Welcome to the BLUFC 2009/10 News Archive

 BLUFC win cash grant

Click theicon below for more details.

CHAIRMAN’S NEWS LETTER - 2009/10 SEASON

Welcome the Chairman’s newsletter.  

This season we want to focus on three things:

• Encouraging more women - especially on the coaching side, to get involved with the club. If you are interested, please contact Darrell Hawkes, Debbie Campbell or your year group coach.
• Improving our administration - already very good, but it can always benefit from new people and new ideas. Again, if you have the skills and time to help the club in some way, please get in touch with Darrell Hawkes or your year group coach.
• Strengthening our ethos - an inclusive, friendly club where we encourage girls of all backgrounds and ability to having fun playing football in a positive and secure environment.

Highlights of the 2008/9 Season

Here are just some of the things that we’ve done since our formation in June 2008:

• Provided full kit to 10 teams and rain jackets to all players and coaches, thanks to the generous support of sponsors
• Verified all club officers coaching qualifications and completed CRB checks for everyone involved in coaching children
• Gained FA Charter Status
• Increased the number of FA qualified coaches from 9 to 20, with every year group now having at least 2 qualified coaches.
• Held a highly successful summer tournament at Coombe Dingle
• Held an end-of-season presentation evening at King’s Weston House.
• Helped organise a tournament for primary schools in association with the GFA and established School-Club Links with Redland Green, Cotham and Red Maids Schools, as well as six hub Primary Schools

.…..and a few of our successes!

• The U14s had a great season, winning the Bristol Girls League title, remaining undefeated until the very last game of the season. Well done to John, Kevin, Debbie and the team.
• The Seniors consolidated their position in SWWFL Premier Division, which is a major achievement given that it’s the third tier of English women’s football.
• Esme Burrows, Emily Wolfe and Maddie Burnell were selected for their Bristol Girls League representative sides
• Imogen Cotter attended a coaching session at Old Trafford having been selected at the Man Utd Soccer School held at Coombe Dingle
• Eight girls from the club attended a coaching session run at Coombe Dingle by Ajax

The Mall at Cribbs Causeway keeps us looking good

We are delighted to have The Mall at Cribbs Causeway as our Official Club Sponsors It was through their generous sponsorship that we were able to start our first season with every player in brand new kit, so that we looked like a successful club from day one.To continue their sponsorship for a second year, Maria Crayton, Head of Marketing at The Mall attended our AGM in July and handed the club a cheque from The Mall’s Fountain Charity Fund.

We are also grateful to our other club sponsors Robert Half International, Edward Drummond, Bristol Novelty and Blue Escapes whose sponsorship allowed us to provide rain jackets to all players at heavily discounted prices.Most recently, we are very pleased to have entered into a sponsorship agreement with G4S to help fund our coaching and child welfare programmes.

BLUFC awarded the FA's Charter Standard

The FA’s Charter Standard Scheme sets standards for coaching, administration and child protection for all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League. For BLUFC to have achieved the Standard in its first year is a remarkable achievement, with the main thanks going to our Club Secretary, Darrell Hawkes for co-ordinating and managing our successful application..

This is what it takes to be awarded the Charter Standard:

•  A written constitution
• FA CRB checked volunteers
• All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct (see www.blufc.co.uk)
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U12s BGL Rep Team Success

Congratulations to Isobel Pickering and Sophie Harris on making the U12s BGL rep team.  

Man Utd Soccer School Rockleaze have again been chosen by Man United Soccer Schools to be a partner this season. The format has changed slightly this year. Instead of a 3 day summer course in the summer, MUSS are running a 2 day course in the Easter holidays. The dates are confirmed as Tues 13th - Wed 14th April 2010 at Coombe Dingle. The cost will be £67.95 for the 2 day course. Booking is on a first come, first served basis.The feedback from the course in August was excellent ... again! 

To book, go to http://www.manutdsoccerschools.com/Courses/Player-Development.aspx and scroll down to the Bristol course. The course is open to all.   

2009/2010 Season Football and Fashion

Our sponsors, The Mall have kindly provided a limited number of tickets for The Mall's Bristol Fashion Week Show at 11.30am on Wednesday 30 September. The event will be hosted by Mark Heyes (of GMTV), and Andrew Barton (the famous hair stylist) the will be there . For more info visit www.mallcribbs.com.

NB: You do not have to take your daughter. You are welcome to ask for tickets for friends who is not directly related to the club. For more info - contact Lloyd (see contacts page for details). The Tickets have a face value of £7.50. The deadline for applying is Sunday 20th September.

Ajax visit Coombe Dingle

Not satisfied with the 4-0 win over Bristol City, Martin Jol, Danni Blind and the Ajax first team popped in to visit BLUFC to see if they could pick up any tips. Lloyd and Ewan kindly agreed to have their pics taken with Martin Jol and Danni Blind.

New Look Website

As you will see the website has been updated with a new look and feel. This is to allow the BGL league tables to be displayed on the relevant team pages.  All team pages have been updated to reflect the 2009/10 season.

Previous Seasons

For the 2008/09 archive, click here

Order a BLUFC Hoodie or Jacket in time for Xmas
Due to the huge demand, we are placing another order for club hoodies and jackets. If you have not received an order form, please ask your year group coach. Dont miss out!

New Players welcome at all year groups
Please contact the relevant team manager to find out more about training dates.

U8 and U9 coaching takes place on Sundays, 9.30am - 11am at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex (in front of the Pavilion)
Please come along and join in. All players must wear shin pads and appropriate footwear.