Whether you are a footballing maestro or novice, old or young, whatever gender, ethnicity or background, whether you would like to play, organise, watch, or cheer - all are welcome!
The idea is simple - bring together the broad range of people who live or work in the neighbourhood through the awesome power of kicking a ball about. GOAL!
It's not about the winning - but the collective joy that counts!
Entry is FREE, teams are organised on the day, and everybody gets a game.
GET INVOLVED
The Shieldfield Community Cup is a playful opportunity to celebrate all that is mint within Shieldfield and you can get involved in a number of ways:
PLAY – If you would like to play please arrive by 12.30pm to register. All teams will be formed on the day, or come in your own team.
CHEER – If you don’t want to play, but would like to support the event you can cheer on your favourite team from the sidelines.
VOLUNTEER – If you’d like to support the event organisers with one of the many tasks on the day you can so via the following routes:
-Attend our volunteer briefing at The NewBridge Project on Tuesday 1st July, 5:30 - 7pm
-Sign up via The Star & Shadow Cinema rota, or
-Let yourself known on arrival on the day
"have fun, take part, divn't gan daft!"
BACKGROUND
In May 2019 we held the 1st Shieldfield Community Cup. Ten teams popped up on the day, a huge range in age and ability, and about 100 spectators came out to watch, some bearing cakes… it was a fantastic event and many people said:
“When are ye doing this again, it’s been reet canny!”
And this is the 7th one and still going strong.
Again, all ages, abilities and genders were welcome – whether a seasoned pro or excited novice. This time, Shieldfield’s volunteer run Forum Café teamed up with The Star & Shadow Cinema kitchen to provide warm and cold refreshments on the day.
So, whether you are dusting off your boots or rustling up some chants to cheer on the players we look forward to seeing you there!
The Shieldfield Community Cup is jointly organised by volunteers from the Shieldfield neighbourhood – with organisational support from The NewBridge Project, The Forum Cafe, Dwellbeing Shieldfield, Shieldfield Art Works, and The Star and Shadow Cinema.
Poster Artwork by: LA Keith