End of Season Presentation

We are pleased to confirm details of the End Of Season Presentation:

Derry Hill United FC
End of Season Presentation and BBQ
Saturday 28th June from 6pm - 9.30pm
BBQ Served from 6pm - 7.20pm
Presentation 7.30pm

Admission Is Strictly By Ticket Only
Please keep your tickets safe as this year they will be checked on arrival at the event.

Tickets will only be available to purchase on Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th May. Tickets can be purchased from Tim and Nina in the Dug Out at BSG. Tickets are available to players, parents and siblings only.

Ticket sales close on the 17th May, there will be no late-comers accommodated after this date. If you cannot make it in person to the ground on either of these days I would encourage you to make arrangements for a friend to purchase tickets on your behalf. There will be no opportunity to order tickets by email or post - they are only available at BSG on 10th and 17th May.

This is a huge event for us and takes a great deal of preparation. Last year we had 480 people attend and over 10% of these missed the ticket deadline but were accommodated. I'm sure each family concerned probably thought they were the only ones but in fact many took this approach and this caused significant additional work on top of what was already planned. It is for this reason there will be no tickets available after the deadline this year.

This is our last Club event of the season and a big celebration of each players' participation at Derry Hill for 2007-08. It's an informal event and lots of fun. Hope to see you there.

Please help us, to help you, have a fun, enjoyable and well organised event and purchase your tickets before the deadline.

Qualified Referees - Congratulations

I have great pleasure informing you that the following Derry Hill United players have attended a course of instruction in Football Refereeing:

• George (Fire)


• Rory (Fire)


• Mike (Fire)


• Jack (Fire)


• Adam (Flames)

Each of them has subsequently taken, and passed, both a written and oral exam and are now qualified as Class 8 referees.

It is most likely you will see these young people officiating at your matches in the coming months, please help them by offering your utmost respect, support and encouragement.

Football is suffering from a severe shortage of qualified referees and this is starting to have an impact on our game. Numbers are down in those attending training and many drop out due to abuse, both verbal and physical, from players, parents and officials. Please don't let the heat and passion of the moment get the better of you and keep the activity in perspective - we are charged with creating a supportive, safe, learning environment in which our players can have fun and develop as both players and young people.

Our new referees join a growing number of youngsters who have committed time, energy and enthusiasm to our volunteer support group.

I would like to extend my congratulations to George, Rory, Mike, Jack and Adam, each of who has given their time freely to support our Club, your children and our game. Thanks to you all.

DHUFC supports and sponsors referees through their course. Youth volunteers are also offered the opportunity to chart and gain recognition for their commitment through access and registration to the Sport England and FA, Step Into Sport programme.

email LikeToRef@dhufc.org if you want to become a referee

End of Season Activity 2007-08

As we move into the final part of our activity for the year I want to update you on our plans for the close of season. You'll find a list of major events at the foot of this mail. You can access the Club Calendar to view our full schedule of events.

The Club Calendar has been re-designed, is now permanently maintained, and readily available on-line 24 hours a day. If you have any doubts about what is happening at the Club make sure you point your browser at http://www.dhufc.org/calendar.html. If you don't have access to your bookmarks the Calendar can be found from the DHUFC Front page by navigating through the menu system under 'Home' > 'Members' > 'Calendar'

I just want to also take this opportunity to highlight two important events for all Club members.

1. Sign-On Day

Saturday 17 May
This is an important day for you to renew your child's membership at DHUFC for next season. Please make sure you attend and secure your place for 2008-09.

2. End Of Season BBQ and Presentation

Saturday 7 June or Saturday 5 July
Our main event of the season where all players get to be recognized for their involvement and are awarded a trophy to mark their participation. We are still making final arrangements for this year's event. Two dates have been set a-side, Saturday 7th June and Saturday 5th July. Don't miss out, pencil both in your diary. I'll let you know as soon as we are able to confirm which of these two dates the event is going to take place.

I hope both you and your child have had a rewarding and enjoyable season and look forward to seeing you at our End Of Season Presentation.

Regards,
Alan

Club Calendar
Main Events (full calendar and details here)

• Sat 26 April: Club Trip To Wembley (England v Scotland)
  
• Wed 7 May: DHUFC AGM @ Lansdowne Hall
  
• Sat 17 May: Sign-on Day @ BSG
  
• Sat 17 May: Last Club training session
  (some squads may choose to continue training to BSG closure in July)
  
• Sat 24 May: Girls Training with Bristol Academy (TBC)
  
• Sat 7 June: End Of Season Presentation and BBQ (TBC)
  
• Sat 14 June: Clean and Tidy Day @ BSG
  (please come along for the morning and help clean and tidy the huts)
  
• Sat 21 June: DHUFC Festival (U7 - U9)
  
• Sat 5 July: End Of Season Presentation and BBQ (TBC)
  
• Fri 18 July: BSG Closed (No more training)
  
• Sat 30 Aug: First Training Session (Season 2008-09)