Lezama celebrates Santo Tomás and the beginning of Christmas

Before the celebration of Santo Tomás on Saturday, Athletic Club youth academy held a special party at Lezama Facilities. Taking advantage of the upcoming holiday season and the league break, all the squads of the club gathered together in the pavilion to spend a family evening. The Genuine team were, without doubt, the ones who had the most fun, making everyone else really enjoy the event. The teams did not hesitate to sing on the stage with the members of “Taberna Ibiltaria”, the band in charge of enlivening the party with music.

The musical repertoire, traditional songs included, delighted the parents of all the young players, who could not hide their excitement when the final prize draw took place. It is no wonder they were so enthusiastic, more than 50 presents -football boots, gloves, or T-shirts, among others-, donated by the first team’s players, were given away as an anticipation of the arrival of Olentzero. Manolo Delgado and Raúl Loroño, responsible of the Player Support Department, were the ones who drew the raffle winners. As tradition dictates, talos (typical Basque corn bread stuffed with a local type of sausage) were served thanks to Aitor Aurrekoetxea and his people. Delegates, managers and teachers at Lezama were up to the challenge and ensured all the families had a memorable time.

Athletic Club’s president, Aitor Elizegi, took the opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a “great sport year” to all youth players. An evening that marked the beginning of Christmas for the youngsters who represent the future of the club.