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Posted: 21/02/12 09:32
Outstanding Fees
Despite several requests from the league for payment of outstanding monies the following clubs still have fees owing. They have all been advised that if the amounts owed are not received by the league before the 26th February all their clubs fixtures will be cancelled. The points from those fixtures will be awarded to the opposition and games only resumed when payment is complete.
- Astley Bridge,
- Castle Hill
- Darcy Lever
- Heaton Dene
- Hindley Juniors
- Horwich FC
- Newbury
- Ringley
- Soccer4kids
- Dukes of Ainsworth
Horwich Town and UCFC may be included if payment to the league has not been electronically transferred to the bank account by this date.
If you are a team belonging to any of these clubs may I suggest that you encourage your treasurer/secretary to pay the amounts owing immediately.
Lesley Allon
Posted: 20/02/12 21:40
Safe guarding Children Workshop
Horwich St Marys have organised a "Safe Guarding Children" workshop to be held on Wednesday 7th March at St Josephs School in Horwich. The cost will be £21 per candidate and will run from 6.00 - 9.00 pm.
Please contact Tony Harris, Training Co-ordinator on 07772 870817
Posted: 16/02/12 20:15CUP FINALS REEBOK STADIUM
Please go to the referee section and click on cup finals for the times for the REEBOK STADIUM.
Thanks
Posted: 08/02/12 22:17
Safeguarding and Emergency Aid
With the FA Charter Standard Annual Health Check coming up
its time to check if all your coaches, officials and other volunteers certificates are still valid
If any certificates have expired or expiring safeguarding and/or first aid certificates Chorley Council are running in conjunction with the Lancashire FA are running both courses
Safeguarding – Wednesday 7th March 2012
FA Emergency 1st Aid – 19th April 2012
Both 6pm till 9pm
@
Chorley Town Hall, Market Street, Chorley PR7 1DP
Cost: £20
Bookings can be made by returning the booking form http://www.bbdjfl.org/league_downloads.php
via :
Post: Sports Development, Civic Offices, Union Street, PR7 1AL
Email: contact@chorley.gov.uk
Posted: 27/01/12 12:58An Introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement Workshop
An Introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement Workshop “From Playground to Podium. You’ll come away from this workshop with a thorough grounding in the concepts of agility, balance and coordination as well as the importance of play, fun and enjoyment in sport.” “On this workshop you will learn to: fine-tune your observational and analytical skills to coach good movement patterns – whether for a specific sport or in multi-skill sessions help your youngsters to master the fundamental techniques of movement – from stability to rhythm and from acceleration to jumping and kicking” Wednesday 15th February 2012, 6pm till 9pm Clayton Green Sports Centre, Clayton Green Road, Clayton Green, PR6 7TL Cost: £20
Bookings can be made by returning the booking form http://www.bbdjfl.org/league_downloads.php
via :
Post: Sports Development, Civic Offices, Union Street, PR7 1AL
Email: contact@chorley.gov.uk
Posted: 09/01/12 13:48
Sport England Small Grants Scheme Workshop
Sport England Small Grants Workshop
Are you involved in a sports club or community sports project that is looking for funding?
Sport England's Small Grants Programme offers funding from £300 to £10,000 for anything from buying new sports equipment to coaching sessions, from transport costs to volunteer's expenses
Attend this workshop to ensure your club has the best possible chance of making a successful funding application to Sport England
The workshop will include:
what makes a project eligible
what makes a project fundable
the planning process for a project
the common mistakes and reasons for failure
Tuesday 21st February 2012,
6pm till 9pm
Euxton Villa FC, Jim Fowler Memorial Fields, Runshaw Hall Lane, Euxton, PR7 6HH
Cost: £20
Bookings can be made by returning the booking form http://www.bbdjfl.org/league_downloads.php
via :
Post: Sports Development, Civic Offices, Union Street, PR7 1AL
Email: contact@chorley.gov.uk
Posted: 09/01/12 13:40Futsal Course
There are still lots of places available on the Futsal Course starting the 22nd January for 8 weeks (see details further below in this news column). Please contact Lesley Allon for further details on 01942 816619 or lesley.allon@ntlworld.com
Posted: 05/01/12 20:37Youth Development Proposals
Dear Members,
It is imperative that you all get to view this powerpoint to see what the future porposals are for youth development in this Country
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/FAYouthDevelopmentProposals.pps
Over the last two years The FA has been undergoing research and consultation into youth football, discussing different changes to the game and listening to the views of grassroots coaches, clubs, leagues and children across the country.This process finished at the end of September 2011 and has then been seen by a number of internal committees at The Football Association, including Football Development Committee, Referee’s Committee, Youth Committee and National Game Board.
A presentation sharing findings from two years research, presentations and discussions across the country is at the attached link. Please send any thoughts or requests for more support in any particular areas through to yourkidsyoursay@TheFA.com where help will be given wherever possible.
The FA are very excited as to what the future holds for youth football as we move towards making the game even better for young people.
Further information and video clips used during the series of roadshows conducted by The FA can be found on the 'Your Kids, Your Say' section of TheFA.com.
Manchester Futsal Club U18 Trials
The club are looking to recruit a host of talented players to form a squad to compete in the FA National Futsal League under 18s Championship in April, and also the prospect of being part of the future of the Manchester Futsal Club first team.
The Club has enjoyed recent success after lifting the FA Futsal Cup in July, and are currently challenging for league honours after a strong start to the season.
Now, the chance has arisen for youngsters to build on the achievements laid down by the current squad in order to make Manchester one of the most powerful forces in the FA National Futsal League.
Furthermore, should your talent stand out from the rest and be deemed exceptional, you could be presented with the opportunity to represent your country at international level.
Manchester currently has a number of players who have been selected to compete on the international scene in UEFA and FIFA Futsal competitions, and you could be next on the list of several young hopefuls vying for the chance to become futsal’s next star.
So, where does your exciting journey begin?
Right now!
All you have to do is send an email with your name, age, playing experience and contact details to: info@manchesterfutsal.com by 27 January 2012 and you shall be contacted shortly after to confirm the date and venue.
Remember, this opening is available to anyone under the age of 18. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Martlew’s Mile 4 Myeloma
Hello,
I am Steve Martlew from Whelley Alexandra JFC in this league.
Many of you will know that I was diagnosed with Myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood, earlier this year. In March 2012 I will turn 40 (I know I don’t look a day over 27!!!) and I want to mark the occasion by raising as much money as possible for Myeloma UK.
Myeloma UK are the charity that provide accurate information and support people who are diagnosed with the disease, as well as funding specialist doctors and nurses, clinical research and even lobbying the government to bring effective cancer treating drugs to the market much quicker than currently happens.
On Saturday the 25th February I aim to walk 4 laps of the outfield at Wigan Cricket Club which is the equivalent to 1 mile. I would like to invite colleagues and their families to join me in completing my Mile 4 Myeloma. The only condition is you either make a donation to my Just Giving page in advance of the Mile or you get some sponsorship and bring it with you on the day.
The players, parents and coaches from Whelley Alexandra Junior football Club JFC and Wigan Wizards junior cricket section where I am both secretary and coach; as well as senior cricketers, friends and family will be joining me in my mile and I am hoping to raise £1000 on the day. Hopefully the weather will be supportive too!!!
The cricket club will be open on the day and you are welcome to enjoy a well deserved drink after completing your mile. For all you Latics fans out there you will still be able to watch the match against Aston Villa as I am aiming to start at 12.30pm giving you time to hot foot it around the outfield and then down to the DW Stadium.
Please help me support a Charity that has been superb to me since my diagnosis.
For more information on Myeloma click on www.myeloma.org.uk
To access my Just Giving page click on www.justgiving.com/Steven-Martlew
Or you can use the attached sponsorship form if you have a group who would like to raise money for this wonderful cause
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/SM%20Fundraising_Sponsorship_Form.pdf
Kind regards
Steve
Age Group Secretaries required
Dear Members,
The committee is now on the look out for a willing volunteer who would like to take on board the Under 10s section in the New Year.
Unfortunately for us but great news for Marcus Howarth he has outlined in writing his intention to resign his post as Under 10s age group secretary.
Marcus has applied for a new post at work.
The downside is that for the foreseeable future he will not be able to offer his full commitment to the league.
He has therefore taken the difficult decision to step down from the league so that hopefully I can juggle his new work commitments,along with those of the hugely successful job he also does in grassroots football with Mossbank Jnrs.
He states "It goes without saying that I have really enjoyed my time on the League
committee and one day may return.(if you lot will have me), but for the next twelve months I just cannot fit in league duties as well as work and Mossbank."
The committee would like to wish Marcus all the very best on his work commitments and thank him for all the hard work he has put into this league over the years.
Hopefully one day we will see him return to the league, and cointinue the great work he has started.
In addition to Marcus moving on, Angela has outlined her intention to relinquish her role with the girls section at the end of the season and we are seeking somebody to come forward to take up the girls and ladies football in this area and push it forward in the coming years, building on the great work that Angela has started.
I have no doubt the girls will miss Angela, who has always been there for them and has been a stalwart on this league for many years.
We now though need to advertise for a new secretary for thess posts, so anybody who has applied before for another age group, or who wishes to give this years under 10s or the girls from next season a go, please get in touch with the league secretary Lesley Allon (details on committee pages) and submit your interest.
This is a great league, with many great people involved, not only on the committee but in our membership, so I am sure we can get the right ckind of people in place to ensure it goes from strenght to strength
Sent on behalf the committee
Coach/Club Development Workshops
Chorley Council Sport and Play Workforce Education Programme 2011 - 12
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/Workforce%20education%20programme11-12.pdf
Found in League downlaods
All courses can be booked now by returning the booking form
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/11-12%20Booking%20Form.doc
by email or post to:
Sport & Play Workforce Education Programme
Chorley Borough Council
Civic Offices
Union Street
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1AL
Enquiries: 01257 515151
(Please note that this number is not for Futsal, see below 3rd story)
Payment via Union Street Contact Centre by either Phone 01257 515151 or in person at Civic Offices, Union Street, PR7 1AL.
If you would prefer to be invoiced then please indicate on the booking form
Posted: 03/11/11 17:18League Meeting Venue Change
League Meetings are held on a regular basis at:
THE ROUNDHOUSE, (FORMERLY HALLIWELL CENTRAL REFORM CLUB), KENTON CLOSE OFF TENNYSON STREET, HALLIWELL, BOLTON BL1 3TZ
Website with maps:
http://halliwellroundhouse.co.uk/default.aspx
Meeting Dates are:
Monday 14th November 2011
Monday 9th January 2012
Monday 12th March 2012
Monday 14th May 2012 AGM
All meetings commence at 8.00pm
Posted: 28/10/11 16:54Vote for your local club
Please vote for one of Bolton & Bury District Football League's newest Clubs to win a slice of the NatWest Community Force fund! http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/5496
We need as many votes as possible to beat some organisations that have been going for 125 years and, seeing as we only founded 3 years ago, this would be an amazing feat!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Wayne Gates
Breightmet Wanderers AFC
Posted: 08/10/11 20:11Sports First Aid Kits - Bolton & Bury League Special Offer
'Infact Medical' for club first aid kits.
The service is good & the prices are absolutely spot on.
I spoke to the owner & told him about the numerous other clubs in our league & he said that he'd happy to give our member clubs a 25% discount on their orders.
So there is no excuse for not having an up to date medical kit.
See the attached flyer for full details
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/Infact%20Medical.pdf
Posted: 10/09/11 17:07
Bolton FM - BBDFL Grassroots Football Show
Bolton FM and the Bolton, Bury and District Football League are pleased to announce the launch of a grassroots football show each Monday evening from 6pm till 7pm.
The inaugral show was on Monday 5th September when Warren Barlow was the studio guest discussing all aspects of the league from when it was first born in 1996 to the future.
Please tune in each week on 96.5 Bolton FM, or download the IPhone AP, or live stream it from the website
Please click on the link for full details
Next couple of weeks will feature on
- Referee recruitment, development and promotion
- Bolton Wanderers Partnership
- Girls Football
- Retention of 16s and above
- Futsal
- Sponsorship in sport
- Charter Standard
- Child Welfare
If you have a topic or a point you wish to be discussed an event promoting, an individual or group who needs special mention or you wish to attend in person to talk about a topic, please in the first instance get in touch with Warren Barlow at wbarlow@ntlworld.com
Posted: 07/09/11 12:58Players Insurance
The league takes out insurance for players every season. Should someone within your team suffer a serious injury then to make a claim the league secretary needs to be informed. Full name, address, contact telephone number and date of birth along with a brief description of the injury should be emailed to lesley.allon@ntlworld.com
Lesley Allon
League secretary
Posted: 03/09/11 23:25
Do the Right Thing!
For many years the FA, CFA and coaches up and down the land have been trying to build a footballing infrastructure that is based on winning.
The desire being to reach the money pots of the Football League, Premier League, UEFA Cup slots or Champions League slots.
If a club didn't reach the position their owners, supporters or players demanded then changed was enforced and the merry go round started again.
The demands by the British public for instant success is now so intense that winning is the most important element for any sports star, club or organisation.
Many grassroots coaches fell into the trap of this winning mentality and you can see it now in games in this league with parents, managers and coaches driving the kids on to score that next goal, or do all they can to stop the opposition.
This is where the flaw in this ethos can be clearly seen!
Take the Dutch,Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilians etc all footballing nations who year on year produce some of the most skilful players the world has ever seen.
WHY?
If you study these Countries you will see that the grassroots game is based solely on the development of the player and the game and not on winning!
Let's use a case study
Your team is winning 1 - 0 and your right back receives the ball, as he / she is closed down by 2 players, do you shout "clear it", "get rid", "launch it" or anything similar?
Or do you let the player, relax, lift his or her head and make the decision?
If they make a mistake, do you shout at them, bring them off, ridicule them, or do you tell them to raise their heads, smile, enjoy the game?
No doubt at the end of the match if you spoke to the player and asked them, what they thought, they may say, I should have played it down the line to Jon, or used my pace to get past them or........ (they will know if they have made a mistake, they don't need a lecture from you!)
Guess what though? They will learn and next time this may just have given them the confidence that you will give them full support and encourage them to try something different, so a drop of a shoulder and they are gone, leaving the 2 players behind. Confidence will soar, a trick, a move, a flick will be tried next time.
This player will develop beyond anything that you have seen before and your team will reap the benefits, as will the game.
This year, let's concentrate on developing the players and forget about the results!
Time to change the mindset of British football forever and you can make a big difference in that.
BBDFL
Posted: 03/07/11 21:43Sunday 11 aside and futsal
The BBDFL will be running a Sunday outdoor competition starting 10th Sept 2011 for 11aside teams at under 13s to under 18s
In addition we are starting a futsal competition for under 7s, 8s and 9s which will take place in doors at Horwich Leisure Centre each Sunday
The futsal will be guaranteed matches each weekend in a 5 aside competition with roll on roll off subs, 5 second rule to take any free kicks or kick ins and the game will rarely stop
This will be extremely fast paced and ensure that not only will those playing will get great enjoyment and fun, come rain, snow or hail, but they will also improve their skill and technique way above those not playing this form of the game
It has been shown that players who involve themselves in futsal or other skill best games have a better chance to be picked up by professional scouts
PLEASE GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN NOW FOR BOTH COMEPTITIONS AS THERE MAY BE LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Posted: 19/06/11 11:16BBDFL Newspaper
Please se the attached link which gives you an insight into the twitter discusions currently going on in relation to grassroots football, your kids your say and coaching advice
http://paper.li/BBDJFL/1307798661
Posted: 11/06/11 16:31
Charter Standard Clubs in the BBDFL
Congratulations to everybody at Dukes of Ainsworth who have also now been awarded the prestigious FA Charter Standard.
The number of Charter Standard Clubs in this league is increasing on a monthly basis and now includes the following (Clubs are reminded that this is a league requirement, any that are not by 2011/12 season may not be accepted into the league):
FA Charter Standard Clubs - Information from Lancashire F.A. & Manchester F.A.
Community Clubs
AFC Hindley ; Beechfield United ; Bolton Lads and Girls Club ; Bromley Cross ; Deans Youth & Ladies ; Horwich St Marys JFC ; Ladybridge FC ; Leigh Genesis JFC ; Moorside Rangers
Development Clubs
Astley Bridge ; Aspull Juniors FC ; Bolton County FC ; Bolton Wanderers Ladies ; Boothstown JFC ; Bridge FC ; Daisy Hill Junior FC ; De La Salle ; Little Lever ; Marauders FC ; Pennington ; Prestwich Town ; Walshaw Sports Club ; Winstanley Warriors JFC ; Westbury Sports Club
Standard Clubs
Adlington JFC ; Astley & Tyldesley JFC : Atherton LR ; Atherton Town ; Barr Hill ; Bradshaw & Harwood JFC Brandlesholme Warriors ; Bury FC Juniors ; Bury Girls & Ladies ; Chew Moor Brook Sports Club ; Dukes of Ainsworth ; Farnworth Hurricanes ; FC Sharples ; Highfield AFC ; Hindley All Saints ; Hindsford JFC ; Horwich RMI Juniors FC ; Horwich Town Juniors FC ; North Walkden ; Oxford Grove ; Radcliffe Juniors FC ; Ramsbottom United Juniors ; Real FC; Ringley Park Rangers; St Andrews JFC ; Westhoughton Juniors ; Westhoughton Rangers AFC ; Whelley Alexandra ; Whelley Athletic JFC ; Worsley Juniors
The league would always recommend persons seeking a club for them or their child, to ensure they join a Charter Standard club to ensure the best possible practices and protocals are adhered to.
Posted: 30/12/10 09:03FA Charter Standard League of the year 2010
THE FA COMMUNITY AWARDS - FA CHARTER STANDARD LEAGUE WINNER
The BBDFL were confirmed as the North West Winners of the FA Charter Standard League Award sponsored by McDonalds in May this year.
Members of the league then received invitations to the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday 8th August 2010, when Jake Humphries (BBC anchor for formula 1 coverage) announced to a large audience of grassroots volunteers, key individuals from the sponsors McDonalds and their guests, that the Bolton, Bury and District Football League had been selected as the National Charter Standard League of the Year 2010.
Also in attendance were many key individuals from the game of football to present the awards and assist with the days proceedings, these included, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Pat Jennings, Lee Sharpe and Scott Minto.
The Chairman Warren Barlow was then invited onto the Wembley pitch at Half time to formally receive the award in front of the crowd.
Warren accepted the trophy on behalf of all the people who are and have been involved in some way in shaping the grassroots football landscape in the Bolton, Bury and District area.We would like to thank everybody for their efforts including the FA, the County FA staff and McDonalds for recognising the work we all do.
This is a tremendous achievement and testamount to the hard work and dedication, all in the league have shown over the years.
FA TV - FUTSAL
BBDJFL receives National Recognition
Please click here to read the full story
Posted: 22/02/10 18:15Respect Barriers and Tape
Last season the league purchased 70 sets of respect barriers and tape and distributed them to member clubs.
This was a one off gesture by the committee, to ensure that the respect programme got off the ground immediately in this league.
It is a league and FA rule that respect barriers and dedicated spectator areas are in place.
Any teams that do not comply with this requirement MUST be reported to the discipline secretary for action to be taken.
Please note if you wish to purchase the official barriers and tape please visit
Prices range from £50.00 + VAT and carriage for one mini soccer pitch to £140.00 +VAT and carriage for a full size pitch. (Please note this only caters for one side of the pitch!)
If you wish to purchase the same items as distributed by the league at greatly reduced costs then we recommend you visit. (Please note one set is sufficient for 2 sides of a full size pitch)
20 x 3ft white posts £23.00
Rope can then be sought locally or bought from:
220 metres of 6mm poly rope £7.92 +VAT
Posted: 07/02/10 11:14Follow the league on TWITTER
If you wish to follow the league on TWITTER, you can now do so at:
We will try to keep you updated with any snippets of news and items which you may be interested in. If you have an event or interesting note you wish circulating to a wide audience why dont you send a tweet!!
All those who sign up to receive twitter can then receive league news direct to their mobiles.
Warren Barlow
Chairman
Posted: 03/12/09 09:09
Photograph Guidance
Please see the attached guidance which is provided by the Football Association
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/CelebratingFootballThroughPhotographsandVideo2.pdf
To summarise there is NOTHING wrong with taking photographs at sporting events and in fact if you think foul play is at hand you should report it to the Police.
The only place a person can be prevented from taking photographs is on PRIVATE land were the owner has decreed that they will not allow the taking of photographs and this action is CLEARLY displayed
Posted: 27/09/09 17:53
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