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Welcome to the BLUFC 2008/09 News Archive |
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News from the 2008-09 Season 2009 Tournament. Thanks to everyone involved in 2009 Tournament. Click here to see the full list of winners and runners up. Especaily well done to the U12s, for winning and the U9s for coming runners-up in their respective age groups. A good time was had by all - which is the most important thing. EOS Awards Night Thanks to everyone involved in organising the EoS Presentation. Click here to see the full Role of Honour. AGMThe AGM will be held at 8pm, at the Coombe Dingle Pavilion on 6th July. The papers are available below: u14s - Bristol League Champions Well done to the U14s girls, and John Shep and Kevin Caple for doing 'the double' and winning the Bristol Girls League in the season immediately after they won division 2 last year. Female only FA Level 1 Coaching Course The Gloucestershire FA are running a FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football course, aimed specifically at females. The course has been set up with females needs in mind. As such, all tutors for the course have been chosen because of their experience and knowledge of the women’s game. These tutors include ex Arsenal and England Striker Marieanne Spacey, who currently works as an FA Skills Coach. The Level 1 course takes place at The Gloucestershire FA in Almondsbury, between Monday 1st June and Saturday 11th July. If you have an enquiries regarding this course, or you would like to be sent a hard copy of the detailed itinerary & application form please contact Darrell Hawkes (see contacts page). This is an excellent opportunity for any female player or coach who is looking to gain more experience in coaching women or girls football. The costs of the course will be shared between the club and the Gloucestershire FA, provided candidates volunteer for at least 5 hours coaching within the club. BLUFC U10s/U11s dominate school's tournament BLUFC girls dominated the North Bristol School's Tournament. The following players all featured in an exciting final, which Elmlea won 1-0: Adie Bailey-Douglas (Elmlea/u10s), Alice Cameron (Henleaze/ u11s), Anna Louden (Elmlea/u11s), Alish Convery (Elmlea/U11s), Eloise Welch (Henleaze/u11s), Georgia Hawkes (Elmlea/u10s), Grace Pease (Henleaze/u10s), Juliet Ashford (Elmlea/u11s), Rosanna Boxhall (Elmlea/u10s). Congratulations to all the girls for reaching the final. GFA Women's Only Referee Course There is a course starting locally at the WISE campus at Filton in March, specifically targeted at training female referees, for girls and women aged 14 or over. For more information, please click here. The club are prepared to fund a limited number of places -please contact Darrell Hawkes if you are intersted. BLUFC - a great club with great players. Congratulations to Emily Wolfe and Maddie Burnell (U12s) and Esme Burrows (U14s) who have been girls picked for the Bristol Girls League representative sides to play other leagues from across the country. BLUFC - a great club with great coaches. BLUFC are please and proud to announce that 9 coaches have passed FA coaching courses since the start of the season. Congratulations to Chris Bustin, John Shepherd, Tony Reddiford, Tony Souness, Peter Hawkes, Rog Hubble, Kevin Bater, Henry Bonham Carter, & Alistair Pickering. BLUFC on Ice
Click on the picture for some photos of the U11s, U12s & U14s Christmas party. U14s meet Kelly Smith
Click on the picture for some photos of the U14s with Kelly Smith MBE (England Captain, with over 70 caps ), Karen Carney (England, with over 40 caps) and Jayne Ludlow (Wales Captain, with over 40 caps). Come and cheer on the Seniors!!! On Januay 18th, BLUFC Seniors will be playing Taunton Ladies at Coombe Dingle. All girls and their families are invited to attend to provide support. Kick off is at 2pm, on the main pitch on the Annex. BLUFC Girls 7-a-side Tournament BLUFC will be holding their summer tournament on 21st June. The intention is to run age groups at U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 & U14. Please contact the appopriate year group coach to register your interest. BLUFC U8s, U9s & U10s Christmas Party The girls party will begin around 11:50 and we aim to finish at around 12:10. All girls will get a meal and small gift. We are pleased and grateful for the help that we have recevied from Clifton High School in staging this event.Man Utd Soccer School After last year's successful course, Man United Soccer Schools will again be running a development course in the summer. The dates are confirmed as Sunday 9th August to Tuesday 11th August inclusive at Coombe Dingle. The cost will be £83.50 for the 3 day course. Booking is on a first come, first served basis. For details of how to access the priority booking system - please contact your year group coach. Rockleaze Rangers have again been selected as Man United Soccer Schools (MUSS) chosen partner. Rockleaze Rangers have kindly offered BLUFC members access the priority booking system. BLUFC members and their siblings are welcome, provided they are between the ages of 6 and 15 (school year 1 to school year 10). Several of the girls enrolled on the course last year and the feedback has been very positive. The girls all enjoyed it and and came back with a new bag of tricks. Imogen Cotter impressed so much that she was invited to join a select band of players who are invited to Old Trafford. Beanie Hats We have a few Beanie hats left over. At just £5 -these would make ideal stocking fillers. Please contact your coach for details of how to purchase. Sports Jam Thanks to everyone who turned up to support Sports Jam at Millenium square. Below is a picture of footballing superstar with John Barnes. Click here to see all the pictures.
Super Sunday
A big thanks to everyone involved in Super Sunday, including Coombe Dingle Staff, for marking out extra pitches, the Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Globe Sports. Also thanks to everyone who turned up to support the club. It was great to see representatives there from every year group. The U14s for won 4:1 against Swindon Spitfires. Swindon are a well established club, and this was the U14s first game in Division 1, and their first competitive league game of 11-a-side football. They played really well and were worthy winners. Well done to John and the girls. Performance of the day probably goes to the U12 Cs. What a difference a year makes. Last season the U12s Cs did not win a game. This season they started their season with a 12-0 victory over a developing Ashton Girls B's squad. Was it the fantastic new shirts - or is just the more te girls play, the better they get? The U11s put up a spirited performance against St. Nicks. St. Nicks are particularly strong in this age group, so it was always going to be a tough start to the season. It was the best I have seen the U11s play - and if they continue in that vein they are sure to have an enjoyable season. The BLUFC U12s A & B squads had a mouth-watering opener against AEK BOCO A & B squads. Last year AEK BOCO A walked away with the Division 1 title, winning 14 out of 14, while AEK BOCO B finished a close second to our U12s for the Division 2 title. On this occassion, AEK BOCO took the spoils in both matches - but some great football was played by both BLUFC teams - and their first league wins will surely not be far away on this form. Radio Bristol interviewed Peter Root (chair), Debbie (vice chair) and Ellie & Rosanna (from the U10s). The official photographer got some great shots. We hope some of the pictures will be included in a feature in the Evening Post - probably on Thursday or Friday; In the mean time - click here to see a selection . Chairman's Newsletter Click here to read the Chairman's start of season newsletter. Club Launch #1 Launch event #1 is provisionally scheduled for 10:30am to 12:30am on 7th September (aka Super Sunday) - more details to follow. Most of the Junior teams will be playing at home, so please come along and show your support. Club Launch #2 Launch event #2 is will be to take part in the Annual Bristol Sports Jam - from 11am til 4pm on 13th September at Millenium Square. GWR will be there. and BLUFC will have a stand (volunteers are required - please contact Darrell Hawkes for more info). See the Access Sport website for more details. Imogen Cotter to sign for Man Utd? Imogen Cotter (from the U9s) was selected from a mixed group of boys and girls who attended the recent Man Utd Soccer School at Coombe Dingle to an 'invitation only' training session at Old Trafford. One player per age group was selected, so congratulations to Imogen on a tremendous achievement. BLUFC - a top club with top coaches Congratulations to Robbie Fox on passing his FA Level 2 coaching badge. Check out the new kit for 2008/09
News from the 2007-08 Season(before the club was formed) U13s win BGL Division 2 Championship What a difference a season makes. Last season the team finished bottom of the table and were awarded the Fair Play Award for not giving up and playing with a smile on their faces. A year on and they have already clinched the Division 2 title with an undefeated record and two games to spare. U11s win BGL Division 2 Championship The U11s have had a great first season in league football, and have clinched the Dvision 2 title with an undefeated record. U9s win Frampton Rangers U10s Tournament The U9s did fantastically well to win the Frampton Rangers U10s Tournament. They played Frampton Rangers in the final. It was a great match, with both teams committed to passing the ball and playing attacking football. The match finished 1-1, with the U9s winning on penalties. U9s finish runners up at Portishead U9s Tournament The U9s beat Portishead, AEK BOCO B, & Brislington setting up a mouth watering final against AEK BOCO. The U9s probably edged possesson and territory, but AEK BOCO hit on the break to score a well worked goal and win the game 1-0. |
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