Trust: Children Play Like A Pro At Vicarage Road
05/15/2024 03:33 PM
On Monday May 6, hundreds of children got the opportunity to run out onto the pitch and show off their skills as part of the Play Like A Pro event at Vicarage Road.
The May bank holiday was a wet one, but as rain poured down on coaches, players, and the onlooking families, the enthusiasm and excitement of the youngsters shone through.
This annual event is hosted by Watford Football Club's Community Sports and Education Trust and sold out within a matter of days, with 80 children taking part in four separate sessions.
Each 90-minute session included games, drills and matches led by the Trust's qualified coaches.
There was also time for a tour of the changing rooms and a chance to walk out of the tunnel to the applause of the adoring crowd, with family members watching on from the Sir Elton John Stand.
Of course, no event at Watford FC is complete without Harry the Hornet, who made an appearance at the end of each session.
As well as allowing youngsters the chance to play at a professional football stadium and on an award-winning pitch that was still in fine condition, the event also brought in vital funds for the ongoing community work of the Trust.
Despite the rain, a post-event feedback survey showed that 95 per cent of attendees rated the day as 'excellent' or 'good' with 75 per cent of those being 'excellent'.
When asked to rate on a scale of one to 10 how likely people would be to recommend Play Like A Pro, with one being not at all likely and 10 being extremely likely, the event scored 9.4.
Comments included "thank you to all those involved in organising this lovely event" and "my boys had the best time", as well as one parent exclaiming "brilliant day!"
The best feedback, of course, is the smiles from the youngsters taking part. You just have to look through the official photos to see their enjoyment, with these found on the Trust's Facebook page.
The Trust has an array of football opportunities throughout the year, including holiday courses and matchday packages inclusive of coaching and Watford FC tickets.
There are also events such as Train Like A Pro.
To keep up to date with these and many more follow @WFCTrust on social media, visit this LINK, or contact community@watfordfc.com.