Christmas Notes

Wrap Up Warm

With the appearance of the colder weather this is a timely opportunity to remind all parents that it is your responsibility to send your child to football in appropriate clothing. The last two weeks appear to have caught a few people out and there have been incidents where players have found the conditions too cold to participate, this has been largely due to inappropriate clothing being worn.

Please ensure you send your child to football clothed appropriately for the conditions. Coaches have been asked to contact parents to collect children who they feel are inappropriately dressed.

Christmas Break

The Club will be closed for Christmas from Monday 15th December until Friday 2nd January. Bowood Sports Ground will be closed to all members the w/ends of December 20/21 and December 26/27. Activity recommences on Saturday 3rd January 2009.

Please remember that BSG is a private facility and members should only use the ground for official Club activities.

Christmas Party

This annual event for our Primary School children takes place on the afternoon of Saturday 13th December at the Lansdowne Hall, Derry Hill. Admission is by ticket only, £4 per player, these will be on sale at Bowood Sports Ground next Saturday (6th December) between 10.15 and 11.30am.

There will be NO other opportunities to buy tickets. Tickets cannot be reserved by email, or on-line, so please make sure you get to BSG at the advertised time to buy yours. If you cannot attend to buy your ticket in person then ask a friend to do so on your behalf.

Squad Photos

Each squad has now had its picture taken and are available to view and purchase on line. We are offering a number of formats for your child's photograph, each make excellent Christmas presents so visit the website and get viewing today.

Ice Hockey Trip

Last chance to get your tickets for the Wildcats match next Saturday evening (5.45pm, 6th December). The deadline for ticket requests is Monday 1st December. If you have never joined us on our ice hockey trip before why not do so now? It's a great opportunity to see something a bit different.

Tickets are £5 per adult, £2 for children (which is less than half the normal price) Members, families and friends all invited.

Book your tickets here

Some brief news for you.

Ice Hockey
Swindon Wildcats versus Sheffield Scimitars at the Swindon Link Centre on Saturday 6th December, face-off 5.45pm.

We still have some tickets available for this event. This is an exciting, fast, sport and well worth a watch for those who have not experienced it before.

Tickets for DHUFC members are priced at significant discount to normal price, adults £5, children £2.

Order your tickets on-line here. Last bookings on Sunday 30th November.


Christmas Party
As we move towards the festive season here is early warning of ticket sales for this years Christmas party!

The Club Christmas party for players of primary school age will be on the afternoon of 13th December and tickets will go on sale on Saturday 29th November at BSG.

Full details of the party will be issued by email next week.


Referee Opportunities
Extend your involvement and knowledge of the game. Use your enjoyment of Football to supplement your pocket money.

Once you reach the age of 14 you are able to study and qualify to become a referee. The course is not long and once qualified you can start earning money by refereeing within our Club.

Did you know we pay £13 per match to have a referee take charge of a game?

The next course is due to start in January

Referees Course (4 days) - January 17/18, 24/25

This course takes place in Melksham, but I can find other dates and venues if you are prepared to travel further. Derry Hill United will pay your course and exam fees and your first year's membership to the Referees Society. If you want to give it a try then let me know by December 1st so I can book you on the course.

Adults are welcome to participate also. Derry Hill still pays your course fees and you qualify for match fees once once qualified.