Forres Area Soccer 7s will be the place to be to take part in Sport
Relief 2016 next March.

People in nearby towns and villages are being encouraged to make a day of the event and head to the Moray town and those who sign up for the Soccer 7s event before the end of December will get 50 per cent off their entry.

The charity is associated with Comic Relief and the Soccer 7s with the help of the Forres Harriers will be running the event on March 20th.

Shaun Moat, chairman of the Soccer 7s said: “It’s great for us to be involved with this Sport Relief event. They put out a plea for help as there were no events in Moray so the board thought it would be great to get in on the action.”

He added: “We really want to make the best out of the event so we are contacting other sport groups to see if they want to have a stand or have ideas to make it a big day out for people. “The nearest events to us are in Aberdeen and Fortrose so we are hoping to attract people from a bit further afield.” Fifty per cent of the money raised at the events funds projects in the world’s poorest communities and the other 50 per cent is used in the UK.
The Soccer 7’s event which will take place in Grant Park is one of over 1,000 events taking place up and down the country.
But Shaun stressed you don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to take part.
“We are encouraging anyone at all to take part. There are different levels. For example, you can choose from one mile, three miles or six miles depending on your ability.
“However whilst the event is not until March, people should get registered now at www.sportrelief.com/events – so they can save money on their entry fee.”

The Forres Mile in support of Sport Relief, an initiative of Comic Relief will take place on Sunday 20th March 2016.

We are really excited that we have passed the selection process to hold our first Sport Relief Mile. Our friends at Forres Harries will be helping us with setting out the mile.

You have the choice of doing one, three or six  miles and you can sign up now.

The entry fees are:

Adult £7, Child (Under 16) £3, Family (of 4) £17 consisting of 2 adults & 2 children below the age of 16.

But if you sign up before Januray entry fees are:

Adult £3.50, Child (Under 16) £1.50, Family (of 4) £8.50 consisting of 2 adults & 2 children below the age of 16.

During the event we hope there will be representatives from local sports clubs to allow you to give different activities a try. And the famous Soccer 7s Half Time Grill will be selling hot and cold drinks, sweets, and hot food.

Any Club/Group who would like to have a stand or an event at the mile should email Shaun Moat – Chairman at shaun.moat@forres-soccer7s.co.uk for more information

Click Here to sign up to the only Sport Relief Mile in Moray

We are in the running to net more cash for the Soccer 7s but we need your help. We are through to the final three in the Co-op’s 5p Carrier Bag fund. But we need Co-op card holders to vote. If you’re not a member it’s easy to join. Click here

How to Vote:

All Co-op card holders will get one vote and will be able to place this vote to support their favourite cause when voting opens on 16th November.

How much we will receive is now up to how Co-op card holders vote. To place your vote please visit www.co-oplocalfund.co.uk from 16th November.

Voting closes at 5pm on 11th December.