Club Committee - Julie Tipping

Some of you may be aware that since Jon Baker left the Club to continue his work for the Wiltshire Womens and Girls League, the girls section of our Club has been without direct committee representation. Whilst the game of football for both boys and girls is the same the underlying league frameworks, regulation and reporting are entirely different.

Whilst we were looking for a replacement on the committee, during the interim period, I have personally taken responsibility for understanding and addressing the needs of girls football within the Club. Some of the changes have been difficult, but with the outstanding support of the coaching teams involved we have successfully navigated the two year age boundaries imposed by the League and have extended our girls football to 5 groups; age 10 - 16.

It now gives me great pleasure to announce that we have been able to identify a new Girls Football Representative to sit on the committee, Julie Tipping. Julie's involvement will ensure the girls section has more direct involvement in committee decisions affecting the girls.

Julie is in her third season at Derry Hill having joined when her daughter Ellie decided to play Club football in 2004. Julie's husband Andy is a Level 1 qualified coach who leads the Phoenix Lightning (Under 11s) ably assisted by Julie, who is also the team secretary, ensuring the Lightning are a truly family run squad!

I'd like to thank Julie for accepting this position and know that her knowledge and experience will enhance the committee's understanding of the girl's environment. Finally I'd once again like to take this opportunity to thank all those coaches and secretaries who volunteer their time, energy and commitment to support the girls within our Club