CLUB CALL
BRAY BOWLS
In the week just gone our Division 4 team recorded a very good 5.5 to 0.5 victory at home to Westmanstown.
The highlight of the evening was Bob Neilson’s wonder shot to help his rink to a draw.
Others to impress on the night were Dick Fowler and Gabriel Cahill.
Wednesday saw Division 6 involved in a very tight affair at home to league leaders Greenhills. The game ended all square. Bray are still in second place. Keep it going lads.
Thursday saw Vets 1 defeat St. Jame Gate at home 3/1. With two games to go Bray have their destiny in their own hands.
Both Division 1 and 2 were in action on Saturday last with Division 1 falling to a 1/6 defeat away in Rathmines to Leinster. Walter Doyle’s rink performed particularly well on the day.
Meanwhile Division 2 had a great 6/1 win at home to St. James Gate where Alan Rath played well on his return to Division 2.
He was ably assisted by Nick Howlett and Eddie Condren. This coming Wednesday sees the ladies complete their programme for the season with a trip to leafy Blackrock.
Division 6 have a free week. Saturday next has Division 1 at home to Blackrock and Division 2 travel to play Lerne in the shadows of Croke Park. Could there be a surprise visitor to the rink on the day?
Next Monday, 27th of August Division 4 complete their season with a home game against our neighbours from Greystones. We offer our congrats to Ann Barry from Greystones Bowling Club who was named Junior Bowler of the week at the recent LBLI Championships. Ann got to three finals - singles, pairs and triples. She won the pairs with her partner Hannah Mc Inerney.
Finally Betty Keogh has won the lotto for the second week in a row.
WICKLOW ROVERS
Our senior B ladies team were in action twice last week.
First up was a league tussle with Terenure with the girls unlucky to lose out 3-2 in what was an exciting encounter.
The girls should have got something from the game but it wasn’t to be. Charmaine Higgins and Holly Norman nabbed the goals for Rovers on the night.
Second up was CMH FC in the quarter final of the junior shield and nothing went right for the girls on the night with the Dublin outfit winning 7-1, the Rovers goal came when Louise Johnson headed home for a consolation goal.
The club are currently seeking a volunteer for the position of club secretary on our executive committee. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in giving something back to the club.
Please remember we have a very small committee as it is and the people currently on the committee just haven’t the time to be doing several jobs.
As it is committee members are doubling up on jobs within the club. The club needs more people at committee level so please submit your name to help out, please don’t just assume someone else is going to do it.
If you are interested in helping the club out by coming on the committee please contact any committee member or private message our club Facebook page.
The WDSL are looking to host 3 x PDP Parent/Coach Workshops before the season resumes on the 9th of September. The Dates/ Venues/Times are as follows: Thursday, Aug 23rd – Aughrim Community Hall (7pm – 8:30pm);
Tuesday August 28th – Rathnew FC (7pm-8:30pm); Tuesday, September 4th – Newtown Community Hall (7pm-8-30pm).
The FAI PDP (Player development Plan) format is now a compulsory requirement within the FAI and for teams participating within the WDSL.
These workshops are used to educate the coaches and parents of what is required within the plan regarding structure, pitch dimensions, playing time, rules etc.
These workshops are FREE, and will take no longer than 90 minutes. We urge all coaches working within the SSG game format from 5v5 to 9v9 Level to attend at least one workshop.
We aim to get all Coaches/Managers from each club to attend, these Free Workshops. There are three Vvnues, the club will be invited to put forward our Coaches/ Managers to attend the closest venue, if they’re not available on that evening they can/must attend another. We will ask all to sign in on the evening and ask you the club to put forward who will be attending. We would also like to extend the invitation to parents of the children as they should have a basic knowledge of the PDP so they understand what the club and coaches are implementing on a weekly basis.
The club’s weekly junior soccer academy continues every Saturday morning [weather permitting] under the watchful eye of senior club coach Johnny Dunne.
The academy takes places on the all weather pitch on the club grounds at Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years. The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12.
There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits. Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 0879108706 or e-mail me atjimmy.nolan09@ hotmail.com.
For all news regarding the club, check out the club website at www.wicklowrovers.com or the club facebook page.
BRAY WANDERERS
Lotto draw - There was no jackpot winner on 19/8/18. Numbers drawn were 1,3,21 and 24. €30 lucky dip winners were Breda Mulhall c/o Hibo, Stephen McDonnell c/o Bray Wanderers, Amy Caulfield c/o Michael Caulfield. Next jackpot is €10,025. Lotto tickets are on sale in the club shop at all home games and you can also play the Bray Wanderers Lotto on line through our website.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers next game is at home to Shamrock Rovers on Friday, 31st August. Kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is 7.45pm. Please note that under 14s are admitted free to Bray Wanderers home games when accompanied by an adult.
Match Tickets - To beat the queues on match night supporters can be purchase Bray Wanderers match tickets in advance online at http://braywanderersfc.ie/tickets-info/. Simply print off your match ticket at home and avoid queues on match night. Tickets can also be purchased online by using any mobile / tablet devices and can be presented directly at the turnstiles on your mobile / tablet device with no printing of tickets required. Ticket prices for the 2018 season are Adults €15, Students / OAPS €10, Children u14 free when accompanied by an adult. Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.
Underage teams - The under 19s drew 1-1 with Galway United at the Carlisle Grounds on Sunday. Goal scorer was Niall Barr. The under 19s are away to Cobh Ramblers on Sunday, 26th August. Kick off at the St. Colman’s Park is 2.00pm. The under 17s were defeated 3-1 away to Galway United last Saturday. The under 17s are at home to Kerry on Saturday, 25th August. Kick off at the Academy Grounds in Carrickmines is 2.00pm. The under 15s defeated Waterford FC 3-2 at home in the cup last Sunday. Darragh Lynch scored a hat trick in this game.
Golden Goal - The time of the golden goal in the game against Dundalk was 17 minutes. The winner was Conor Hoey from Dundalk who won €60. The golden goal in the FAI Cup game against Finn Harps on 10th August was scored in the 15th minute. The winner was Keith Ryan who won €60.
For the latest club news visit our web site at http://braywanderersfc.ie
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
The WDSL have organised 3 x PDP Parent/Coach Workshops before the season resumes on the 9th September 2018.The Dates/ Venues/Times as follows: TBCThursday, Aug 23rd - Aughrim Community Hall (7pm - 8.30pm) Tuesday, Aug 28th - Rathnew FC (7pm-8.30pm)Tuesday, Sep 4th - Newtown Community Centre (7pm-8.30pm) - Confirmed.
The FAI PDP (Player Development Plan) format is now a compulsory requirement within the FAI and for teams participating within the WDSL.
These workshops are used to educate the coaches and parents of what is required within the plan regarding structure, pitch dimensions, playing time, rules etc. These workshops are FREE, and will take no longer than 90 minutes.
We urge all coaches working within the SSG game format from 5v5 to 9v9 Level to attend at least one workshop. We aim to get all Coaches/Managers from our club to attend, these free workshops. There are three venues. All clubs will be invited to put forward their Coaches/Managers to attend the closest venue.
Anyone who is interested in attending one of these workshops please let our Secretary know as soon as possible.We would also like to extend this invitation to parents of the children, as they should have a basic knowledge of the PDP so they understand what the club and coaches are implementing on a weekly basis.
Just some information regards when all our teams will resume there on field action after the summer break.
U8s, 9s and 10s will return the weekend of the Saturday 8th/Sunday 9th September 2018.
Under 11’s upwards will start back the weekend of the Saturtday 1st/Sunday, 2nd September 2018.
All Fixtures Competitive and Non Trophy will finish weekend of 17th / 18th November, followed by the WDSL Awards, Presentation Day in the Parkview Hotel, Sunday 25th November, 2018, (details times etc to follow in October.
U11s Website has been updated with Champions League Groups (Format) Fixtures Set for Group Stages, 4 Groups in each, top 2 in each group into Cup Quarter Finals, Bottom 2 in each group into Plate Quarter Finals. Group Stages will be Home and away Q/F, S/F and Finals winner on the Day. (WDSL will look to run finals on neutral grounds).
Only the one player from the club celebrating a birthday in the coming week and he is Justin Davies from the Development Squad. Happy birthday Justin from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girls or boys who would like to join the club please contact our Secretary Hughie at 0876987653 and he will provide you with all the information you will require.
Gradually some of our teams are starting back training for the start of the competitions and they are as follows:
U10 (players Born in 2008) on Thursday - 6.30-7.30pm.
U11 (Players born in 2007) on Saturday - 11am-12pm.
U-12 (Players born in 2006) on Thursday - 7-8pm
(Times and dates may change). On a sadder note the club would like to convey their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kathy Shelly (Killadreenan) and Helen (Nell) Tighe (Kilpedder) who both passed away recently. May they rest in peace.
For further information on all matters “Newtown Juniors F.C.” please contact the Secretary at 0876987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.