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Wed 16th May - Mid Week Training. Horam 18:00 to 19:30 U10s (boys & girls combined). If we need to cancel due to the weather we will let you know by text as early as possible after school.
Season-End Calendar & World Cup Day arrangements. See two posts below.
David -
Hi All.
Firstly, WELL DONE to all our teams at last weekend’s league games. Spits & Tornadoes had a particularly tough time of it but kept their heads up on an awkward playing surface. Typhoons need to be congratulated with a potential league topping performance in a triple-header against Ratton Rangers and Raw Skills. That’s it now for league fixtures. It’s been a long season with some memorable ups and downs through all kinds of weather. Now as a squad we start to re-organise for the new season at 9-a-side . . . . . only after we complete tournament season!
For rotation and fairness of pitch time, not all players will play all tournaments they have put in for - but we will do our best.But first it’s World Cup Day this Saturday (19th May). Please find details below of the team selection for our age group. The draw was done after the matches at Tenterden and was carried out in accordance with FIFA rules. We have included all the available Under10s (boys and girls). Please familiarise yourself with the teamsheet for a heads up on who's playing for which country. Timings – we do not know exact timings yet for the day so these are all preliminary but are based on last year’s arrangements.
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WORLD CUP Day details: at Horam Rec, Saturday 19th May, extended morning.
Four Country Teams. Please note T-Shirt colour and parent coaches. Please arrive at the ground by 09:30hrs (tbc) for Registration.
Team Selection: Team news attached click here > > > 
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General notes: please all have: country shirt colour, football boots, shin pads and water. PLEASE Do Not forget shin pads and water!! Face painting and silly wigs are optional.
Tournament tips for those that have not been before: They will occupy a full half day of mini-soccer football format. Short duration matches (15mins max) sometimes with no halftime. Local rules may apply e.g. goals kicks from touchline, no scoring from kick-off etc. Consider bringing, foldable chairs, pinic blanket, refreshments, sunblock, umbrella, camera (local rules may apply), coins for playing fee. They are big venues with lots and lots of pitches - upon arrival buy a programme and suss out which pitch Broad Oak U10's are based. Upon conclusion of round-robin stage, do not leave venue straightaway as medal ceremonies are often delayed and await conclusion of any final.
End of Season Diary: See blog post below. It's a packed schedule.
Have Fun !! Play fair, shake hands and applaud all play - including opponents. Have fun and enjoy your football. Regards
David -
Isle of Wight Tournament - weekend 5/6/7 May. Massive congratulation to all our players and coaches as they were awarded the Fair Play Award. Awesome guys. We're all very proud of you all, especially: Chris, Ethan, Ewan, Jack, JamesM, Josh, HenryU, Lewis, SamM and SamW.
Broad Oak & Horam Under10s with Neil (Razor) Ruddock. Photo: courtesy of Martin Coleman
David -
Dear Under10's fan club,
Listed below is an end-of-season dates for your diary. IT IS SUBJECT to continual CHANGE and UPDATE. Under 10's event list (Saturday unless stated), Training, if on, will be Saturdays: 10:00 to 11:45hrs at Horam and Wednesday evening at *Horam Rec* 18:00 to 19:30hrs (unless advised otherwise):
9 May (Wednesday): MWT Training Horam (6 to 7:30)
12 May: League Match – re-arranged postponed matches (Typhoons away at Raw Skills, Spits & Tornadoes away at Tenterden tbc).
18 May (Friday): Managers Match v's Under15's – Tower Rec. BBQ and fun. 19:00hrs onwards.
19 May: BO&H JFC World Cup Day – Horam. details to follow.
19 May: Curry Night – Punnetts Town Village CANCELLED due to lack of interest/ response.
26 May: Heathfield Show /Tournament (pm) – Uckfield (2 teams)
2 June: Training Horam
3 & 4 June (Sun & Mon): Horam Village Diamond JUBILEE Celebrations – see separate email
10 June (Sun): Tournament – Langton (1 team).
16/17 June: BO&H JFC Tournament. 2 teams. Loads of volunteers please. Camping discount.
24 June (Sunday): Tournament – Ridgewaye. 1 team.
30 June: Under10’s End-of-Season Funday Session – tbc
6 July (Friday): Presentation Evening, Kings Hall Eastbourne, timings tbc. Tickets. Click Here for nomination proforma > > > >
David -
Hi All, Well, that was an awesome trip last Saturday to see The Albion. We had a great day out with a fantastic bunch of children - all wearing blue & white wigs. We saw two well taken goals and experienced the AmEx stadium roar. Brighton made a real fuss of us and made us feel welcome with photos taken outside the stadium (with the mascots) and on the terraces – we’ll try and get a copy of the next home programme but in the mean time check out The Argus. A massive thanks goes to Martin for organising the whole trip – excellent. A L B Y . . . . O N ! ! 
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David -
14th Jan 2012 - Brighton v's Bristol City: No Saturday training.
Dear all, We hope everyone is looking forward to the Brighton game on Saturday. The coach has been booked with Rambler coaches and we will be leaving from Heathfield Fire Station but please note we will be dropped off at the main bus stop in the High Street. Times and details below:
· No Crystal Palace shirts (Terry/Ewan)
· Please wear warm clothes and Broad Oak training jackets.
· Please be at Mill Road car park (behind fire station) at 11.45am.
· Sweets will be provided for the journey but a packed lunch would be a good idea.·
There will be an opportunity to buy a burger and visit the club shop but children will obviously need some spending money. If you want us to look after any money for your children please place in a plastic money bag or envelope with a note of how much is included. As mentioned above we will be dropped off in the high street and we expect to get there at approximately 6.15pm. If there are any major delays we will text to give revised ETA.
I think that is it but if you do have any questions please email Martin (martin1coleman@aol.com) or give him a call on 07855 805309
It’s going to be a great day out and hopefully it will also be a good learning experience for all our players as we approach 11-a-side next season. Some of us may not have been to a top flight football stadia before and as you walk up and over the steps to find your seat for the first time and see the vast expanse of a bright green pitch, the stands and seats and hear the noise – it’s an atmosphere to savour and hopefully, cherish. Watching football on telly is great, dry and warm but we will be seeing the whole pitch, not just a small window of play and we’ll be able to sample the matchday atmosphere. We will hear the players call for the ball, direct their teamates, hear the thud of the ball being struck and hopefully the rasp of the ball sliding down inside of the net.
As we sit watch and interact with the day, think about what you are watching: the shapes of the teams, how they move together, how they react from an attacking position back into a defensive role. How they pass the ball and how they run off the ball and anticipate the play. Does the ball always have to go forward to retain possession and keep the play going? Also, notice how the keeper distributes the ball – how is he doing it, does he always kick it straight down the middle? If there are goals or players make mistakes, how could things have been done differently? What would you have done?
Players to watch out for on the day:
Brighton & HA: Craig Mackail-Smith (Striker)
Bristol City: David James (ex-England goalkeeper)
Tip of the day: If you have enough money, buy a programme and tick off the starting 11 as they announce the teams over the tanoy – or print off the attached and bring it and pen with you. > > > >
21 Jan 2012 Typhoons vs Raw Skills: Reseduled away match details to follow. tba.
David -
Hi All,
Saturday Training: We have now been given permission to use the pitches in front of the Clubhouse. However we may on occasions use the Horam temporary pitches as we are not allowed to line mark or put goals out on the top pitches yet. Saturday's 10:00 to 11:45ish. Studs, training strip, water bottle (with water in it).
Winter Mid Week Training – every Monday evening from 2 Jan 2012: Venue: Heathfield Community College, outside MUGA pitch. Day: Monday evenings. Time: 18:00 to 19:30hrs. Cost: £30 paid in advance please, cheques made payable to Broad Oak & Horam JFC. Duration: 9 wks before Christmas, 9 weeks after. Gear: trackie bottoms, water bottle, training strip and jacket - NO studded boots. Parking: Please park in the road as we are not allowed to use the school car park and the caretaker may lock your car in !!
David -
Winter Mid-Week Training starts Monday 24th Oct: We are now in a posiotion to confirm our arrangements. Venue: Healthfiled Community College, outside MUGA pitch. Day: Monday evenings. Time: 18:00 to 19:30hrs. Cost: £30 paid in advance please, cheques made payable to Braod Oak & Horam JFC. Duration: 10 wks before Christmas, 10 weeks after. Gear: water bottle, training kit and jacket - NO studded boots. Please park considerately.
Quiz Night (8th Oct) : A fun night was had by all - great food, taxing questions and fab atmosphere. An impressive fourteen teams did battle and a massive £480 profit was made - so well done everyone and thank you. It was good to see so many Under 10 players bring their families along: Ben, Hannah, Kieran H, James M, Max, Orlando, Oli and Tyler. The team that needs the biggest thanks however were the army of volunteers who prepared food and camped out in the kitchen and behind the mic: Ali, Debbie, Hazel, Karen, Janet, Lindsey, Naomi, Sarah, Danny. Well done guys you done good !!
David -
ADMIN -
Hi All, we hope you've had enough of lounging about the patio watching the cricket on the telly? Well, good news, mud, rain, wind and snow aren't far away now, so lets get those footballs rolling . . . .
Training: Starts again this Saturday 27th August at Horam Rec. 10:00 to 11:45hrs ish. training kit please, boots appropriate for the surface, shin pads and WATER!! Please be mindful that the training venue will change shortly due to construction of pitch drainage.
League fixtures: First game on Sat 10th September. More details to follow shortly.
League Registration: We are STILL missing a few. It is unlikely that these missing ones and the recent late ones will be able to play in the first game but get them in at training this Saturday (27th Aug) and we'll see what we can do - it will rely on the generosity and flexibility of others - not me !!
Regards,
David -
Presentation Evening this Friday (1st July). Kings Hall Eastbourne, 27 Edison Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PT. http://www.kingscentre.eu/main_hall.html
Time: 18:45 - 20:30 hrs ish. Tickets £1 per person (incl players) - from David (limited space/seats).
Players Dress Code (prefered): School trousers/skirt, white shirt/blouse and if you have one: Aston Villa/Cross-in-Hand/ BO&H JFC tie.
Awards up for grabs within the U9 squad are: Player of Year and Players' Player and Most Improved Player
David -
Dear Under9's fan club,
Now that the League fixtures are complete we are now enter a period of football fun and festivities which will see us through to a well earned Summer Holiday. More detail will be added for a specific event nearer the time but please stay tuned for the latest updates so that you know where your players (and parents) are going.
Preliminary Under 9's event list to get us there, (Saturday unless stated), Training, if on, will be Saturdays: 10:00 to 11:45hrs, Wednesday's: 18:30 to 20:00hrs:
18 June (pm): Tournament – Ringmer Rovers. 2 teams. click here for team news > > >
25 June: Under9’s End-of-Season Funday Session – 10:00 - 11:30 hrs Horam Rec. Rounders, Parents v Kids footy etc and chill time.
1 July (Friday): Presentation Evening, Kings Hall Eastbourne, 18:45 - 20:30 hrs. Tickets £1 per person (incl players) - from David (limited space/seats).
6 July (Wednesday): AGM, Broad Oak JFC Clubhouse, 19:00 to 20:30hrs.
?? July (Monday): BO&HJFC Pitch Drainage Scheme, Horam Construction Starts - DELAYED.
David -