It was a special moment when you got to pull on the shirt for your school for the first time.
But which team was it and what position did you play? Were you a flying winger, a goal scoring centre forward or a top-class defender who wouldn’t let anything get past them.
To give you some inspiration, we have chosen these retro photos from the Shields Gazette archives of school teams in the area.
See if you can spot someone you know.
5. Champions at St Matthews Rc Primary
Jarrow's St Matthew's RC Primary School team was excellent at winning trophies in 2006. Can you spot someone you know in the photo? Photo: CL
6. All kitted out at Marsden Primary School
A new kit for these players at Marsden Primary School in 2005 thanks to Jaqueline Roy of Masterframe but who can tell us more? Photo: IB
7. New strips for the All Saints Primary team
The All Saints Primary School girls football team were pictured in their new kit which was supplied by the Football Foundation in 2005. Photo: TR
8. Wonderful at West Boldon
The West Boldon Primary School team have plenty of reason to feel delighted. Just look at the trophies they won in 2008. Photo: TR