Whitby, Scarborough and Filey children gear up for Euro 2020 by writing funky football raps

Almost 100 children submitted an entry to a funky football rap competition, run by Our Stories: Whitby, Scarborough, Filey in partnership with local organisation Hawkes Health, Fitness & Coaching.
Robbie Hawkes has gifted over 500 Roy of the Rovers books to those attending his football sessionsRobbie Hawkes has gifted over 500 Roy of the Rovers books to those attending his football sessions
Robbie Hawkes has gifted over 500 Roy of the Rovers books to those attending his football sessions

Launched in April by author of the Roy of the Rovers series, Tom Palmer, children were asked to think about why they love playing or watching football, or to reflect on their favourite players and teams.

Taking inspiration from the style of limericks, they put those feelings into a funky football rap.

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The competition was open to children of primary-school age, and those children attending football sessions by Hawkes Health, Fitness & Coaching were particularly encouraged to participate.

The previous month, Robbie Hawkes also gifted over 500 copies of Roy of the Rovers, provided by Our Stories, to children participating in the sessions.

Entries were judged by the team at Our Stories and Robbie Hawkes of Hawkes Health, Fitness & Coaching.

Rosie Barrett, Our Stories Manager said: “We have seen some really creative entries and the standard was extremely high from boys and girls across the region.

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"It was great to see them having fun sharing their favourite players and teams, and recognising the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship – which is also testament to Hawkes Health!”

Robbie Hawkes, Owner of Hawkes Health, Fitness & Coaching said: “I’ve absolutely loved reading everyone’s entries to this competition and am delighted that we have been able to support Our Stories’ campaign to promote the importance of reading and writing.

"Initiatives like this are now more important than ever and it was a privilege to be involved.”

The top three winners of the competition are Alice, Alfie and Archie.

First Place: By Alice

Some people say girls can’t play football,

But Beth and I just disagreed.

Some people say girls are too weak to tackle,

But Alex and I just think that is prattle.

All of us girls, are here to prove you’re wrong!

So blow the whistle and get ready to play along.

Second Place: By Alfie

Bruno Fernandez is so great,

He won the championship with a clean slate,

He hits the back of the net

Even when it’s wet,

Fernandez no-one can hate!

Third Place: By Archie

I go to Robbie Hawkes to learn the Silky Skills.

I’ll turn up my lambo when footie pays the bills

I’ll get so good I’ll be on Fifa

And when 1v1 I’m guaranteed to beat ya

You’ll see me at Old Trafford scoring more pens than Bruno

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Give me a couple more years, then I’ll be at my prime ya know!

Winner Alice will receive six football sessions with Hawkes Health Fitness & Coaching, plus a football and copy of a Roy of the Rovers book.

Alfie, in second place will also receive six football sessions with Hawkes Health, Fitness & Coaching, plus a Roy of the Rovers book and Archie will receive a £20 voucher to spend at Hawkes Heath, Fitness & Coaching plus a Roy of the Rovers book.

Fourth and fifth place entries will win a football and a Roy of the Rovers book each, and the next 10 runners up will all receive copies of the book too.

Among the runners up were the following entries:

By Rory

Football can keep you so healthy,

Football can help you make friends.

You can shoot, you can score,

Sometimes fall on the floor

But it’s happiness til the end!

By Torin

Man United are just too short-sighted,

Though somehow the fans get excited.

Even though they can score,

They are just a big bore.

Why don’t you watch Leeds United?

By Lucy

I go to training – even when it’s raining.

Going down the line, just in time,

With an extra-wide stride, I score with pride,

Always trying my best to put the opposition to the test.

Playing on a team is my ultimate dream!