Young Daniels Tournament a Huge Success!

Over 900 players and 96 teams competed across the weekend at Borderville.

Over 900 players across 96 teams competed in Stamford AFC Young Daniel’s summer football festival at Borderville Sports Centre, making for a fantastic weekend of grassroots football.

The tournament was an overriding success as players aged between six and 14 produced moments of brilliance over a hot weekend, with many of the finals going all the way to penalties.

Many great memories were made on and off the pitch, players, parents and officials enjoying the beautiful weather in Stamford. While the spotlight was on all the teams playing, the team behind the scenes that made everything possible deserve the highest of praise and recognition.

A dedicated group of volunteers put in an immense effort not just over the weekend, but over many months of planning to deliver a tournament that exceeded all expectations.

Steve Gaunt, who headed up our group of volunteers, said: “We’re fortunate to have such fantastic facilities at Stamford AFC. It was great to see almost 50 different clubs attend over the two days from as far away as Grimsby.

“It’s also amazing to hear so may positive comments about our club, the facilities and the way in which the tournament was run.”

He added: “It’s the first time we’ve put on an event of this size, and it’s been an overwhelming success.

“A massive thanks to all the players, managers, spectators, officials and, of course, the amazing volunteers who worked so hard over the last few months to make it such a memorable weekend for everyone.”

Congratulation to all of the weekend's winners and everyone who helped to make the weekend the overwhelming success it was!

Saturday Finalists

Under-7 Mixed – Winners: Stamford AFC Young Daniels Red, Runners-Up: Whetstone Juniors Panthers

Under-8 Mixed – Winners: DK United, Runners-Up: Bears FC

Under-8 Girls – Winners: Royce Rangers Roses, Runners-Up: Stanground Cardea

Under-9 Mixed – Winners: Stamford AFC Young Daniels, Runners-Up: Stamford AFC Young Daniels Blues

Under-10 Girls – Winners: Langtoft United Valkyries, Runners-Up: Corby Town

Under-12 Girls – Winners: Girls United, Runners-Up: Corby Town

Under-13 Girls – Winners: Corby Town, Runners-Up: Stamford AFC Young Daniels Red

Under-14 Girls – Winners: AFC Grimsby Ladies, Runners-Up: Stamford AFC Young Daniels Red

Sunday Finalists

Under-10 Mixed – Winners: Boston United Amber, Runners-Up: Ketton Sports Blue

Under-11 Mixed – Winners: Bourne Town Juniors Red, Runners-Up: Ketton Sports Black

Under-12 Mixed – Winners: Ketton Sports Blues, Runners-Up: Stamford AFC Young Daniels Red

Under-13 Mixed – Winners: Total Football Academy Black, Runners-Up: Nene Valley FC Orange

Under-14 Mixed – Winners: FC Peterborough Green, Runners-Up: YDP Blues