sign up for the 2008 celtic charity cup
Michael McGowan
THIS year’s Celtic Charity Cup competition takes place in October and your five-a-side team can now sign up to take part.
By taking part, you’ll also support the main beneficiary, CHAS, plus a host of other charities through Celtic Charity Fund.
Last year's Celtic Charity Cup was won by Phoenix Green, who had the privilege of being presented with the trophy by the late, great Tommy Burns (pictured above), who was always a tremendous supporter of Celtic Charity Fund.
The event takes place on Saturday, October 11, starting from 11am at Powerleague, Townhead, Glasgow and will be run on a ‘World Cup’ style.
ENTRY
• Cost is £40 for a squad of 7 (strictly 18 years and over)
• To enter online, log onto www.arrangethegame.com/celticcharitycup
• Alternatively, contact Jane Maguire for a registration form on 0141 551 4262 or email janemaguire@celticfc.co.uk
• Closing date for entries is Wednesday 1st October 2008.
To download an entry form, CLICK HERE
PRIZES
The victorious team will not only be presented with a magnificent trophy – which will be engraved with the team name and displayed permanently in the Boardroom at Celtic Park - but they will also be given the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf during the half-time interval at a match at Celtic Park (date TBC).
The two teams who play in the final will be presented with a full set of new Celtic kit (one will receive the home kit and the other the away kit), courtesy of Nike. There will also be a random draw for all entrants, with the following prizes.
• One full set of seven new Celtic home kit, courtesy of Nike.
• One full set of seven new Celtic away kit, courtesy of Nike.
• Five pairs of match tickets for Celtic v Kilmarnock on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, courtesy of Celtic Football Club.
• Five pairs of match tickets for Celtic v Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday, November 29, 2008, courtesy of Celtic Football Club
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT
Following registration, each team will be issued with a tournament information pack including seven (one per player) football scratchcards.
Each player is required to sell one of these cards to raise funds for Celtic Charity Fund and main beneficiary, CHAS. This is in addition to the £40 entry fee. There are 40 teams per card; stake £1; prize money £20; fundraising for Celtic Charity Fund/CHAS £20.
Please note this forms part of the entry requirement and your team will not be permitted to take part on the day, unless it has been met.
Full payment details will be included in the tournament information pack but all proceeds – £140 per team – must be paid by Wednesday 8th October 2008.
CHILDREN’S HOSPICE ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND (CHAS)
THE Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish charity established to provide hospice services in Scotland for children with life-limiting conditions.
Rachel House, Scotland's first children's hospice, opened in Kinross in July 1996. Robin House in Balloch opened in August 2005.
Since 2003 the CHAS at Home Team has helped children and their families in the Highlands by providing support to them in their own homes.