A big well done to the Panthers and Pumas for their excellent displays against two of our coastal rivals, yesterday.

In our warm up game the Pumas and Panthers greatly impressed our coaches with their organisation in defence as well as attack. During the summer, we have strived to make sure that our teams don't fall foul of simply following the ball in a big disorganised mass. Jjudging off yesterdays performances, we're well on the way to achieving this.

Sunday 6th September is the first official training session of the new season and it looks like we'll be having another good year with new players showing an interest at all age groups.

The club house is hosting a large function so unfortunately we cannot access upstairs, hence no teas, coffees, bacon butties etc. The bar is also out of bounds. However, the club shop will be open.

Training times (in line with the Continuum) to allow all age groups to finish at 12.00 should be:

Under 6, 7 & 8, 60 minutes - 10.30am start

Under 9 & 10, 90 minutes - 10.30am start

Under 11 & 12, 120 minutes - 10.00am start

We were hoping to hold a start of season meeting for all coaches and managers this weekend but due to the club house being out of bounds we've moved it back a week to the 13th after training - all coaches are welcome but we need at least one person from each age group to attend.It shouldn't take too long but there are few important topics to be covered: registration, courses, CRB, Welcome Packs etc. Please email me with any issues you want to raise and can any lead coaches that didn't get their photo taken at the Coach Training Session please make themselves known.

Lee