THE football season ended on a high for Chiddingfold Football Club Youth Academy with the annual awards ceremony, held in the village hall on Saturday– just hours before the FA Cup Final was played at Wembley, between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.

All the players received medals and many individuals were awarded trophies in recognition of outstanding performance, improvement and success in local tournaments.

Family and friends applauded the presentations and joined in the fun and barbecue lunch.

Club chairman David Law said: “With over 120 youth players in age groups from Under 7s through to Under 14s, and a great team of volunteer coaches, the academy is growing. With the support of its sponsors – The Crown Inn at Chiddingfold, moneyexpert.com and simplyswitch.com – the academy plans to improve and increase its football facilities.”

For more information on youth football in Chiddingfold, go to www.chiddingfoldfc-academy.co.uk