With the SEKISUI European Football Tournament coming up, it is time to introduce the teams participating in the event. It is great to see so many different countries being represented. See below to learn about the teams.
Top Scorer BS
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Company: SEKISUI Alveo BS GmbH
Location: Bad Sobernheim, Germany
Team Name: Top Scorer BS
How do you prepare for the tournament?
Weekly training and strong defence.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Our team will win, because of our experienced players, strong defence and good team spirit. Furthermore everybody is aware of the fact, that the German teams are always tournament teams.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
We expect that the other teams are very strong, and we have big respect for them. But all in all, the team is looking forward to the event itself.
Tarraco FC
Fact sheet
Company: Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Europe, S. L.
Location: Tarragona, Spain
Team Name: Tarraco FC
How do you prepare for the tournament?
We will start to train every Tuesday in September. We will play some friendly matches against other teams from Tarragona.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Our players played football many years ago, so we are not fit. Because of this, the most important aspect will be to play as a team offensively and defensively. We hope to be lucky in the drawing for the groups.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
We are the local team for this tournament and we want that all players and teams have a good time during that weekend. In addition, as we are football fans, we are very excited to be able to play against another European team.
Allington AFC
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI Diagnostics (UK) Ltd.
Location: Kent, United Kingdom
Team Name: Allington AFC
How do you prepare for the tournament?
Weekly 5-a-side training, monthly 7-a-side training. Individual training (gym, boxing, running etc).
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
We have “The Darren Bodkin” in goal. (Don’t want to give away any more secrets).
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
Winning & the competition with other sites, getting some sunshine (don’t get enough in the UK).
Alveo United
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Company: SEKISUI Alveo
Location: Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands
Team Name: Alveo United
How do you prepare for the tournament?
As our team is spread over five locations, training as a team is not possible. But our motivation makes up for the lack of training.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
We’re strong at improvising. Whatever strengths our opponents have, we’ll quickly find a solution, develop a skill to eliminate this and turn it into our own advantage.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
The overall experience – just having a good time with friends.
S-Lec United
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI S-Lec B.V.
Location: Roermond, the Netherlands
Team Name: S-Lec United
How do you prepare for the tournament?
We have organized two “training” sessions in the evening at the soccer club in the neighborhood on 23th and 30th of September.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
We will start from the Olympic thought: “meedoen is belangrijker dan winnen”. (“The most important thing is not winning but taking part”.) But of course we will play with a high level of team spirit. We have all necessary skills and we have a good mix of players.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
A good mix from pleasure and playing sports (football) and meeting new people.
TTLB Roermond (Tic Tac Like Barcelona)
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI Alveo B.V.
Location: Roermond, the Netherlands
Team Name: TTLB Roermond (Tic Tac Like Barcelona)
How do you prepare for the tournament?
Selection training was done in July 2016 to select the best players for our 2 teams. Thanks to the local soccer club for sharing their accommodation.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Our highly motivated team plays tic-tac like FC Barcelona, defence like Bayern Munich and a keeper as good as Buffon. We will swipe the floor with the other teams and win this tournament.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
This CSR activity in line with our company philosophy made our team excited. Core values like: Accountability, quality, respect and fun, directly came into our minds thinking at this sports event.
EAFV Roermond (Ex Amateurs For Victory)
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI Alveo B.V.
Location: Roermond, the Netherlands
Team Name: EAFV Roermond (Ex Amateurs For Victory)
How do you prepare for the tournament?
Selection training was done in July 2016 to select the best players for our 2 teams. Thanks to the local soccer club for sharing their accommodation.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Our highly motivated team members are all “ex” amateur soccer players. Strong in midfield and defense with high running capability. We will win this tournament if the ball frequently hits the opponents net.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
This CSR activity in line with our company philosophy made our team excited. Core values like: Accountability, quality, respect and fun, directly came into our minds thinking at this sports event.
Y Ddraig Balch
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI Alveo Ltd.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Team Name: Y Ddraig Balch
How do you prepare for the tournament?
Individual fitness training, group practice matches and engender team spirit.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Unity, team spirit, drive and determination. #TOGETHERSTRONGER
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
Bringing the trophy home.
Boca Seniors
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI S-Lec B.V.
Location: Roermond, the Netherlands
Team Name: Boca Seniors
How do you prepare for the tournament?
We will be practicing twice before the tournament.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
Because we are the funniest team. But participating is more important than winning. We have team spirit and the funniest name.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
The green of the football field 😉
Sekisui Europe Resin Plant United
Fact sheet
Company: SEKISUI S-Lec B.V.
Location: Geleen, the Netherlands
Team Name: Sekisui Europe Resin Plant United
How do you prepare for the tournament?
We play indoor soccer during the season with almost the same team members. Also there are several training sessions planned.
Why will your team win? What will be your key ability for this tournament?
We have a high team spirit. Fair play is very important for us.
Getting involved more important than winning.
What is your team most excited about when thinking about the tournament?
It is very special for us to meet other people who also are working for SEKISUI all over Europe. To talk and enjoy together. We are happy to represent SEKISUI S-Lec.
