Craven League

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:41:51 +0000

MONDAY 16th AUGUST

In order to avoid the problem of teams being withdrawn for lack of players as soon as we have generated the fixtures and to put back the date when clubs have to confirm their teams, we have changed the system.
We have also removed the financial penalty for not registering enough players.
However, this season - teams that have not submitted a minimum of eleven player registrations by Aug 16th will not be included in the fixtures. Even so, there will be an enormous amount of work for the Registration Secretaries before the first game of the new season on Sept 12th.
You can take your registrations to one of the meetings on Aug 10th and 11th. You can post to Allan Watt (13-18) or Kath Metcalfe (11-12) or you can hand deliver to Mike Breeze (Secretary) for passing on. This last arrangement is a temporary arrangement until the meeting.

“Meet the Managers” meetings‏

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:37:15 +0000

have two dates now. Tuesday August 10th at Eccleshill United and Wednesday August 11th at Queensbury Celtic. Both starting at 7pm till about 9pm or earlier if we get the business done.

Firstly we would like to meet managers, coaches, club officials who are new to the League. We will go through some things to make life easy for all and then answer questions. Things like players numbers, registrations and transfers, getting referees, spectator areas, paperwork, getting help, etc.

The second item will be to receive registration applications. Bring along the forms, registration cards, other documents and have them checked by members of the Management Committee. The idea to to try and avoid errors and save wasted efforts. This will save you posting the stuff to us and we will pay for the return of the cards to you! How’s that for an offer?

We are also keen to hear from clubs - matters that don’t get raised in the very few general meetings.

Further information to follow but please spread the word as the task of adding manager’s emails is taking a huge amount of time. I am not sure when I will get the job finished.

It may be that we can arrange a third evening but this has still to be sorted.

Mike

Chartered League Status Presentation

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:07:01 +0000

The crystal award and certificate were presented by Jo De Tute on behalf of the Football Association to the President, Ken Isherwood and Vice-President, Allan Cawood at Sandylands Sports Centre on Tuesday

Others were Herbert Spencer, Kath Rickaby,Steve Roberts, Ian Thornton and Mike Breeze

Charter Standard League Status

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:34:20 +0000

To confirm that the presentation of the certificate and crystal award will be made at 6.15.pm at Sandylands Sports Centre, Skipton on Tuesday next, July 20th.

The criteria for the Programme are divided into 6 development areas, reflecting the approach of the National Game Strategy:

Growth and Retention

Raising Standards and Addressing Behavior

Better Players

Running the Game

Workforce Development

All Goals and Enablers

Further information can be found below.

Since the inception of the Charter Standard programme the League has been encouraging member clubs to achieve the award. 95% success was achieved two year’s ago and it was considered approrpriate to try and achieve Charter Standard status for the League itself. Considerable time has been spent by Ian Thornton and Kath Rickaby, members of the Management Committee, in drawing up the League Statement for submission to the Football Association.

Many requirements of the Football Association have already been achieved in advance of the Award. Other targets for the League include retention of clubs and players; observance of the FA “Respect” policy; help for team captains to comply with their “Respect” responsibilities, short coaching sessions aimed at giving clubs ideas for improving sessions, help with improving club organisation, etc.

CLOSED SEASON INFORMATION

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:12:50 +0000

IMPORTANT DATES

Now - list of teams for next season has been drawn up but not allocated to divisions.
June 1 to June 30. Players are free agents to move to another club and may be approached without the risk of being accused of poaching.
July 1st. Players may be registered to play for next season.
July 1st. Club and Team Information Forms to be returned to the Secretary so work can start on the new handbook.
19th July. Committee meets to allocate teams to divisions. Requests must be received before this date.
31st July - final date for withdrawal of teams without penalty.
16th August. Keighley Rugby Union Club. Pre-season General Meeting. Issue of Handbooks, result pads, Respect packs and other items. Teams must have submitted a minimum of eleven registations to be included in the new season. 17th August. Work starts on new fixture programme. Fixtures to be published on the website by 5th September.
12th September. Fixtures start.

Author: Michael Breeze

West Riding County FA u16, u18 & Ladies team

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:05:58 +0000

Nominations Wanted !

Team Managers are invited to nominate players the u16, u18 & Ladies teams to represent the West Riding County FA in the coming season

http://www.wrcfa.com/index(redirect).htm

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind regards

Colin M Pearson
Under 16 Representative Team Manager
West Riding County FA
Fleet Lane
Woodlesford
LS26 8NX
Mobile no 07919 592991
email colinm.pearson@sky.com

Bradford City Football Club, Inner City Trials

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:02:46 +0000

Inner City Trials

July 2010

At Bradford City we would like to give every boy a chance to live the dream and play for a professional football club. Bi annually we provide any boy aged 7-15 the opportunity to attend our inner city trials with the hope that they will be spotted by our highly qualified staff. To register for a place in the trials every boy needs to register their interest at

bcfcinnercitytrials@live.co.uk

(Providing their child’s name, date of birth, contact number and postal address)

We at Bradford City would appreciate if you could forward on this email to any of your relevant partners so providing more boys with the chance to live fulfil their dream. Successful applicants will be offered a place in the clubs centre of excellence.

Trials are to be held at goals Soccer Centre, 282 kings Road, Bradford, BD2 1NR

Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th July from 10am – 3pm.

Bradford City youth department would like to thank their partners in this project

Bradford Council Sports Development Unit
West Riding County FA
Goals Soccer Centres

Pro Active Sports

Bradford City Football in the Community

Mixed Football

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:04:35 +0000

Change of rule by The FA.
Following a three year study into mixed football the FA has agreed to amend the exisiting rule and extend the age to which girls can play in boys’ teams. From the start of the new season a maximum of four girls may be included in a boys’ team up to and including under 13. There is no restriction for mini-soccer up to under 11.

Full details of this change will be circulated to club secretaries sometime before the start of next season. However, managers and coaches can now be clear when speaking to girls who wish to play.

Level 1 Coaching Courses

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:29:32 +0000

A few Level 1 coaching course that may come to use for some members of the league. The courses are at Bradford College in May, Tong High School in June and Marley in July.
Full details on the WRCFA site if you want to link.

Youth Scouting Co-ordinator: League 2

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:59:45 +0000

Bradford City Football Club are currently looking for a ‘Scouting Co-ordinator’, covering age groups Under 7s Up to Under 12s. This is a new and exciting role which is a paid, part time position with good career prospects.  Responsibilities Include: Building a scouting team, Liasing with our current scouts & coaches, collating information and preparing weekly scouting reports and other various related tasks.  The ideal candidate will be self motivated and computer literate, with good communication skills. Anyone presently involved in grass roots football with good relationships with junior clubs would be at an advantage as this role involves forming links with junior clubs throughout the Bradford District.  

The sucessful candiate will report directly to Alan Nevison (Skills Development Coach/ Co-ordinator Under 7 - Under 12s).
 Closing Date for applications is Friday 26th February  Email or Apply in writing including any relevant experience to  Alan Nevison (Co-ordinator Under 7 - Under 12s)  

E-mail :
alan_nevison@hotmail.com

Address:
 Bradford City Football Club.
 The Coral Windows Stadium  
Valley Parade,  
Bradford. BD8 7DY