Acknowledgements
The Blackpool Cup Organising Committee wishes to acknowledge the help and support of the following companies, organisations, and individuals, and thank them for helping to make The Blackpool Cup One of the UK's top youth soccer events.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, situated at the south end of Blackpool Promenade is the UK's biggest pleasure park and is the tournament's main sponser. Without their support, the tournament could not exist. The Tournament Committee would like to thank the Pleasure Beach, particularly Mr. Brian Robinson (UK Marketing Manager), for their continued tremendous support.

Make sure you visit the Pleasure Beach during your stay in Blackpool.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Borough Council BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Tournament Organisers are delighted to have the support and co-operation of Blackpool Borough Council, particularly the Leisure and Community department and the Tourism department.

Nothing is too much trouble for the Council and they make sure that everything the organisers require is provided.
The Sandcastle THE SANDCASTLE
Another of the town's major leisure attractions, situated at the south end of the Promenade, the Sandcastle provides an excellent discount to tournament participants. a visit to this tropical water complex is a must for any visitor.

The Sandcastle
The Shovels Inn THE SHOVELS INN
This excellent restaurant and bar provides excellent meals at a very reasonable cost for tournament participants. The ideal place to spend an hour or two during the event.

The management of the Shovels sponsor our event by providing meals for our referees and autographed footballs which are used as prizes at our opening reception.

Common Edge Road, Blackpool
(01253) 762702
The Langdales Hotel THE LANGDALES HOTEL
This beautiful hotel, situated just outside Blackpool, offers excellent accommodation and food. The tournament officials and referees are delighted to stay here during the tournament. if you are looking for an excellent hotel with friendly service, look no further. Ideal for all types of stays.

320-328 Clifton Drive, St. Annes
(01253) 721342

The Langdales Hotel
St. John's Ambulance Corp ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE CORP
Every year the Blackpool St. John's Ambulance Corp provide first aid cover throughout the tournament. They take care of every injury, slight and major, with speed, efficiency, and concern. The organisers, on behalf of the participants, thank this body for their continued outstanding service at the event.
DCRS DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS RADIO SERVICES LTD
An excellent two-way radio system is used during the event. This system is provided by DCRS in Sheffield at a greatly discounted price. We are grateful for the support given.
John L. Fishwick M.Inst. SCE JOHN L. FISHWICK M.INST. SCE
Excellent tanny facilities are provided by John during the trounament. John keeps the whole site informed and makes sure that everyone knows what is going on. Thanks, John. We appreciate your involvement.

For all your P.A. needs, call John.
(01253) 761545
Archway ARCHWAY TRAVEL
Archway travel supply the shuttle buses for the Blackpool Cup. Their big red double deckers are a real asset to the event. Mike Archer cannot be more helpful and we hope to use his services for many years to come

A special thank you should also go to our own Willie Aitkenhead who admirably controls the shuttle bus service for the tournament.

For hires call Mike on.
(01253) 896208
Blackpool Mechanics FC BLACKPOOL MECHANICS FC
The Committee and members of Blackpool Mechanics FC are heavily involved in supporting the tournament. the finals are played on their enclosed ground and the clubhouse accommodation the tournament control and is open for use of participants throughout the event. Nothing is too much for Tommy Baldwin and his people. We are indeed privileged to have this club on board.
THE GROUND CREW
Jobs like putting up nets and maintaining them, corner flags, pitch boards, litter collection and numerous other unattractive jobs are carried out by our excellent ground crew Peter Howarth and Willie Aitkenhead. Graeme and his sons also do a great job looking after night security and cleaning up the site. Without these guys it would be a daunting task to prepare and look after a site the size of ours. Thanks, lads!
Referee TOURNAMENT REFEREES
Every year a group of men do the most difficult job involved in football. They referee the matches. It's a thankless job where they can never please everyone. However, I am confident that our referees are honest and fair and that they do their best. The referees at this year's tournament are:
England Scotland
Jason Tyas Peter Burt
Alan Phillips Craig Dunbar
Tony Palmer David Ferguson
Dave March Douglas Muirhead
Shaun Randle Kenny Newlands
Michael Littlewood John Paul McGovern
Kevin Chadwick Jim Moore
Tony Walsh Ian Craig
Joe Cooney Barry Hotchkiss
Carl Leungsangnam John Kennedy
Claire McVerry Gordon Whitelaw
Michael Kirk Jim Brown
Roger King Frank Queen
Stuart Park
TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION
Without the help of many people, the event would not be of the high standard it is. I would like to thank all those people who work so hard for the event.
Jim Taylor Joanne Taylor Peter Howarth
Willie Aitkenhead Janice Ferguson Peter Burt
Duncan McIntyre Tommy
PRESS AND RADIO
Every year the local press, The Blackpool Gazette, and the radio stations, "Radio Wave" and "Red Rose Radio", provide excellent coverage of the tournament. The Tournament Organisers appreciate this support.

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