Youth Football at Derry Hill

Following a number of conversations over the past few months it has become apparent to me that I need to make public the Club's plans for youth football at Derry Hill United FC.

As part of our football development plan we have made the following plans:

1. League football to U18 providing:
a. The League continues to offer a U17/18 competition
b. We have enough players in the squad to fulfil a League programme
c. We have continued adult commitment to support the team's activity, namely:
i Team Coach and Assistant Coach
ii Team Secretary
iii Match day helpers (Linesman, pitch prep etc.)

2. Post U18 the Club will facilitate and support the creation of a young adults side called "Derry Hill Old Boys". The purpose of this Club will be to facilitate the development of young adult players into full adult football through a Club which has the philosophy and approach of the Club from which the majority played during their junior careers.
a. Run by the players for the players
b. Train at BSG, play at other venue
c. League entry (League to be determined)
d. Coached by experienced adult coaching team

I am aware that a number of Club's in the area do not offer such opportunities for their older players and have been informed that this year is the last chance for those at U16 to play Club football. I would like to state that this is not the case at Derry Hill and would encourage those who want to extend their activity in youth football to embrace the opportunity that is open to them.

The committee and coaches are keen to keep your son at the Club for as long as we are able to facilitate League football and we want you to know this is what we are committed to.

We appreciate your support to the Club and hope this statement helps you understand what opportunities the Club is planning to offer your son.