Everyone assocaited with the Club wishes U12 player Ben Cousen a speedy recovery.

Poor Ben broke both legs recently whilst on a sking holiday. Despite being in full casts on both legs , Ben remains up beat and is determinded to be back by the start of next season

Following onto the success of last year's event please note the club will be holding its second annual Xmas Brunch on Sunday 16th December @ Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club , as our way of saying thanks for the continued support.

The event is an FOC open house afternoon from 1.00pm onwards. Its is free to ALL club members , parents & siblings.
Some come along enjoy some great hot food , and a chance to scoop the club raffle which is to be drawn along with the December 200 club draw. It will give you a chance to share some Chrsitmas Cheer with team mates and other club members.

Was i'm not fully up to date on all the raffle prizes they do include  A digital Camera , Case of red wine , Case of white wine, Yorkshire Chrsitmas hampers, Basket of fruit ,M & S Hamper, Chocolate hamper , Football prizes and much more.

Look out for Raffle & Brunch flyers coming soon.

PS  :  Free Selection box for all Players who attend !!     

It has been brought to the attention of the Committee that the odd individual is still intent on abusing the referee .
Whilst we cannot always control visitors from other teams, Skelmanthorpe Parents are reminded of the Parents codes of conduct in your handbook. Also whilst this is related to the odd individual the Club will not fail to act to remove from the club continued offenders.

The Club supports the new FA Dont X the Line campaign , and all pitches will have coned areas , to move spectators a little way off the touchline.

We thank you the vast majority of our excellent parents / supporters for your understanding .

Please note the Winter training Fees are now due . Please pass them onto your manager ideally in a sealed envelope with your name and team on .

Dont Forget this Sat 20th October - HARVEST FESTIVAL @ Denby Dale Pie Hall @ 7.00pm

Come along have a fun night at the club Harvest Festival & Auction night .
Supper & Bar Available

Any Donations of fruit / Veg / Tin goods welcome

After details scans it was great to hear Toby Trotter hasn't broke his leg in Sunday's game against Thornhill.Though badly injured it wasnt a break --so good news

Over the next few weeks all parents will start to see pitch side changes with area's on both sides of the pitch coned off .

This is in response to new FA idea's , and also to avoid some of the more disappointing incidents creeping in junior football generally.

ALL PARENTS & SUPPORTERS are asked to stand behind the coned area , and respect the club's code of conduct which is in our Handbook . The Only personnel allowed inside the coned area will be the Manager & Subs of each team.

Referee's will be entitled to stop a game if this is not observed.

Moving supporters away from the touchline a few feet , will not stop their enjoyment of the game , and will allow the players more room to express themselves on the field of play. It will hopefully also discourage some of the tiny minority from making silly or offensive remarks, which unfortunately over the years we have all probably witnessed.

This is a problem that is effecting many clubs , and most are now also making these changes , so we thank you in advance for your understanding on this matter.

As a club we wish to promote fair play & enjoyment for the boys & girls ,.

Any parents , coaches or supporters making un-welcome comments will asked to leave so the 99.9% of people can enjoy Sunday morning football.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FAIR PLAY SCHEME !!!

The club "fun run " was again a great success ,with everyone having a great time.

The little one's did well to complete such a big course (1 Lap) with Charlie Hauxwell first home closely followed by Chrsitian Scott. Some of the little one's worn fancy dress with Pirate Charlie Longbottom taking first prize.

The Junior run was well supported particularly by the U12's with some fine individual efforts.

Frrst Home was Jamie Higgins U14 then Ben Cousen U12  followed by a spirted run from Jordan Haigh in third (U14).

The U16 boys managed to play football all the way round ,---well done !!!

Nathan Hooten (U15 ) out spirited Vice Chairman -Dave Roberts

The young age players U11 & U12 did fantastic considering the course was 2 Laps for the older one's.

Special mention to Ryan Van Leeuwan who gave everything great run & Jordan Kilty how's fnd raising efforts have put him pole position for winning most sponsorship so far.

Also thanks to helpers Andrea, Claire, Faye, Liz, Louanne, Dave, Ray & Shaun and not forgeting our official photograher Mr Scaramuzza.

When photo's and final sponsorship total is known we will announce on line

The Club wishes poor Toby Trotter a speedy recovery after he broke his leg in Sunday's Home game against Thornhill . Toby was playing for the U12B at Shelley when the accident happened.

We all look forward to seeing him back in the future !!

Please note the U11B match against Dewsbury Town is postponed this weekend -Sunday 23rd September - as Dewsbury Town are involved in Ramadan.

Also at the moment the U7's have no match as VISION have pulled their U7 out of the league. Graham is hoping to get a another fixture but check with him at training

In response to recent events the club are to introduce from the 1st October the following changes on match days.

1. Supporters and officials from opposing teams will be asked to stand on opposite sides of the field.
2. Area will be coned to remove parents / supporters from the sides of the pitches. In this area will ONLY be allowed Managers/Coaches & Players.
3. ALL MANAGERS WILL CHECK PLAYER REGISTRATION CARDS PRIOR TO K.O
4. Any parent not prepared to adhere to the above will be asked to leave the ground by the referee as agreed by the league

This will assist the coaches & the players to hopefully perform at their best !!!

As many of you are aware their was a seroius incident at the recent Clifton Rangers v Utd -- U11A match which involved the calling of the Police.
The report of this in the Examiner was dramatically one -sided , and a response has been issued by the club.

The Club is in contact with County FA , and totally support their involvement in resolving the issues created by this incident.

PLEASE NOTE -- THIS SUBJECT TO BOTH POLICE AND COUNTY FA INVESTIGATION , AND THE CLUB CANNOT COMMENT FURTHER AT THIS TIME .

Congrats to FOUR Members of the U11's who will be asked to attend trials at the Leeds Utd development centre at Ripponden

Please note we are holding our annual Parent's evening & Quiz night on 26th  September @ Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club 7.30pm

Come along ask questions , good food available  , have a go at the Quiz --- great fun night

Any questions ask Louanne 860216

Graham Boardman's new U7 team played their first U7 game ,and got the taste of football for the first time.
The game played at local rivals Scissett was enjoyable for both teams , Utd started in a positive mood going on to win 10-2

Glad you enjoyed it boys !!

Wednesday 22nd August @ Grove

All Managers to attend : Agenda

1. Player Registration

2. League Fixtures, Handbooks, Cup Competitions ,Paperwork

3.Tournament - pre season friendlies

4. Pitch & Goals allocation

5. Funding

 

All managers to attend or send a subsitute if not !!!

Boys we are starting pre-season training on Wednesday nights @ Shelley.

Normal time will be 6.30pm - 8.00pm

HOWEVER THIS WEEK ONLY 6.00pm - 7.30pm

This message is for Tom, Luke D, Ryan, Oliver, Jimmy, Jamie, Kieran, Jason, Danny, Antony, Luke C, Jordan ,Jake, Jacob, Matty,Josh, Joe & Robert

 

As the league starts earlier this season , a reminder to ALL players without fully completed registration forms. Unless you are fully registered with our registration secretary by 31st August -latest !!! , you could well miss the first game of the season .

The Soccer tots course on Saturday's is underway , and very successful , it great to see so many little one's enjoying football , and the skill levels of some of these players is excellent

This year registration day saw record numbers sign on with numbers expected to peak around 190 players .The U7's to U10s mini soccer will again be running 2 teams per age group , and the junir teams are to expected to expand with 2 teams @ U11 & U12 , with 1 team at U13 , 14,15 & 16

The Club pleased to welcome on board Chris Hooten as U15 manager

Well our first season was certainly eventful , with the U10A, U11A & U13A all winning their respective league's bring more Silverware . The U10A were also so close finishing runners up in both the league and the cup.



With a series of excellent performance's from ALL sides the Club finished it's first season with 7 Tournament trophies as well as 3 league trophies .