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OTTERY ST MARY YOUTH FC

Newsletter – Autumn 2016 Washbrook Meadows, Butts road,

In this issue The Under 7s have started their playing careers with a series of mini-tournaments, the first of which was On the field hosted at Ottery. Off the field Social Round-Up Our older age groups have been in competitive action FA Charter Standard – our Under 15s are currently second in their division, FA Respect Code while the Under 14s are sitting 4th. The newly formed Under 12s are beginning to settle into their new As summer now seems a somewhat distant memory division. and the weather turns dramatically colder it seemed like a good time to look at some of the many events and achievements so far this season.

Football news – On the field

At present we have 95 children playing, and enjoying, their football at the club, a reflection of the hard work put in by all our coaches. There have been many highlights so far but just to pick a couple it has been particularly pleasing to see the a new under 12 team in action and also an under 7 team playing competitive football for the first time! Well done to Under 7s Mini-Tournament all the coaches and players on a successful start to the season, and a belated welcome to all new players Football news – Off the field. and coaches, hopefully you will be enjoying your Following on from very successful sign on evening in football with us for many years to come. July, when lots of subs were collected, football played and parents had the chance to have a drink and relax at the club, a number of other events have taken place.

As we write the under 11s are enjoying a great run in The FA has asked us to host key events, such as a the cup and are unbeatable in the League. The Charter Standard meeting for all clubs in East Under 9s were also enjoying cup success, while the and a First Aid Workshop. Under 8s were enjoying the challenge of regular Coaches and parents have also given up their time to weekend games. plan, organise and run some very successful social For fixtures and results go to http://full- events for the children. time.thefa.com/pda/Table.do?league=341110202 on

a smartphone or tablet

Rusty Pig sponsors our Under 8s Last weekend as the Tar Barrels were taking place a small group of volunteers were organising car parking Most recently Simon Harris’s under 8 team had a at the club. Within a few hours of opening every shirt presentation night and meal at their new space on the front training pitches was taken raising sponsors The Rusty Pig. The team look fantastic in valuable funds for the football club and also the their new kit and managed to keep the pizza off it. So committee. Thank you to all those who a big thank you to Simon and Robyn from the Rusty helped out, particularly to Monty and Warren who Pig for organising this. again gave up their time.

FA Charter Standard

Launched in 2001, The FA Charter Standard Programme supported by McDonald’s is The FA’s accreditation scheme for grassroots clubs and leagues.

Its goal is to raise standards in grassroots football, support the development of clubs and leagues,

recognising and rewarding them for their Bye-Bye Danny commitment and achievements.

In October the under 9’s lost one of their coaches as With this in mind, The FA Charter Standard Danny Butterfield took up a coaching position with accreditation is awarded to clubs and leagues FC. Marc and Katie Gethin, with the rigorously adjudged to be well-run and sustainable – help of a number of parents, organised a leaving and which prioritise child protection, quality coaching party at the club. The club was packed with families and implementation of the Respect programme. keen to say thank you to Danny and wish the Butterfield’s good luck. The party went on for most of the afternoon with a vast spread of lovely food, lots of football and an almost lost for words Danny at the end!

Fundraising / Community Events

The comedy night held on the October the 24th at the football club was a massive success! On the night the club was packed and there was a fantastic Ottery St Mary Youth FC has been a Charter Standard atmosphere. Three entertaining comedians and a club for over 5 years. All our coaches are accredited local compere kept the audience entertained for a at least at Level 1. All have undertaken DBS checks, number of hours. So much so that around £1500 was and have attended Safeguarding and First Aid spent at the bar! Well done to those who organised Courses. In return we have access to an FA mentor, a such a fun and entertaining evening and to Craig for few free Nike footballs each season, access to the cooking and serving such lovely food. McDonald’s FA Charter Standard Kit Scheme to 2

receive one free Nike team kit each season, and What do we want to achieve with Respect? reduced prices at FA courses. 1. There will be a ‘step change‘ in youth football on Respect what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour from parents, spectators and coaches. The FA is responding to concern from across the game to tackle unacceptable behaviour in football. 2. We will work with coaches to create an enjoyable The FA is taking action in a variety of ways, and one learning environment for children’s football of the main actions is the Respect programme. It is 3. There will be a base of registered referees in not a short-lived campaign but on ongoing commitment to improve behaviour in football. It sufficient for the demands of the game at won’t be solved in the short term as we all have a lot every level. of work to do over the seasons ahead. 4. There will be zero tolerance for assault on referees.

5. There will be an improvement in on-field player discipline, particularly in the area of dissent to referees and in competitions that have an established record of poor discipline. The most important message of the Respect programme is that real and lasting change will come about not through the intervention of the Football Authorities but from everyone in football taking collective responsibility to One of the main aims of Respect is to help recruit and promote what is good in the game and deal with that retain enough Referees for the requirements of our which diminishes it. game at all levels. We all know that a game without a Kitchen trained and impartial referee cannot be played properly. In 2008 the number of registered Referees Over the summer a lot of effort was put into had fallen to an all time low with many referees improving the kitchen facilities within the club. Marc dropping out, mainly due to the abuse they receive Gethin and Martin took a lead in updating the on the pitch and from the sidelines. Respect aims to facilities so that they were of a required standard. improve the environment of the game and so Well done and thank you, you have done a great job. improve the experience of everyone involved – particularly Referees. Caroline Thornton aided by Millie and Megan have been putting the new kitchen to good use. As well as Respect needs our club and our players and providing post-match meals for the first team and supporters to play our part. Together, we can make a visitors they have also been opening up at some huge difference - Respect is the collective youth section matches. Parents at Under 7 and 8 responsibility of everyone in football to create a fair, matches on the front pitches have been particularly safe and enjoyable environment in which the game appreciative. They must have made and sold can take place.

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hundreds of cups of tea, coffee and bacon butties so At the end of October Devon FA ran a free first aid far this season, selling out on a number of occasions! course at the club. This proved to be a very interesting and informative evening and equipped all Whilst raising valuable funds for the club they have those present with a greater understanding of how to made watching games an even more enjoyable identify and deal with a variety of injuries. experience for many. Caroline is in need of further assistance if you or anyone you know can help on a regular or occasional basis please contact Caroline on [email protected]

Meet the Coaches

This week Under 15s

The workshop focussed on the most common types of injuries – sprains, cuts, head injuries and asthma, and was very practical in nature.

The course was well attended and hopefully Devon FA will use Ottery FC for future courses.

For parents, please check out the FA concussion guide on http://www.thefa.com/get- involved/coach/concussion where you can download a booklet or read online.

Guess the Ground?

Can you identify this football league ground?

Craig has been working with the Under 15s since 2009 when they were Under 8s. During which time they have moved from 5-a-side to 11-a-side. Craig holds the Level 2 coaching qualification and is also currently club chairman. Answer at the end of this newsletter.

First Aid Course 4

Main Club News Club House and Bar

The Adult Section is currently running two teams – Just a reminder that as part of your child’s the men’s first team and a newly formed Ladies subscription you have family membership of the club eleven. and are welcome to come down and use the facilities. The men are currently playing in Division 4 of the Devon and League after two successive As well as our Big Screen TV, showing major sporting promotions. They also won the Golesworthy cup last events, we offer Pool and Darts, as well as a skittle season. The team combines some experienced alley. players with some younger players from recent youth teams. Managed by Dave Fairweather, the team aim Opening Times to play good, quick passing football and have their Thursday 18.00 to Late eye fixed firmly on developing the team over the next Friday 18.00 to Late few years. Saturday 12.00 to Late Sunday 12.00 to 18.00 Matches take place at 3.00pm on a Saturday and spectators are always welcome, with the bar open and hot drinks always available. The club is also available for hire for private functions – for any enquiry email [email protected]

Upcoming Fixtures

Mens

26/11/16 Ottery St Mary v Countess Wear Dynamoes 03/12/16 University 5ths v Ottery St Mary 10/12/16 Uplowman Athletic v Ottery St Mary 17/12/16 Ottery St Mary v Ladies

20/11/16 The Ladies are a newly formed team who are made Shaldon Villa Ottery St Mary up largely of former youth players. This is their first 04/12/16 season together and it is great to see so many Ottery St Mary Town wanting to carry on with their football. The team 11/12/16 play in Division One of the Devon Women’s League. Ottery St Mary Home matches take place on a Sunday at 2.00pm. 18/12/16 Ilfracombe Town Ottery St Mary Come on down and support our local ladies.

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The Committee Contact us:

The club only exists because of the many people who Craig Allen give up their free time to help out. The Committee is our main means of running the club and we are all Chairman, volunteers. We are always looking out for people to [email protected] help out and for local businesses to help with sponsorship. Tel: 07490 372288

Currently our committee is made up of the following Or call in at the club

Chairman Craig Allen Washbrook Meadows Secretary Terry Moxom Deputy Chair Simon Harris Butts Road Treasurer Karen Smit Girl’s Secretary Caroine Thornton Ottery St Mary EX11 1EL Welfare Officer Craig Allen Dep Welfare Officer Mark Gleeson Or check out our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/osmyfc/ Committee Members Marc Gethin Lizzie Nancekivell

Marc Gleeson Ian Potbury Andrew Dickason Jan Moore Tamsin Clifton

Coaches

Under 15s Craig Allen

Under 14s David Jackson

Under 12s David Jackson

Under 11s Adam Carpenter

Under 9s Marc Gething

Under 8s Simon Harris

Under 7s Craig Allen Answer to Guess the Ground:

Home Park – Argyle 6