WCA NEWSLETTER No 166 November 2018 w
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Westfield Youth FC<br />
The new youth football season is well underway as we head into the<br />
colder & darker months.<br />
Our three youth teams all play in the Rother Youth League which has<br />
teams from Eastbourne in the West to Goudhurst and Tonbridge to the <strong>No</strong>rth and Rye<br />
in the East.<br />
Our new u7 side has been together since late August but are progressing well. With<br />
new players joining there are still 2-3 spaces. If your child wishes to play locally and is<br />
aged u7 at 31/8/18 or attains the age of 6 before the end of the season get in contact.<br />
U7 home matches are played at our amazing Mill Lane Pitch on alternative Saturday<br />
mornings. Pop in if you are passing to see this great bunch of players.<br />
Our u14's have had a good start to the season with several wins and a draw. Parent<br />
volunteer Andy G completed his CRC and Level 1 FA coaching qualification this month.<br />
Great job! Andy will gradually take primary responsibility for the u14 team. The u14 do<br />
have a couple of spaces (yr 9) if your child is looking.<br />
(I don't think Westfield is unique but we find it really challenging to keep the older age<br />
groups (13-17yrs) engaged and committed to their football development as other<br />
interests start taking over).<br />
Our u15's are doing well this year with lots of new players. Their determination to<br />
overcome last season's results is starting to show on the pitch and they will get what<br />
they deserve soon.<br />
Both the u14/15 play on the main Parish field - so if you are passing, pop along and<br />
see how the teams are getting on.<br />
So to your club - yes it is your club, member or not WYFC is here to primarily provide<br />
association football opportunities for our children. But we’re finding it really difficult to<br />
make ends meet, without the ongoing support from our local sponsors, donations and<br />
volunteers giving their time it might be impossible to continue. Our need to change<br />
approach and priorities is evident on our balance sheet.<br />
Recently I have been successful in getting a massive £400 donation from the <strong>WCA</strong> to<br />
enable us to create, hosting and manage a club website. This will cover the direct costs<br />
for 2yrs and is being provided at a very reduced rate.<br />
(westfieldfcwebmaster@gmail.com)<br />
What will it provide? The possibilities are endless, but it will be a News, results and<br />
contact hub. There will be resources from the FA Charter Standard, safeguarding and<br />
advice articles. We will have a club committee section, chairman's blog plus all our<br />
sponsors will benefit from direct links to their business websites. We will add local links<br />
to important service providers and local clubs, <strong>WCA</strong> & Parish Council to name just a<br />
few. I would like to thank all the <strong>WCA</strong> committee for supporting us.<br />
Don't forget to contact us if you want to get involved, have a child or group of children<br />
that are looking to join a team, can help the club as a volunteer or by sponsorship.<br />
Please email westfieldyouthsecretary@gmail.com<br />
HM<br />
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex Registered Charity <strong>No</strong>. 1021367<br />
01634 471900 www.aakss.org.uk has moved from Marden to<br />
Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME5 9SD<br />
Local collection boxes: Broad Oak Bakery, Westfield Surgery, The New<br />
Inn & Carr Taylor Vineyard<br />
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