FC Bascome Head To Tampa On BermudAir
The Bascome Football School left the island today [March 12] for the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida, on a BermudAir flight.
A travelling party of 78, including coaches, goalkeeper coach, strength and conditioning coach, team managers, and chaperones from the boys’ under-13, under-15, and under-19 teams, are heading to Tampa for the four-day tournament, which starts on Thursday.
The majority of the players are from FC Bascome, with two under-19 players from Warwick Football Academy-Robin Hood joining the group.
FC Bascome debuted at the annual tournament last year, with the under-15 team reaching the final of their competition.
“And they’re off to Tampa to compete in the USL Academy Cup,” FC Bascome wrote on Facebook.
“Special thanks to Fly BermudAir for accommodating all three teams, coaches and staff.
“Good luck to all three teams this week and stay tuned for constant updates.”
More than $30,000 was raised at various events by the players and parents to send the three teams to Tampa, with a further $35,000 generated in corporate funds from companies such as Aspen Bermuda, Arch Capital Group, Hiscox Insurance Company, and Markel Bermuda.
