Tickets on the night cost £3 which includes Sausage and Chips and all proceeds will go to the Club.

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EVERY PURCHASE COUNTS THIS CHRISTMAS
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Please support Wellingborough Town Youth Section when buying gifts this online this Christmas.

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WEBSHOP - RAISING FUNDS FOR THE CLUB
Wellingborough Town Youth Section have launched an online shop to help raise funds for the club.

www.buy.at/wtys is a simple concept. All online purchases via links on this page generate commission for the club. Transactions by cheque or over the telephone (unless specified by the retailer, such as Laterooms) do not generate commission. At no time during the experience on the retailers sites should you edit the web address in the address bar. This will disable the commission being earned.

Visit our web shop here www.buy.at/wtys and use this link every time you plan to shop online.

OCTOBER 2009

PENALTY CHAMPION
Congratulations to Jacob Kearney in the Wellingborough Town Under 12's team who was officially crowned 'Penalty Champion' at the Charter Standard Presentation.

Under high pressure Jacob beat off competition from players within all of the other Wellingborough Town teams to secure the title and Prize!

Well Done Jacob.

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN ACHIEVE CHARTER STANDARD – DEVELOPMENT CLUB LEVEL

Wellingborough Town Football Club is delighted to announce that they have secured FA Charter Standard at Development Club Level.

The FA Charter Standard Scheme is best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs working with young people.  As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all.

Receiving the award Martin Patmore, Secretary of Wellingborough Town Youth Section commented “This is a fantastic achievement for our club and shows the dedication of all of our coaches in getting themselves a Coaching qualification.  I would like to thank all of the Coaches and unsung heroes involved behind the scenes with the administration of The Club in helping us to achieve Charter Status.”

Wellingborough Town is the only Club in the area to have achieved the Development Club award which highlights the aspirations of the Club moving forward.

Wellingborough Town Youth Section has quickly grown from two teams in 2004 to eight youth teams this season.  Charlie Stewart, Jack Patmore and Liam Chowney helped to collect the award and are the Clubs longest serving players.  The three players have all been with The Club since the first training session in April 2004 with each player having made over 100 appearances for the Club.
Wellingborough Town Youth Section has Six FA Level 1 coaches and plans to provide three coaches with Level 1 training over the next 12 months.  Wellingborough Town also have two Level 2 coaches and a Level 2 Goalkeeping Coach.

Plans are already being implemented to work closer with the senior teams and Wellingborough Town also has plans to introduce dedicated girls teams within the next two seasons.

Wellingborough Town Football Club is always looking out for players who can improve our teams. They are especially keen to hear from any 15 year old boys who are not currently playing for a team and are interested in getting back in to football.

More details on the FA Charter Standard can be seen here

CHARTER STANDARD PRESENTATION
As you may be aware Wellingborough Town Football Club have recently been awarded: Charter Standard Development Club Status.

The award presentation will take place on:
Saturday October 24th, 13:30
Wellingborough Town Football Club
The Dog & Duck Stadium
London Road
Wellingborough

All Youth Section Players will need to be present for the presentation in their playing kit for a photograph involving all teams.

Penalty Shootout Competition - £25 First Prize!
The first team are playing at home and at half time all players will be invited
to take part in a Penalty Shootout Competition£25 First Prize!

To make things fair, the younger players will be taking penalties closer than the older players!

Mark Pryor Makes Debut for The Poppies
Mark Pryor, who has played for Wellingborough Town Under 16 / Under 18 / Reserves has recently made his debut for Kettering Town First Team against Northampton Spencer in the NFA Cup.

It is fantastic to see players progress through our Youth Section and everybody at Wellingborough Town wishes Mark the best of luck

SEPTEMBER 2009

Wellingborough Town under 14’s are proud to announce a new sponsor for their 09/10 campaign.
Mike Hodson Signs have purchased a new away kit and all the equipment necessary for this year’s football campaign.
Mike Hodson Managing Director said “I am proud to be the main sponsor this year for the under 14’s. I have been impressed by the clubs structure and the development of these players and the youth section as a whole and look forward to the season”.

Phil Chowney under 14 manager said it is great to have Mike’s support this year. The new kit looks great and with all the equipment we can develop training sessions to be more interesting for the lads.

Mike Hodson signs produce signs for many companies of note such as Virgin, East Midland Trains, NCP and many more. Why not check out his web site,

www.mikehodsonsigns.co.uk

PARKING AT TRAINING
Weavers have requested that parents park correctly at Weavers Sports Centre on a Saturday morning.

Please can we make sure that cars are parked up against the green fence if you are staying for the training, and within the white lines (which will be repainted soon).

FIXTURES
All of the Wellingborough Town fixtures are out now and can be downloaded from the links below.

Please note that these may change! If there is any discrepancies between these and mitoo then go with mitoo.

FUN FOOTBALL FOR 5/6 YEAR OLDS
In association with Football Development Schools Wellingborough Town FC is introducing Fun Football for 5/6 year olds from Mid September.

For more information ring Barry Fletcher on 01933 678991.

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN UNDER 14 WIN TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Wellingborough Town Under 14's who won the Woodford Halse FC Six A Side Tournament on Sunday August 30th August.
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AUGUST 2009

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FUNDAY
Wellingborough Town will be holding a Funday on Sunday September 6th at the Dog & Duck, London Road, Wellingborough.  The purpose of the event is to give all of the Wellingborough Town Youth Section teams the opportunity to play on the Senior Pitches, and also to raise the profile of the Club locally.

As well as the Football the bar will be open, we will have a BBQ and various local organizations will have stalls at the event.  Wellingborough Town will also hold a penalty shoot out with prizes, we have a Bouncy Castle and there will be Stocks present for Players to get their own back on the Coaches and Parents!

Mini Soccer – To be played on the End Pitch
10:00 - Under 7 (One 30 minute game 2 x 15 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Corby Hellenic
11:00 - Under 7 (One 30 minute game 2 x 15 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Corby Hellenic
12:00 - Under 8 (One 30 minute game 2 x 15 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Welland Valley FC
13:00 - Under 9 (30 minutes game 2 x 15 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Wellingborough Town
14:00 - Under 10 (40 minutes game 2 x 20 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Moulton Magpies

Boys Football– To be played on the Main Pitch
10:00 - Under 12 (60 minute game 2 x 30 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V  (Team TBC)
12:00 - Under 13 (70 minute game 2 x 35 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Vicarage Farm
13:00 - Under 14 (70 minute game 2 x 35 minutes) – Wellingborough Town V Welland Valley

CAR BOOT SALE
At the Fun day we would like to run a CAR BOOT SALE of about 20 stalls, which will help to boost the attractions on the day. This is an ideal opportunity not only to move on those treasured items nestling in the loft for the last few years, but also to do some bargain hunting from other stalls.

If members of the club or parents or friends of the boys engaged in football on the day would like a stall, please contact Barry Fletcher on 01933 678991 to book your place. There will be a small charge for your stall of £5.00.

We would like all stall holders to be at the ground by 09.00 hours. Remember book early to avoid disappointment.

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN HELP AT SUMMER FUNDAY
Members from  Wellingborough Town Youth Section recently helped out with the The Sophie Story Summer Fun Day 2009, helping them to raise £2500.00 for a Chase Hospice.  The purpose of the event was to help raise funds for Chase Children’s Hospice which receives little statutory funding  and costs around £4million a year to run, meaning that it relies on its supporters for 93%  of its income.

Wellingborough Town sponsored and ran a Penalty Shoot out at the event which was attended by hundreds or People at The Holly Bush in Frensham on Sunday 23rd August.

Sophie suffers from a rare form of mitochondrial disease that has made her muscles extremely weak. Because of this she has global hypotonia meaning she is very floppy, has a tracheostomy and is permanently connected to a ventilator to help her breathe. She cannot swallow and therefore is fed through a tube directly into her tummy and at twelve months old she cannot sit or hold her head up.

More details on the event can be seen on Sophie’s website: http://www.thesophiestory.co.uk/events/detail.aspx?eID=23

WEMBLEY! WEMBLEY!

What a fantastic day Wellingborough Town Under 10's had in London on August 6th at the McDonald's Festival of Football.

A pleasant trip to the capital really started to emerge as a reality when we joined the throng of coaches from all over the country homing in on a fantastic park only a stones throw from Wembley Stadium itself. To all intents and purposes it looked as though we were actually in the country with the expanse of trees and fields where the lads were to perform in the first part of the day.

Our first game was against Newcastle Juniors who looked much more physically stronger than we were. Although we held them for a time they eventually got the ascendancy and ran out 4-0 winners. If we had had an opportunity of playing against a lesser team in our first match having only just travelled for two hours against our opponents who stayed in London overnight, we might have performed better.

The crowds, the colourful sideshows of football skills and the atmosphere soon settled our squad and they went on to win their second match 6-2. The third match was a close affair but we eventually ran out victorious 2-0. A wholly satisfying series.

A short trip of 10 minutes saw us arrive at Wembley. The excited chatter of hundreds of youngsters from all over the country, made up of members of 60 teams selected by McDonalds to take part in this Festival, grew in intensity as we entered the stadium.

The pitch looked like a beautiful suede green carpet. The moving perimeter boards and the endless rows of seats seeming to spread for hundreds of feet. To see our boys eagerly awaiting their turn to tread the hallowed turf, with hundreds of others in their gaily coloured team kits was exciting, even for several of us who had been privileged enough to have seen it all before. But on those occasions our boys, in Doughboys colours, were not involved. A rare site which really must have excited the proud parents and grandparents who were there to witness it.

Pre-match photo-shoots with Geoff Hurst, the 1966 World Cup hat-trick star, for all the teams seemed to take an eternity and when our boys eventually got onto the field the game seemed to flash by. I think the occasion got the better of them as they were definitely second best to their opponents. However, a closely fought match was decided with the opponents scoring the winner with the last kick of the match. The result was incidental, it was the taking part that was important.

To see the squad wearily climbing the hundred steps to the Royal Box, with the myriad cameras flashing and the mobile phones working overtime, is something which I, and I've no doubt, the other 50 or so Doughboys supporters will never forget.

The club, the boys themselves and the parents owe a big 'thank-you' to Perry Akhtar our McDonalds sponsor for giving us the opportunity of a lifetime. The club officials who accompanied the squad are also proud at the way the coaches and squad performed in their play and their overall conduct throughout.

Thanks to all concerned from an old sentimental Doughboy loyalist who as experienced a day that I shall cherish because we, The Doughboys, were involved in an event at the home of football.

Laurie Owen - Wellingborough Town Executive Committee

More Photo's here

Do you have any photo's from the Wembley Trip? Would you like to submit your account of the day?

Please email Martin Patmore - martin@wtys.co.uk so that I can add them to the site.

LEAGUES ANNOUNCED
The Boys Football Leagues have been announced.

Wellingborough Town Under 12's have been promoted to Division 2.

Wellingborough Town Under 13's have been promoted to Division 1.

Wellingborough Town Under 14's will remain in Division 2.

JULY 2009

SAMS SPOUNGE BOB SQUAREPANTS PLEE!
Sam O'key who has played for our Youth Teams needs our help! Sam has entered a competition to be the ultimate spongebob fan (as we all know that he is!!).

All we need you all to do is follow the link http://microsites.nick.co.uk/Superfan/gallery/ watch his video (Sam, Wellingborough 9) then rate it 5!

UNDER 13 - MORE PLAYERS REQUIRED
Wellingborough Town Under 13's (2009/2010 season) are looking for a number of players to join the squad and challenge for a place, especially centre backs and strikers.

We are especially interested in hearing from players who are fed up with their current teams and fancy a new Challenge.

Please call Martin on 07817 017053 for more details or email Martin

MINI SOCCER VENUES ANNOUNCED
These are on the Mitoo site.

U7 IRCHESTER SAT AM

U8 IRCHESTER SAT AM

U9 WELLINGBOROUGH (OG'S) SUN AM

U1O WELLINGBOROUGH (OG'S ) SUN AM

To promote the growth of mini soccer at the u7's age group in the Wellingborough/ Rushden area Weetabix League are having a venue at Irchester on Saturday mornings

UNDER 14's WIN WEEKLEY TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Phil, Mike and the Wellingborough Town Under 14’s who won the Weekley Rovers Six – Aside tournament over the weekend.

The lads have reached the final of a few tournaments this year and I am really pleased for the boys to finally see their efforts pay off!

Team:
Jed Hayes
Matt Watts
Dan Wade
Liam Chowney
Kyle Walter
Alexis Sindar
Callum Souster
Lewis Hayes

Well done boys!

Match Report here
Photos Here

UNDER 10's TO PLAY AT WEMBLEY STADIUM
Wellingborough Town Under 10 squad have been invited to travel to London on Thursday 6th August and compete in a Tournament sponsored by McDonalds. They will also receive professional coaching from Eric Harrison the coach responsible for coaching David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs whilst working as Youth Team Coach at Manchester United.

They will then be transported to the New Wembley Stadium where they will appear in a photo shoot, along with other competing teams and then play a game on the illustrious turf. After the game they will have an opportunity of walking up the staircase to the Royal Box, like the players at Cup-finals and International games, to receive a commemorative medallion from the guests of honour. (We are unsure who they will include but the former World Cup star, Geoff Hurst, works for McDonalds and may be in attendance)

What a fantastic day out that the youngsters will remember the rest of their lives. We are indebted to Perry for this opportunity.

We are hoping to organise a coach for the youngsters, their families and any other members of the club who may wish to visit the home of football and see for themselves what it is like from close quarters.

We need to know the particulars of those who are interested in this trip by Friday 17th July, 2009. Please contact Laurie Owen on 01933 226538 or e-mail: articscorer@aol.com.

Wellingborough Town Under 10's manager is Terry Tuthill who can be contacted on 07977453850.

WELLINGBOROUGH CARNIVAL
Wellingborough Town Youth Section recently took part in Wellingborough Carnival .

Simon Cox of Wellingborough Town Football Clubs Executive committee commented

"The boys and girls were a huge credit to themselves, their parents and the club. They were a pleasure to have on board with us and looked like they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Next year, we'll go for the bigger vehicle and have the whole youth set up on board with us!!! Parents et all!"

Well done and thank you to all involved.

The photographs from the event can be seen here

JUNE 2009

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YOUTH SECTION END OF SEASON PRESENTATION
The Wellingborough Town Youth Section end of season Presentations took place on Friday June 12th at Wellingborough Rugby Club.

Congratulations to all of the players but here are this seasons special award Winners:

Under 7
Players Player of the Year - Thomas Lane
Supporters Player of the Year - Antony Stevenson
Managers Player of the Year - Max Chowney
Most Improved Player of the Year- Joseph Line

Under 8
Players Player of the Year – Kobi Wardell
Supporters Player of the Year – Ben Galloway
Managers Player of the Year – Jordan Lee-Holmes
Most Improved Player of the Year – Harvey Lewis

Under 9
Players Player of the Year – Charlie Baxter
Supporters Player of the Year – Thomas Tuthill
Managers Player of the Year – Denver Harrold
Most Improved Player of the Year – Alex Wade

Under 11
Players Player of the Year – David Wallis
Supporters Player of the Year – Trent Woodley
Managers Player of the Year – David Wallis
Most Improved Player of the Year – Drew Mistry

Under 12
Players Player of the Year – Kaise John-Lewis
Supporters Player of the Year – Kaise John-Lewis
Managers Player of the Year – Jack Whitlock
Most Improved Player of the Year – Scott Pryke

Under 13
Players Player of the Year - Jed Hayes
Supporters Player of the Year - Kyle Walter
Managers Player of the Year - Dan Wade
Most Improved Player of the Year - Sean Sinfield

REFEREES REQUIRED
Wellingborough Town is looking to recruit some referees for our junior games (Under 11 - Under 14) played on a Sunday morning or afternoon.

Home teams are required to arrange a referee for their games as their is a massive shortage at the moment. It is very difficult to coach and referee at the same time which is why we are seeking volunteers.

Referees are paid £10 - £15 (depending on experience) for the game and many clubs encourage players from older teams to take up this role. Parents are also encouraged to volunteer for this vital role.

No experience is necessary all though you do have to be over 16. Training courses will be provided if needed. Please contact Martin if you can help on 07817 017053.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN TRIALS
Northampton Town FC Football in the Community Programme is currently recruiting players for all of its development centre squads.

The centre will consist of age groups from U7 through to U15 / U16s combined. All successful players will be able to continue to play for their respective junior clubs.

The purpose of the Development Centre is to continue the personal development of young players by offering coaching once a week and playing in fixtures within the East Anglian Premiership Development League over school half terms.

If you would like further information please contact Darren Norton on 01604 683 738 or email darren.norton@ntfc.tv for a booking form.

MAY 2009

YOUTH SECTION END OF SEASON PRESENTATION
The Wellingborough Town Youth Section end of season Presentations will take place on the evening of Friday June 12th at Wellingborough Rugby Club.

This event will bring together every side involved with the Youth Section of our club. Each Youth Section Side will be presenting a number of awards on the night:

• Players Player of the Year
• Supporters Player of the Year
• Managers Player of the Year
• Most Improved Player

The evening will be Kicking Off from 19:30

APRIL 2009

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN UNDER 16
Congratulations to Les & Wellingborough Town Under 16's who have finished runners up in the John Henry Under 16 'A' Division.

The current Under 16's have been the most successful side that Wellingborough Town have produced since their re-launch in 2004. Their honours include:

Under 14 - 2006/07
John Henry Division 2 Runners Up.

Under 15 - 2007/08
John Henry Division 1 Champions
Alan Burgess Cup Winners

Under 16 - 2008/09
John Henry Division 1 Runners Up.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Les Hornby, the players and their Parents for their significant contribution to development of Wellingborough Town Youth Section, and wish everybody well for the future.

We look forward to seeing the players progress into the Under 18, Reserve and First Team's.

YEAR 1 TRAINING
Please be aware that the YEAR 1 training has been moved to it's regular time and place of Saturday Mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 Sir Christopher Hatton School. Please call Martin on 07817 017053 for more details.

RAY WINSTONE HELPS LAUNCH THE RESPECT PARENT GUIDE
Hollywood star Ray Winstone has lent his support to The FA’s Respect Programme, starring in a brand new film to promote positive parental support on the sidelines.

The film sees Winstone play two roles – an overbearing father who shouts abuse from the touchline and a “Godfather” style character who is watching the game from afar and calls for people to use their common sense at youth football.

Winstone believes that parents need to lose the “win at all costs” attitude and bring some enjoyment back to the game: “Kids want their parents to watch them play football but they want to be supported by them, not embarrassed. You’ve got all these adults screaming and shouting on the touchline but seven and eight year olds aren’t interested in tactics. They just want to play the game, be their hero for the day and dream of scoring a goal at Wembley Stadium.”

The film has been made to promote a free online Respect Parent Guide. The Guide highlights examples of poor behaviour and, more importantly, gives advice on how it can be improved.

Respect is The Football Association’s programme to address unacceptable behaviour in football – on and off the pitch. On average, 7,000 referees quit football every year at because of the abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy parents.

In response, the Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, players and parents from grassroots to elite football to ensure a safe, positive environment in which to enjoy the game. These tools include agreed codes of conduct, sideline barriers co-funded by the Football Foundation and ensuring captains work with referees to manage player behaviour.

You can watch the Ray Winstone film below or click HERE to see The FA Respect Parent Guide.

UNDER 6 TRAINING - VENUE CHANGE
Please be aware that the YEAR 1 training on Thursday April 16th will moved to Castle Fields. Please call Martin on 07817 0170 for more details.

EASTER BREAK
Please note that Sir Christopher Hatton School is closed on Saturday April 11th.

Please check with your teams coach to find out if training has been arranged for another venue.

VACANCIES
We have vacancies in many Wellingborough Town teams. Please check the VACANCIES PAGE for further details.

If you are unhappy with your current Club and fancy a change then please contact us.

COMMITEE MEMBERS NEEDED
As Wellingborough Town Youth Section continues to grow, we need to recruit a number of committed volunteers to help with some important roles.

We are currently recruiting for volunteers to fill the following positions:

Chair Person - (Now Filled)
Secretary - Click here for more details
Treasurer -(Now Filled)

If you would like to find out more about any of these roles, then please phone Martin Patmore on 07817 017053 for more details.

MARCH 2009

CALLING ALL YEAR 1 CHILDREN - NEXT YEAR UNDER 7
We will start training for your children currently in the Year 1 age group on April 2nd, 18:45 - 19:45 at Wellingborough Town Football Club (behind the Dog & Duck).

Please email me to reserve your place or call Martin on 07817 017053.

Download a flyer from here to pass to your Child's friends and invite them along too!

CODE OF CONDUCT
Respect is The FA's programme of activities to combat unacceptable behaviour in our game at every level - on the pitch and from the sidelines.

To back this up please read our revised code of conduct for Players, Supporters, Parents and Coaches.

More details on the FA's RESPECT CAMPAIGN can be seen here.

ENGLAND V FRANCE - SCHOOL BOY INTERNATIONAL
I am considering running a coach to Wembley to watch an England U18 Schoolboy International.

Saturday 13th June - Kick Off 3.00 PM

The gates open at 12 noon and I would imagine we would set off about 10:00.

Match Tickets cost £17.00 and I would estimate that together with a coach the total cost would be around £25.00.

Please can you email Martin on martin@wtys.co.uk or text me with your name, phone number and age group that your son plays for if you are interested.

FEBRUARY 2009

QUIZ NIGHT ANNOUNCED
We are having a QUIZ,GRUB & BEER NIGHT on Thursday 26th February starting at 7.30pm.

Teams need to consist of up to 4 people per team with an entry fee of £20 per team. If you would like to enter, contact Martin Crook on 226251 or e-Mail martin.crook@yahoo.co.uk for an entry form.

Cash prize money for the winners.

RACE NIGHT
Thursday 26th March - Race Night from 7.00 pm.
contact Martin Crook on 226251 or e-Mail martin.crook@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

TRAINING CANCELLED
Unfortunately Saturdays training and all games on Sunday are once again cancelled due to the Snow. 

Hopefully everything will be back to normal next week.

JANUARY 2009

WATCH OUT FOR OVERPLAY
‘Overplay’ is a term used to describe the cause of injuries found in players and athletes due to excessive overuse of specific parts of their body. Young players are particularly vulnerable to ‘overuse’ injuries caused by overplay.

The FA has produced a leaflet, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘here’, to alert those people who have direct contact with our best young players to the risks of overplay. This includes parents, coaches, school teachers and league officials. It is the responsibility of all who are involved in the development of young players to look after their medical interests. Click Here

WTFC Merchandise now available!
Ever wanted to buy your own WTFC merchandise ? Well now you can. Why not browse our Merchandise Section and place your order today!

We also have a number of other items on the way which include club ties, mugs and home shirts. Click Here

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