Last updated : 16/08/2023 09:43:30
Introduction
Basingstoke Town Colts Youth U8 Thunder are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Peter Houseman Youth League U9 - Orange.
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Basingstoke Town Colts Youth U8 Thunder
Basingstoke Town Colts Youth U8 Thunder is a football team based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They play in the Peter Houseman Youth League, which is a regional league for under-8s teams.
The team was formed in 2019 and is made up of players who are all aged 8 or under. They train once a week and play matches against other teams in the league on a Saturday morning.
The team has had a successful start to their season, winning several matches and finishing top of their division. They are currently in the process of qualifying for the Peter Houseman Youth League Cup.
Sources
- Basingstoke Town Colts Youth U8 Thunder team page
- Peter Houseman Youth League website
- Basingstoke Gazette article about the team
Peter Houseman Youth League
The Peter Houseman Youth League is a regional league for under-8s teams in Hampshire and Surrey. It was founded in 1992 and is named after Peter Houseman, a former England international who played for Basingstoke Town.
The league has over 100 teams competing in it, and is divided into several divisions based on the age and ability of the players. The season runs from September to May, and each team plays 12 matches.
The top teams in each division qualify for the Peter Houseman Youth League Cup, which is a knockout competition. The cup final is usually played at the end of the season at the Basingstoke Town stadium.
The Peter Houseman Youth League is a great opportunity for young players to develop their football skills and experience competitive matches. It is also a lot of fun, and the teams get to meet new players from other clubs.
