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Barlestone St Giles Youth Football Club (BSGYFC) First ever NEWSLETTER April 08.
Established 1997 www.byfc.co.uk & www.bsgyfc.co.uk
This is the First Newsletter for Families and players associated with the Barlestone St Giles Football Club.
The “Youth” now have 8 teams with nearly 100 players , we thought we would keep you updated with some of the activities within the club this season and some of the plans for the future. The Youth have this year strengthened the “ties” with the main St Giles Sports and Social Club to ensure we begin the long journey of “joined up” football plans from Youth to Seniors in Barlestone.
Football Tournament (Diane Haines event) 2007 Held on 1st July 2007, this was the first event of its type for us. Its was held in memory of Diane Haines who had played a pivotal part in the formation of Barlestone Youth as we know it today . On the day we had over 500 Children participating with winners and runners up of each age range winning trophies. The event was extremely hard work and a massive success and proved that we should not be afraid to run such an event again in the future. The event also raised £3000.00 to help towards Youth development in the future. As to the coming season there are “plans at an early stage” to hold a “mini tournament” for children at Under 8 minor , Under 8 , Under 9, Under10 up at the St Giles Club in August .. Look out for more details from your team manager.
Diane Haines event April 2008 After the football tournament last year we decided to obtain a CHARITY SHIELD so that each year the Eldest team of the Youth would play a 2 leg event against a team of their choice which would be in memory of Diane whilst also using the event as a charity event. This year the Under 17’s have chosen to play against Market Bosworth Under17’s the 1st leg will be held at Market Bosworth on 13th April 2.00pm kickoff , the 2nd leg will be held on 27th April at Barlestone St Giles FC again at 2.00pm.There will be a presentation and buffet for the playing teams on the afternoon , try and find time to come and have a drink and cheer the teams on.
England Events. We used some of the funds raised at the Tournament to take all the players and coaches to the England Under21 game this season down at the Walkers stadium to give all Children the big game feeling and see the future England senior team in action. For some Children this was the first time they had been to a live game let alone seeing England. On all accounts it was a NOISEY affair , Luckily I missed the NOISE I was in a French Bar watching it on T.V with my Barlestone Football top on.
New Mini Pitch. With the “growing number” of teams , our reliance on the limited amount of pitches the Parish Council are able to provide to play on ,the need to strengthen ties with the Main St Giles Club, we made our first “strategic” decision for the future of Youth Football in the village and decided to Lay a brand new pitch at Barlestone St Giles Club. The “sub committee” that organised the tournament got together to plan the pitch laying, we liaised with the St Giles committee, costed the plans and got underway. We employed a contractor to move, lay & level the topsoil we then used the help of Volunteers to seed, rake and stone pick the area. We then installed a Hand rail down the far side of the pitch to allow us to hang advertising boards (which will bring funds into the club) then let the weather do its thing. A special mention must go out to Darrel Warrens Father in Law for giving up so much of his free time toward the pitch. The Total cost is near £3800 which the St Giles Social club contributed £1000 this will provide football facilities for years to come for all ages that play at 7 a side.
Coaching Awards. As part of the FA Charter standard all “Coaches” should have completed the F.A Level 1 coaching standard and I am happy to say that they have all either completed this or going through some form of Refresher . We are making “provision” in the coming season plans to carryout more level 1 coaching and where requested level2. This is a big commitment of personal time from the coaches but is essential in Youth football these days.
F.A Charter Standard. At the start of the current season the committee decided we had to embrace the F.A Charter Standard. This is all about running a football club to a Professional standard, to ensure we attract and retain Children in to a safe and controlled environment. This has meant a lot of time for Rosemary Blackwell pulling together the relevant paperwork and process’s to “prove” we are a professionally run club. We have recently had a meeting with a head F.A contact from Holmes Park and we are confident that we shall receive F.A Charter Standard in the coming months. At which point we shall receive the F.A Charter standard club plaque which will be secured to the wall at the St Giles Club, with the normal pomp and ceremony associated with these F.A events. Once we secure FA Charter standard we begin the “big” 5 year planning with the Seniors at St Giles to look at such areas as , More playing area at the Club , More parking , Improved facilities , encouragement to start Girls team football etc etc
Fundraising. All Clubs require fund raising; even in the Premiership … we are no exception. Compared to many Youth clubs we have always charged a minimal amount to Parents to Sign the child on, then pay for matches played.. ..With the football kit provided free and on occasion we do charge for the Training all Allen’s way in the winter months to offset the cost . Many other teams charge for the provision of the kits , the training , the matches , the signing on fee , at a lot higher rate than we do … we have always had the policy to charge the lowest fee we can to ensure total “inclusion” of the children. But as the fees charged do not cover the costs of the club we have to do some form of Fund raising.. That’s why we desperately rely on your help at any events we have …. Whether that be bag packing in December at Morrison’s, Football tournaments, or social events throughout the year … quite honestly with out the funds coming in we would not survive without increasing the costs significantly.
End of Season presentations. The end of season events have be planned for the 9th & 10 th May 2008. With 8 teams to cater for this year it has been a logistical nightmare as there is no where big enough to hold all teams on the one night , We also need to use this event as a form of fundraiser to get us off to the best possible start for the coming season funding. The arrangements are as follows :
Friday 9th May: under8’s & under9’s at the Barlestone Village Hall from 7.00pm until 11.00pm There will be a bar and the entertainment will be in the form of a “race night” Tickets will be priced at £5.00 for a family of four, £2.00 per individual Saturday 10th May: under 10’s, Under12’s, Under13’s at the Barlestone School Hall 7.00pm until 11.00pm There will be a bar and the entertainment will be in the form of a “race night” Tickets will be priced at £5.00 for a family of four, £2.00 per individual Saturday 10th May: Under11’s at the Barlestone St Giles Social Club 7.00pm until late This will be in the form of a “private GOODBYE party” hosted by “H & Lee” who are stepping down from managing/coaching the under11’s after 4 years commitment. There will also be an event for the under 17’s Which Alistair is still working on as we go to press as the “BIG Lads” will need something a “little different” to the younger teams. There will also be an event for the Under8 Minors A separate event to be organised later in the year as they have done in previous years.
The normal trophy presentations will be made by each team, which will be a trophy for each Child in addition to an award of “Players player of the year” & “Managers Player of the year”
Saturday 10th May: Family Football Fun day on the Park Pitches in Barlestone This is where we field overweight and out of condition parents ( well some of us ) against the kids There will be a fixture list issued soon but we plan to “kick off” from 11.00am on Saturday morning. There will be a BBQ and drinks sweets available to purchase on the day . We plan to have a CLUB PHOTOGRAPH taken on the day, if you do not wish your child to appear on the image then you must remove your child from the photo session on the day.
“What’s involved to play a game?” 3 days before the game the Home manager contacts the away manager to give directions and advise on team colours. If we are playing at home the parish council perform a pitch inspection on Saturday afternoon and advise our secretary if we are allowed to play on the pitch. Our Managers are then advised and they then contact the away manager to confirm … if it is “OFF” then the manager and their assistants have to contact all parents ( so you get a lye-in on Sunday morning). On Sunday morning (early) the home manager and assistants mark out the pitch , put up the goals and nets and corner flags , whilst everyone else is at home having their brekkie.!! The match referee arrives and the manager has to welcome them and the opposing team and look through registration cards to prove we have approved children for the game. The manager then needs to find a LINESMAN volunteer from each team The Subs are collected in from the Playing kids. The game goes ahead. At the end of the game the referee has to be paid £20.00 for his services. The manager and assistants take down the goals, place everything back into storage. The managers part with the Home manager having to report the match result between 6-7 on Sunday afternoon (if late we get fined) The manager then has to complete a results card that must be received by the F.A within 3 days ( if not we get fined)
“How much does it cost to run the club?” Football kit for each team, Training equipment for each team, Parish council require £16.00 for each game we play on the park pitches, Referees need £20.00 for each game, Fines to the F.A, Registration and affiliation fees, Trophies for Kids, Xmas gifts for Kids, Xmas Parties, Training costs at “Allen’s way” £10.00 per session….can all mount up to over £5000.00 per year.
Closed season. I have agreed with the Barlestone Parish Council that this year we will not play any matches on the Park Pitches from Sunday 11th May until August 4th This gives them the maximum time to carry out all remedial work on the pitches ready for our season to start in September.. the remedial work should have been done last closed season but never got done…. This year it will
I hope this newsletter has been informative and useful….. Depending on the feedback we may plan to create a newsletter twice per year. Well done to all associated with BSGYFC for tremendous year of progress on and off the pitch and specific congratulations for the under9’s winning their division this season Yours in Football
Alan Mercel Chairman – Barlestone St Giles Youth F.C
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