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07.11.08

 

Mid Term Report

As we are now a few weeks into the season I thought it is worthwhile taking the time to reflect on the campaign so far.  I think in general things have gone well.  I have been really pleased with the boys attitude and commitment at training and especially on match days.  The boys are mature beyond their years  and they all possess a great willingness to learn and improve their skills.  They have all improved much since the summer and have forged new friendships. They are all obviously having fun and I hope this continues throughout their football careers.

 

Match Days

Thanks to all parents for being punctual for all the games to date.  I think when possible, it is good to travel as a team to away games (albeit in convoy).  This way we know we have a team and also nobody gets lost (hopefully).   All the boys have looked very smart and we have received good comments from other teams.  Please double check that your son has shin pads and boots before you leave as we can not allow anyone to play without.  Safety is our primary concern here.

 

FA RESPECT Campaign

The away fixture at Crowland introduced us to the FA Respect campaign.  This is where parents and spectators are asked to stand a couple of yards from the touchline and coaches set up at the other side of the pitch.  This is to encourage respect for referees.  Ironic that this was the game where the referee was given the hardest time from the opposition spectators (sorry about that Dean).  Mark and I both thought there were good lessons to be learned nether the less and would like to continue to coach from the opposite touchline to the spectators whenever possible.  Please be assured that this not us being unsociable, but rather it allows us to keep the subs close by and allows the players to know where we are and what message we are giving them.  As spectators,  please continue to encourage the boys BUT refrain from criticism and coaching.

 

 

Fixtures

Fixtures until Christmas break :

8th November – HOME - Thurlby Tigers -  KO 10:30

15th November – AWAY – Blackstones (Stamford) KO TBD

22nd November – HOME – Spalding Athletic - KO 10:30

29th  November – HOME – Rippingale Rovers – KO 10:30

6th December - *** no fixture – go Christmas shopping !***

13th December – HOME – Yaxley – KO 10:30

20th December - *** no fixture ***

 

Training

Training continues on the Astroturf every Wednesday 6pm-7pm.  Please let me or Mark know if you can’t make it.

 

Player of the Day Award

I think the player of the Day award has been working quite well with a few exceptions.  All the boys have now won the trophy and this has meant that they have all enjoyed the responsibility of taking the captains armband for the following week.  The boys should be aware that this is won on merit and not simply passed around.  Good reasons for awarding the trophy can be : goals, saves, tackles, commitment, attitude, working an something that we have asked them too etc.

 

It is just worth just running over the procedure.  If your son won the award the previous week, it is your responsibility to choose the next recipient (so watch the game well).  At the end of the second game please come to either Mark or myself and we can also tell you who has done something well that you might not be aware of.  You can then let us know your decision so we can get the certificate ready and make the presentation in front of all the boys.  Please keep to this procedure as it is important to the boys to be presented in front of their friends.  Please also, do your best to remember to bring the trophy back each week as this also leads to disappointment.  In future – if not trophy is available then we will resist awarding it for that week.

 

 

Match Fees

We need to collect fees for the hire of the training pitch.  Can we collect £10 this week to cover match subs and training.  This then pays training up to 18th December.  Thanks

 

Parents Christmas Party

This is now booked for Saturday 13th December at The Stage – Market Deeping. http://www.deepingstage.com/

If you have not already done so, please let Joanne know of your menu choice - http://www.deepingstage.com/forthcomingEvents.asp

 

Sort your babysitters out now and remember to get some paracetamols in for the day after !

 

TESCO newsletter

Our team is featured in Tesco’s internal publication.  Mark has copies to distribute.

 

Parents Hats

Parents hats are now ready and I should have them to give out at the Thurlby game

 

POSH places

Please confirm with Mark by Monday 10th November  if you would like to go to the POSH on 3rd January. 

Adult Tickets are £20 each.

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02.10.08

 

Website

The Website is now fully operational.  You will find Match Reports, News, Gallery and the Statistics section ( Thanks to our resident Stato team of Jack, Jordan and Caleb for diligently recording tackles passes shots and goals – Well done Boys) .  Please go ahead and take a look and let us know what you think :

http://www.deepingrangers.co.uk/junior/u8b/index.htm

 

Possible Tour 2009?

We wanted to get your opinions regarding the possibility of taking the boys on a football tour.  One such festival I am looking at is held in Blackpool each year.  The date of the Under 8 tournament is : 17th and 18th April.  Deeping Rangers have taken part in this before and I have also received recommendations from other teams.  Benefits of this festival are that it allows for good social time (i.e. visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach) , is well organised and affordable (approx £65 per player, £75 per adult, £60 per non playing child) which includes 2 nights half board in a Blackpool hotel (- I am sure the boys will enjoy it).

 

One point to consider is that the games are 7 a-side and last 17 minutes each way.  I think we would need to take a minimum of 10 players so we would need to invite others.

 

Again please look at the website and let me know what you think :

http://www.jmcomputers.f2s.com/ims/imshome.htm

 

Fixtures

Fixtures for the coming month :

4th October – Bourne – HOME KO 10:30

11th October – Deeping Ranges Clarets (Whoever they are ?) – HOME KO 10:30

18th October – Wittering Harriers – AWAY KO TBC

25th October – Hampton – HOME KO 10:30 - *** JUST ADDED ***

 

1st November is a FREE week – please let me know if you want me to arrange a friendly or you would rather have a lie in !

 

Equipment

The Nike tops and hats have been ordered and will be with us soon.

 

The adult hats (cost £7 each) have also been ordered also.  There will be 12 of us showing our allegiance (an making a fashion statement) by wearing Deeping Rangers hats this winter – Well Done !

 

Congratulations

Mark has completed and passed his FA Level 1 Coaching  Course. – Well Done !

 

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14.09.08

 

Sponsorship

A  great big thanks to Abigail who has managed to persuade her company Augean PLC to give us further sponsorship for equipment.  I think it would be nice (and useful) for the boys to have Nike under tops and beanie hats for the cold winter months. 

 

 

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06.09.08

 

Player Of the Day

 

Match Day

·         Home games we should be changed and ready for warm up at 10:00

·         Away games – meet at the club (and at Baston as appropriate)

·         Kit – (only for match days), shin pads, boots, gloves, vest, rain jacket / tracksuit top

·         No gum or sweets during the game

 

Communication

 

Training

 

Codes of Conduct

Every player, parent / spectator, club official should understand and abide by their code of conduct. 

 

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