Next Season's Schedule

Thanks to those who commented on the proposed schedule for next season.

I can now confirm the training and match slots for 09/10 will be as per attached. It will be important for each squad to stick to their published slots to avoid unnecessary congestion on the pitches and in the car parks. This includes finishing your training session on time.You will only have access for the relevant slots and therefore you need to vacate them on time to allow others access.

In preparation for Sign On day in June please advise your players and parents now what your schedule will be next season, so they know what their commitments will be when they renew their membership.

On a different note, there is an increased amount of administration at this time of the year with the AGM and preparation for both Sign On day and the end of season presentation. In addition the activity needed to complete 2 affiliations to the Football Association, complete league and cup entries for 12 squads and secure pitch allocations over multiple venues to cover our activity for games and training for 15 squads means there is a mountain of work to do in a short space of time. This is on top of the normal secretarial activity and other issues arising with the Clubhouse development project. (No I'm not bricklaying too!!)

Why am I telling you this? Well it's not for the sympathy vote, what I am trying to say is please bear with me if, during this time, you feel like I am pestering you for information! I cannot deliver this without certain information or help from you. I will try to give good notice of the information required and ask that you therefore try your best to meet the deadlines. If on any occasion you cannot do so then please contact me as soon as possible to let me know. If you miss the deadline and I don't know why then you just create extra work for me chasing you!

I do appreciate all the effort you each put in throughout the season and I know this time of year and the start of the season can be particularly challenging for you in terms of the demands from me. Please bear with meand let's work together to make it as easy as possible for all concerned.

Just one request from you on this mail. Can lead coaches please respond to confirm you have seen this so I know you have received your schedule for next year.