Young Footballers Conquer Pen y Fan to Fund Fledgling Team

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A group of young footballers from FC Baruc have embarked on a sponsored hike up Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales, to raise funds for their new team. The children, mostly Welsh-speakers from Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc, have come together to form an under-10s team and are preparing for their debut season in the Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League. The hike, which reached the 886-meter summit, was a testament to the team's spirit and determination, with players, parents, and siblings working together to reach the top.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FC Baruc under-10s team is made up of mostly Welsh-speaking children from Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc.
  • The team is raising funds for start-up costs, including kits, equipment, and pitch fees.
  • The sponsored hike up Pen y Fan was a success, with the group reaching the 886-meter summit and raising funds for the team.
  • Chairman and head coach Neil Reynolds praised the team's effort, stating that their determination and teamwork were evident in the hike.
  • The team has received support from the Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League and local sponsors, including Refreshing Law and CS Group.
  • Club secretary Chris Pyke expressed hopes that the team will expand to include more age groups in the future.
  • The team's first league fixtures are set to take place later this month.

Statistics:

  • The highest mountain in South Wales is Pen y Fan, which reaches an elevation of 886 meters.
  • The FC Baruc under-10s team is made up of children from Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc.
  • The team has received sponsorship from several local businesses, including Refreshing Law and CS Group.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Jo Barnes" THE BARRY LEGEND mag (date not specified in original)
  • uncredited article from a local Barry newspaper (date not specified in original)
  • FC Baruc under-10s team website (date not specified in original)