Shropshire FA - Season 2010/2011
   
   
 
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Charter Standard Shropshire Junior League gain Charter League Status. The very FIRST in the country to be awarded this accolade!!
 
LEAGUE AWARD
 The Shropshire Junior League Officials receiving the Charter League Standard Award on the Charity Cup Finals Day, held at The SBS Stadium in Ludlow on 29th March 2009.
 
From left to right - Tony Williams (Fixture Secretary & Press Officer), John Hatfield (Shropshire FA President), Andy Taylor (Shropshire FA Development Officer), Jane Pittaway (League Welfare Officer - also holding the glass award), Shelia Allum (Turner Peachey - league sponsors), Mike Hames (Chairman), Bernie Butler (at rear - Registration Secretary), to front of him - Sharon Murch (Mini Soccer Secretary), Jan Butler (League Secretary - holding FA certificate), Jim Mitchell (League President), Pete Edwards (Results Secretary).
 
League Statement:
 
Dedication and commitment to the provision of junior football at grass roots level of the game has finally reaped its rewards to the Shropshire Junior Football League (SJFL).  The Football Association in  acknowledging the excellent work carried out by willing volunteers of the League has recognised this achievement by awarding the SJFL the FA Charter Standard League Accreditation.  This is the first such award to be made by The FA to any affiliated League in the country and one of only 50 such League awards to be presented.  This is a very proud day, not only for the SJFL, but also for football in Shropshire.  The main objective of the League is to provide a safe and friendly environment for all to play and enjoy football.  Over the last 8 seasons the League and member clubs have worked tirelessly with the Shropshire FA Development Office to improve the coaching, education and safeguarding of children in football.  To this end all 186 teams have qualified FA coaches to supervise the teams at league games and training and all 27 member clubs hold The FA Charter Standard club award.  The CS club award covers coaching, safeguarding and best practice, CRB checks, emergency sport aid and club code of conducts.  It is a requirement of the League's rules that all clubs hold the FA CS award or are working towards this achievement. They also agree to abide by a Code of Conduct that not only includes their players but also team managers, coaches, club officials, parents and their supporters. The League is sponsored by Turner Peachey (Chartered Accountants) and they support and promote good sportsmanship and behaviour through the 'Fairplay'  scheme which all teams enter and receive recognition for their achievements at the end of each season at the League's Presentation Day - along with the League winners/runners up.  Without the voluntary hard work and commitment of the officers of the League the SJFL would not find itself in the position it is today. When we look back at the first FA CS club award in 2001, selected from all Leagues across Shropshire and presented to Baschurch Juniors, members of the SJFL, the League  realised that  this was the best road to follow to deliver and develop the best opportunities for all children to play and enjoy football, whatever their level of ability.  
 
The Leagues motto says it all  " Ability is nothing without opportunity"
 
The Shropshire Junior League supports all FA governed programs to help make the game of Football fair, enjoyable and open to all abilities. Please Click on the links below for more information:
 
FA Respect
 The Respect Campaign is run by The FA to encourage Respect for all within Football.
 
Charter Standard
 The Charter Standard is an acheivement available for all clubs which, once attained can help the individual club move forwards in the future.
 
Get Into Football
 The Football Association actively encourages new coaches into football through the County FA and Junior FA's across the country.
 
The FA
 More information on FA intiatives is available through the FA website at www.thefa.com.
 
Womens football
 The Shropshire Junior League promotes Womens Football within the County and is actively encourageing more coaches and players to further this fast-growing side of Football.
 
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Match Postponements
The SJFL are postponing all League games & Charity Cup games for the 12th December. If weather & pitch conditions allow & both teams are in agreement league games can be played on the 19th December.
If teams have the use of an AG pitch league games can be played on the 12th/19th but would be subject to road/weather conditions.
The Charity Cup games will be played as follows
9th January if you are playing a Shropshire team .
16th January if you are playing a Telford or South Shropshire team. A Charity cup fixture on the 16th will take president over league fixtures.
 
Invitations for clubs are available to one of 5 Club Development evenings the Leisure Development Team is holding throughout Shropshire during October 2010.  
The venues and dates are listed below:

Wednesday October 6, Oswestry                     Oswestry Rugby Club                
Thursday October 7, North Shropshire             Whitchurch Civic Centre                
Wednesday October 13, Shrewsbury                Lord Hill Hotel                        
Wednesday October 20, Bridgnorth                 Bridgnorth Football Club                
Wednesday October 27, South Shropshire     Craven Arms Community Centre


Each Club Development Evening will start at 7.00pm and will provide a forum for clubs to share information and good practice. The ultimate aim is to develop an effective working partnership between the Leisure Development Team and local clubs. There will be an opportunity for you to highlight your club development needs such as identifying potential funding sources as well as gaining information about other opportunities that may be open to you.  

There will be short presentations on:

·        Identifying and applying for funding and new developments on rate relief
·        Marketing your Club through Social Networking
·        New initiatives in Coach Education and volunteer recruitment
·        Developing Club websites
 

Shropshire FA Crèche Football Festival

The Shropshire FA are organising four festivals, based around the county, during October half-term, for football players and teams aged 5-7 years old. The festivals are FREE for all entries and each team will also receive a small crèche starter kit of; appropriate sized balls, bibs and cones. The festivals will take place at the following four venues during the week;
 
Monday 25th October – Shrewsbury Sports Village
Tuesday 26th October – Ludlow Town Football Club
Wednesday 27th October – Wrekin College, Telford
Thursday 28th October – Prees Football Club, North Shropshire
 
For each festival, teams will be expected to arrive for approximately 10am, and each club is welcome to enter more than one team, with all games played on Astroturf.  The format will be 5-a-side with teams able to enter a squad of up to 8 boys and girls.  All players must be 5-7 years old and born between the following dates; 1st September 2003 to 31st August 2005
If you are interested please complete the form below and return to Andy Baker at the Shropshire FA.
 
 
 
Shropshire FA Awards Evening 2010
 
Presentation
 There has been some clear focussed league development work this season with the
Shropshire Junior League continuing to deliver their excellent development plan, the
South Shropshire Junior League will soon be applying for the award and we hope to have
the first adult Charter Standard League on board by the start of the new season in the
North Shropshire Sunday League.
Also, the Girls and Women’s leagues have amalgamated and are currently writing a
development plan to take the league forward.On the photo from left to right - Sharon
Murch (SJFL - Mini Soccer Secretary), Dave Ralphs (Chairman Shropshire FA), Jan Butler (SJFL - General Secretary), Mike Hames (SJFL - Chairman).
   
LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT
   
Charter Standard League
   
  Shropshire Junior League were the FIRST in the Country to win this Award!!
   
Leagues working towards Charter Standard League Status.
Amalgamation of Girls & Women's League
   
Also, every County was required to put their Charter Standard League forward for a regional League. This league is noted nationally as being one of the most pro active, this year has once again run an excellent winter Futsal programme. Has 100% Charter Standard coverage and is now progressing to 9 v 9 football at U11’s.
   
This years West Midlands Charter Standard League of the Year is:
   
Chater League Standard
SHROPSHIRE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
   
   
   
     
Special presentations  
   
At the December meeting of the Shropshire Junior Football League (SJFL) a number of
presentations where made in recognising, rewarding and publicising those people who have
given outstanding service to grass roots football and to businesses involved in sponsoring and promoting junior football across the county. The SJFL is proud of it's partnership with Turner Peachey Chartered Accountants ,who have been involved with the league for 4 seasons promoting Fairplay and Good Sportsmanship and Kidz in Sports who have published an excellent first edition of a junior football directory which is endorsed by The Shropshire FA and affiliated junior leagues alike.
   
Kidz in Sport
 SJFL - Kidz in Sport: A first edition of a Shropshire Junior Football directory has been
published by Kidz in Sport. The directory is endorsed by the Shropshire FA and not
only includes club, team league photos, contact details etc.. it's also an excellent reference book with coaching advice and articles from Shrewsbury Town, AFC Telford, Ludlow Town, TNS Academies and Shropshire FA Development office.
Cover cost of the directory is £3.99 of which £1.25 of each purchase is donated to the clubs and to Hope House Children's Charity. On the photo are from left to right: Brian Clarke (Kidz in Sport), Dave Simpson (Welfare Officer Shropshire FA), Jim Mitchell (President SJFL) and Mike Hames (Chairman Shropshire FAYouth and SJFL).
 
Life Membership Awards
 SJFL - Life Membership Awards: SJFL are very pleased to recognise the outstanding service to junior football given by three officers of the league.
Between them they have over 60 years collective service and have held posts from team manager, club secretary/finance office, league press office registration office,vice chairman, FA Delegate and general secretary. All are still serving officers of the league. On the photo call are from left to right: Mike Hames (Chairman SJFL) presenting to, Rob Orme (SJFL
Treasurer), at front Jan Butler (SJFL General Secretary), Bernie Butler (SJFL Registration
Secretary and FA Delegate and looking on Jim Mitchell (SJFL President).
   
SJFL-TurnerPeachey
 SJFL - Turner Peachey Sponsorship: Turner Peachey have been the main sponsors of the SJFL for 4 seasons and the league are very pleased the Chartered Accountants have agreed to extend the partnership that promotes Fairpaly and Good Sportsmanship in grass roots football. On the photo call receiving the sponsorship cheque are from left to right; Mike Hames (Chairman SJFL), at the back Bernie Butler (SJFL), at the front Jan Butler (SJFL Secretary), Rob Orme (SJFL Treasurer), Jim Mitchell (SJFL President) and handing the cheque Colin Perry from Turner Peachey Chartered Accountants.
   
Llanymynech Juniors - Fairplay Winners
 Turner Peachey Fairplay Award
 
League nomination & winners of the Shropshire FA Fairplay Awards,
 
Llanymynech Juniors Under 14's
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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