Five-a-side tournament adds to camaraderie
Published Date:
18 August 2008
Members of staff from Portsmouth contact centre The Listening Company proved that work can be enjoyable, motivational and rewarding as they took part in a company-run five-a-side football tournament.
The annual event saw more than 65 colleagues taking part, with many others cheering from the sidelines in an action-packed and entertaining competition.
Ten teams took part, with men and women of all ages enjoying the the day.
The eventual winners were defending champions Travelodge, who beat B2B Team C 6-3 in the final.
The five-a-side competition was the latest of many events The Listening Company has organised to help reward staff and offer them out-of-office opportunities for team building.
Team manager Sam Spratt, who helped organise the competition, said: 'The day was a real success. It was extremely hot, which didn't help some of the players who hadn't played for a while. But I think it gave us all the opportunity to come together outside of our office teams.'
Managing director David Murray added: 'This year we've had several fun days raising money for the Elizabeth Foundation, taken part in the Blue2Day event and held an X Factor-type talent show.
'We're eager to reward our staff and also give them opportunities to socialise with colleagues.
'The five-a-side competition is another way of providing outside of office camaraderie. We've also got a big summer party planned and a huge charity fund-raising skydive for those brave enough to take part.'
The full article contains 260 words and appears in The News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
19 August 2008 7:16 AM
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Source:
The News
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Location:
Portsmouth