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UNDER 14`S LEAGUE CUP

For details of the under 14`s league cup please see the documents page. Any problems or queries please contact your league secretary (Mark Sers)

 

Arsenal Soccer Schools...

Arsenal Soccer Schools are running courses during the February and Easter holidays within the Dorset area. During February half term at QE Leisure Centre (Wimborne), Sir David English Sport Centre (Bournemouth) and Purbeck Leisure Centre (Wareham).
There is a discount code which is SDSW6 which gives a 15% discount off all of our courses. Please follow this link to book on a course www.playthearsenalway.com/southwest

 

Chickerell United Under 11's

For the remainder of the current season the team will be jointly run by
Mark Carter (07748 658604) or Rob Golsby (07805 514853).

 

Canford Heathlands FC Under 12`s

Please be advised that Canford Heathlands FC have withdrawn from the Under 12 Division 1 League. All fixtures against Canford Heathlands FC are now to be treated as a bye. Would all Division 1 Managers please adjust your record to date accordingly.

 

New coaching initiative aimed at Youth Coaches

Dorset County FA are launching a new coaching initiative aimed at Youth Coaches.
For further info follow the link:

http://www.dorsetfa.com/GetIntoFootball/FA+Licensed+Coaches+Club+-+Dorset.

 

Poole Town Wessex Colts Under 13`s

Please be advised that Poole Town Wessex Colts have now withdrawn from the under 13 division 2 league. would all relevent managers please check the website for revised fixtures or contact the under 13 league secretary

 

Wimborne Town Under 11

Jason Foyle's new contact number is 07565 536905.

 

Wool and Winfrith

Kelvin Dormer-Woolley has replaced Eric Haskins as Club Secretary.

 

Milborne St Andrew Sports

please be advised that Milborne St Andrew Sports have withdraw from the under 16 division 3 league. All fixtures against Milborne St Andrew Sports are now to be treated as a bye. Would all division 3 managers please adjust your record to date accordingly

 

BLANDFORD UNITED YOUTH

Please be advised that Blandford Youth have appointed Peter Legg as a Temporary Secretary with immediate affect. Peter's details can be found under Blandford Youth Secretary

 

Canford Heathlands Under 12

Please be advised that the new manager/contact for canford heathlands under 12 is Danny Monks (07807 016959)

 

Change Of League Secretary

Please be advise that Trevor Selby Has taken over the duties of under 13 League Secretary. Trevors details can be found on the contact page and in your handbooks

 

The Future of Children’s Football (Important Please Read)

The Future of Children’s Football

The last fifteen months have seen many events of discussion and dialogue at coaching meetings, League and County FA meetings and most importantly, with children, to culminate in the following proposals. The complete Youth Development Review and the 25 recommendations that have been put forward focus on three areas (whole game player development, coaching and international team development) but this consultation process will focus on the key matters around whole game young player development and three vital areas of improvement.

The recommendations have been made on one determining factor; if this is better for the child that plays the game then it has to be considered. Many adult values are very different from children’s views and values and it is the latter that should drive our young player development system, not the former. It is wholly recognised that the financial situation of the country means The Football Association have to be realistic about what we are proposing, yet it also needs to be aspirational. If there are hurdles and challenges to be overcome then the football family needs to work together to achieve these, ensuring that we create the best possible opportunity and environment for young people to play, enjoy and learn the game of football.

These ‘Your Kids, Your Say’ events, with 16 taking place around the country, will be the opportunity for grassroots volunteers to come and hear the proposals being put forward and then discuss in-depth the implications of these. There will be the opportunity to ask questions of key Football Association staff on the night and seek help and advice on overcoming some local challenges you may have.


May 18th
East Essex County Hotel - Chelmsford

May 25th
South East Kent - Dartford FC

June 2nd
North East/Y West Riding - Bradford City FC

June 7th
West Mids Birmingham - Walsall FC

June 22nd
London London - Wembley Stadium, Atrium

June 23rd
East Cambridge - Bar Menzies Golf Club

June 29th
South East Hampshire - Rose Bowl

July 4th
South West Bristol - Aztec Hotel

July 5th
West Mids Staffordshire - Stoke City FC

September 12th
South West Exeter - Exeter City FC

September 14th
London London - Charlton Athletic FC

September 19th
East Mids Nottingham - Nottingham University

September 21st
North West Lancashire - Bolton Wanderers FC



Children’s football in England needs to be based on common sense, be exciting and innovative and be world-leading. We have a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of change and whilst not forgetting the excellent work that the army of volunteers and parents do for children across the country, ensure that we all pull together in the same direction.

This is the time to have your positive input to try and develop the game, taking it into a new era and moving it forward for young people, as their lives move forward at an unprecedented pace not experienced before. This is the time to evolve and embrace development and discuss some of the matters being raised.

Some questions to consider before the night:

What should youth football look like in five years time?
What game will the child born this week want to play in ten years time?

Key discussion matters on the night:

Formats of the game
Child-centred approaches to competition
Addressing relative age effect
Developments to Mini Soccer

To book onto an event, please email yourkidsyoursay@thefa.com with the name and date of the event you would like to attend, plus your name, position and club, league or organisation. The events open from 6pm with a buffet and a 7pm start to the evening’s formal proceedings.

If you cannot make one of the Roadshow events please feel free to send in your thoughts to the same email address, these emails will be read by FA staff. We cannot guarantee replying to all of these but please be assured they will be discussed.

Best wishes,



Nick Levett
National Development Manager (Youth and Mini-Soccer)
The Football Association

 
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