24 June 10 - 15:05Here comes the Sun . . . . do do dodo
Last weekend's Ringmer Tournament was a tough gig man. The Red & Blue's were up against some good well drilled teams but I think we held our own. Ten games, one win and a hatful of Nil-Nils, we were the nearly men. You all played very well on what turned out to be quite a hot afternoon. Hey, if England can progress on a few draws, we certainly can. Well done.
Jason Bungee Jump Sat 26th June. Jason is rather bravely doing a 300ft bungee jump to raise funds for the pitch drainage scheme. We are sure we don’t need to remind you how badly we need this drainage to be done and we are only a few thousand short of raising the money we need, so any contributions you can make will be gratefully appreciated. We have recently been officially awarded Community Amateur Sports Club status which entitles us to be listed on Just Giving, although they haven’t listed us yet, so can you please email Jason (jason.wilton@virgin.net) or Ali (ali.wilton@virgin.net) your pledges instead. Alternatively you can just give Jason or Ali the cash or a cheque made payable to Broad Oak & Horam JFC or David or Naomi if you see them. Jason hopes to video the jump and show it at the Presentation Evening. Many thanks.
Last meet-up. This Saturday 26th June @10:00hrs, Horam. (aka Bring-a-Parent Day). Come along for a chill out session and a campaign prize !!!
Presentation Evening. Thursday 8th July. We will have a last call for tickets this Saturday.
Venue: Kings Centre, 27 Edison Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PT
Time: 6.30 arrive, 7pm start, 8.30pm finish
Dress Code: following the Under10's lead - please try and wear school trousers/skirt, white shirt/blouse and if you have access to a X-in-Hand or BroadOak JFC tie, that'll be great.
Please refer to the Under 10's blog, 17th June entry, for more details of the evening: http://www.broadoakjfc.org/html/under_10.html
AGM. Wednesday 14th July. Come along, listen, volunteer, suggest, donate (time & cash), vote etc.
Venue: Club House
Time: 7.30pm
Dress Code: scruffy as you like.
Under 9's here we come! Roll on, pardon the pun, to 2010/11 Season, er, um, September ! WARNING, WARNING, bigger balls, bigger pitches and longer games.
David -
11 May 10 - 19:10Ringmer Ringmer Rovers . . .
Well done to all our players at our Broad Oak Tournament last weekend, you all played very well and there was some good wins for both teams. Thanks also to all Mums & Dads who helped out over the weekend, it was much appreciated.
Ringmer Rovers Tournament this weekend. Sunday 20th June - afternoon. Apologies for this late post. We are taking 9 players per squad but only 8 of those can play in any one game - so some players will sit out some games. Team news attached click here > > > 
. Please ensure all players have BO&H JFC kit, boots, shin pads and water bottles. Consider use of sunblock as well please. £3/player on the day to David please. Thank you.
Venue: Ringmer Community College, Lewes Road, Ringmer, BN8 5RB.
Start: Please arrive at the ground by 13:30hrs for warm-up and Registration. First game kick off: 14:00hrs.
If you believe in Fathers Day . . . Happy Fathers Day chaps on Sunday. Note to Mums, please enable your spouse to have sufficent funds on Sunday to buy a '99' to celebrate.
Training. There will be no training this Saturday in lieu of the Tournament the following day. Our last meet-up however will be a fun training session next Saturday 26th June. We had hope to use X-in-Hand pool but unfortunately it clashes with the Carnival (time and location), therefore 10:00hrs as usual at the Club/ Horam Rec. Please bring a parent. Parents please wear sensible footwear for running. NB - a doctors note will not be a suitable excuse for just watching !!!
Play fair, shake hands and have fun. . . . . oh and keep going England, you can do it !!
Regards,
David -
28 April 10 - 03:14Dates 4ur Diary . . . to season end
Dear Fan Club,
Firstly, we must congratulate last weekend’s league performances. W4, D1, L1 and 15 goals! Fantastic, well done, we hope you all enjoyed yourselves? Write ups soon, I promise. Now that the League fixtures are complete we are now entering a period of football fun and festivities which will see us through to a well earned Summer Holiday. Here is a preliminary Under 8 Squad list of events to get us there, (Saturday unless stated):
1 May: Training at Horam
8 May: Training at Horam
15 May (pm): Tournament – Eastbourne Borough Youth
21 May (Friday): Roy Jarvis Match/ BO&HJFC U16’s v Managers, Tower Rec, KO:19:00hrs. BBQ
22 May: BO&HJFC World Cup Day
22 May: BO&HJFC Family Quiz, Community Centre, SSL, 19:00 hrs. Tickets. Flyer > >
29 May: Training at Horam
5 June: Training at Horam
6 June (Sunday am): Tournament – Langton Green
12 June (am): BO&HJFC Tournament. Helpers over the weekend of 11/12/13 please Flyer > > . Camping discount.
20 June (Sunday pm): Tournament – Ringmer Rovers
26 June: Under8’s End-of-Season Fun Session – arrangements to be finalised but will require parents wearing trainers
8 July (Thursday): Presentation Evening, Kings Hall Eastbourne, 19:00 to 20:30hrs. Tickets.
England Group Stage Matches:
12 June: England v USA, KO:19:30 BST.
(Why not combine this with camping at Horam Manor and big screen atmosphere at our Tournament?)
18 June: England v Algeria, KO:19:30 BST
23 June: Slovenia v England, KO 15:00 BST
26 June: Group C Winners KO 19:30
27 June: Group C Runner-up KO 15:00
Notes on Tournaments: It will not be possible for players to play all tournaments. Please review the list above and email David asap with those dates that you cannot or do not wish to play. We will then select squads on availability/rotation. Invariably tournaments replicate a world cup format with a group round-robin stage followed by top two play-offs and final. They are longer in duration than a league fixture or training sessions. An entry fee per player will be levied and there my be a parking fee. Oh . . . and they are lot of fun with medals and trophy's !!!
David -
23 April 10 - 18:02For England and St.George . . . its matchday . .
Hi All,
Further to our blog earlier in the week, here is an update with more venue details for tomorrows last League fixtures (24th April).
Spitfires & Tornadoes AWAY v Hailsham (United & Colts).
Venue: Maurice Thornton Playing Fields. Post code for SatNavs is BN27 2JZ
Kick Off: 1st Game – 10.00am. Each team will play two games
Meet up: Please arrive at the ground by 09:30am (latest) for match prep and warm up. For those who want to travel in convoy please meet Jason at Horam Village Hall car park by 09:10am. However, please let Jason know you wish do this prior to Saturday morning so he knows who he is waiting for. Jason Mb: 0759 060 0503.
Typhoons & Polegate AWAY at (Polegate home ground) v Uckfield Grasshoppers & Ringmer Rovers.
Venue: Willingdon Primary School, Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9RJ
Kick Off: 1st Game – 10.30am. Each team will play two games
Meet up: Please arrive at the ground at 10:00am (latest) for match prep and warm up. For those who want to travel in convoy please meet David at Horam Village Hall car park by 09:30am.
General notes - Please all have: Full Broad Oak kit, football boots, shin pads and fluids (e.g. water bottle). Its going to be hot tomorrow so please consider sun block where necessary – including coaches !!. If anyone cannot make it, please call or email to let me know. Sorry, only Registered players tomorrow. For team reminder, click here > > > >
PS: Best of Luck to Max's Mum and Club Treasurer, Naomi this Sunday who is doing the London Marathon. If you wish to sponsor her for her good cause please visit: www.virginmoneygiving.com/NaomiLaddiman
PS2: A big thank you to all our Under8 Mum's who helped out in the Club Shop at such short notice, it was greatly appreciated, so thanks again to Helen, Allison & Ali et al.
Thank you all, best of luck and have fun.
David -
26 March 10 - 22:13interim fixture update . . .
. . . . I messed up sorry. Update below but more to follow soon . . . . Next fixture on 24th April: Spitfires & Tornadoes AWAY at Hailsham KO:10:00hrs Typhoons & Polegate away at Polegate home ground (Willingdon Primary School) v Uckfield Grasshoppers, KO:10:30hrs. More details to follow but suffice to say maximum attendance please. . . . . then Tournament season.
David -
19 March 10 - 14:57Capello seen training at Horam . . .
Hi All,
Saturday 20th March - Training and Kit Exchange - Training 10-11:30, unplayable boggy conditions permitting !! For those players who want a bigger kit (or simply a 'newer' strip) please bring the "A1 Scaffolding" top and shorts (washed) along and you can have an ex-Under9's "Bertie Adams". 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the current U10's management team and "A1 Scaffolding" for their kind assistance in kitting us out from Under 7's until now. Equally, we would like to thank Sean Stidder of the current Under11's and the family of Bertie Adams in enabling our players a little growing room as we approach Under9's. We will continue to pursue a sponsor for 2010/11 season start - any suggestions gratefully received.
Please note strips are property of BO&H JFC. We need the old in to let the new out !! We will collate all the "A1 Scaffolding" strip and make it available for the new crop of Under 7's (2010 - 2011).
Match Day 9 reports (v Hailsham, v Ratton Rangers) - Will be posted here > > > > > > when compiled. Well done to everyone. Played 6, W2, D2, L2. From ALL accounts there was some really good football on show. Details of next match tbc.
Soggy unplayable winter pitch appeal - We need your help. We are desperate, as a Club, to secure funding for our pitch drainage scheme. The Club have secured quite a lot in funding already but we still have a shortfall, which if we don't raise, we may lose that already pledged. Please click here for a letter from Sarah (Club Chair) for some background on the situation and a call-2-arms. Any ideas for Under8 fundraising are most welcome. Letter: > > > > > > Drawings: > > > > > >
FA Level 1 training - Good luck to Matt Cox who is taking his 'badge' over the next two weekends. We look forward to see your new drills on 3rd April Matt !!
. . . . oh, and finally - The England Manager, Fabio Capello, was spotted at Horam a couple of weeks ago testing out our soggy unplayable pitches. If he and the FA had any doubts about our resolve to sort out the drainage, they have been reassured ! Click here for BOJFC paparazzi photo > > > > > >
ps - David Beckham, get well soon!
David -
11 March 10 - 14:13* * Team Update * *
Details for this weekend games (Sat 11 March) are as the post below. Teamsheet has now been updated and attached to the link.
We have had to tweak the teams for a number of reasons but again we have tried to balance the teams to equal ability and have not tried to make any one stronger than another. We are now down to one-sub for two of the teams and we would again urge MAXIMUM attendance please so that we fulfill the fixtures and don't let our opponents down.
Please note the new team members and at what ground your child will be playing. Principal changes are to Eric, James B, Max and William. Please bear with us in this interim period as we may well need to shuffle things again shortly prior to us entering tournament season.
Thank you for your understanding. Have fun and enjoy your fútbol
David -
04 March 10 - 17:27Matches . . . . a box full !
Hi All,
Firstly, a big thank you to Martin & Scott for helping Jason out last week on the Astro. T'was much appreciated. Well done to the players to (& Mums & Dads), as it was a good turn out. Below is news on the next two weeks activities.
1. SATURDAY 6th March - In lieu of training, we have been invited over to Uckfield Grasshoppers for a friendly fixture. Come along it'll be good match prep. Lets see how many we get, but we'll try for a minimum of two sides, two games. Usual drill applies, BO kit, shin pads, boots and water but a little less formal but with a training emphasis. Kick Off 10:30. Please be at the ground by 10:00hrs. Sat Navs: TN22 5DJ. http://uckfieldgrasshoppers.com/UserFiles/File/MainSite/St-Philips-Directions.pdf
2. SATURDAY 13th March: Maximum attendance on these ones please. Note slightly revised teams below.
Spitfires & Tornadoes at Home v Hailsham. Arrive by 10:00 for warm-up. Venue: Horam Rec
Kick Off: 1st Game – 10.30am. Each team will play two games
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Typhoons & Polegate at (Polegate home ground) v Ratton Rangers. Arrive by 10:00 for warm-up.
Venue: Willingdon Primary School, Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9RJ Kick Off: 1st Game – 10.30am. Each team will play two games
Meet up: Please arrive at the ground at 10:00am (latest) for match prep and warm up. For those who want to travel in convoy please meet David at Horam Village Hall car park by 09:30am.
General notes - Please all have: Full Broad Oak kit, football boots, shin pads and fluids (e.g. water bottle). If anyone cannot make it, please call or email to let me know. Revised teams Click here > > > >
Good luck everyone. Win, lose or draw, enjoy your football.
Regards, David
David -
25 February 10 - 16:57Play on, March is coming . . .
Dear Fan Club,
Training this Saturday (26th Feb) - As the weather is wet, damp, soggy and precipitous . . . .oh and its still raining, Horam pitches are going to be out of action. So for the last time this season (?), we're are down at the all-weather astro pitch in Eastbourne !
Eastbourne Sports Park (10:15 - 11:45hrs ish, BN21 2UF) near Sainsbury's and the 10Pin bowling. It may be windy & chilly, so all wrap warm and players please wear trainers (no studs please) or astro boots (if you have them), shin pads and trackie trousers (as the sand can be quite rough) and bring fluids. Please note that there are limited refreshments available - hot & cold drinks, choc & crisps from a machine in reception. http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/leisure/sport/council/sports-park/get-there/ The Club does require a nominal £1 per child to help meet the booking fee - please look out for the Mum coordinating the collection - no 2 pence pieces please !!!.
Coaching assistance this Saturday - Both Matt and myself are unavialable this weekend so any parents that can assist Jason would be very much apreciated.
Regards, David
David -
20 February 10 - 09:53TYPHOONS match cancelled
TYPHOONS match at Horam cancelled due to frozen pitch. Sorry
David -
15 February 10 - 02:10MATCHDAY#8 - 20th February
Hi All,
Matchday arrangements for all three of our teams are:
AWAY: Spitfires & Tornadoes away at Ratton Rangers.
Venue: Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8XN
Kick Off:1st Game – 10.00am. Each team will play two games.
Meet up: Please arrive at the ground at 09:30am (latest) for match prep and warm up. For those who want to travel in convoy please meet Jason at Horam Village Hall car park by 09:00am. If I recall, parking can be quite difficult (school car park) and the entrance is only wide enough for one car at a time but we may be able to park on the grass field (adjacent to car park), if not we may have to park on a side street.
HOME: Typhoons & Polegate at home v Hailsham. Arrive by 10:00 for warm-up.
Venue: Horam Rec
Kick Off:1st Game – 10.30am, 2nd Game – 11.00am ish. Each team will play two games.
General notes - Please all have: Full Broad Oak kit, football boots, shin pads and fluids (e.g. water bottle). Can we please encourage maximum attendance to fulfil all eight matches. If anyone cannot make it, please call or email to let me know. For a reminder of teams and who’s in who’s, please drill down to the 21 January blog entry and click on the team sheet. Any offers of early arrival at the home fixture (Horam Rec) to help erect four goals will be gratefully received. Thank you.
Good luck everyone. Win, lose or draw, enjoy your football.
Regards, David
David -
12 February 10 - 21:23Horam Training - 13th Feb
Dear Fan Club,
Training Saturday (13th Feb) - Same plan as last week. At Horam 10 - 11:30 ish. We may not be on our pitch though so look out for us at another part of the Rec - probably through the trees on the bottom field. If however after inspection the pitch is a No No, will text all for Plan B to move to Sheep Setting Lane Com Centre for the same times.
Next Weeks matches (20th Feb):
Spitfires & Tornadoes away at Ratton Rangers. Kick off and arrangememts tbc.
Typhoons & Polegate at Home (Horam) v Hailsham. Arrive for 10 for warm-up 10:30 kick-off.
MAXimum attendance please. All subject to weather and pitch conditions. Have fun all and enjoy your football.
Regards, Under 8's coaching team
David -
