Coaches and Secretaries News

Mid Wilts Rearranged Fixtures U9 - U15

2009-05-07T16:20:00.001+01:00

Under 9 Div Four
180409 Derry Hill v Devizes B 160509

Under 11 Div Four
020509 Larkhall v Derry Hill 230509

Under 12 Red
260409 Derry Hill v Trow Wanderers 100509
190409 Mere v Derry Hill 170509
030509 Derry Hill v Bromham 240509

Under 13s Green
030509 Trow Town 2nd v Derry Hill 100509

Under 15 Blue
030509 Derry Hill v Corsham FC 100509

Next Season's Schedule

2009-05-03T17:35:00.001+01:00

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.

Bradford Town Youth Veterans Tournament

2009-04-24T20:05:00.001+01:00

Bradford Town Youth are organizing a Veterans tournament.

Wayne has kindly offered to organize a squad from the Club.

If you are interested in playing then contact Wayne.

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6th Annual Bradford Town Youth Football Club Veterans Tournament
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2009
Time: 3.00pm

Venue: Bradford-on-Avon Rugby Club, Winsley, BOA

Teams: 6-a-side, (5-a-side can be played if teams start, or become, short on numbers).

Minimum age: 35 years (we will be running an honour system, so no birth certificates required!)

Entry fee: £25 per team

Competitive environment: The tournament has a history of being a good-natured and fun competition, which we intend to defend and request players are on their best behaviour. If you are inclined to take this sort of thing a bit too seriously, then we'd rather you stayed away. That said, shin pads are definitely recommended as it will be competitive!

Bring family and friends to support your team, as there will be refreshments available.

Sign on Day

2009-04-19T08:27:00.001+01:00

Team Secretary

I know it seems a long way off but I just wanted to give you adequate notice that this years Sign on Day will be Saturday 13th June.

This will be the morning when parents attend the Club to renew their child's membership for next season. It is a major activity and I would greatly appreciate your help to do your teams renewals. Could I ask that you put it in your diary and if for any reason you are unable to be there on the day can you nominate someone else from your group who can take on the activity.

I will send instructions and paperwork etc nearer the time.

Many thanks for your help this season, not long to go now!

FA Introduction to Age Appropriate Coaching

2009-04-17T10:59:00.000+01:00

Thursdays 21st and 28th May
(6.30pm - 9.30pm)

The one day Introduction to Age Appropriate Coaching has been revised to a two evening event rather than a single full day. This makes this very worthwhile course much easier to attend with participants only required to attend two 3 hour evening sessions. This is an excellent foundation course for all of those coaching children between the ages of 5 and 11 and comes highly recommended.

DHUFC will fund each participant by £10, bring the cost down to £5 per coach.

If you wish to attend this course please contact me at ageappropriate@dhufc.org

Coaches Newsletter - April 09

2009-04-09T23:38:00.001+01:00

Firstly, I apologize for the length of this mail but I ask that you review it carefully as it contains some important information and requests which assist both you and the Club with your activity.

Thank you all for your support and commitment this season, it has been great working with you. I really hope you've personally got much satisfaction and pride in the time and energy you've offered your players through the past 9 months.

Have a great break over Easter and see you back at BSG on the 18th.

1. Training And Match Schedule
2. Annual Squad Report
3. Coaching Certificates
4. Evening Training
5. Tournament Log

1. Training And Match Schedule
See attached details of the proposed training and match schedule for season 2009-10. Facilitating this schedule becomes harder each season, with increased teams, resources and constraints to consider. Once finalised each squad will be expected to stick closely to their slots therefore please review it carefully and if you see any errors or omissions contact me by Wednesday 22nd April.

2. Annual Squad Report
As part of the reporting process for the AGM each coaching team needs to produce a squad report. I attach a template for you to use. Would lead coaches please coordinate and arrange the completion of the report and mail it to Wendy at this address before 1st May. Please remember that highlights and successes are not necessarily driven by results as the club ethos is about encouraging children's participation, enjoyment and all round development not focussing on results.

3. Coaching Certificates
It is now an FA requirement of our Charter Standard status that coaches supply copies of their current coach education certificates to the Club. This means all coaches need to supply as a minimum, copies of their current Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children (child protection) certificates. For the majority who have also attended level 1 a copy of this certificate is required too. Any coaches who have done additional courses to enhance their development such as level 2, Age Appropriate, Coaching Disabled Players etc. should also include copies of these certificates.

Please copy your certificates and send them to Wendy Oxenham, our Volunteer Co-ordinator at 31 Lansdowne Crescent, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NT to reach her by 1st May.

4. Evening Training
Now the light evenings have returned we are able to offer each squad the opportunity to extend evening training to their members. Evening training is optional and not covered under the Club membership fee. As a result it attracts a fee of £2 per player/session which must be collected by the coaching team on the night.

As the weather improves this is excellent way to spend an evening offering the players an opportunity to just play and enjoy an outdoor activity at BSG. As an optional activity evening training almost always means that a number of your squad won't, or can't, attend so combining training with another squad 1 year up or down offers flexibility for the combined coaching team and a different grouping of players for those taking part.

If you are thinking of extending this opportunity to your squad then please contact me before doing so in order that I am aware that it is going ahead.

5. Tournament Log
A reminder that the Club is mandated to maintain records of where our teams are playing so please ensure you log any tournaments that you are entering on the Tournament Log

Mid Wilts Rearranged Fixtures U11 - U13

2009-03-01T20:34:00.002Z

U11 Div 4
210209 Trowbridge Town B v Derry Hill 160509

U12 Red
220209 Bishop Cannings v Derry Hill 190409

U13 Green
220209 Derry Hill v Trowbridge Town 2nd 100509

Mid Wilts - Request For Help Checking Results

2009-02-26T17:15:00.002Z

Hi All,

I have spent the last three days going through every game registered on the fixtures data base trying to put the web site right. I have completed the under 12’s through to 17’s. I will do the 10’s in due course. The under 9’s and 11’s are new so we shall just keep an eye on the incoming results/postponements.

All the information on the web site now matches the databases used to run the fixtures. I now need you to ask your managers to look at their fixtures on the web site to see if what we have is correct. I dare say there will be some missing results but without your help it would mean asking the results/registrations secretary’s to check every single result sheet since the start of the season.

What would also help, if you find an error, is that you inform me and Rob Bridges so that both his system and the web site are in sync. Please make sure if you find an error to inform us of which age group, division and team (if you have more than one in a division) the error relates to.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards

Shirley Brigham

Mid Wilts Rearranged Fixtures U10 + U12 to U17

2009-02-24T12:03:00.003Z

Under 10 Purple
080209 Melksham Town Robins v Derry Hill 170509

Under 12 Red
080209 Derry Hill v Trowbridge Wanderers 260409
150209 Derry Hill v Bromham 220309

Under 13 Green
080209 Warminster Highbury v Derry Hill 190409
150209 Frome v Derry Hill 080309

Under 15 Blue
080209 Derry Hill v Trow Town 290309
150209 Derry Hill v Corsham FC 030509

Under 16 Red
080209 Melksham Town Reds v Derry Hill 190409
150209 Larkhall v Derry Hill 260409

Mid Wilts Rearranged Fixtures U10 + U12 to U17

2009-02-10T09:18:00.002Z

Under 13 Green
250109 Trow Town 2nds v Derry Hill 290309

Under 15 Blue
250109 Trow Town v Derry Hill 190409
010209 Derry Hill v Devizes 260409

Under 16 Red
010209 Derry Hill v AFC goatacre 220309

Important Change in Procedure (Update) - Reporting Match Postponements to MWYML

2009-02-07T16:09:00.001Z

You will by now have seen my mail regarding the change to reporting postponements to MWYML. Thanks to those who notified me of their postponements over the last couple of weekends.There are now 2 further amendments to be made to the system.

1. Now that I have done it a couple of times I can see some of the wrinkles that need ironing out.

To simplify the process, when you notify me that you have sent a postponement form, can you provide the information in the following format:

Fixture: This should include the name of both teams, in the correct order to indicate which was the home team, the age group and the relevant division.
Date of Match:
League or Cup game:
Date postponement form sent:

(Just cut and paste this section and then fill in the blanks and send to me at postponement@dhufc.org

Here is a completed example

Fixture: Trowbridge Town Youth B v Derry Hill Utd U13s (Green Division)
Date of Match: 25 January 2008
Type of Game: League
Date postponement form sent: 25/1/09

This way when I construct the mail to the league I can cut and paste the information for each postponement rather than having to search through copies of postponement forms or narrative in emails.

Remember the subject header on the mail you send me should be: (Your team name) followed by "Notification of Postponement" e.g. Flares Postponement.

2. In addition the league have also drawn to our attention that many Clubs are not meeting rule 10(f.i) on postponements and have asked to ensure that "The postponement of any game must be reported by phone/text to the relevant officer (rule 10 f (i)". Clubs failing to meet these requirements may be subject to disciplinary action.

Can I ask you to review this rule and ensure in addition to your normal postponement activity you undertake the necessary action required under this rule. I am sure you are cancelling referees and notifying the opposition but in future you need to ensure you also contact the League Fixtures Secretary for your age group and the Publicity Secretary(I have checked with the league and the reference in the rule to "Results Secretary" actually means Derek Ledbury the Publicity Secretary who you would normally telephone with the results).

Thanks for your co-operation, hopefully this will help the process to run smoothly.

Redated Games u12 to u17

2009-02-03T15:16:00.000Z

Under 12 Red
071208 Bishop Cannings v Derry Hill 220209
301108 Derry Hill v bromham 150209

Under 13 Green
231108 Warminster Highbury v Derry Hill 080209
071208 Frome Collegians v Derry Hill 040109

Under 15 Blue
231108 Devizes v melksham Town Blue 010309
071208 Derry Hill v Corsham FC 150209

Under 16 Red
231108 Devizes B v Derry Hill 010309
071208 Larkhall v Derry Hill 150209

Secretaries and Coaches Update - February 09

2009-02-02T19:05:00.001Z

I hope you have had a good return to football since the Christmas break. I know the weather has made activity, especially matches, far from predictable but hopefully most of your members have kept up to date with any last minute changes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who are responsible for completing match paperwork as your efforts in keeping up with the requirements of postponement reporting has saved us much needed funds through fine avoidance (each non-completed match postponement accrues a £25 fine the the Club). This season to date we have had no valid fines (we have had three which we have successfully challenged), which is a great achievement given the challenges we have faced during this bad weather. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Hopefully the weather will clear somewhat for us as we move toward spring and with luck match activity will become more predictable. I know this is important to the League as many Clubs are now well behind with their match schedule which will likely cause fixture bottle-necks as the League try to meet their rule to finish all competitions before the 2nd week of May.

February is going to be exciting for Derry Hill as in the middle of the month we will learn whether we have been successful in reaching our Clubhouse funding goal of £300,000.

Everything has so far gone to plan and we currently have £120,000 committed to our project subject to us finding the remaining £180,000 before March. I know this sounds a large shortfall but we are extremely hopeful about the success of our £180,000 bid to the Football Foundation which is due to go to panel shortly.

Finally please take a look at the topics below. There are some important pieces of information to convey. As always if you have any questions, concerns or queries please get in touch.

I do hope you are all enjoying your involvement in our Club. Thank you for all the time and energy which you put in.

WCFCA Coaching Session
Derry Hill United is a member club of the WCFCA. All DHUFC coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend the next coaching session which is scheduled to take place at Stanley Park, Chippenham on Tuesday 3rd February (7pm - 9pm).

Working With Teams
I recently sent out an invitation which offered coaches the opportunity to attend this excellent course. It is being held at The Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon and takes place over two evenings, 24th February and 3rd March (6.30pm - 9.30pm). See my previous mail for further details. Contact our Club Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy Oxenham, by February 6th to reserve your place.

Club/Pitch Closure
Club Calendar
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February
The Club will be closed, and all pitches at BSG and Springfields will be unavailable for use. I know some of you have League fixtures this weekend but would encourage you to postpone these due to the school holiday, this is especially true for those who are scheduled to have home games - our pitches really could do with a short break.

Coaching Qualifications
In order that we meet our obligations to the FA we have to validate and prove to the authorities that each of our coaches has the appropriate qualifications to meet their role within the Club. More about this later in a separate mail but in the meantime this is just early notification that we will be asking for copies of your current coaching, emergency aid and child protection workshop certificates. If you have chance over the next few weeks hunt them down and put them aside ready for our collection and compilation.

Kit Orders
Can I ask that you pass on the following message to your squad.
Just one week before the deadline on this term's kit order. Please ensure you have all your orders to our kit coordinator, Catherine Saville, by Saturday 7th February. This will be your last chance to get hold of Club kit before the end of season so please ensure you get your order in by the deadline. Orders received after the deadline will not be submitted until the next kit order at the end of the season.

Officials Christmas Meal

2008-12-12T00:00:00.001Z

Fancy a break from Turkey over Christmas?

Then join us on Sunday 28th December for a 'Ruby Murray' at the Café India in Chippenham.

This is also the evening of our coaches match which takes place earlier in the day at BSG (talk to Jon Hayton if you want to know more about this), so it may offer a good opportunity to discuss how your finely honed football skills have only marginally dulled over the ravages of time!

All Derry Hill Club officials and partners are welcome. The restaurant is not licensed to sell liquor so you are welcome, and encouraged, to bring your own. We anticipate the price of the meal to be somewhere between £15 - £20 a head.

The evening starts at 7pm please let Pete Weston know if you want to join us by Saturday 20th December so we can reserve our seats.

Age Appropriate Coaching

2008-12-05T20:21:00.000Z

Age Appropriate Coaching
Details Here

I have attended this new style of FA Coaching course. It is highly recommended especially for those who are/will be coaching groups younger than 12.

The course focuses much more on the how rather than the why and offers much guidance about how to build and develop your sessions to be appropriate to the needs of the your group.

The Club will pay your course fees.

This course is exclusively available to Charter Standard Clubs for the next week, after that places will be made available to Clubs throughout Wiltshire.

If you want to attend please:

1. Contact me and advise which course you want to attend
2. Download the relevant enrolment form, complete and return to me

Half-Term Break

2008-10-14T22:31:00.001+01:00

Half-Term Break

Derry Hill United is closed to all activities the weekend 25th/26th October. This closure is in alignment with our standard policy of giving all squads the opportunity to have a break from football the first weekend of the school holidays.

I will be sending a message re-iterating this policy to our membership shortly but please take time to advise your players and parents at the weekend also.

The DHUFC calendar which offers details of all Club events can be found at http://www.dhufc.org/calendar.html

Squad Photographs

Our new Club Photographer, Frances McCormack will be Bowood Sports Ground on Saturday 18th October between 10:30 and 12 to take squad photographs. Please let your parents know that their child will need to come to training in Club uniform for squad photographs to be taken. Be prepared to be summoned by Frances to the photograph area sometime during your session.

We will arrange an alternative opportunity for those squads who are not at the ground on this day (please contact me if your squad is not available).

Pitch Use

Would all those responsible for booking pitches/arranging matches please take care to ensure that no more than two games take place at BSG at the same time. The ground is unable to accommodate enough cars to make such a situation viable. The ground is available throughout the day on Saturday, so there is plenty of time to stagger your matches to avoid this situation.

Car-Parking

Please encourage use of the Soho Inn car-park for anyone who is dropping off/picking up. The Soho is available for Club use as long as it is clear of football traffic by mid-day.

Coaching Equipment

I have had a number of requests for coaching equipment. If you've not emailed with your requirements please do so now so that I can fulfil your request.

Referees

The Club has a number of referees who are not being given opportunity to develop their confidence and experience. Please be sure to share refereeing opportunities around so that we retain as many referees as possible.

Remember referees are available to all squads from U9 to U16. Sorry but our budget only allows for referees to be available for League and Cup matches - friendlies are not covered.

Coaching Courses

If you are interested in developing your skills then book yourself on an FA coaching course. DHUFC offers bursaries for certified courses. A full list of Wiltshire FA courses can be found here:

o http://www.wiltshirefa.com/Development/Courses/

Also, the Coaches Association is holding a good opportunity for any coach that is working with, or about to work with, 11 a-side teams. The session is at Stanley Park, Chippenham on Wednesday 29th October and will be delivered by FA Regional Coaching Manager, Tony McCallum. The session will feature an experienced squad of Under 16s who will be coached on the topic "Improving Combination Play".

The session runs from 7pm - 9pm and is highly recommended. Attendance is free to all DHUFC Coaches.

September Update

2008-09-28T11:38:00.002+01:00

As we move out of our first month of football I can say that generally things have run pretty smoothly from a Club stand-point, Wendy and myself thank you for your commitment and support to making this happen. I just wanted to update you on a few points of administration and process to help us all work together at the ground, with our players and their parents, and with the Club and Leagues:

Squad Pages
Ground Use Guidelines
In-Service Day
Squad Kit-Bags
Training Equipment
Clubhouse Cleaning
Springfields Use

If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch.

1. Squad Pages
Details of match and training times. Also has team calendar and news for those using these features

2. Ground Use Guidelines
Please take care to ensure that no more than TWO matches are scheduled to take place at BSG any one time.

3. In-Service Day
This has been postponed.

4. Squad Kit-Bags
Please email with any deficiencies in your kit bag. I will get items to you over the next few sessions.

5. Training Equipment
Please ensure you stow used training equipment in the Dug-Out tidily in the assigned location.

6. Clubhouse Cleaning
Please ensure that one of your team's parents sweeps it out after you or your opposition use it.

7. Springfields Use
Ensure your parents don't exceed the speed-limit, park only in the correct place. They are also not allowed to smoke anywhere on the site and need to be responsible for the behaviour of any younger siblings.

Website Updates

2008-09-22T21:26:00.005+01:00

You may find the following website updates useful:

1. Each squad page has links to your fixtures and League table
>>>> Navigation = www.dhufc.org > Home > {Squad Name}
2. Game Format, Age, League and Division for each of our squads
>>>> Navigation = www.dhufc.org > Home > Our Squads
3. Weather, Traffic and Maps of our grounds
>>>> Navigation = www.dhufc.org > Home > Find Us

Remember every squad page has the facility to support a squad Blog (News page). If you, or a member of your squad, wants to use this facility then please get in touch and I'll explain how to use it.

Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module

2008-09-08T18:40:00.004+01:00

A one day course aimed at anyone who is primarily coaching children of ages 6 - 11.

I have completed the full 4 day module of this course and can highly recommend it. This one day workshop will help introduce the FA Skills Programme and how it addresses the needs of the young performer. The Club would be delighted for you to attend the day and reimburse your fees as encouragement to attend. We feel the information on offer will provide some great foundation values for coaching children during the "FUNdamental" and "Learning To Train" phases.

If you fancy going please complete the application form and post.

Once you've attended please ensure you provide your attendance certificate so we can reimburse your fee.

Title: Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module
Venue: Sheldon School, Chippenham
Date: Saturday 20th September
Duration: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: £10 (reimbursable from DHUFC upon completion)

Pitch Booking System

2008-09-04T23:07:00.001+01:00

You will shortly receive information about your fixtures for season 0809. Your next task will then to be reserve a pitch for your home games and contact a referee to officiate.

I am currently working on a process to notify our qualified Club referees of match opportunities. It is important we utilize all of our refs rather than selecting one favourite throughout the season. Our goal must be to keep all of them employed officiating matches, building experience and confidence. Selection of one or two favourites could mean that some give up and we will then have less referees to share between us.

I will shortly be announcing how the referee notification process will work but in preparation can I ask that when logging into the Pitch Booking System (PBS) you select "User List" at the top right of the screen. Once selected please review the email address that you have listed, and correct if necessary.

If the correct email address is provided you should receive confirmation of each pitch booking you make. It is this mail that will be used to contact the referees (so don't delete the mails just yet, you will need them to make a referee request).

If you don't know your PBS login name or password then please get in touch. As you can appreciate the PBS is a key element in sharing our limited pitch resources without the conflict of four teams appearing at the ground to play on the same pitch. Remember, all matches should have a PBS reservation to avoid this awkward situation.

WWGL Fixtures 2008-09

2008-08-25T21:12:00.002+01:00

The fixtures, rules and all required forms for season 2008-09 are now available on the Full-Time web site for reference and download.

The WWGL Full-Time web site can be found here

2008-08-22T21:21:00.001+01:00

Members Season Welcome

I will shortly be emailing all of our members to inform them of the start of our season. The first session starts on Saturday 30th August. My message will inform all members that the first training session starts on this date. If your squad is not going to start on this day then please ensure you contact your squad members to update them of your exact schedule so that we do not have "stray" players appearing on the 30th with no coach to train them.

Timetable

Squad training and match times have been updated to reflect the new season's programme and are now available for viewing at the Club website. Visit "Home" -> "Our Squads" then select your group from the table provided.

Coaches and Secretaries Handbooks
Currently being refreshed and will be posted as soon as complete.

Squad Lists and Player Contact Details
Currently being refreshed and will be posted as soon as complete.

League Programme Start
WWGL: TBD
MWYML: Saturday 13 September

Not all teams will have a fixture in this first week. I will advise you all as soon as the schedules appear.

Only players who have been registered for League football are eligible to play. Not all players have provided the requested documentation and therefore could not be registered. Lead coaches will be notified of those players who have yet to produce the relevant documentation on the first weekend.

Equipment Refresh

Please review your equipment bags and advise on what equipment requires refreshing. If you are short of an item of equipment let me know. Also, if you need to replace your 'away' strips due to their size then please ensure you return the full strip to me, washed ready for re-distribution.

In-Service Event

We are hoping to arrange a short Club in-service event for coaches and secretaries before the end of September. The purpose of the event is to cover a few essential Club guidelines as well as explain the FA's new RESPECT advice and how it may impact your activity.

We are also keen to solicit your views on what you want to hear about so we can better address your needs. If you have ideas please let me know so we can see if it can be accommodated.

The event is likely to be timetabled for a Saturday afternoon, we'll be seeking your input shortly. We are also to looking to end the event with a short, adults FRIENDLY match if this is something that you would consider an enjoyable and worthwhile activity.

Have a great summer break

2008-07-04T08:04:00.001+01:00

Thank you to everyone for your commitment and energy to facilitating football development here at Derry Hill. The committee and myself really do appreciate your support.

I will be making an announcement toward the end of August reminding our members that we are going to start again on Saturday 30th August, please inform your squad if you are delaying your start to the season. Also make sure everyone in your squad knows what day/time they are due to train.

Please review the messages below and get in touch if you have any questions.

Have a restful and enjoyable summer break.

1. Ground Closure
Bowood Sports Ground closes on Saturday 19th July
Please do not use the ground after this date
The ground will be available to use on Saturday 23rd August

2. FA Charter Standard Club Festival
Sunday 31st August: open to U7 - U10
Contact me before Saturday 5th July if you wish to enter a team

3. MWYML Registration Forms
We have passed the deadline for forms to be returned to the Club.
Due to a heavy workload we have not yet processed the forms and as a consequence have extended the deadline.
All League Registrations must be completed and returned by Friday 11th July. Those that are not in will not get processed until we return to football at the end of August. Anyone not registered by 11th July is unlikely to be available for the first match of the season.

4. Coach Qualification
FA Rules and government best practice insist that all coaches must have a minimum of Criminal Records Bureau check, Child Protection Workshop and Emergency Aid Certificates. Please check your personal records to ensure that you are up to date with each of these requirements (CRB is permanent once done, but the CP Workshop and Emergency Aid Certificate requires updating after 3 years).

We really want to support you in your coaching activities but we cannot put the players, qualified coaches or the Club at risk by allowing adults without these three requirements to work with children. Let us know what you need updated and we'll find a workshop for you.

5. BSG Facilities Development
Come along and view our plans for a permanent Clubhouse at Bowood Sports Ground. We will be having a public meeting on Tuesday 22nd July 6.45pm - 7.30pm at the Lansdowne Hall, Derry Hill.

6. Season 08/09 Training and Match Times
a. Match Times
Team Day Time Venue
Pyros Saturday 12:30 BSG
Beacons Saturday 12:00 BSG
Flares Saturday 10:00 BSG
Inferno Sunday 10:45 BSG
Burn Saturday 10:45 BSG
Blaze Sunday 10:45 BSG
Sparks Sunday 2:00 BSG/SPR
Flames Sunday 2:00 BSG/SPR
Fire Sunday 2:00 BSG/SPR
Phoenix Saturday 9:30 BSG
Lightning Saturday 11:00 SPR
Thunder Saturday 11:00 SPR

Training Times
(Saturday unless otherwise stated)
Team Time Venue
Pyros 11.15 - 12.30 BSG
Beacons 11 - 12.30 BSG
Flares 11 - 12.30 BSG
Inferno 11 - 12.30 BSG
Burn 10 - 11.30 (Sun) BSG
Blaze 11 - 12.30 BSG
Sparks 9 - 10.30 BSG
Flames 9 - 10.30 BSG
Fire 9 - 10.30 BSG
Phoenix 9 - 10.30 BSG
Lightning TBD (Tue) BSG
Thunder TBD (Tue) BSG

Ground Closed (Saturday 21st June)

2008-06-17T08:54:00.001+01:00

Please be aware that due to the Derry Hill Mini-Festival Bowood Sports Ground will be closed to all groups from the morning Friday 20th June through to Sunday 22nd June.

Only those teams participating in the festival itself may use the ground.

Broaden Your Experience, Build Your Coaching Knowledge - WCFCA Events (May)

2008-05-08T19:06:00.003+01:00

The WCFCA has two events this month. I encourage you to attend if you are able. Each event is very different in its own way, the first a coaching session at Stanley Park, Chippenham on Monday 19th May the second is a visit to the biggest grass roots football show in Europe.
Grass Roots Live is held at the NEC, Birmingham and offers great opportunities to buy equipment, talk to pros, see exhibits, watch pro coaching sessions or participate in clinics. It's a good day our and I highly recommend it.

If you intend going to Grass Roots Live ensure you register for your ticket early as I know coach seats are limited (the WCFCA is offering pick-ups in Swindon and Chippenham).

Developing Teams
Monday 19th May (7.15pm)
The WCFCA presents a session entitled "Developing Teams" led by coach Tony McCallum, FA Regional Development Manager. The event takes place at Stanley Park, Chippenham at 7.15pm and will include a practical session on grass as well as a short classroom intro, so remember to bring your boots! This is a event that will add value to your coaching and is offered at this time in readiness of your pre-season preparations. There's no need to register to take part, just turn up.

Grass Roots Live
Saturday 31st May
Visit Grass Roots Live, Europe's biggest grass roots football exhibition. Tickets on the door cost £17.50, the WCFCA is offering coach transport with pick-ups in Swindon and Chippenham, and a show ticket for the price of £20. This represents great value for a full day out at what is sure to be an interesting and enjoyable event. Make sure you register for your tickets today.

End Of Season Squad Events

2008-04-30T07:57:00.001+01:00

DHUFC is pleased to once again be able to fund a squad end of season activity.

The Club will provide up to £3 per player attending a squad event. This can be reimbursed by providing receipt(s) from the event.

Some ideas from previous seasons;-

LaserQuest
BBQ/Picnic
10-pin bowling

The committee ask they be informed of your intentions prior to confirming your event.

We are also keen to suggest such activity be led by someone within the group other than the coaches or secretary unless you are comfortable with doing so.

We feel the team officials offer exceptional support and commitment to the players through the season and would like to think that advertising of the Club's funding of a squad event to the group's parents might bring forward someone with ideas and energy to organize the activity.

In order to qualify for the Club subsidy you must complete your event and make your claim by 1st August 2008.

I hope this allows you to consider, plan and offer an outing for your players providing you a good social way of rounding off your season.

End Of Formal Training

2008-04-21T21:36:00.001+01:00

The formal end of training at DHUFC is scheduled for Saturday 17th May.

I wanted to let you understand what we mean by end of formal training. After 17th May all Club programmed activity will cease and no group is committed to delivering further sessions following this date. After this date you cannot guarantee the Clubhouse will be unlocked when you arrive or that there will be other trained coaches available to assist with Emergency Aid and Child Protection cover.

However you may decide, and I suspect that many of you will, to continue training for a few more weeks. This option is available to you under the following guidelines;-

1. You communicate details of your squad activity to your squad members
2. If you train Saturday mornings you maintain your assigned training slot time
3. You ensure you have adequate cover for medical/child protection purposes
i.e. there must be two trained adults present at the session
4. You arrange access to keys for opening and locking-up
- see keyholder list below

This informal use can continue until July 18th when the ground is closed to all groups and members for any activity. The ground is a private facility and use after this date will not be covered under insurance.
Training for season 2008-09 starts on Saturday 30th August.

You can see a full and up to date list of Club events on the refreshed "Club Calendar".

List of BSG Keyholders
Adrian Gingell 815818
Jon Hayton 816411
David Thrower 817085
Graham Harris 813448
Alan Crocker 814362
Pete Weston 655538
Andy Tipping 822598

MWYML: Rearranged Postponed Games (Derry Hill United)

2008-03-21T17:38:00.001Z

Rearranged Postponed Games

All rearranged games must be played on or before the new date. The list shows the new date with the old date in brackets behind it.

If a rearranged game has actually been played forward the result of the match as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary. If a postponed game is not on the list, forward details of the game as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary for rearrangement.

(MW) = Mid Week game: games may be played on an alternative evening that week if all parties are in agreement, otherwise the game must be played on or before the set date.

Under 15’s Red Division
20.04.08 (16/03) Trowbridge Town Youth 2nd v Derry Hill United

Under 11’s Division Four
10.05.08 (01/03) Derry Hill United v Bradford Town Youth White
17.05.08 (15/03) Trowbridge Wanderers v Derry Hill United

Under 10’s Purple Division
04.05.08 (10/02) Melksham Town Yth Eagles v Derry Hill United

Under 9’s Division Five
10.05.08 (01/03) Devizes Town Youth B v Derry Hill United

MWYML: Rearranged Postponed Games (Derry Hill United)

2008-02-01T18:34:00.000Z

Rearranged Postponed Games
Please ensure all managers get a copy of the relevant rearranged game/s.

All rearranged games must be played on or before the new date. The list shows the new date with the old date in brackets behind it. If a rearranged game has actually been played forward the result of the match as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary. If a postponed game is not on the list forward details of the game as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary for rearrangement.

Under 15’s Red Division
16.03.08 (20/01) Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds v Derry Hill United
27.04.08 (27/01) Devizes Town Youth 2nds v Derry Hill United

Under 14’s Blue Division
16.03.08 (20/01) Derry Hill United v Melksham Town Youth Blue
24.02.08 (27/01) FC Chippenham v Derry Hill United

Under 12’s Blue Division
09.03.08 (13/01) Derry Hill United v Melksham Town Youth Blue

Under 11’s Division Four
26.04.08 (12/01) Bradford Town Youth White v Derry Hill United
03.05.08 (19/01) Derry Hill United v Worton & Cheverell

Under 10’s Purple Division
02.03.08 (13/01) Derry Hill United v Devizes Town Youth
20.04.08 (20/01) FC Chippenham v Derry Hill United
30.03.08 (16/12) Marshfield Lions v Derry Hill United

Pitch Closures (12/13 January)

2008-01-11T12:13:00.000Z

Due to the amount of rain that has fallen this week I can currently confirm that Springfields is closed and unavailable throughout the weekend. I will be making a pitch inspection at BSG later this afternoon to determine if the ground is likely to be usable on Saturday.

Please keep an eye on the DHUFC Website for status of the pitch and expect a final decision to be made by 8pm this evening.

MWYML: Rearranged Postponed Games

2007-12-09T17:05:00.000Z

Please ensure all managers get a copy of the relevant rearranged game/s.

All rearranged games must be played on or before the new date. The list shows the new date with the old date in brackets behind it. If a rearranged game has actually been played forward the result of the match as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary. If a postponed game is not on the list forward details of the game as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary for rearrangement.

Under 15’s Red Division
03.02.08 (25/11) Bradford Town Youth White v Derry Hill United

Under 14’s Blue Division
10.02.08 (28/10) Derry Hill United v Warminster Highbury
27.01.08 (02/12) FC Chippenham v Derry Hill United

Club Christmas Closure

2007-12-02T18:27:00.000Z

DHUFC suspends all its activities over Christmas. All pitches are closed, and both BSG and Springfields are not to be used for any activity from Monday 17th December - Friday 4th January inclusive.

The Club returns to training on Saturday 5th January.

MWYML Cup Draw

2007-11-06T08:47:00.000Z

DRAW FOR ROUND 3 Of UNDER 9'S LEAGUE CUP

BRADFORD TOWN YOUTH A v MELKSHAM TN YTH SAINTS
CHIPPENHAM TN YTH WHITE v AFC CALNE Under
DERRY HILL UNITED FC v AFC CORSHAM LEOPARDS
DILTON ROVERS v MELKSHAM PARK YOUTH B
FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH A v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH A
LARKHALL ATHLETIC A v MERE TOWN YOUTH FC
TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS A v WARMINSTER HIGHBURY A
WESTBURY YOUTH LIONS v MELKSHAM PARK YOUTH A

DRAW FOR ROUND 3 Of U10 DANIEL HIGGS MEMORIAL TROPHY

BRADFORD TOWN YOUTH A v MARSHFIELD LIONS
CHIPPENHAM TN YTH WHITE v MELKSHAM TOWN YTH EAGLES
CHIPPENHAM TOWN YTH BLUES v MELKSHAM TOWN YTH ROBINS
MELKSHAM TOWN YTH SAINTS v WHITE HORSE JNRS DRAGONS
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH A v TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS A
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH B v FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH A
or LARKHALL ATHLET. FALCONS
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH C v DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH A
WARMINSTER HIGHBURY B v AFC CORSHAM LEOPARDS

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of UNDER 11'S LEAGUE CUP

TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS A v WORTON & CHEVERELL
CHIPPENHAM TN YTH BLUE v MELKSHAM PARK
BIDDESTONE v MELKSHAM TOWN YOUTH BLUE
LARKHALL ATHLETIC A v WARMINSTER HIGHBURY B
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH A v CHIPPENHAM TN YTH WHITE
WARMINSTER HIGHBURY A v BRADFORD TOWN YTH WHITE
WESTBURY YOUTH v CASTLE COMBE COLTS
WHITE HORSE JNRS FLAMES v DERRY HILL UNITED FC

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of U12'S RON BOUCHER MEMORIAL TROPHY

CASTLE COMBE COLTS v AFC CORSHAM
FROME COLLEGIANS v WESTBURY YOUTH A
LARKHALL ATHLETIC A v CHIPPENHAM TN YTH WHITE
MARSHFIELD JUNIORS v LAVERSTOCK & FORD
MELKSHAM PARK YOUTH v DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH
MELKSHAM TOWN YTH BLUE v LARKHALL ATHLETIC B
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH A v FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH A
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH B v WESTBURY YOUTH B

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of U13'S JACK GOODENOUGH MEMORIAL TROPHY

AFC CORSHAM v MELKSHAM TOWN YOUTH BLUE
BRADFORD TOWN YT WHITE v WESTBURY YOUTH
CASTLE COMBE COLTS v DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH FC
FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH v WARMINSTER HIGHBURY YOUTH
MELKSHAM PARK v AMESBURY TOWN
MELKSHAM TOWN YOUTH RED v MELKSHAM PARK 2nd
MERE FC v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH
or BISHOPS CANNINGS YOUTH
TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH v AFC CALNE

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of U14'S TIM KERR MEMORIAL TROPHY

BRADFORD TOWN YOUTH BLUE v MELKSHAM TOWN YOUTH
BRADFORD TOWN YT WHITE v WARMINSTER HIGHBURY YOUT
CASTLE COMBE COLTS v CORSHAM FC
CHIPPENHAM TOWN RANGERS v AMESBURY JUNIORS A
DERRY HILL UNITED FC v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH B
FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH A v DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH FC
TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH A
WESTBURY YOUTH B v WESTBURY YOUTH A

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of THE RON & EDNA SALES UNDER 15'S CUP

AFC CORSHAM v AFC CALNE
BRADFORD TOWN YOUTH BLUE v DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH FC
or BRADFORD TOWN YT WHITE
CASTLE COMBE COLTS v CHIPPENHAM TOWN RANGERS
DEVIZES TOWN YOUTH FC v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH 2ND
TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS v CHIPPENHAM TOWN YOUTH
TROWBRIDGE WANDERERS 2ND v WARMINSTER HIGHBURY YOUTH
WESTBURY YOUTH v AMESBURY JUNIORS
WESTBURY YOUTH 2nd v MELKSHAM TOWN YOUTH BLUE

DRAW FOR ROUND 2 Of U16'S BARRY CURTIS MEMORIAL TROPHY

AFC CALNE v WORTON & CHEVEREL YELLOW
BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUIN v CHIPPENHAM TOWN YOUTH
C.T.C. v BRADFORD TOWN YOUTH
FC CHIPPENHAM YOUTH v AMESBURY JUNIORS
MELKSHAM PARK v TROWBRIDGE TOWN YOUTH
TROWBRIDGE TN YTH BLACK v AFC CORSHAM
WHITE HORSE JUNIORS v WARMINSTER UNITED YOUTH
WORTON & CHEVEREL v CASTLE COMBE COLTS

MWYML: League Cup (Round Two)

2007-10-07T19:32:00.000+01:00

Any player who has transferred to DHUFC but played in a previous round for their former club may not play in the cup for your team.

Remember the rules for penalty shoot outs.

Postponing a cup game without a valid reason, as per rule book, will result in a walkover for your opponents.

If your cup game is postponed legitimately then only the players available on the due date are eligible for the re-dated game.

Any re-dated cup game must be played the following week as this takes precedence over a league game, however, if the new date falls on a county cup date then that would take precedence.

If there is anything at all you are not sure about with reference to the rules regarding cup competitions please consult your league handbook, the Wilts FA handbook, the FA handbook, the international FIFA rules, or failing that contact me or another committee member.

Falling foul of the rules can lead to teams being eliminated, this causes great upset to the children involved when ignorance of the rules is usually to blame.

Match to be played 3rd November

Under 9s

Larkhall Athletic B V Derry Hill United FC

Spring Tours

2007-10-04T22:09:00.000+01:00

Early I know, but now is the time to be canvassing for interest, planning and booking a Spring football tour.

Not something everyone wants to do I know, and indeed, there is no pressure for any group to do such an activity. However if you do want to explore this as an option for your squad then please get in touch over the next two weeks and we can talk you through our experience of last season when we took the Flames on a 5 day tour to Mullion Cove, Cornwall.

The Club is pleased to offer touring teams funding of up to £100 (this usually covers the football fees levied by the tour companies). Prices vary to suit most pockets (from £80+ pp), a wide range of destinations, dates and durations are also available.

We had a great time last season and can highly recommend the experience to any group that was interested in going.

MWYML: Wearing of Jewellery

2007-10-02T12:04:00.000+01:00

Some players are taking to the field wearing earrings. The wearing of jewellery is not allowed under Football Association rules. A number of cases have been pointed out in the mini soccer age groups, some as young as under 7!

All managers, coaches and referees should be aware of the FA’s ruling on this issue.

MWYML: Referee Appointments (October)

2007-09-30T16:56:00.000+01:00

Under 15 Red

Derry Hill United V Trowbridge Town Youth 2nd M.Habgood
Derry Hill United V FC Chippenham Youth 2nd Tba

MWYML Registration Cards

2007-09-29T23:47:00.000+01:00

It has been reported to the League that some managers are refusing to show their League Players Registration Identification prior to their game.

Failure or refusal to show the identification forms is against the rules and any club proven not to have shown their cards will be dealt with by the
management committee.

May I remind you that the maximum penalty for playing an ineligible player is £50.00 per player.

Shirley Brigham
League Secretary

League Cup Preliminary Round Draw

2007-09-28T16:26:00.000+01:00

I have extracted our fixtures from the master list of fixtures. The full list of fixtures can be found at the Chippenham News MWYML Website. Teams not listed have byes. Games must be played on the date specified.

Under 10s
To be played Sunday the 30th of September

Derry Hill United v Trowbridge Town Youth A

Under 12s
To be played Sunday the 4th of November

Melksham Park v Derry Hill United

Under 14s
To be played Sunday the 4th of November

Derry Hill United v Melksham Park

Under 15s
To be played Sunday the 4th of November

Derry Hill United v Amesbury Juniors

MWYML Announcements

2007-09-28T16:25:00.000+01:00

The MWYML publishes upto date team and League news on it's website. It is you suggested you visit once a week just to check if any of the messages impact your group. League Announcements can be found on the Chippenham News MWYML Website.

Match Guidelines and Reporting (MWYML)

2007-09-28T16:24:00.000+01:00

Following a recent Management Committee meeting a number of issues were raised:-

All games must be played on the day and time specified in the current hand book unless all concerned parties agree to move the fixture to another day/time. If agreement cannot be made the game must be played when stipulated in the hand book.

After completion of each game the home team must submit a ‘Club Marking of Referees Sheet’ and a ‘Standard Referees Result Card’ along with the team/match sheet to the relevant Results/Registrations Secretary.

The Away team must submit a ‘Club Marking of Referees Sheet’ together with the team/match sheet to the relevant Results/Registrations Secretary.

When submitting anything by post to any of the officers of the league please ensure there is enough postage on the envelope.

The home team are required to inform the Publicity Secretary of the result (as per rules).