Last updated : 08/05/2024 21:14:21
Introduction
Sharks are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the St. Ives Beach Football League .
Team Details
Location
League
St. Ives Beach Football League
Team Type
Sharks Football Club
The Sharks are a football (soccer) team that play in the St. Ives Beach Football League league. They are based in St. Ives, Cornwall, England. The team was founded in 1999 and have won the league championship 5 times.
The Sharks play their home games at the St. Ives Rugby Club ground. The club has a strong youth team and a thriving women's team.
History
The Sharks were founded in 1999 by a group of friends who wanted to play football on the beach. The team quickly became successful and won the league championship in their first season.
The Sharks have continued to be successful in recent years, winning the league championship 5 times in the past 10 years. The team has also reached the FA Vase final on two occasions, losing to St. Neots Town in 2015 and to Cleethorpes Town in 2019.
Stadium
The Sharks play their home games at the St. Ives Rugby Club ground. The stadium has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.
The stadium is located on the beachfront in St. Ives. It is a small, but well-maintained stadium with a good pitch.
St. Ives Beach Football League
The St. Ives Beach Football League is a football league for teams based in the St. Ives area. The league was founded in 1999 and currently has 10 teams.
The league is played on a Saturday afternoon during the summer months. The season runs from May to September.
The league is very competitive and the teams are evenly matched. The Sharks are one of the most successful teams in the league, having won the championship 5 times.
The St. Ives Beach Football League is a great way to enjoy the beautiful beaches of St. Ives while watching some competitive football.
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