Following the success of Summer 2008 where almost 500 children attended the brand new Chelsea Football Academy at Forte Village, resort and club have once again teamed up to provide juniors guests with a summer soccer school with a difference.

From mid May to the end of August 2009, coaches from the English Premier League side will be returning to take up residence at Forte Village's Football Academy. The football academy will be open to boys and girls aged 4-13 who will be trained by some of Chelsea's world class coaches. A mini tournament at the end of each week will give children a chance to show off their new abilities.

This exciting partnership between Forte Village and Chelsea is born of a mutual commitment to reliability, style and excellence.

Managing Director Lorenzo Giannuzzi said of the re-signing or the partnership "Once again this brings immense credibility to our soccer offering and we hope that it will greatly enhance the experience our guests have at the Forte Village Football Academy. We are committed to offering the highest customer service and what better way to do this than by offering our young guests Premier League coaching."

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea Football Club Chief Operating Officer said "There is great affinity between our organisations - we are both leaders in our field, we both pride ourselves on offering the very best entertainment and style runs though everything that we do. I wish all the young people that attend a soccer course this summer at Forte Village the very best. Our Football in the Community scheme and coaches are regarded in the highest esteem around the world so I am sure they will inspire the children to play and watch football for many years to come."

FORTE VILLAGE RESORTTel. 0039 070 92171 E-mail: forte.village@fortevillage.com www.fortevillageresort.com

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