Alnwick 1st Footy mini and micro launch day

By Hannah Fitzhugh

Published 8th Jan 2025, 15:18 GMT

Updated 9th Jan 2025, 16:22 GMT

Children’s football coaching company, 1st Footy NE have launched in Alnwick hosting their first ‘mini’ and ‘micro’ group sessions at Willowburn Leisure Centre.

On January 6, the first groups of children had fun at the launch day as the company opened their third Northumberland site. The latest opening follows the success of Cramlington, Ashington and Blaydon venues.

Cheryl Rutherford and Lewis Samson, who run the classes, have years of coaching experience.

1. 1st Footy NE

Cheryl Rutherford and Lewis Samson, who run the classes, have years of coaching experience. Photo: 1st Footy NE

The new classes will be split into three age groups, ranging from 18-months to 9-year-olds.

2. Minis, micros and megas

The new classes will be split into three age groups, ranging from 18-months to 9-year-olds. Photo: 1st Footy NE

1st Footy took to Facebook to post some highlights from their Alnwick launch day.

3. Launch day

1st Footy took to Facebook to post some highlights from their Alnwick launch day. Photo: 1st Footy NE

The micros took part in a jungle themed session, using dribbling skills to help feed the animals and working through some multi skills stations.

4. Micros: jungle themed sessions

The micros took part in a jungle themed session, using dribbling skills to help feed the animals and working through some multi skills stations. Photo: 1st Footy NE

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