

 

Sean then kindly provided refreshments for all the players and also asked if he could award Man of the Match from Apollo for a Frys player.  This was given to Sam for his strength and tackling.

 

Our parents then chose 2 Men of the Match, and these were Ryan and Jamie for excellent individual performances.

 

We would like to again extend our thanks to Apollo and invite our players to look at their website at http://www.apollofootballclub.co.uk

 

All the boys and some of their siblings told us of their favourite part of the holiday:-

 

JAMIE             Playing ManHunt and the Penalty Shoot-out at the Match

 

JAMES            Going on Scooter with Friends, Playing ManHunt and the Arcade

 

RYAN             Having his Birthday on Tour, Spending time with mates

DAN                Playing at the courts, the Arcade and being Linesman at the Match

 

SAM                Getting Man of the Match, Playing ManHunt

 

NATHAN        Easter Egg Hunt and all the activities with mates

HARRISON    Being with all mates and watching the Match

 

JOE                 Water Fights and the Football Match

GEORGE         Playing football with mates from team and watching the Match

 

JOSEF             The Football Match and spending time with Friends

 

JORDAN         Easter Egg Hunt and the Arcade

 

JACE               Going Go-Carting with his family and playing in the Courts with friends.

 

HARRY           ManHunt and Spending his money

 

MICHAEL       The Football Match and ManHunt

 

DANIEL          ManHunt and the Football Match

HANNAH       Swimming in the Pool and the Arcade.

 

TOM               Playing with mates and all the things to do.

JESS                Swimming in the Pool and being in the Club.

 

OLIVER          Football Match and the Easter Egg Hunt

EMILY            Watching Bingo and the Arcade

 

TOM B            Dancing with my Mum, spending time with my brother and his mates.

 

MAURICE      Dancing on Thursday Night and Winning £100 at Bingo.

 

Overall it was a fantastic holiday and we are all looking forward to next year!

 

Here are some photos taken on Tour