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Soccer and the Ball
From the ball's invention, which I guess was done by the cave man, we humans have always kicked a round sphere of some sort. So it's really no wonder that soccer is a sport having world wide origins. Almost every culture has reference to the history of soccer. The first references to a game as close to soccer as we know it is in Chinese history. They record playing "football" games as far back as 3000 years ago. The Ancient Greeks and the Roman prepared for battle by playing a similar game to hone their reflexes.
Modern Tournament Soccer
But it was in England that the modern version of soccer/football really evolved. In England in 1863, the two football associations (association football and rugby football) split and soccer was on it's way. The formal game of Soccer has its roots with the founding of the first Football Association in England at that time.
Today, soccer is truly international sport with a huge fan base and participation at every age level. Regardless of the league, whether local or international, all the participants are playing to win the coveted trophy or medal. With the advent of the internet, you have an almost unlimited online selection of soccer trophies available to you. Selection the perfect soccer trophy is most often influenced by the cost, size of the trophy, or the material from which it is made.
Selecting Your Soccer Trophies
The materials from which the trophies are varied. There's acrylic, lucite, brass, crystal and precious metals...all mounted on bases of different woods or other materials. There s different trophy shapes, such as diamond riser trophies, acrylic trophies, spinner trophies, column trophies or figure shaped soccer trophies. Sizes vary too; anywhere from around 5 inches up to 14 inches. All the trophies have an area or plaque that's suitable for engraving, which allows for special recognition or personalization. Most all of the trophy companies offer free engraving to keep the costs competitive.
Today's soccer trophy design is not limited to the soccer figure or the star type of trophy as it was in the past. There are unique designs for soccer trophies that include various forms of a colored glass or lucite trophy. If your choices are limited by budget, you can always go with the traditional metal trophies. In today's recognition happy society, there are trophies not only for the winning and runner-up teams, but also for the "MVP" and coaches, too. If possible, you always want to order in quantity as this will definitely keep your cost down. Above all, remember that the soccer trophies awarded are a reflection on the caliber of tournament you are having, and will be remembered next year when the teams decide whether to participate in your tournament again.
