Matlock Town appointments aim to create link with local schoolchildren

Matlock Town’s tradition of being a family club has been rubberstamped with two new appointments this week.
Matlock Town have made two appointments this week to boost links with local schoolchildren.Matlock Town have made two appointments this week to boost links with local schoolchildren.
Matlock Town have made two appointments this week to boost links with local schoolchildren.

Graeme Corker has been installed as the Gladiators’ School Liaison Officer while Bryan Owen takes on the role of Community Support Officer.

When the new season eventually gets under way, the Gladiators won’t be short of young support.

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Corker will be busy visiting 38 local schools in the Matlock, Bakewell and Wirksworth areas inviting Year 6 pupils to attend a game at the Proctor Cars Stadium. Parents and teachers will be invited to join the pupils.

“The aim is for the youngsters to have a really enjoyable afternoon at Matlock Town as they’ll receive a tour of the stadium and meet the management and players with the chance to get autographs,” he said.

“If the weather permits they’ll be able to walk on the pitch and each pupil will receive a souvenir of the day.

“We want to build up a relationship between Matlock Town FC and the local school community. We want to establish a Junior Gladiator Membership Club. I’ll also be scouting the schools for any talent for the local junior teams as well as working closely with Bryan (Owen).”

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Owen lays a lot of importance on the family aspect and he says non footballing youngsters will be equally welcome at the Proctor Cars Stadium.

“Matlock Town FC holds a tradition in being a family club, with that in mind we want to promote its openness to all our local youth groups and to explore how we can grow in terms of providing better links within the community,” he said.

“We want to achieve clear lines of contact and reference to those wanting to join us on a matchday to improve the experience we can offer.”

He will be very active within the local youth community forming strong links with existing partner clubs and hoping to create new opportunities for others.

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“Of course you don’t have to be in a football team to visit Matlock Town FC,” he said.

“We’re just as happy to welcome all individuals and groups who wish to come and see what we have to offer. I’ll be attending football matches at all levels within the area and helping to promote the club. It’ll be great if this local talent could eventually go on to play for Matlock Town FC.”