Tenby AFC is set to host the annual Adam Muskett Memorial 7-a-side Football Tournament next month, turning tragedy into a force for remembrance and charity. The event honours Adam Muskett, 27, and his girlfriend Katie Worrell, 25, who died in a road traffic collision in June 2024.
Community United in Memory
Players and supporters will gather at The Clicketts Playing Fields on Saturday, July 25 for a day of friendly competition, local pride, and fundraising. Last year's tournament raised £620 for the Wales Air Ambulance, which will again be the main beneficiary.
Adam's parents, Helen and Andrew, along with club secretary Gareth Noot, recently presented a cheque for the funds to Mike May, the charity's regional fundraising manager.
A Fitting Tribute to a Football Passion
Following the success of last year's event, Tenby AFC has made the tournament an annual tradition. This year's competition is open to registered senior men's clubs, with each team requiring ten players and an entry fee of £50 per club.
Helen and Andrew Muskett expressed their gratitude: “As a family, we are extremely grateful to Gareth and the members and players at Tenby AFC for setting up this tournament as a tribute to Adam, and for all their support over the last two years. In particular, Gareth has been amazing and has worked incredibly hard, in such a respectful and considerate way, to support us in this and other matters.”
They added: “Last year’s tournament was such an enjoyable day, and we want to thank everyone who attended or contributed in any way. We especially want to thank the participating players, the referees, and those who helped at the entrance and with refreshments. It was good to see so many families there. It really was a very special day that meant an awful lot to us as a family, and a fitting tribute to Adam as he was passionate about football.”
Supporting Wales Air Ambulance
The family chose the Wales Air Ambulance as the beneficiary because the charity helped Katie at the scene. The service is consultant-led, providing hospital-standard treatments on-site and transferring patients to the most appropriate hospital. It operates through a unique partnership between the third sector and the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS), which supplies NHS consultants and critical care practitioners.
Mike May, Wales Air Ambulance regional fundraising manager, said: “It’s humbling to hear that Adam’s club, family and friends will continue to come together to hold an annual tournament in his memory. It’s a touching tribute. We are deeply grateful that Adam’s family has chosen to support Wales Air Ambulance through this tournament, following the care provided at the time of the collision. We hope as many people as possible support this event in honour of a very popular young man who was very passionate about football.”
How to Get Involved
For more information on the Adam Muskett Memorial 7-a-side Tournament, email tenbyafc1@gmail.com or call 07815 189374. The event will take place at The Clicketts Playing Fields in Tenby, Carmarthenshire.
