Trinity will be staging their ever-popular junior and mini soccer tournament at the Youth Ground in Eastern Avenue, Southend, this weekend.

Play will begin at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon starts at 2pm.

It is estimated that 3,500 people will be attending over the two days with more than 100 teams competing.

Mini-soccer and the 11-a-side game will be operated on a league basis.

Teams from all over Essex and some from Kent will take part and one under-eight mini-soccer side from Northampton were so keen to play that they are travelling down and spending the weekend in Southend.

The usual stalls of football challenges and a barbecue will also be available.

Published Friday September 3, 2004

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