We are delighted to announce that Maclean’s Highland Bakery have renewed their sponsorship with us for another 3 years.

Maclean’s Highland Bakery is a family owned business and has been trading from its headquarters in Forres since 1978.  The company currently provides employment for 115 local people.  .

The company produces their award winning high quality bakery products, which are supplied to a range of customers, in Scotland, across the UK and also internationally. 

MHB has five retail bakery shops, two of which are Coffee Shops.  They have three shops in Forres, one in Grantown and one in Lossiemouth.  They also daily wholesale products in Scotland to Tesco, Sainsbury’s, NHS, Convenience Stores and Hotels.

Currently export Shortbread and Biscuits regularly to the USA, China, Canada, Denmark, and Japan.

Commenting on the renewal of their sponsorship, Lewis MacLean, Managing Director of MacLean’s Highland Bakery said “We have sponsored a team in the Forres Soccer 7s since both my son, daughter, and nephew played in the league. My son will be 30 this year so it’s been a few years.  They all enjoyed their time and I feel the Soccer 7s are such a big part of our local community and as a business we are keen to support an organization the gives so much to the youngsters in our area”. 

We have attached a video of MacLean’s Highland Bakery, celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Don’t forget our registration is still open for the 2019 season. You can sign up through the website.

We are pleased to announce that we have secured another new Super 5’s Team Sponsor, Canary Dwarf.

Canary Dwarf is a well-established, local, digital marketing company that provides support and expertise to help businesses reach their goals. They can help with websites, search engine optimisation, video production, social media and much more.

Owner Marc Hindley said ‘We’ve been involved with Forres Area Soccer 7’s for four years and love what they do for youngsters in terms of building confidence, exercising and mental agility.’

Forres Area Soccer 7’s would recommend Canary Dwarf to any club or company, as they have created and help to run our club’s website.

To find out more details on Canary Dwarf please click on the Sponsors Tab.

Unfortunately due to the weather the club has made the decision to postpone the Selection Day, which was suppose to happen this Sunday 3rd Feb.

Looking at the forecast and what we think is best for everyone involved is that we move the Selection Day and start of the season by two weeks. Therefore the new dates are as follows;

Selection Day on the 17th Feb 10:00-11:30. Remember this is only for the Super 5’s (7-9 year olds) and the Junior 7’s (10-12 year olds).

Start of the season will be on the 3rd March. Developmental 4’s 10:00-11:10, Super 5’s and Junior 7’s to be at Grant Park for 11:00 to kickoff at 11:30.

The reason for the two week break in between the Selection Day and the start of the season is to allow the club time to arrange players in teams. We then give the coaches their teams and they will be in contact with you to pass on more information regarding training etc.

In the mean time please get in touch with the club if you have any questions, through our Facebook page or at office@forres-soccer7s.co.uk

Kind regards

Paul Lynch, Chairman

We are delighted to announce a new sponsor has joined the club and will be sponsoring one of our Super 5’s teams for the next 3 years, Lossiemouth Garage.

Lossiemouth Garage is an independent MOT Station providing car servicing and repairs. Having been in business for nearly 25 years they provide a good quality service at competitive prices with friendly efficient staff that represents excellent value.

When asked why they wanted to sponsor the club the owner Mr Glenn Roberts replied ‘Sponsoring Forres Area Soccer 7’s is a great privilege and opportunity of raising awareness of any child’s football ability, teaching them friendship, great skills and most importantly being part of a team.’

To find out more details on Lossiemouth Garage please click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to confirm the continuation of a long-standing sponsor, Beaver Travel, of one of our Soccer 7’s teams.

Established in 1973, Beaver Travel has been a feature in Forres for over 45 years, and despite the recent change in ownership, remains committed to providing the highest quality of travel services to the local community.

Commenting on the renewal of their sponsorship, Leisure Branch Manager Jacqui Peat stated: ‘The Forres Soccer 7’s club is a fantastic community resource, and one which many Beaver staff have benefited from, be it their own children taking part, or indeed family members becoming coaches, and we are delighted to show our support in the form of this sponsorship.’

You can find out more about Beaver Travel and it’s services by clicking on the Sponsors tab.

With the start of the 2019 season just 3 weeks away, we are having our Selection Day for the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s age group (7-9 and 10-12 year olds). This will be held at Grant Park on Sunday 3rd Feb. Kick off will be 10:00 and hopefully be finished around 11:30. Please bring a full water bottle and appropriate kit including football boots and shin guards.

The Selection Day is only for the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s age groups as this will allow the club to sort children into fair and even teams for the season. So if you haven’t yet registered your child please can you do so before the 3rd Feb. If you register your child after the 3rd Feb please do not worry we never turn a child away, they will still be put into a team.

In previous years we have had to re-arrange the teams half way through the season to even them up a bit to ensure the teams are evenly matched. This still could happen half way through this season so I ask please be patient with us. We as a club have the child’s best interests at heart and we aim to give every child as much playing time as possible. That is why there may be changes.

After the Selection Day the club will arrange every child into their teams and will contact the team coaches. The coach of your child’s team will then be in contact with you to pass on the relevant information. We will then start the season on the 17th Feb, kicking off at 11:30 but we ask for everyone in the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s to be at Grant Park for 11:00. This will allow us the make sure everything is ready to go to kick off the season.

For the Developmental 4’s, you will not be playing on the 3rd Feb, will start on the 17th Feb 10:00-11:10.

Please keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for any updates throughout the season.

We are delighted to announce another new sponsor who will be sponsoring one of our Soccer 7’s teams for the next 3 years, Malone Plastering Services.

Malone Plastering Services was established in 2018 offering a wide range of internal and external plastering systems. Which include traditional lime plaster, multifinish skimming, gypsum, coving, limerenders, pointing, harling, K-Rend and thermochromex. they also specialise in hand crafted cornice and decorative plaster work.

When asked why they wanted to sponsor Forres Area Soccer 7’s Mr Benny Malone (owner) replied ‘I decided to sponsor a team in Forres Soccer 7’s in an effort to give something back after 3 years of coaching with the club and since I registered my son to play. I think it’s a fantastic set up and offers so much to the community in providing a fun and structured environment for local kids to meet with friends, further their footballing skills and learn the values of teamwork.’

You can find more details on Malone plastering Services if you click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to announce another new sponsor who will be sponsoring one of our Soccer 7’s teams for the next 3 years, Yuy’s Inflatables.

Yuy’s Inflatables was established in 2016 and is one of Moray’s premier inflatable hire companies which have something to suit every age, theme and budget. They also provide a variety of other equipment such as candy floss, popcorn and slush puppy machines. So no matter what the occasion, if it’s a first time Bouncy Castle hire or if a regular party goer – don’t just hire the rest, hire from the best, hire a Yuy’s Inflatable Castle today.

When asked why they decided to sponsor a team in Forres Area Soccer 7’s they replied ‘We decided to sponsor a team in Soccer 7’s for many reasons, firstly to give something back to the community and all the kids around the area. Due to Forres being such a small area there is not a lot for the local kids to participate in, in terms of physically demanding activities which is something close to my heart having 5 children myself.’

You can find more details on Yuy’s Inflatables if you click on our Sponsors tab.

As the new season is fast approaching the board have been very busy arranging new sponsorships deals, ordering new strips and coaches uniform, updating the club’s website and this years registration.

We have also been in talks with Forres Mechanics F.C and have built up a good relationship with them and as a result we are delighted to be able to have the club’s very first pitch-side sign at Mosset Park. The club’s Chairman Paul Lynch was delighted with this news saying ‘It is fantastic that Forres Soccer 7’s and Forres Mechanics can work together and build bonds within the local community for the benefit of all.’

Mr Lynch also went on to say ‘The sign that we have down at Mosset Park looks brilliant and hopefully it will raise more awareness that we provide football for children aged 4-16 regardless of ability for the local children and surrounding areas.’

Thank you to Signed Graphics for making the sign for us and don’t forget our registration is now open.