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NEWS & VIEWS

 

PRESENTATION DAY 18th May 2008 Freight House, Rochford 2pm-3.30 pm U8's, U13's & U10's 3.30pm-5pm Soccerbility, U12's, U6/7's 5pm-6.30pm U14's,U9's & U11's Today's the day

First Aid workshops All First Aid workshops are priced at just £20 so to book your place today just click on the link to go straight to the sportessex booking page. Monday 2nd June at The Ford County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford. Bookings CLICK HERE Tuesday 24th June at Mark Hall School Sports Centre, Harlow. Bookings CLICK HERE Wednesday 16th July at SEEVIC College, Benfleet. Bookings CLICK HERE We look forward to seeing you there! sportessex Bob Pointer

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Another well fought season draws towards a close.... and after all the cold mornings and muddy kits the summer comes a bit nearer...hopefully!  To round off the season we have two events coming up that the club would like you to support as much as possible.

 At 7pm on Sunday 11th May is the club AGM. (Rayleigh Police station clubroom) This is a time where it would be great for some new members to make themselves known and put themselves forward to bring some new ideas to the club as we strive to remain at the top of our game. We would particularly like help from the mini soccer area. So please, if you have a small bit of free time each week and could dedicate it to moving Hambro forward please shout up.

 From 2pm on Sunday 18th May are the club awards (Freight House, Rochford) We look forward to seeing you all there, supporting one another and making it great occasion for the kids.

 Its been a pleasure to Chair the business of this club for the last 12 months and I hope it will carry on developing as it has over the next 12.  Please feel free to drop me a line with any issues you have or ideas to make things better. I hope to see as many of you as possible in the next few weeks

 Regards  Toby Larkin Chairman

JUST THE 'WEMBLEY' TICKET

County have informed me today that we have two Cup Final tickets at Wembley on 17th May.  if you are interested in them please let me know by 25th April. All names will be put in a hat.  They cost £80 for the two.  This is open to all club members if you want to pass the word around

The only Way is Up The U13 'D' division Secretary has confirmed that after a three way tussle between Concord Rangers B, Shore Athletic and Hambro Colts A, HCYFC U13A's have won their division by goal aggregate when all three teams finished on 40 points. Well done, the hard work has paid off CLICK HERE

Congratulations Congratulations to the Under 11A's who have finished the season as the Southend and District Junior Sunday Football League Div B runners up 2007/8. Have a look at the end of season photos on their team page. Well done all of you. CLICK HERE

Adult disability football comes to south East Essex

 Are you Over 16 and would like to start playing football? Players wanted of all abilities to join this exciting initiative. Free pilot coaching sessions, more information on the new RDFA page here

F.A Skills coaching comes to Hambro Essex is benefiting from the commencement of an exciting new F.A. Tesco Skills Coach Programme aimed at raising the technical standards of football amongst 5-11 year olds.  Hambro Colts are lucky enough to have 5 weeks of coaching sessions at the Rayleigh Leisure Centre. All the sessions are free and will start on Monday 18 of Feb at 5:30pm sharp till 7:00pm. The kids will need to bring trainers and shin pads as the sessions will take place on the outside courts. The courts are booked from 5pm so please use the extra time to warm up the kids if possible. Some teams were previously invited to take part at Rawreth Lane a few weeks ago so the other teams will be invited to attend first. I will be contacting you shortly to arrange your slot. Hope you enjoy the sessions - Paul Sitch

KEEPER TRAINING CANCELLED "For those wanting goalkeeper coaching I must apologise. Due to unforeseen circumstances, my commitment weekly to the Under 12A  has increased making it impossible for me to be available to cover goalkeeping. I will be seeking some help from Mike, the other coach in the short term. Please watch the site for dates in due course" Toby

The High Sheriff's Awards

This is an annual award scheme to support and reward local people and organisations. For the voluntary and community sector this is effectively the "Essex Oscars". Since the High Sheriffs� Fund was established with Essex Community Foundation in 1997 it has distributed over £134,000 to 172 charities. Part of the Volunteer Centres Awards� is to recognise exceptional work with volunteers. I am very proud to say one of our volunteers has nominated a person the volunteer centre works closely with - Mr. Bob Pointer. Bob is a football coach with Hambro Colts, committee member with Rochford Sports Council and is a facilitator with the community sports Leaders Courses. Of the 86 Essex wide nominations I a proud to say Bob is through to the final 6!. The presentation is done in true glitzy style at Fennes Estate in March surrounded by local dignitaries and officers, when the winner will be kept secret until the night!.Good luck Bob!

 Jo McPherson VC Manager Rayleigh Rochford & District Association for Voluntary Services

HAMBRO FAMILY RACE NIGHT

Fancy a fun night out at the races, then come racing at Hockley Community Centre on Saturday 23rd Feb 7.00pm. Sadly we cannot get the real thing in there so it will have to be string and wooden horses. Tickets are £10/family (2 Adults + up to 3 children) Individual ticket £2.50 each. Leaflets will be going into parent rep folders and more info and tickets are available in the tea hut or ask you parent reps.

TRAINING SHIRT EXCHANGE Is your yellow training shirt too small then you can exchange it free of charge, ask your parent rep.

FIRST AID KIT CHECK-UP How's your team first kit, up to date! Please make sure your kit is complete and you have all the necessary forms

CURB YOUR SPEED "I have been notified that after a long 'fight' with Essex County Council, the speed limit in Rawreth Lane on the stretch adjacent to our training ground will be reduced from de-restricted (60mph) to 40mph in the near future, Toby Larkin"

U12's at Southend United The U12A's where match day ball boys at Southend United. Visit the U12A team page.

Scrambled Egg Heads The quiz night was a great success and fun was had by all, especially the Scrambled Egg Heads who cleaned up. They won the Sudoku and the most important prize the Winners Medals.  Congratulations to them and thanks too all who came and made this an enjoyable evening which raised valuable funds for our club. Keep your eyes out for info on the Hambro's next event, a the Family Race Night being held in February 2008

Managers & Coaches Web Updates Welcome to the new website, currently under construction and I am enjoying some teething troubles, but now I'm looking for team news, photos and Manager, Coach & Parent rep details to be included on your home team/squad page... I look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks to the one team who have supplied some team details... alan(AT)hambrocolts.co.uk   replace (AT) with @