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Sharon Brokenshire (centre) with the London FA's
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Best
in England
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On Monday 3rd March at West Ham United FC South
London
Special League received an award for organising the Best Disabled
Football Event in England
during the summer of 2007.
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The award was presented to SLSL Project Manager Sharon Brokenshire
by Steve Bartlett, Officer for Disability Football at London Sports
Forum (For Disabled People). Steve is also the Chair Person of
the South London Special League
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London FA Football Development Manager, Josie Clifford was delighted
to see a London area club win the award and said.
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"I would like to congratulate the
South London
Special League on winning this extremely prestigious award. It
pleases me to be part of an influential organization that impacts
upon the lives of disabled footballers and offers opportunities and
development for its participants and staff far beyond the obvious
football element.
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The South London Special league has been an
example of good practice across and
London
and
England
and now recognised across
Europe
. I would like to congratulate Sharon and her team of hardworking
staff and volunteers who have been elemental to this
string of successes.
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I am sure this recognition will go a long way
to further support the development that the South London Special
league which will continue in the forthcoming weeks, months and
years".
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On receiving this prestigious award Sharon Brokenshire thanked
all the partners that support the SLSL and in particular Long Lane
Junior Football Club, managed by Mick Northwood who has enabled the
league to play whatever the weather, and through the use of their
excellent facilities has ensured that every event is a blinding
success.
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Sharon
also mentioned that running the SLSL is a humbling experience. "Through the Power of Football the players share in the joy of the
game and improve their lives. This is something that was
previously denied to them".
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This recognition is very meaningful for the SLSL and a great reward
for their ambition to enable so many marginalised grassroots players.
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