Birkdale United AFC

COACHING SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5/6/7/’S WITH KEV AND SHARON CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND DUE TO FROZEN PITCH AND EXTREME COLD WEATHER.  WE ARE HOPING TO RE-START NEXT WEEKEND 11/2/12 @ 1PM,  S AND B TRAFALGAR ROAD, SOUTHPORT. (WEATHER PERMITTING)

SHARON  TEL: 07984765083

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR YOUR TEAMS TO SEE IF YOU CAN SEE YOUR TEAM AND NAME.  I HAVE TRIED TO UPDATE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BUT IF I HAVE MISSED YOU OUT I AM SORRY.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT SHARONCAUL123@BTINTERNET.COM AND I WILL ADD YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

ALSO PLEASE ASK YOUR MANAGERS TO SEND ME MATCH REPORTS OR ANYTHING  YOU WISH TO ADD TO YOUR PAGE.

THANKS

SHARON (CLUB SECRETARY)

Coaching sessions for Under 5′s 6 and 7′s restarts Satrurday 3rd February 2012 weather permitting.

S and B Trafalgar Road, Southport 1pm

If you are unsure if sessions are on please contact Sharon on 07984765083.

Thanks

Sharon

Can all  managers please send me up-to-date team sheets and

photos as soon as possible.  I am updating the website this week.

Also please send me match reports and any news you wish to add.

Thanks

Sharon

The Club was shocked and saddened to learn today of the sudden death of Anita Shaw, former Club Secretary and current Craven Minor League Welfare Officer.

Anita served as Secretary from 2002 to 2007 and was instrumental in attaining the Charter Standard and Charter Standard Development Awards. She was also responsible for the Club winning the Charter Standard Development Club of the Year in 2007. Without her drive, determination and enthusiasm, Birkdale United would not be anything like the club it is today. She set many of the high standards which are still adhered to.

She also instigated the first club motto ‘Young People Matter’, which fully encompassed what the Club was setting out to achieve. Her support for the development of both the male and female sections is borne out in the size and depth of the club today. She reminded us constantly what we were there to do, and never let us forget that our priority was always the young people in our care.

Anita was also a qualified FA Coach and as well as helping with coaching within the Club, she was also part of the Management team which took a Sefton Representative Under 16 Girls team to Mons  in 2006. Her care and sense of responsibility for the young ladies in her care was particularly inspiring.

Moreover, Anita made a huge difference in the lives of literally hundreds of children and young people through her work with – amongst others – Birkdale United, Hesketh Colts, Southport FC Juniors, Southport FC and the Craven Minor, and the sheer size of her legacy is difficult to accurately assess. Her sad passing leaves a gap which will never be adequately filled, and her absence is felt by those who knew her, worked with her, and shared her friendship.

Everyone at Birkdale United would like to send their condolences to her husband Simon, and their sons Michael, Nick and Niall.

Rest in Peace Anita x

The fixtures and forms for this weekend’s tournaments are available for download here. If you have any queries or any problems downloading these files, please contact Noel via the Contacts page.

Team Sheet (160)

Tournament Rules 2011 (102)

Under 8 Boys Fixtures - Saturday 16th July AM (112)

Under 15 Boys Fixtures - Saturday 16th July PM (88)

Under 9 Boys Fixtures - Sunday 17th July AM (185) *Corrected Version Uploaded Thurs 14th July*

Under 11 Boys Fixtures - Sunday 17th July AM (123) Under 13 Girls Fixtures - Sunday 17th July PM (135)

Birkdale United Under 13 Girls are looking for two experienced players to join their double winning team for the season 2012/13. If you would like the chance to play for us and are currently in school year 7 or 8 then contact Duggy at welford23@aol.com

Birkdale United was celebrating on Wednesday night as they bagged a treble of prestigious awards at the Sefton Sports Awards.

The Club was named Joint Winner in the Club of the Year category with Chesterfield Community Netball Club – many congratulations to them also. This was in recognition of the Club’s amazing growth over the last few years and the work which is done with schools and the local community as well as the relevant government bodies.

There were also two very unexpected award wins for two people who have put a lot of work and effort into the Club for a number of years. They were unexpected, as Sharon Caul had nominated them without their knowledge!

Firstly, Club Vice-Chairman Noel Warham was named Coach of the Year. This was in recognition of his decade of service to the development and growth of Girls and Women’s Football in Sefton, and all his work on behalf of the Club. Coming in the same season as the Women’s section was promoted to the Club’s highest ever level, it represented a wonderful end of the season for Noel.

Finally, Club Welfare Officer, Tracey Caffrey, was named Club Volunteer of the Year. Tracey has been with the Club longer than any other member of the Committee and has worked tirelessly to ensure that children and young people can enjoy their football in a safe environment. She has also worked hard with the Fundraising Committee and is in all honesty one of the unsung heroes of the Club.

Coming at the end of the Club’s most successful ever season, these awards – which are even more prestigious as they are chosen from clubs and individuals from every single sport which is played in Sefton – could not have come at a better time. It was particularly poignant that Sam Benbow – without whom there would be no Birkdale United – was at the event to receive the Club of the Year award and take pride in the achievements of those who have carried on the good work he started for the young people of the town.

The awards will be highlighted in next week’s edition of the Southport Visiter, which is out on Thursday 23rd June. Reserve your copy now!

The Club held it’s Annual Presentation on Saturday 11th June, and for the first time this was held at Greenbank High School. As in previous years, given the size of the Club, this was split into Senior and Junior Presentations. Guest of Honour was the Club Founder and  President, Sam Benbow. Both Presentations were opened by Club Chairman Kevin Stockley, and Secretary, Sharon Caul, before it was the Club Vice-Chairman, Noel Warham, who took on the role of host of the event.

The Presentation was one of the best yet and was particularly well attended. The main club prizes went to some very deserving recipients. The third person to receive the Sam Benbow President’s Cup, for outstanding service to the Club, was Megan Coulter, Captain of the ‘Liverpool’ Ladies team. Clubman of the Year was Charlie Hayward, and Clubwoman of the Year was Megan Tasker, while the Coach of the Year award went to Rhys Smith, who works with three teams within the Club.

The individual age group winners are listed below. Thank you to everyone for your commitment and effort throughout the season, and thanks to everyone who made the Presentation a huge success.

Junior Presentation
Under 8 G: Gerard Casterton – Under 8 S: George Heathcliff-Core – Under 9 Falcons: Andrew Jones
Under 10 Girls – Charlotte Armstrong – Under 10 Falcons: Matthew Bowden – Under 10 Hawks: Zack Baggaley
Under 13 Girls: Victoria Grocott – Under 13 ‘Black’ – Matthew Wallace-Jones

Senior Presentation
‘Lancashire’ Ladies: Natasha Temple – ‘Liverpool’ Ladies – Hannah Williams – Under 16 Girls: Sammy Canadine
Under 15 Boys: Luke Williams – Under 14 Boys: Callum Thomson – Under 13 Boys: The whole team!
Under 12 Boys: Ben Harding – Under 11 ‘S’: Callum Flatts – Under 11 ‘R’: Harry Clarke
Under 11 Girls: Phoebe Rigby – Under 9 ‘DR’: Charlie Allen – Under 9 ‘SJ’: Nick Wilson
Under 14 Girls: Sarah Kelly – Men’s Open Age: Daniel Cattlin

Birkdale United, the only FA Charter Standard Community Club in Southport,  are starting a weekly disability football coaching session for boys and girls aged 11-16. The sessions take place on Thursdays from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, starting on 9^th June 2011 at Greenbank High School, Hastings Road, Hillside, Southport PR8 2LT.

For further details or to register your child please contact Sharon Caul on 01704 573619 or Mobile 07984765083.

Many congratulations to Dave and the Under 13 Boys who completed the Treble yesterday with victory in the Cup Final at Southport FC. This is an amazing achievement for the boys, especially when you consider they have gone the entire season unbeaten.

Many congratulations to everyone involved with the team!

Sunday 15th May – The Liverpool league Ladies team will go for the League and Cup double when they face Liverpool Feds in the League Cup final at Heron Eccles, Allerton, L18 7JT. 2pm kick off, all support welcome!

Saturday 21st May – There will be a Race Night in support of the Club at The Portland, Bedford Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HU. The evening will start at 8pm. Please try and attend this entertaining evening to support the work of the club’s volunteers.

Sunday 22nd May – Managers Meeting at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Southport. 7pm start, all Managers to attend. Apologies to Sharon Caul.

Sunday 5th June – West Lancashire Girls League Presentation, for all teams who have finished as League Champions, Runners Up or Cup Winners, as well as Representative Squad members. Times to be advised.

Saturday 11th June – Club Presentation from 2pm at Greenbank High School, Hastings Road, Southport, PR8 2LT. Exact timings to be advised (likely to be two sessions as in previous years).

Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th and 16th/17th July – Birkdale United AFC Tournament at Southport Rugby Club, Waterloo Road. Details to be advised later this week.

If you would like any further information about any of these events, please contact Sharon Caul or Noel Warham using the Contacts page.

The club is looking to recruit players for next season at a number of age groups.

Firstly, Seb from the current Under 8′s is looking for a few new players for his team. Training takes place on a Tuesday evening from 6-7pm at Bedford Park. For further details, either head along to training or contact the Secretary.

We are also looking to set up Under 9 and Under 10 Girls teams for next year. Our youngest female teams have been incredibly successful this year with the Under 10′s winning their league and the Under 11′s finishing close runners-up. Players of all levels of experience and ability are welcome. If you are interested in these or any other age groups, please contact Club Secretary, Sharon Caul, via the contacts page.

Birkdale United’s adult female section achieved a notable first as the Liverpool team clinched the League Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leighbridge. Goals came from Ferguson and Rodriguez, although ‘keeper Rimmer was the hero with TWO penalty saves!

This is a fantastic and notable achievement as it signals the first promotion for the Women’s Section, and the Club will now have a team in the North West Women’s League from next season.

This is on top of the notable achievement in running two women’s teams this season in separate leagues. The quality of play from both teams has been superb, and the way in which both teams have supported each other is very encouraging indeed.

Congratulations to all the Ladies and to Dave, Rob, Loren and the rest of the coaching team. On behalf of this webmaster – thank you!