Ascension : The ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament In Memory of Andrew John Bennett.
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 27.10.2011 (Article Archived on 10.11.2011)
Once again Cable & Wireless would like to thank the following people who contributed in helping with the organising and running of this event:
The ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament In Memory of Andrew John Bennett.
Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place on Saturday 22nd October 2011.
Winners - Two Boats Rowdies - 3
Runners-up - Scouts - 2
Goal Scorers
Two Boat Rowdies Scouts
Steve Caswell Tyler Benjamin
Jon Slater Geordie Peters
Chris Owen.
Man of the Match - Colin Thomas
Once again Cable & Wireless would like to thank the following people who contributed in helping with the organising and running of this event:
To the Teams for participating and showing good sportsmanship throughout and for organising the excellent banners.
To Brian Henry and Johnny Hobson (Team Managers) for representing the Teams on the day
Jimmy and Joyce Bennett for doing the walk out to meet the players with Geoffrey Augustus – Acting CE, Cable & Wireless Ascension Island
The Referees Russell Yon, Eugene Bennett and Melvyn Moyce and also Linesmen Neil Lawrence, Errol Thomas, Nicky John, Wally Campbell, Mario Anthony and Johnny Stroud all of whom gave up their time to participate throughout the Tournament and on the day.
Russell Yon for his assistance with the ordering of the trophies
Johnny Hobson for the presentation and speech and also loan of the Scouts’ tent.
To Nicky Herne, Robert Anthony, Johnny Stroud, Anthony George, Steve Caswell, Mark Anthony, Colin ‘Kimbo’ and David John for their help in setting up
Jason Augustus for his assistance with the sign
Mrs Joyce Bennett for presentation of the Cup and trophies
Krista Yon for presenting the Bouquet and gift to Mrs Joyce Bennett
Anisa Moyce for presenting the Man of the Match ball to Colin Thomas.
Amelia and Patrick for the lovely gift
Delphia for the loan of the flags
‘Blue-coat’ and Tracey Bo for the tasty Chilli and Curries
Joyce, Delphia and Sharon for the lovely finger bites.
Tony and Carolyn and their helpers Chrissie Henry, Steve Francis, Chrissie Lawrence, Andrew Henry, Marion Dennis and Ruben for the lovely Barbecue.
Susie Gal for the loan of props
Saints Club staff – Rosie, Susie- Gal, Kay, Patrick and Errol for keeping the drinks flowing.
‘Smudge’ for providing us with some good sounds throughout the day and night
Robert Anthony, Nicky Benjamin and the AIG Works Team for preparing the field
Justin Stevens for the photos.
To Bobby-Jo and Patrick Brooks for the lights.
To all the participants in the mixed friendly Match – thank-you for being such a good Sport.
To Johnny Hobson for the refereeing of the mixed friendly match
And last but not least, to you all, spectators, players, work colleagues, family and friends – we are grateful for your support towards this event - thank you all for staying on and joining in with the celebrations.
To any of you whom we might have missed out – a very big thank you!
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