SFA Quality Mark for Stewarton Annick

Stewarton Annick Football Club has been recognised for its valuable contribution to grassroots football.

John Lynes, Forbes Ellis and David Watson were presented with the Scottish FA Quality Mark Standard Award at Hampden last week by Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish.

The Award, part of the Quality Mark Accreditation Scheme run by the Scottish FA in partnership with McDonald's, recognises proactive clubs working to increase youth and community participation.

Clubs receive the Quality Mark Standard Award after meeting a series of criteria in areas such as coach and player development, management, administration, welfare, and planning.

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Stewarton Annick FC Under 9s with their Sponsor Tom Blackwood		Stewarton Annick FC Under 15s

Stewarton Annick's David Watson said: "We are delighted to be recognised for the work we do in football here in Stewarton.

"Everything seems to be coming together for the club - the achievement of this award in recognition of all the hard work done by everyone associated with the club; our 35th Anniversary in 2010 (we are currently planning events to celebrate this landmark); and the new planned sports facilities in Stewarton, where we have worked closely with EAC to ensure that all our teams have access to 1st class facilities and can start playing all their home games in Stewarton; we will be perfectly set for another 35 years of football in Stewarton!!"