The SRBE Ltd Plant & Tool Hire Milton Keynes & Border Counties) Youth Football League
NOTICEBOARD
The League would like to advertise for
willing volunteers to assist in the following areas (posted 13th May
2008):
Treasurer to assist
with all League Finances
Minute Secretary to assist
with meetings where required.
Registration
Assistant to help with the player registrations throughout the
season.
Registration Standards
Officer to control registrations and certification of all coaches /
managers.
Standards Officer to manage
and control the overall structure of standards, ensuring implementation. They
will liaise with the F.A. r.e. Development, Charters, Legal etc. In addition
they will set and implement guidelines and rules.
Charter Standards Officer to liaise
with F.A., member clubs, and other organisations to help the League and clubs
achieve charter standards.
Course Co-ordinator to
arrange, police and facilitate required courses for
coaches/treasurers/secretaries.
Enforcement Officer to ensure
clubs apply standards and rules on coaching / facilities etc., as set out in
standard document.
Grant Officer to
investigate avenues for grants etc.
Media / PR – to
publicise all courses, League events etc.
Any interested parties should contact the
General Secretary via email, where further information will be provided.
Notice posted 18th August 2008
Mandatory League
General Meeting – Tuesday 2nd September 2008, 7:30pm @ Wilton Hall,
bletchley
Dear
All
Please accept this as notice
that the League's first General Meeting shall take place on Tuesday 2nd September 2008 @ 7:30pm.
Historically, the League
have held two consecutive meetings (one for Chairman & Club Secretary, the
other for new manager & Club Secretaries). However, this
meeting will be the only meeting that will be held for
clubs prior to the start of the season and encompass all information that needs
to be passed onto the clubs.
This will be held at Wilton
Hall, Wilton Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 6BN (01908 372277) in the Conference &
Banqueting Suite starting at 7.30pm.
Please be reminded that this
is a mandatory Meeting for Club Secretary and
Chairman (as per League Rule 5(m))
PLUS All NEW and existing Managers / Team
Administrators should attend this Meeting so that they are made aware
of the rules of the League.
Directions
From Junction 14 of the M1
follow the H6 Childs Way. At the V6 Grafton Street roundabout, follow signs for
Bletchley.On approaching Bletchley town centre follow signs for Railway Station
and Old Bletchley.Passing under the railway bridge leads onto Buckingham Road (
B 4034 ) take the 2nd turning on the right which is
Church Green Road, the next
right is Wilton Avenue where Wilton Hall is located. Further down Wilton Avenue
is Bletchley Park which is famous for it's war time role and the famous Enigma
codebreaking.
Agenda / further
information is to be emailed to the Club Secretary.
Notice posted 31st July 2008
REF: Charter Standard
Clinic in
As you all may be aware The
FA administrate a Charter Standard Award. It is a best practice guide that
sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for all clubs
outside of the Football League & Premier league. It is a benchmark
for quality and improving the experience of football at grassroots for all.
As part of the new National
Game Strategy, Charter Standard is regarded as a priority for The FA and all
The FA have also introduced
the Charter Standard League Programme which is being piloted this year in
several County FA’s and will be rolled out nationally in the 2009/10
season. With this in mind it is imperative that we start to address this
as Clubs and Leagues alike look to conform.
I would therefore like to
notify you that I will be hosting a Charter Standard Clinic in
Some of the benefits of
becoming a Charter Standard Club are access to Umbro Kit and discounts,
McDonalds Coaching courses as well as some new
If you would like to meet
with me on this evening then please reply via email on the attached
form.
I have copied this email to
Milton Keynes District 7’s and Milton Keynes & Border Counties League
Secretaries also to promote to their member clubs.
I look forward to hearing
from you.
With Regards
Steph
Stephanie Litten
Football
Development Officer
Berks & Bucks Football Association
15a
T 01367 242099 (option 2) | M 07764
220065
steph.litten@berks-bucksfa.com | www.berks-bucksfa.com
CMK Therapy: Clubs may recall from our meeting back in April where
the League invited CMK therapy to give a presentation on sports injury. The aim
is to help reduce injuries among youth players in
Notice posted 30th July 2008
Referee Course: Starting 3rd September - anyone interested to contact
Alan Branch:
Home 01908 370728
Mobile 07801 659908
Notice posted 25th July 2008
Beds FA Weekend Level 2 Coaching Awards:
Course
Details:
Practical & Theory
- Friday Evenings, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
1st, 8th & 15th August 2008,
Practical & Theory
- Saturday & Sunday, 9.00am - 6.00pm
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th
August 2008
Continuation Days - Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm
19th October 2008 & January
2009
Assessment
-
February 2009 9.00am - 6.00pm
Venue:
Crawley Green FC (
Cost: £250
For further information please contact
Football Development,
ph 01582 56779
Notice posted 13th July 2008
Just4keepers are running a goalkeeper summer camp from the 28th July - 8th August.
They also do evening sessions! to book your free evening session call 01908
568252 or email Andy at andy.stevens@just4keepers.co.uk
Notice posted 3rd July 2008
League Representative Teams: are seeking suitable venues
to host Saturday, Sunday or Midweek fixtures for ages 12 through to 18. Any
venue should be suitable for accommodating Inter League opposition and their
spectators with facilities for Post match entertainment / buffet. If anyone
feels that they can provide such facilities, can they please contact the Rep
Team Secretary via email:
repsec@mk-youth-football-league.org.uk
Milton Keynes College Football Academy: Based at the College for 2008/2009. We are looking for
players aged between 16 and 18 who are interested in attending a full time
college course combined with the experiences of a professional playing and
training football environment. All training sessions are run by a UEFA B coach
who looks to progress the development of players through opposed and small
sided games.
I would be grateful if you could circulate this
document around your 16 and 18 teams to generate any interest.
Please note that College games will take place on Wednesday afternoons and
therefore will cause no disruption to players playing within your club and they
will still be able to participate within your club games programme.
Notice posted 27th june 2008
Water Eaton Under 13 squad is looking to strengthen its squad so if you fancy joining this
well established Bletchley team with a friendly approach to football and
training
give us a call to attend an informal training session. Please Tel 07855 446945 if your
interested. All abilities welcome.
Notice posted 25th June 2008
Beds FA Level 1 Courses: All information
regarding our courses can be found on the website (please click on the link
below) along with times, dates, venues etc. If you are interested just
download the booking form and send it off to us with your remittance.
http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/development/courses
Regards
Lesley Farrah
Administration
Support Officer / Website
Co-ordinator
Direct Dial:
01582 567716
E-mail:
lesley.farrah@bedfordshirefa.com
Fax: 01582 565222
Notice posted 20th June 2008
Stantonbury Campus: My name is Matt Higgins and I am a PE teacher at
Stantonbury Campus. I am just enquiring as to whether any football clubs in
Notice posted 25th
May 2008
New for June Soccer 4’s course: Milton
Keynes Dons Football Club Education and Sports Trust are delighted to announce
our new soccer 4’s coaching course. The course is based on small sided games
centered around 3v3 4v4 match situations whilst encouraging and teaching
tactical and team skills. The course offers the chance for participants to practice
on a variety of different sized pitches and goals and all coaching will be
conducted by an FA qualified coach.
For
more information or to book on the course please click here.
Alternatively contact us on 01908 622888 or email us at
footballinthecommunity@mkdons.com
Notice posted 25th May 2008
·
Provide simpler
navigation
·
Be more informative
·
Improve the over image
of the League
·
And generally be the
place to be for 11 aside youth football in
The new site also has the
building blocs in place for online updates ranging from
·
Results
·
Fair play
·
Referee database
·
Player registration,
deregistration and transfers
These online facilities are
not in place yet. They will be tested
out and phased in based on feedback from the member Clubs.
You can however register and
get you username of choice. Only people
who are registered will be able to submit, results, fair play…. (once they go
live)
In the next few weeks I’d
really appreciate feedback from interested parties as to the good and bad of
the new website.
The new site is currently
running alongside the existing site. You can have a look at the new site here.
Any and all feedback should be emailed to the webmaster.
Notice posted 20th May 2008
Recommendation for Mr David Hamer:
Over the season 07/08,
I wanted to write to you so
that recognition can go to David as he has been outstanding in every game.
Not only has his ability to
referee games to a high standard been shown, but he has also made the game a
very pleasant and enjoyable experience for both Managers and Players alike with
his conduct on and off the pitch.
He has a great personality
and we have loved having David referee our games this season. I would be extremely grateful if you could
pass on our thanks.
While only David can make
decisions regarding retirement from the game, it would be a great loss to the
league and to those clubs that David has refereed for over the years. All of us at West Bletchley FC would love to
see David around next season and hope that the decision of retirement will be
postponed for another season.
Notice posted 14th May 2008
New Referee Course: There has been an announcement for a new
Referee course commencing 3rd September. The course will be held
over 12 weeks, each night commencing 7PM to 9PM with 1 week 7PM to 10PM
for Child Welfare.
It is anticipated that the venue for the
course could be at the Stadium, but failing that it will be held at
Shenley Leisure Centre.
The course is limited to 24 places.
Booking is via the Berks and Bucks FA,
following their link to referees but if anyone is interested get them to email
the course trainer Alan Branch (alan@alanbranch.wanadoo.co.uk) who will be able
to provide further information and put names forward.
Notice posted 14th May 2008
All clubs should be aware of the following
dates:
Sunday 15th June 2008 League Gala Presentation
Monday 23rd June 2008 Annual General Meeting
(Club attendance is mandatory)
Both of these events will be held in the
Ballroom of the MK Dons Stadium.
Notice
posted 10th May 2008
U15’s Rep Team are once again to be
congratulated on their successful progress to the East Anglian Inter-League Cup
Final. This is a reminder that
the game will be Kick-off 2:30pm tomorrow at Saffron Walden Town FC,
Notice posted 30th April 2008
MK Dons Development Centres for Elite
Youth Football Players
Milton Keynes Dons Development Centres have
been a huge success since the programme was launched back in September 2007.
Over 200 boys between the ages of 7 and 14 have been receiving professional
football training on a weekly basis at venues in and around
Our programme provides boys from the ages of
Under 8 to Under 14's a stepping stone to the MK Dons Academy teams. The centres
are providing advanced coaching and training for players who wish to develop
their technical and tactical knowledge of the game with an ambition to play for
the MK Dons. Players receive ongoing feedback each week as well as written
feedback on how they are developing as players.
For the players excelling at our development
centres there is opportunities to progress through to our Elite Centres and the
MK Dons Academy.
For more
information on how you can develop further as a football player with the MK
Dons please click on the leaflet below or alternatively contact Chris McGuane
on 01908 622888 or email chris.mcguane@mkdons.com for more details to be sent
to you.
MK Dons Development Centres
Block Four.pdf
Notice
posted 30th April 2008
League Cup Finals:
The
Cup Final schedule has now been finalised. We are very grateful to the MK Dons
who are allowing use of the Stadium:MK for all finals this season. This will be
a once in a lifetime opportunity for many players, parents and club officials.
I realise there are still a few semi finals to be completed but we felt it
would be best to give you this information as soon as possible.
Finer
details will be emailed to all finalists at a later date and this will detail
all arrangements from arrival to departure on the day.
The
Finals are scheduled for the weekend of 16th, 17th &
18th May. They have had to be moved back a week due to a potential
event on the earlier weekend which could result in us having to move the finals
at very short notice. We felt this would not allow for any planning and decided
to arrange things for the weekend which would remain fixed. I apologise for not
informing you earlier, however, the meeting with the Dons to work on finalising
matters only took place yesterday.
The
schedule will be as follows:
Friday 16th May
1930
U18s
Saturday 17th May
1000
U11
1230
U12
1500
U15
1730
U16
Sunday 18th May
1000
U13
1230
U14
1500
U17
These times and dates are set and there will be no movement in them. If any game is postponed due to poor weather the game will be rescheduled for a date after 18th May and before 31st May away from the Stadium:MK.
Notice
posted 29th April 2008
GRASS ROOTS FOOTBALL LIVE
2008
Grass Roots Football LIVE takes place at the NEC,
This is your opportunity to Learn from the Pros as some of the most accomplished and recognisable football personalities will be on hand all weekend to share their knowledge and expertise to help you improve your game and leave you feeling inspired!
There’s so much to do you won’t know where to start….
So come along, be entertained, be inspired and have a fantastic day out!
Tickets are on sale NOW! Book in advance for great savings.
Plus, there are fantastic group discounts available so bring the team along!
Visit www.grassrootsfootball.co.uk for more details.
Notice
posted 28th April 2008
Notice
posted 27th April 2008
FINAL REMINDER - General
Meeting 29th April 2008: This will be held at Wilton Hall,
From Junction 14 of the M1
follow the H6 Childs Way. At the
On approaching Bletchley town centre follow signs for Railway Station and Old
Bletchley.Passing under the railway bridge leads onto Buckingham Road
( B 4034 ) take the 2nd turning on the right which is Church Green Road, the
next right is Wilton Avenue where Wilton Hall is located. Further down
Notice
posted 23rd Apr 2008
This has now been confirmed for the 16th/17th/18th
May at the Stadium:MK and we need some volunteers to help with the organisation
on the day/s.
We need approximately 15 stewards for each match as well as
a team of 8-10 ball boys. Ideally we would like stewards who are available for
the whole day.
If we can get one team/club to supply the ballboys for each
match then that would be good – and you get a mention in the programme.
If you are able to offer to help for some or all of a day –
or the whole weekend – then please contact Neill Davy (Competitions Secretary)
as soon as possible.
We hope to make this an event that the boys will
treasure – but do need some support to achieve this.
Notice
posted 18th Apr 2008
CITY
SOCCER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE with Edd Stein EX Birminham City Head
Coach
City Soccer Training starts tomorrow Saturday 19th April at Walton High School on the Power League Pitches, All players welcome
Mini Kickers 9.30am- 10-30am
U11/U12 9.15am- 10.15am
U13/U14 10.30am - 11.30am
Please go to the Web site www.citysocceruk.com and take a look at what we do.
URGENT
Notice
posted 16th Apr 2008
Club Welfare
Officer: This is a further notice to remind ALL clubs with
Youth teams, that it will be an FA requirement to have fully trained Club
Welfare Officers in place prior to affiliation for the 2008-2009 season. Those
officers MUST have previously attended the Safeguarding Children [formerly
called Child Protection] Training Seminar. The course currently being rolled
out is now the ‘Club Welfare Workshop’. Therefore if your club does not have a
CWO with these two courses undertaken, you probably won’t receive affiliation
for the forthcoming season.
I strongly urge all
clubs to take a look at the following links and ensure that your club welfare
officer is adequately trained and approved:
http://www.berks-bucksfa.com/development/childProtection/default.htm
http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/Development/Courses/
Notice
posted 13th Apr 2008
Referee
Les Passey’s
Report - M.K. City Colts -v- Coldharbour Colts Under 17's
I was the official at the above game today and feel that it appropriate to let you know as the Club Secretary and also the League know how much of a pleasure it was to referee the game today as all to often it is necessary for officials to have to put pen to paper to complain.
The game was a hard, competitive, combative affair but played in an excellent sprit with all decision accepted with minimal complaint from both sets of players. Pleasingly when an explanation for a decision was requested, which was few and far between, the approach was inquisitive and not confrontational as is very often the case.
The greeting from both managers was cordial and mutually respectful. As is often the case both were appealing for decision but not on one occasion was any appeal excessive and there was no dissent when the decision went against their side. The two assistant referees also need to be complimented, as without question, they are the best Club Officials I have had all season.
I had no cause to question any of the decisions they gave me and on more than one occasion they could quite easily have given me a decision to favour their side but did not. This I have no doubt played it's part in the sprit in which the game was played and the fact that I did not issue one caution and had cause to speak to just two players throughout the game.
In
conclusion I would say that if every game was to be played in this manner then
I am sure we would not be loosing the number of referees to the game as we
currently are.
Notice
posted 13th Apr 2008
Referee Liaison John Horsley: Would like to inform you of Referee Mark Gillett’s
match report for the U15 game between Scot Youth & MK Wanderers A. The
Match was played in extremely windy conditions which ruined the quality of
football. Despite this both teams tried
to play flowing football although anything played off the ground was invariable
affected by the wind. Overall the match was played in an impeccable spirit with
only a handful of free kicks. Two minor injury incidents were dealt with by the
players by kicking the ball out of play when opposition players were injured. Both teams, including managers / officials,
should be commended for their positive attitudes and sporting conduct. A pleasure to ref.
Notice
posted 8th April 2008
Summer tournaments. Pete Patton and Mark Fisher
are maintaining list of all local and surrounding area summer tournaments here
(hosted by http://www.thezonemk.co.uk/).
The aim is to make sure everyone knows about all the tournaments so they can
plan a great summer schedule. The
application forms links are also there along with details of the age groups
involved [a mixture of boys and girls aged 7 –17]. If you are organising a tournament and want it to appear on this
forum then contact Pete via the forum.
Notice
posted 4th Apr 2008
Referee
Les Passey: Would like to inform you of the honours
received by our referees to officiate in County Cup Finals as follows:
Under
18 Les Passey Referee
Under
18 Dave Harner 4th Official
Under
15 Paul Collis Assistant Referee
Under
15 Kevin Ryan 4th Official
Under
14 C Taylor 4th Official
These
are all honours due to their performances over the season.
Notice
posted 31st Mar 2008
Southside United are looking for a Manager for their next seasons U15's. The current U14's play in Div one and train at the Powerleague all weather facility on Walnut Tree. If you are interested then call the current Manager Mark Hawkins on 01908 281735 to find out more about the team and arrange to come along to some of their current training sessions.
Notice
posted 25th Mar 2008
Football coaches required at the MK Dons Education and Sports Trust. Download a flyer here or an application form here.
Notice
posted 24th Mar 2008
Steeple
Claydon Annual 6 A Side Tournament is on the 8th June
2008. We are taking bookings for all ages Under 7 to Under 16, the cost is
£25.00 per team entered. For further details please contact Tournament
Organiser John Lamb. Email: john@johnlambcvltd.co.uk
or Telephone 01296 738204.
Notice
posted 8th Mar 2008
The Management Committee would like to notify all clubs of a General Meeting
Cancellation. The meeting scheduled for 25th March 2008 will no
longer take place and is now scheduled for 29th April 2008 at Wilton
Hall for a 7:30pm kick-off.
Notice
posted 4th Mar 2008
MK Dons: would like to notify clubs of the
ticketing arrangements for Milton Keynes Dons FC going to Wembley on Sunday 30th
March kick-off 1:15pm.
With regards to how the arrangements affect group or
block bookings the following example applies.
Should you require 50 tickets, you will need to make
sure that 5 people (1/10th of the tickets required) come down for
general sale; they must stay in the queue and go to the sales desk together in
order to provide the best possible chance of sitting together. Tickets are sold
from north to south, specific blocks cannot be requested.
Should you have any issues please do not hesitate to
e-mail Matt Cove, or if there is any specific questions not covered by these
notes please contact the Box Office on 01908 622900. Please note that
unfortunately the club cannot deviate from the arrangements. If you have any
special requirements regarding disabilities please contact
For travel and any further
WEMBLEY 30TH MARCH 2008
TICKETING ARRANGEMENTS
Please click here
for seating plan.
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
Season Ticket Holders with
have an exclusive purchase period from Thursday 6th March to
Saturday 8th March.
Priority will be given to
personal callers to the Box Office which will be open:
10am to 7pm Thursday &
Friday
10am to 5pm Saturday
Season ticket cards will
have to be produced and 10 tickets may be purchased per season ticket, with the
exception of Under 7 season ticket holders where 1 ticket may be purchased.
Disabled seats must be
purchased from the Box Office. Concession rates apply and 1 carer
may accompany the disabled person free of charge.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WEMBLEY
WILL NOT ISSUE DUPLICATE TICKETS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
GENERAL
Tickets will go on General
Sale on Sunday 9th March for personal callers only to the Box
Office, open 8am to 8pm. 10 tickets may be purchased per person.
From 9am on Monday 10th
March, tickets will also be available via the new online ticketing service at www.mkdons.com which will be subject to a
booking fee per ticket. Tickets can be collected 48 hours later from the
Box Office.
Due to Wembley’s policy of
no duplicate tickets, all posted tickets will be sent by Recorded Delivery,
which must be signed for, at a charge of £4.30.
Telephone orders will be
subject to a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket
All tickets ordered over the
phone lines will sent by Recorded Delivery post only, which must be signed for,
at a charge of £4.30.
Ticket prices
are:
£20 (concession £10)
£30 (concession £15)
£40 (concession £20)
£50 Club Wembley. No concession price
Concession prices apply to under 16 years, over 60 years &
Registered Disabled
Kind regards
Supporter Services
Tel: 01908 622902
Fax: 01908 622933
Box Office: 01908 622900
www.mkdons.com
Milton Keynes Dons Ltd
Stadium Way
MK1 1ST
Notice
posted 4th Mar 2008
Vicarage Farm Youth Football club: are holding our 13th Annual 6-A-Side tournament on Sunday 1st June AND Sunday 8th June 2008 at the same venue as last year Wellingborough Rugby Football Club, Cut Throat Lane, Wellingborough. (Between Great Doddington and Wilby. Turn off at A45 and follow signs for Great Doddington). After last years success we have decided to continue with it being spread across the two weekends.
Click here for further details.
Notice
posted 27th Feb 2008
March 30th: The MKDons
are playing at Wembley that day in the final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
It has been decided that any request made for a free
weekend will be granted so as many people as possible may go and support the
Dons.
However, any free weekend request MUST be made in
line with League Rules which means any request must reach Phil Atkins by this
Sunday 2nd March. Any request received after this date will be refused. Therefore
could you please ensure that this information reaches all of your managers/team
administrators ASAP so they may act accordingly.
It is important to note that the vast majority of
games not played on this date will end up being scheduled for midweek. All
fixtures not played, as of today, have now been scheduled a date. These
fixtures will shortly be uploaded for all to see and to show the problems that
some teams face.
Notice posted 13th Feb 2008
Council
Warning: Parents and Players be aware.
Please be advised that a male in his thirties has been seen
hanging around various schools and acting suspiciously.
He has sandy coloured hair and glasses and drives a dark blue Ford. He is
travelling all over the city and has been seen walking around school premises
and watching from his car.
If you see anyone or anything that makes you feel suspicious or uncomfortable
please phone 0 845 8 505 505 or if you feel that anyone is in immediate danger
or that the male is acting in a threatening manner please dial 9 9 9.
If you have any information about the above message that is of an urgent nature
please contact our police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505
505 and state you are responding to this Ringmaster message.
Notice
posted 13th Feb 2008
City Soccer: Our aim, at
City Soccer is to deliver quality coaching sessions which enhance the enjoyment
and understanding of football training from the grass roots and beyond. We
provide a fun and safe environment where every child can benefit from the
expertise and tuition from highly qualified and experienced coaching staff. Our
development centre caters for both boys and girls in all age groups:
Mini Kickers (4 – 6yrs)
U 8 – U 9
U 10 – U 12
U 13 – U 14
City Soccer development
centres offer young footballers an opportunity to progress and develop their
skills in a positive and safe environment . We offer player development
regardless of ability and tailor each session to suit. Even if you’re an
experienced player we can offer an opportunity to develop further. Please go to
our web site for more details www.citysocceruk.com
Notice
posted 13th Feb 2008
For
all managers from the league in the u12 and u14 age groups: Spencer
Guinchard and Edd Stein have now been installed as the management team for
these age groups, Spencer will be in charge of all communications between
clubs and league and making sure all the information gets to the right people
in time. And Edd Stein Ex Birmingham City Head Coach will be involved
in the coaching and management of the team. I think in the past they may
have been a conflict of interest between club managers and rep team managers.
Hopefully moving forward I believe that the club managers and rep managers
should be working together so that we can bring back the feel good factor of
the rep team and start putting together a rep team squad who can challenge
anyone, There is a lot a very talented players out there for some reason
or another are not put forward for the rep squad.
If there is anything you
would like to put forward about the running of the rep squad I am open to
suggestions and would look at all suggestions with a open mind.
Regards
Spencer Guinchard
Notice
posted 13th Feb 2008
Graham Lancaster: As well as currently
coaching Wootton Rangers U17's Graham is taking my UEFA "B" Licence
with final assessment set for May.
The portfolio part of the course is now complete
and he needs to concentrate on gaining as much practical experience as possible
in delivering sessions be it Small Sided Games (8v8) or Phases of Play.
Graham would like to offer his services to conduct a coaching session with any of the clubs currently members of your league.
The sessions themselves would last around 30 minutes (could be part of their normal session) or 60 minutes where the session would be split into two.
The sessions could be either one offs or a series and would of course be free of charge.
The age of the side needs to Under 16 and above as this course is geared more towards 16 year olds and above. To undertake a Small Sided Game or Phase of Play there would need to be a minimum of 16/17 players so clubs may wish to draft in 1 or 2 from a different age group.
Graham already currently coaches on a Wednesday evening though would be more than happy to facilitate another evening in the week and/or even a Saturday.
Contact Details are as follows
E-mail (work) - as detailed on this e-mail
E-mail (home) -
graham.l.lancaster@btinternet.com
Phone (home) - 01234-302462
Phone (work) - 01234-762037
Phone (mobile) - 07718-968618
In the case of phone calls there is the ability to leave messages if Graham is not there and he will be happy to call back as soon as possible
Any questions concerning the above or any
further information you may require please let Grahmam know
Notice posted 13th Feb 2008
MK Dons Development Centres for Elite
Youth Football Players: Milton
Keynes Dons Development Centres have been a huge success since the programme
was launched back in September 2007. Over 200 boys between the ages of 7 and 14
have been receiving professional football training on a weekly basis at venues
in and around
Our programme provides boys from the ages of
Under 8 to Under 14's a stepping stone to the MK Dons Academy teams. The
centres are providing advanced coaching and training for players who wish to
develop their technical and tactical knowledge of the game with an ambition to
play for the MK Dons. Players receive ongoing feedback each week as well as
written feedback on how they are developing as players.
On Monday 18th February 2008 and Friday 22nd
February 2008 all players in our squads will be playing a fixture against a
fellow professional football club. This will give all players an opportunity to
show our coaching staff how they have progressed as footballers from the
training they have received.
For the players excelling at our development
centres there is opportunities to progress through to our Elite Centres and the
MK Dons Academy.
For more information on how you can develop
further as a football player with the MK Dons please download the leaflet here or alternatively contact Chris McGuane on 01908 622888
or email chris.mcguane@mkdons.com for
more details to be sent to you
Notice
posted 11th Feb 2008
Referee Mick
Willis: Reported that he attended the U14 County Cup match
between West Bletchley and Scot Youth yesterday. It was a close, hard fought
contest that was played in the best of spirits. Both clubs did the League
proud.
Notice
posted 11th Feb 2008
The first ever Junior and Youth Football development meeting at stadiummk.
This will take place on Thursday 14th February starting at 7:00pm
and will involve a discussion panel with Pete Winkelman, with representatives
from both the
Notice
posted 31st Jan 2008
Club Welfare Officer: This is a notice to remind ALL clubs with Youth teams, that it will be an FA requirement to have fully trained Club Welfare Officers in place prior to affiliation for the 2008-2009 season. Those officers MUST have previously attended the Safeguarding Children [formerly called Child Protection] Training Seminar. The course currently being rolled out is now the ‘Club Welfare Workshop’. Therefore if your club does not have a CWO with these two courses undertaken, you probably won’t receive affiliation for the forthcoming season.
PM Referee Les Passey will not "Be
contactable between the 8th February and 3rd March inclusive for personal
reasons. All matters regarding PM referees should be addressed to Rob
Porter".
Referees course to commence on 6th February 2008 at Shenley
Leisure Centre 7-9 PM.
The course
will cover the Laws of the Game and is intended to be for those who wish to
become registered referees in the local football leagues. The
course costs are £77-00 for those over the age of 16 and £45-00
for under 16's (this may be subject to alteration). The course will
include two exams and it is a requirement that a Child Protection Course and
Check is included. The course costs cover these fees. The
course will last approximately 12 weeks.
Once the
course has been successfully completed 6 games must be refereed before
qualification. We will assist in you achieving these games.
You will
be registered as a referee with the Berks and Bucks FA and following
qualification you may officiate in the local leagues. Guidance
will be given on registration with the FA and leagues. FA
registration fees are also included in the cost of the course. The
current course fee of £30-00 (£10-00 for under 16's) will become refundable
after qualified referees have completed ten 11 a side games (appointed by the
league)
Would
those interested please either book through the Berks and Bucks FA web site by
following the link through referees to training, where full details of the
course are given or by contacting Alan Branch, 40 Green Way, Newton Longville,
Buckinghamshire, MK17 0AP, tel No 01908 370728 or via e mail to alan@alanbranch.wanadoo.co.uk. Please
include your address on any correspondence and if anyone e mails using a
Hotmail address can you put a telephone number down as I sometimes am not
able to reply to Hotmail addresses.
Notice posted 21st
Jan 2008
Tonight your Club representatives listened to a lot of really positive talk about this League. There is a genuine feeling that there are positive things ahead. Initiatives in the areas of Development, Referees, Website and Governance are all positive and driven by the mandates from the Clubs. We were also introduced to a really exciting initiative to provide a place for all information about football in MK –http://www.thezonemk.co.uk/ and a really good way of managing your team - http://www.managr.com/
Notice
posted 19th Jan 2008
February Half Term 2008
Football and Multi Sports Programme
Milton Keynes Dons Football Club Education and
Sports Trust is delighted to announce details of its exciting Football and
Multi Sports February Half Term Programme for 2008.
Milton Keynes Dons Football Club Education
and Sports Trust continues to lead the way in coaching thousands of children
each month, in a safe and fun environment where children can learn and improve
in football and various other sports. All of our community coaches are
experienced FA qualified coaches who are CRB cleared, MK coach registered,
trained in child protection, trained in first aid and attend ongoing staff
development sessions, workshops organised by MK Dons and other national
governing bodies.
Early Birds and Late Nights – We are offering the opportunity this half term for
children to be dropped off early and collected late each day (8.30am – 5.30pm).
Please see the attached leaflet for more details.
Multi Sports Camps – We are also offering children aged 7 – 14 years the
chance to play football as well as take part in various other sports this half
term. Please see the attached leaflet for more details.
We have a course for everybody and with our
exciting football and multi sports programme in place it has never been a
better time to be part of football in
Look out for the MK Dons mascots Mooie &
Donny or the First Team players who regularly take time out of their training
programme to visit the course participants for question and answer sessions on
being professional footballers, autograph signings and photos pending their
availability.
For more information please contact the
Education and Sports Trust on 01908 622888 or footballinthecommunity@mkdons.com.
Notice
posted 16th Jan 2008
General Meeting 21st
January 2008: This will be held at Wilton Hall,
From Junction 14 of the M1
follow the H6 Childs Way. At the
On approaching Bletchley town centre follow signs for Railway Station and Old
Bletchley.Passing under the railway bridge leads onto Buckingham Road
( B 4034 ) take the 2nd turning on the right which is Church Green Road, the
next right is Wilton Avenue where Wilton Hall is located. Further down
The League have been selling player zone boards to Clubs for
£15 – this was at cost. The League has
now sold out of player zone boards, and the cost to manufacture new boards is
now £23. If anyone has one or more of
these boards that they no longer use please contact Neill to arrange for it to
be re cycled. Also, if anyone believes
they know somewhere that these boards can be manufactured for less than £23
please contact Neill.
The League would like to advertise two vacancies on it’s League Management Committee, namely Secretary of Referees and AM Referee Appointment Secretary. Any interested parties should contact the General Secretary, where further information will be provided.
NAME
CHANGE FOR OUR
FOOTBALL
IN THE COMMUNITY SCHEME
As
of Friday 14th December 2007 Milton Keynes Dons Football in the Community
Scheme has been re-named - “
This
is due as a result of the fundamental changes in direction of the FA Premier
League and the Football League in the funding of community activities. The head
office (Football in the Community) support unit in
The
changes are also to organise our business to bring all aspects of the Club’s
community work under one umbrella, to change the structure of the Club so as to
best enable it to promote and raise the profile of the Club’s community work
and that of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club Education and Sports Trust. We are
also in the process of working towards charitable status.
If you wish to contact
Milton Keynes Dons Football Club Education and Sports Trust you can do on 01908
622888.
