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NewsPlease Note: Meeting dates are at the bottom of this page >NEW PLAYERS REQUIRED
Maypole United - U12's Maypole Juniors - U13's >PITCH BOOKINGS
Small Sided pitches won't be up until 2nd September, however if you want to organise friendly's then you will be able to use an 11-a-side pitch by going across the width of the pitch and marking the pitch out with cones, please also email Vanessa with your booking. >FA SKILLS COACHING PROGRAMME The FA Skills team came to Maypole on 12th & 13th August 2010. We had a great turn out of 60 children on on each day, the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we would like to thank Jim and Mark who organised the 2 days.
The six FA Skills coaches that came along included former Blues player Jimmy Haarhoff who played for Maypole in his younger days and the former Villa, Rangers, Liverpool and England international Mark Walters.
>AGE APPROPIATE COACHING MODULE
The course was taken by former Arsenal and England player Marieanne Spacey who delivered the six hour course to the Maypole managers and coaches.
>BILLSELEY SPORTS CARNIVAL The Carnival of sporting fun took place at Moseley Rugby Club and Billesley Tennis Centre on Saturday 24th July. All events were free which included Football Coaching (Maypole FC), Tennis, Rugby, Fencing, Go Karts, Wall Climbing, Bouncy Castle, singers, dancers and much more. Our YD team coached about 40 children from the local community during the course of the afternoon with some of the children looking to sign for Maypole teams. Birmingham City Council thanked us once again for providing the football coaching for the community, so in-turn a big thank-you to our coaches, Steve, Richard, Paul and Des.
DAY took place on 12th June 2010 at Maypole FC Maypole FC joined forces with the FA to promote ‘England Football Day’ which ran in conjunction with England’s first match of the World Cup. As most grassroots teams are short of girls teams we are put all our efforts into promoting the day just for girls.
We would like to thank Emma from Birmingham County who ran the coaching sessions for the girls. The game needs more girls who have a passion for football and want to play whatever your level. If you would like to get more involved in playing for one of the girls teams then we would love to hear from you, simply register your interest by clicking on ‘Players Registration’ and enter you name, age and contact details. >PRESENTATION AWARDS 2010 The 2010 awards held at the Yardley Wood Social Club were once again a credit to everyone involved. We would like to thank Paul Burrell and Andy Blair the former Coventry City and Aston Villa player for hosting the 5 presentations which took place on 5th & 19th June...........pictures to follow! >CHARITY MINI WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT - 2nd May 10 Monies raised for Dean's charity has reached £700 so far. >CUBS FOR 2010 Our FREE coaching sessions to create new cubs teams for the 2010/2011 season have now begun. We coach every Saturday between 10.00am & 11.00am at Maypole's home ground. After only a few weeks we will form 3 teams with all attendances being picked to play for one of the teams. At cubs level we do not have trials, all players will participate at some degree for their respective Maypole team. If you are interested in bringing your son or daughter who MUST be in current Year 1 please contact Garry Cottrell on Mob:07808 096014 Email: garry.cottrell@molsoncoors.com Sponsored by
>STRIKER COACHING SESSIONS In conjunction with The FA Tesco Skills Programme, we have now started our weekly Striker Coaching Sessions for all Maypole teams. We will alternate the age groups on a bi-weekly basis and are split into the following ages: Group 1 - U7s, U8s & U9s Group 2 - U10s, U11s, U12s & U13s 10am to 11am Under 7s Under 8s & 9s
If you are interested in placing your striker(s) on the course please contact Mark Whitehouse on Mob: 07958 452185 Email: mwhite.whitehouse@blueyonder.co.uk >MAYPOLE CLUBHOUSE NOW OPEN We have great pleasure in announcing that we now have opened a brand new clubhouse including a new dining area and new kitchen. I would personally like to thank Jason, Andy, Garry, Neil, Vanessa and Tracy for their contribution to making this project a success. You can still purchase food & drinks from the outside hatch as well as going inside into the cafe/dining area. Menu Includes: Full English Breakfast Burgers/Cheese Burgers Hot Dogs Bacon & Egg/Tomato Sandwiches Cone/Tray of Chips. Sausage & Chips Burger & Chips Hot & cold drinks, chocolates, crisps and sweets can also be purchased. Healthier options are also available!! Please remember all our profit from the cafe will go back into the club to help make it beneficial for all our players/families and the future of Maypole FC. Lee Barton Chairman >HAZEL RETIRES - 15-07-09 Starting as one of the original co-founders and becoming the clubs Secretary and then Treasurer, Hazel has retired from the Maypole committee after 34 years of service. Members past and present would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to a truly dedicated person who has made many friends within the grassroots football circle. Back in October last year Hazel was awarded an MBE from Prince Charles (picture below) this achievement was a just reward for her contribution, time and effort given to Maypole and for all the children that have played for Maypole FC from over the years. The present committee would like to wish Hazel a wonderful retirement, as anybody knows when involved at committee level, it can be like having another full-time job! so many thanks Hazel and enjoy your retirement. >WELCOME BACK WINNERS - 02-07-09 Congratulations to the new Maypole Jnrs U12's team (U11's 2008/09) who have returned to Maypole after a 12-month absence from the club to win the Kingshurst Tournament on Saturday 27th June. Well done to Tony, Mark and the boys'. >TOURNAMENT WINNERS 2009 - 22-06-09 Congratulations to Maypole Utd U12's who won the Rubery Jnrs Tournament on Saturday 20th June then followed this with also winning the Studley Tournament the following day. >FESTIVAL 2009 Sponsored by A2B Radio Cars Ltd We would like to thank all participants and helpers for a wonderful festival weekend.
U9's Final Arden Forest 1 Kingshurst Sporting 'A' 0 U10's Final Maypole Reds 0 Solihull Saints 0 - (Solihull Saints won on penalties) U11's Final Maypole Utd Reds 1 Highgate Utd 0 U12's Final AC Maypole 1 Studley Gold 2 - (after extra time) U13's Final Maypole Utd 0 Ulverly Hawks 3 >U12's LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - 27-05-09 Congratulations to Maypole Jnrs U12's, they are the third team this season to win a league title, well done Gary, Wiggy and the lads! >GIRLS TEAMS 2009/10 SEASON - 18-05-09 We are currently recruiting player's in CURRENT years 3, 4, 5, & 6 for our Under 10's and Under 12's teams. The first training session will be at Maypoles ground on Thursday 4th June 09 between 6.00pm & 7.00pm. We have also created an association with Birmingham City Ladies Team, this link will hopefully help Maypole to progress further into girls football.
For further details please contact Caroline on: Mob: 07951 395151 (after 6.00pm) Email: caz.whitehouse@blueyonder.co.uk >SCHOOLS CUP - 09-05-09 Maypoles first ever 'Schools Cup' took place on Saturday 9th May and was a great success, a big thank you for all teams that participated. Based on a League basis then a knockout stage, the cup was won by Kings Heath Primary School who beat Peterbrook School 2-1 in the final. >U11'S LEAGUE & SHEILD WONDER'S- 03-05-09 Congratulations to Maypole Utd U11's, after winning the League Shield last week they followed up by winning Division 2 in great style by beating Headless Cross 'A' 9-1.
The lads celebrating their League Shield win 3-1 against Knowle Juniors Manager Saleem commented "although it wasn't one of best performances this season I am really proud of the lads for giving their all, it was a wonderful day and we now look forward to doing the double by winning the league". >RACE NIGHT - 27-04-09 We would like to thank all parent reps, parents, families and friends who made the 'Race Night' a very enjoyable social event whilst raising funds for our 'Phase 2' project at the ground. >F.A. COMMUNITY AWARD - 26-03-09
From left to right: Jason, Samson, Lee, Sir Trevor Brooking with Samson Sir Trevor, Greg, Mark & County Officials, receiving our award at half time during England's U19's game at Walsall's ground. >U10'S LEAGUE WINNERS - 11-03-09 Congratulations to Maypole Jnrs U10's who today beat Chelmsley Town to win Division 'E' with 2 games still remaining. >F.A. COMMUNITY AWARD - 11-03-09 Our plaque and certificate will be presented to us at England's U19's game against Czechoslovakia at Walsall's ground on Wednesday 25th March. We are currently applying for some extra tickets, if you would like to come along please email Lee, tickets will be based on a 'first come first served' basis. >CUBS 2009 - 10-03-09 Sponsored by Baker Ward Cubs will start on 21st March 09 Our first session will start between 10.00am & 11.00am. Boys & Girls in 'Current Year 1' are all welcome! If you cannot attend the first session, you are more than welcome to come along to any other session on Saturday's. >NAME FOR MASCOT - 6-3-09 Shirt Sponsor - Harlequin Print Our Mascot has now been named as Samson, the winner will be announced at one of our Presentations in June/July. >F.A. COMMUNITY CLUB - 14-2-09 We have just received some fantastic news that Maypole FC are now a FA Charter Standard Community Club. In the Birmingham County FA we are are only one of 12 clubs with the Community Status out of 2500 affiliated teams in the county. I would personally like to thank Maypole's committee for their continuing hard work in gaining the highest accolade within the FA structure, a special thanks goes to our 'FA Charter Standard Officer' Mark Whitehouse and Girls Team Manager Caroline Whitehouse who's outstanding work between them has enabled us to achieve our goal. We hope by receiving this award it will open up doors for further opportunities for Maypole FC. Lee Barton Chairman >IN THE HEADLINES - 12-02-09
The 'People Newspaper' are issuing a new supplement which covers 'Grassroots Football' called JSP Live, they are currently concentrating on the Midlands area with Maypole being featured in the second and the third edition so far. To support the paper which in-turn is supporting and highlighting Grassroots Football, please buy a copy. You can also go to their website www.people.co.uk/jsp >SEASON EXTENSION - 02-02-09 Due to the recent poor weather conditions, Central Warwickshire League have extended the season until 31st May 09. >CORNER FLAGS - 18-01-09 Please note that 'corner flags' in all Mini Soccer games MUST not be used. >MAYPOLE MASCOT- 10-11-08 Mr. Lion was born on 8th November 2008, he was brought into the Maypole family weighing an approximate 15 stone. We are running a competition for the players to give him a name and to colour him in. The most colourful and popular/original name will be put into a hat and drawn to find the winner of the prize!! Hazel McGahey M.B.E.
Hazel receiving her M.B.E. award from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace after 34 years of service to Maypole FC and other commitments to children outside of football. Maypole FC Meeting Dates 2010Unless stated, all meetings are held on Thursday's at the Yardley Wood Social Club.
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