FA Cup heads to Hull

Last updated : 15 March 2009 By Tom Collins
Tigers fans are being urged to pre-register to get their chance to hold the FA Cup on Monday (16th March), as the FA Cup Trophy Tour rolls into town.

The event will take place in Queen Victoria Square, and is the latest stop on the tour that attempts to give youngsters a chance to sample the history, heritage and magic of the world's most famous domestic cup competition.

The Tour is a fully interactive experience, aimed at children between 7-11 and their families. It lasts approximately 30 minutes and features the most memorable goals, shock giant-killings and classic Cup Final triumphs from the past 128 years of the competition.

Visitors are also able to walk in the footsteps of Wembley legends, by scoring the winning goal at Wembley in a virtual FA Cup Final, before creating their own piece of history as they get to hold the actual trophy. These magic moments will be captured on film and made available for download from facuptrophytour.co.uk.

Fans can also can get involved in the action by showing off their skills on the Tour's mini football pitch. Those who want some competitive fun can try their hand at 'Power Kick', a game where the speed of their kick is measured against professionals.

The FA Cup Trophy Tour powered by E.ON will open at 11am and close at 7pm. Te morning session (11am - 3pm) will be open to local schools, before being made open to the general public. To gain entry to The FA Cup Trophy Tour powered by E.ON, visitors must pre-register on www.facuptrophytour.co.uk