News
Please Note: Meeting dates are at the bottom of this page
>STRIKER COACHING SESSIONS
We are starting Striker Coaching Sessions on Saturday morning's in February for all Maypole teams, once we have a confirmed date we will post it on this News Page.
If you are interested in placing your strikers on the course please contact Mark Whitehouse on Mob: 07958 452185 Email: mwhite.whitehouse@blueyonder.co.uk
>CUBS FOR 2010
We begin coaching sessions to create our cubs teams for the 2010/2011 season on Saturday 6th March 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 then please contact Garry Cottrell on Mob: 07808 096014 Email: garry.cottrell@molsoncoors.com
>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
>NEW PLAYERS REQUIRED
If interested, please contact the following managers:
Maypole Lions - U7 ’s
Require goalkeeper only
Contact:
Manager: Des Alleyne
Mobile: 07760 436828
Email: desalleyne@@google.com
Maypole Utd - U7 ’s
Require goalkeeper only Contact:
Manager: Richard Nurrish
Mobile: 07966 640517
Email: richard.nurrish@gmail.com
Maypole Jnrs - U10’s
Require goalkeeper only Contact:
Manager: Darren Smith
Home No: 0121 608 6053
Mob: 07765 695764
Email: jacintha@blueyonder.co.uk
Girls
Maypole Jnrs - U10's
Contact:
Manager: Caroline Whitehouse
Home No: 0121 684 3646
Mob: 07951 395151
Email: caz.whitehouse@blueyonder.co.uk
Maypole Jnrs - U12's
Contact:
Manager: John Humphrey
Home No: 0121 243 8490
Mob: 07765 558070
Email: jhumphrey@blueyonder.co.uk
>HAZEL RETIRES - 15-07-09
Starting as one of the orginal 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.
To download form please use this link.
>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 2010
Unless stated, all meetings are held on Thursday's at the Yardley Wood Social Club.
Next Committee Meeting on Wednesday 10th February at 8.00pm
Managers
Subs Collection starts at 7.30pm, meetings start at 8.00pm
25th February - 25th March - 29th April
Parent Rep
Meetings start at 8.00pm
4th February
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