Published at 19:37, Thursday, 08 January 2009

A NEW six-a-side Astro soccer league will kick off at Netherhall Community Sports Centre, Maryport, on January 19.

NEW LEAGUE: Netherhall Community Sports Centre’s (from left) Ryan Smith, Ryan Steel and Philip Routledge, who will manage the league

The main aim is to give anyone interested in playing football the chance to join in regardless of ability or experience.

Six-a-side is an excellent way to simply keep fit or, for someone already playing club football, to improve match fitness.

The league has been created in partnership with Cumberland FA, is affiliated and will be implemented under Football Association guidelines.

Ryan Smith (football development coach), Philip Routledge (Astro manager) and Ryan Steel (fitness instructor) are all centre employees and will manage all aspects of the league.

In due course it is hoped to extend the league to an additional night, and offer age-related competitions plus tournaments offering cash prizes.

Any profit raised from these activities will be reinvested directly into football development within the Maryport area.

Anyone interested in obtaining a registration pack or who would like further information can contact the sports centre on 01900 813434, option three.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

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