Brighton Bandits FC - Revision history

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	'''Brighton Bandits FC''' is a gay [[football]] team based in [[Brighton]].		[[File:Brighton Bandits.jpg\|thumb\|Brighton Bandits badge]]'''Brighton Bandits FC''' is a gay [[football]] team based in [[Brighton]].

	It first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.		It first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.

Ross Burgess at 08:10, 14 July 2013

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	'''Brighton Bandits FC''' is a gay football team based in [[Brighton]].		'''Brighton Bandits FC''' is a gay [[football]] team based in [[Brighton]].

	It first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.		It first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.

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Ross Burgess moved page Brighton Bandits to Brighton Bandits FC

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	[[Category:Football]]		[[Category:Football teams]]
	[[Category:Brighton]]		[[Category:Brighton]]

Ross Burgess at 11:59, 18 June 2012

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	'''Brighton Bandits FC''' ~~first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-~~a~~-side~~ team ~~(the~~ Brighton ~~Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool~~.		'''Brighton Bandits FC''' is a gay football team based in [[Brighton]].

	The club attracted shirt sponsorship from the Amsterdam Hotel and, in 2002, a grant from The Scarman Trust. This allowed for the formation of the newly named Brighton Bandits in 2003. Further funding towards the running costs of the club from [[Brighton Pride]] followed in 2004 and [[GScene ~~Magazin~~]]e became the club's Media Sponsor in 2008.		It first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.

			The club attracted shirt sponsorship from the [[Amsterdam Hotel]] and, in 2002, a grant from The Scarman Trust. This allowed for the formation of the newly named Brighton Bandits in 2003. Further funding towards the running costs of the club from [[Brighton Pride]] followed in 2004 and [[GScene Magazine]] became the club's Media Sponsor in 2008.

	The club entered the [[GFSN National League]] for the first time in 2003, finishing third overall.		The club entered the [[GFSN National League]] for the first time in 2003, finishing third overall.

	The Bandits have now won the GFSN Bristol Five-a-Side Tournament three times, the GFSN Leicester Six-a-Side Tournament once and were crowned National Five-a-Side Champions in Blackpool in 2004.		The Bandits have now won the GFSN Bristol Five-a-Side Tournament three times, the GFSN Leicester Six-a-Side Tournament once and were crowned National Five-a-Side Champions in [[Blackpool]] in 2004.

			In 2005/6 the club won the GFSN National League], winning 1-0 away to [[Village Manchester FC]] to clinch the title. In 2007 the club hosted a national 5-a-side tournament, eventually going on to win.

	In 2005/6 the club won the GFSN National League in 2005/6, winning 1-0 away to [[Village Manchester FC]] to clinch the title. In 2007 the club hosted a national 5-a-side tournament, eventually going on to win.
	Whilst the trophy cupboard may have been a little bare of recent years, the club has been undergoing a period of rebuilding and is (January 2011) top of the GFSN national division 2. The club and its members have also been busy off the pitch, such as winning the 2010 [[BLAGGS]]/[[Winter Pride]] ten-pin bowling tournament, players taking part in the [[Gay Games]] in Cologne.		Whilst the trophy cupboard may have been a little bare of recent years, the club has been undergoing a period of rebuilding and is (January 2011) top of the GFSN national division 2. The club and its members have also been busy off the pitch, such as winning the 2010 [[BLAGGS]]/[[Winter Pride]] ten-pin bowling tournament, players taking part in the [[Gay Games]] in Cologne.


	== Season 2010/11 ==		== Season 2010/11 ==
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	Brighton also won a national poll to hosting this years prestigious GFSN Summer Get Together over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. The event saw over 250 players and supporters from 32 teams across the UK.		Brighton also won a national poll to hosting this years prestigious GFSN Summer Get Together over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. The event saw over 250 players and supporters from 32 teams across the UK.

	Brighton played 4 teams 2 got into the semis and 1 in the quarter finals (well done to [[Stonewall FC]] 1st team for winning and Stonewall 3rd team for picking up a vase)		Brighton played four teams: two got into the semis and one in the quarter finals (well done to [[Stonewall FC]] 1st team for winning and Stonewall FC 3rd team for picking up a vase)
	A huge big thank you to Elliot Toms for his hard work in arranging the Brighton end of this event!		A huge big thank you to Elliot Toms for his hard work in arranging the Brighton end of this event!


	== Objectives==		== Objectives==

	To promote participation in football by LGBT people in the Brighton & Hove area and to enable them to fur-fill their potential as players.~~<br>~~		*To promote participation in football by LGBT people in the Brighton & Hove area and to enable them to fur-fill their potential as players.
	To provide a friendly environment where people may come together to play football, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, race, culture or ability.~~<br>~~		*To provide a friendly environment where people may come together to play football, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, race, culture or ability.
	To play competitive matches against LGBT and non-LGBT teams locally, nationally and internationally.~~<br>~~		*To play competitive matches against LGBT and non-LGBT teams locally, nationally and internationally.
	To act as a reference point and channel of communication on football related matters within the local LGBT community.~~<br>~~		*To act as a reference point and channel of communication on football related matters within the local LGBT community.
	To act as a facilitator for LGBT football events and competitions.~~<br>~~		*To act as a facilitator for LGBT football events and competitions.
	To promote good relations between the LGBT and non-LGBT communities through the medium of football,		*To promote good relations between the LGBT and non-LGBT communities through the medium of football.

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	http://www.banditsfc.org/		http://www.banditsfc.org/

			[[Category:Football]]
			[[Category:Brighton]]

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	The Bandits have now won the GFSN Bristol Five-a-Side Tournament three times, the GFSN Leicester Six-a-Side Tournament once and were crowned National Five-a-Side Champions in Blackpool in 2004.		The Bandits have now won the GFSN Bristol Five-a-Side Tournament three times, the GFSN Leicester Six-a-Side Tournament once and were crowned National Five-a-Side Champions in Blackpool in 2004.

	In 2005/6 the club won the GFSN National League in 2005/6, winning 1-0 away to Village Manchester to clinch the title. In 2007 the club hosted a national 5-a-side tournament, eventually going on to win.		In 2005/6 the club won the GFSN National League in 2005/6, winning 1-0 away to [[Village Manchester FC]] to clinch the title. In 2007 the club hosted a national 5-a-side tournament, eventually going on to win.
	Whilst the trophy cupboard may have been a little bare of recent years, the club has been undergoing a period of rebuilding and is (January 2011) top of the GFSN national division 2. The club and its members have also been busy off the pitch, such as winning the 2010 [[BLAGGS]]/[[Winter Pride]] ten-pin bowling tournament, players taking part in the [[Gay Games]] in Cologne.		Whilst the trophy cupboard may have been a little bare of recent years, the club has been undergoing a period of rebuilding and is (January 2011) top of the GFSN national division 2. The club and its members have also been busy off the pitch, such as winning the 2010 [[BLAGGS]]/[[Winter Pride]] ten-pin bowling tournament, players taking part in the [[Gay Games]] in Cologne.

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	2010/11 Brighton Bandits FC earned promotion to the 1st division after winning the division 2 GFSN league tittle		2010/11 Brighton Bandits FC earned promotion to the 1st division after winning the division 2 GFSN league tittle

	Brighton also won a national poll to hosting this years prestigious GFSN Summer Get Together over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. The event saw over 250 players and supporters from 32 teams across the UK.		Brighton also won a national poll to hosting this years prestigious GFSN Summer Get Together over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. The event saw over 250 players and supporters from 32 teams across the UK.
	Brighton played 4 teams 2 got into the semis and 1 in the quarter finals (well done to Stonewall 1st team for winning and Stonewall 3rd team for picking up a vase)
	A huge big thank you to Elliot Toms for his hard work in arranging the ~~brighton~~ end of this event!		Brighton played 4 teams 2 got into the semis and 1 in the quarter finals (well done to [[Stonewall FC]] 1st team for winning and Stonewall 3rd team for picking up a vase)
			A huge big thank you to Elliot Toms for his hard work in arranging the Brighton end of this event!

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'''Brighton Bandits FC''' first came together in 1997 when a group of members of the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) decided to put together a scratch five-a-side team (the Brighton Belle-endes) and enter the GFSN National Five-a-Side Tournament in Blackpool.

The club attracted shirt sponsorship from the Amsterdam Hotel and, in 2002, a grant from The Scarman Trust. This allowed for the formation of the newly named Brighton Bandits in 2003. Further funding towards the running costs of the club from [[Brighton Pride]] followed in 2004 and [[GScene Magazin]]e became the club's Media Sponsor in 2008.

The club entered the [[GFSN National League]] for the first time in 2003, finishing third overall.

The Bandits have now won the GFSN Bristol Five-a-Side Tournament three times, the GFSN Leicester Six-a-Side Tournament once and were crowned National Five-a-Side Champions in Blackpool in 2004.

In 2005/6 the club won the GFSN National League in 2005/6, winning 1-0 away to Village Manchester to clinch the title. In 2007 the club hosted a national 5-a-side tournament, eventually going on to win.
Whilst the trophy cupboard may have been a little bare of recent years, the club has been undergoing a period of rebuilding and is (January 2011) top of the GFSN national division 2. The club and its members have also been busy off the pitch, such as winning the 2010 [[BLAGGS]]/[[Winter Pride]] ten-pin bowling tournament, players taking part in the [[Gay Games]] in Cologne.

== Season 2010/11 ==

2010/11 Brighton Bandits FC earned promotion to the 1st division after winning the division 2 GFSN league tittle
Brighton also won a national poll to hosting this years prestigious GFSN Summer Get Together over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June. The event saw over 250 players and supporters from 32 teams across the UK.
Brighton played 4 teams 2 got into the semis and 1 in the quarter finals (well done to Stonewall 1st team for winning and Stonewall 3rd team for picking up a vase)
A huge big thank you to Elliot Toms for his hard work in arranging the brighton end of this event!

== Objectives==

To promote participation in football by LGBT people in the Brighton & Hove area and to enable them to fur-fill their potential as players. 
To provide a friendly environment where people may come together to play football, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, race, culture or ability. 
To play competitive matches against LGBT and non-LGBT teams locally, nationally and internationally. 
To act as a reference point and channel of communication on football related matters within the local LGBT community. 
To act as a facilitator for LGBT football events and competitions. 
To promote good relations between the LGBT and non-LGBT communities through the medium of football,

== External links ==
http://www.banditsfc.org/