Whitstable Town U15s - Coach Required (2012-09-25) (2012-10-31)
Whitstable Town u 15s are looking to strengthen our coaching team and would welcome applications from FA level 2 coaches to join them. The current team are both L2 qualified and have been working together for 7 years at East Kent and Kent League standard..
Ideally in addition to a coaching badge you will be playing or have recently retired from a Senior Kent League or higher team and have both the passion for and interest in the development of young players within a Rymans league set up.
Training takes place in Whitstable on a Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm and matches are played on a Sunday.
Please ring Neil on 07793680633 for more details.
Erith & Belvedere U16 North - Update (2012-09-25) (2012-10-31)
The league management committee have taken the decision to admit a replacement team in the u16 North Division.
Erith & Belvedere have replaced VCD who withdrew before the season started. They will play the league fixtures, VCD would have played but will not be included in the u16 league cup.
This now means this division is back to 10 teams.
Andy Cowan
Cray Wanderers U13N - Withdrawal (2012-09-23) (2012-09-30)
The League has been advised of the withdrawal of Cray Wanderers Under 13 North team for season 2012/2013.
The team has been withdrawn from all fixtures, and from the Viatext Challenge Cup.
League Management Committee
County Call Ups and Postponement of Matches (2012-09-23) (2012-10-31)
Teams that have players called up to play for either Kent FA under 16s and Under 18s or London Under 16s and Under 18s or Kent Schools (one game played on a Sunday each year), can request a postponement of their fixture by contacting ANDY COWAN the League's fixture Secretary.
The League will consider postponement for a Goalkeeper or 2 outfield players.
The League fully supports Representative football, but will expect the CLUB to request a postponement.
Andy Cowan - On Behalf of the League Management Committee
Kent FA Under 16s vs AFA - 30th September 2012 (2012-09-23) (2012-09-30)
The following players have been selected to represent KENT FA under 16s vs AFA next Sunday:
THE SQUAD Tom Seldon Erith & Belvedere F.C. Jose Burden Herne Bay F.C. Daniel Pyke Cray Wanderers Youth F.C. Nick Thompson Bromley F.C. Dan Thompson Bromley F.C. James Burtenshaw Herne Bay F.C. Bradley Short Ebbsfleet United F.C. Liam King Dover Athletic F.C. Lewis Page Tonbridge Angels F.C. Connor Dobson Cray Wanderers F.C. Liam Mayell Maidstone United F.C. Rene Armstrong Dover Athletic F.C. Umoh Ufot Cray Wanderers F.C. Napier Brown Cray Wanderers F.C. Joe Halford Herne Bay F.C. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following players are on standby. You do not have to attend the game unless you asked to come into the squad if any of the above cannot play, and you can play for your clubs on Sunday if they have a game. Aaron Simpson Dover Athletic Haydn Wilson Sevenoaks Town Joseph Sullivan Ashford United Youth Harry Hagan Ebbsfleet United Lartey Sarpong Bromley George Mitchell Herne Bay Louis Payne Corinthian Jordan Campbell Corinthian Good luck to the players next weekend. League Management Committee - Kent Youth League
John Ullmann Cup - Confirmation of Subs (2012-09-18) (2012-10-31)
This competition with allow 5 from 5 subs on a roll on roll off basis.
League Management Committee
Positive Comments - 16.9.2012 (2012-09-18) (2012-09-30)
We will be updating the website with positive comments from clubs and Referees about games on a Sunday. From this week we have:
I realise that Daniel is the Asst referee Secretary, but i wanted to email you to let you know about yesterday.
Daniel was with us all day , with both 11am and 2pm KO's.
Feedback from all teams were very favourable and it was a pleasure for us to welcome him and spend the day with him.
Richard Kemp - Bromley FC
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I'm one of the first to whine at you, when teams don't treat you, the way we would like to be treated, on a Sunday.
This week the above game i Referee'd U13 Valley Park Rangers v Thamesmead Town., was definitely one of best, ive done for a long while on and off the field.
Everyone from the Managers, Coaches, Players, and Spectators. All done there Clubs Name Proud.
Special Thanks to Kara of V P R. She welcomes you and couldn't do enough for you.
Tony Woods - Referee
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Colin/Ken- Once again superb at Peckham Town, very well organised, welcoming and hospitable...credit to the league!!
Damon Colvin
Referees Appointments Officer
Haart of Kent County League
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YOUTH LEAGUE OFFICIALS Maidstone vs Ebbsfleet U16s We are all quick to moan about teams when they get things wrong but today i reffed a game that would put some top flight teams to shame. Everything before and after the game was perfect. The game, well how do i start, not going to go into great detail but this was two teams who from start to finish played football to win. Even with 40 seconds to go until the end off the game [just like the whole off the match] you could not call who was going to win and at that point maidstone were 5-3 down. Well done to both sets off players and staff for commitment to the game and you are a credit to your clubs and the youth league. Look forward to refing you again. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IAIN SOUTHGATE 
I am just writing to you to inform you that our referee today Gary Allen was fantastic, Mr Allen acted strictly professional in his build up prior to the game and at all times during the game. I feel really grateful this standard of Referee is at our disposal in the KYL and look forward to seeing him again should he be selected to Referee our game.
Regards
Will Graham
Dover Athletic U16 Manager & Youth Section Chairman
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im writiing regarding our referee today at faversham town v dover athletic match at under 13 south group
mr simon jackson was outstanding in the way he handled the whole match in very bad weather
he was outstanding and made good clear decisions through out the match
it was a pleasure to have him take charge of the game with his friendly attitude through out his time at the ground and in this match
regards
alex graham dover athletic
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I just wanted to pay compliment to both the league and to Adam Back in particular in the quality of refereeing at the U15 North League game Cray wanderers v Long Lane at yesterdays game.
From the moment Adam arrived he was very proffesional and approachable, nothing was a problem.
From the first whistle to the last he was very fair with the boys and let the game flow very freely.
Adam applied the law when it needed to be applied and not once did any of the boys question his decisions as they were the right decisions everytime.
His style of refereeing made for a very free flowing game that all involved seemed to enjoy.
I would just like to say thank you from Cray Wanderers U15's.
Best Regards
Lee Anderson
Manager Cray Wanderers U15
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Considering we live in a world where people are so quick to complain I thought I would write to you today to give praise to one of your Referee's Harry Mills.
In horrendous conditions yesterday, with nonstop rain and wind, he managed the game with a smile on his face and was brilliant with the boys throughout.
It was not easy for anybody yesterday but this Ref was spot on with the way he handled such tough conditions so thought it was important to pass this on.
Many thanks.
Joe Brady
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Just a quick word regarding our ref on sunday morning, Iain Southgate. Maidstone v Ebbsfleet U16`S
We had a cracking cup tie against Ebbsfleet at the Gallagher stadium,a wet and skiddy surface which made the game that much better,
2 physical teams, lots of great tackles and a ref with a lot of common sense !
Iain always talks to the players through the game & explains his decisions, which goes a long way and the players gain his respect very quickly,
even though we lost (Maidstone) this was a great game of football,and the standard of refereeing helped towards this being an enjoyable game.
We look forward to seeing Iain refereeing us again this season.
Thanks
Mark Gasson
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Message from Chief Executive - Please Read (2012-09-18) (2012-09-30)
I do believe I am wasting my breath at meetings.
I have not yet retired and will not be doing so until 30th June, 2013.
Can I remind everyone again, Fixtures to Andy Cowan and Barry Dock.
Registrations only to Bill and Marilyn Kelly
Referees only to Peter Grace and Daniel Wyatt, Referee Recruitment to Steve Down
Everything else to me as Chief Executive
I will then allocate to either Ken Brooke, the Assistant Chief Executive, or the appropriate Officer.
ONLY the nominated handbook contact of clubs may contact the League Officers.
Colin Boswell
Chief Executive
Match Sheets - All Teams Please Read (2012-09-18) (2012-10-31)
All teams are reminded that Rule 10 (G) (i) states:
"Fully completed team sheets must be given to the Referee at least 30 minutes before kick off time. These must include the full registered name of the players, Manager, Coach, Physio and any first aider. Failure to comply shall incur a fine of £15.00".
Our Match sheets say 15 minutes before kick off time. These sheets will be updated for next season, so this statement, will confirm to everyone the rule as it stands.
Thank you.
League Management Committee
Kent FA U16 Squad vs Gillingham (2012-09-18) (2012-09-30)
Letters have been forwarded to players regarding Thursday's friendly game with Gillingham which will be played at Faversham Town F.C. Kick Off : 7.30pm
Squad is:
THE SQUAD
Tom Seldon - Dartford F.C.
Michael Tyrer - Hollands & Blair F.C.
Jose Burden - Herne Bay F.C.
Daniel Pyke - Cray Wanderers Youth F.C.
Nick Thompson - Bromley F.C.
Dan Thompson - Bromley F.C.
James Burtenshaw - Herne Bay F.C.
Bradley Short - Ebbsfleet United F.C.
Liam King - Dover Athletic F.C.
Lewis Page - Tonbridge Angels F.C.
Connor Dobson - Cray Wanderers F.C.
Liam Mayell - Maidstone United F.C.
Rene Armstrong - Dover Athletic F.C.
Umoh Ufot - Cray Wanderers F.C.
Napier Brown - Cray Wanderers F.C.
Joe Halford - Herne Bay F.C.
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The following players are on standby.
Aaron Simpson - Dover Athletic
Haydn Wilson - Sevenoaks Town
Joseph Sullivan - Ashford United Youth
Harry Hagan - Ebbsfleet United
Lartey Sarpong - Bromley
George Mitchell - Herne Bay
Louis Payne - Corinthian
Jordan Campbell - Corinthian
Thanks to those players who have already text me their availability from both the squad, and the standby group.
Ken
League Management Committee - 3 Vacancies (2012-09-17) (2012-10-31)
The Kent Youth League Management Committee currently has 3 vacancies for new Officers. This is very much a working Committee that administers over 170 teams from age groups 13 - 18 and is responsible for in excess of 3,500 players. You will need to commit to 3 Management Committee meetings per season, the Annual General Meeting, but most importantly be prepared to take on a role that will share the workload amongst our Officers.
Being comfortable with a computer is a necessity, as our website is the key component of ensuring that the League communicates with its member clubs. We are looking for individuals who can give a couple of hours a week to ensure that the League maintains its very high standards that it has set itself. At present, we are looking for an Assistant Website Manager, as well as someone to be involved with administering matchday cards.
If you are interested in joining us, please can you email our Chief Executive Colin Boswell, with a brief CV and areas that you would be interested in getting involved in. Please also copy me in as well.
Email address is : kcfadiv2colin@aol.com
ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Ken Brooke - On Behalf of the League Management Committee
The Goalkeeping Development Centre (2012-09-13) (2012-10-31)
The Goalkeeping Development Centre
South London's Unique Goalkeeping Training Centre
Every Friday 6.30-8pm
Saturday 10am-11.30am
£6 per session
The courses are really just to give a young goalkeeper the chance to be coached professionally and in a safe and friendly environment. Any Goalkeeper who shows a high level of goalkeeping talent has the
opportunity to be looked at by a professional club we have had over 14 success story's where kids have trained at the centre and then moved on to sign for a professional football club.
we also look to help out local grass roots clubs again any club from the Kent Youth League through to the Selkent / Bexley or Tandridge leagues can get in touch with us at The Goalkeeping Development Centre who will speak with clubs regarding this.
please see PDF attachment for more details.
Match Card Completion - Procedures (2012-09-13) (2012-12-31)
Will all Club Secretaries and Team Managers please note the following procedure for match cards.
1. There are 3 email addresses that you need to copy in with the match card. (see age groups for correct ones).
2. You must also copy in your opponents.
3. You have until Midnight on Tuesday to forward, otherwise you will be in breach of League rules and fined.
4. The League will be following up ALL match cards this season. If not received within 7 days, the match in question will be subject of an enquiry, and points gained may be removed.
5. There are separate instructions for all age groups which can be found on the website.
If you have any questions or queries then please direct them to your Match card Secretary.
Please ensure that in the subject of your email, you put the details of the fixture i.e. GLEBE VS CORINTHIAN - and the date of the fixture 8TH SEPTEMBER.
The Match Cards have been uploaded to the NEWS part of the website.
We would expect a few teething problems, but would hope that if we can get this right. Those clubs who do not comply will be receiving a phone call from me pretty early on in the season!!
Thank you for your co-operation.
Ken Brooke
Under 18 Match Cards - 9th September (2012-09-13) (2012-09-30)
My thanks to all clubs this weekend for forwarding their match cards to us, and all being on time. NO FINES ISSUED. A great start to the season. For the time being please email match cards to me and the gmail address, but not Will Sanderson, as he is no longer part of the League Management Committee.
Ken
Trophy Forms - All Clubs please read (2012-09-12) (2012-09-30)
Trophies.
A number of clubs have not returned their Trophy Agreement.
As Ken said at the S.E.M. save yourselves money by not having to pay fines.
So please return your form to me by 30th September, 2012 to save yourselves a £50 Fine for failing to deal with correspondence.
C. I. Boswell
Chief Executive
Tullibody Community FC 1999 - Touring Next Year (2012-09-12) (2012-09-30)
Good afternoon
I write to you as Secretary and Coach at Tullibody Community FC 1999.
We are planning to bring the Team on a Tour in the South East of England during the dates 1st - 5th of July 2013, and I wondered you might consider passing on my details on to those Member Teams in your 1999 Age Group.
During the tour, we will be looking to play friendly matches on the evenings of the 2nd and 4th of July 2013, and wondered if any of your member Teams might be interested in hosting us on those evenings.
We play in the Forth Valley Football Development League 1999s League: http://bit.ly/PqSXfI and it would be fantastic if we could provide the boys with the extra experience of playing Teams from farther afield, as well as those life experiences that they will gain from such a trip.
Of course, should any teams be willing to play us on the aforementioned dates, we would be delighted to pay for any fees incurred.
Please feel free to call me on 07970 531163 at any time to discuss the matter further.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Yours in sport
Vito Canale
Tullibody Community FC 1999 & www.mr-singh.co.uk
If any clubs can accomodate Tullibody Community FC - please contact Mr Canale direct. - Thanks - Ken
League Management Comittee Resignation (2012-09-12) (2012-10-31)
The League Management Committee wishes to advise all clubs that Mr Will Sanderson has resigned his position on the League Management Committee with immediate effect.
Under 18 teams should note that there is no need now to send your match cards to Mr Sanderson. Please continue to send to Ken Brooke and the gmail address until we have found a replacement. Likewise, all website matters should be referred to Ken Brooke, until we appoint a new Assistant Website Manager.
Colin Boswell - Chief Executive - On Behalf of the Kent Youth League Management Committee
Under 13 Matchcard Officer Details (2012-09-12) (2012-12-31)
Under 13 Teams
Please note that your matchcard officer is Ian Brooke. He will be looking after your matchcards and updating your goalscorers each week.
Please send matchcards to Ian at: ian.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Also send to me : ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
And to u13kyl@gmail.com
The gmail account allows our Registration Secretary to access match cards and check against Registrations. For Sunday games deadline for receipt is MIDNIGHT on Tuesday following the game.
Ken
Under 14 Matchcard Officer (2012-09-12) (2012-12-31)
Under 14 Teams
Please note that your matchcard officer is Brian Budd. He will be looking after your matchcards and updating your goalscorers each week.
Please send matchcards to Brian at: brian.budd@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Also send to me : ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
And to u14kyl@gmail.com
The gmail account allows our Registration Secretary to access match cards and check against Registrations. For Sunday games deadline for receipt is MIDNIGHT on Tuesday following the game.
Ken
Under 15 Matchcard Officer (2012-09-12) (2012-12-31)
Under 15 Teams
Please note that your matchcard officer is Matt Sell. He will be looking after your matchcards and updating your goalscorers each week.
Please send matchcards to Matt at: matt.sell@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Also send to me : ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
And to u15kentyl@gmail.com
The gmail account allows our Registration Secretary to access match cards and check against Registrations. For Sunday games deadline for receipt is MIDNIGHT on Tuesday following the game.
Ken
Under 16 Matchcard Officer (2012-09-12) (2012-12-31)
Under 16 Teams
Please note that your matchcard officer is Steve Down. He will be looking after your matchcards and updating your goalscorers each week.
Please send matchcards to Steve at: stephen.down@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Also send to me : ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
And to u16kentyl@gmail.com
The gmail account allows our Registration Secretary to access match cards and check against Registrations. For Sunday games deadline for receipt is MIDNIGHT on Tuesday following the game.
Ken
Goalkeeper Coaching Kent (2012-09-10) (2012-09-30)
Goalkeeper Coaching Kent
Kelvin Arterton ex England Schools U18 / Academy Goalkeeper
F.A. Licensed Level 2 Coach (F.A. Enhanced CRB Disclosure)
Beginner - Advanced
Youths & Adults
Group & Individual Sessions
GK match analysis service available
Tel: 07905 167670
web: https://sites.google.com/site/goalkeepercoachingkent/
email: theartertons@tiscali.co.uk
FA Youth Cup - w/c 17th September (2012-09-09) (2012-09-30)
Congratulations to our clubs that progressed through the first preliminary round of the FA Youth Cup last week.
The fixtures for the 1st Round games commencing 17th September can be found on the website.
The League is fully supporting our clubs in this competition, and any team playing Monday 17th can apply to me for a postponement of their fixture on 16th September. We would not expect teams to play twice in 24 hours.
Where I have received confirmation of games to be played, I have entered the ground and the due date. The rest of the games where we are waiting for confirmation of dates to be played, can be found on 17th September page, but will not have grounds yet allocated.
If clubs can advise me in Andy's holidaying absence, then I will update the website.
Thanks
Ken
MATCH CARDS - U18 TEAMS PLEASE READ (2012-09-07) (2012-12-31)
Will all Under 18 Club Secretaries and Team Managers please note the following procedure for match cards.
1. There are 2 email addresses that you need to copy in with the match card.
2. You must also copy in your opponents.
3. You have until Midnight on Tuesday to forward, otherwise you will be in breach of League rules and fined.
4. The League will be following up ALL match cards this season. If not received within 7 days, the match in question will be subject of an enquiry, and points gained may be removed.
5 Email addresses to send to are:
ken.brooke@kentyouthleague.co.uk
If you have any questions or queries then please direct them to your Match card Secretary.
Please ensure that in the subject of your email, you put the details of the fixture i.e. GLEBE VS CORINTHIAN - and the date of the fixture 8TH SEPTEMBER.
The Match Cards have been uploaded to the NEWS part of the website.
We would expect a few teething problems, but would hope that if we can get this right. Those clubs who do not comply will be receiving a phone call from me pretty early on in the season!!
Thank you for your co-operation.
Ken Brooke
Under 16 Kent FA - Final Trials (2012-09-07) (2012-09-30)
Letters were individually sent out yesterday informing those players who have made it through to the Final trial for the Under 16 Representative Team. Letters were also sent to those players who did not make it through to the final trials, but as always in Kent, the standard was very high indeed.
The Final trial will take place at Corinthian FC on Monday evening and congratulations to the following players who have been invited back:
| Final Triallists | |||
| Charlie Jones | Ashford Utd Youth | ||
| Nick Thompson | Bromley | ||
| Dan Thompson | Bromley | ||
| Casey Lumumba | Bromley | ||
| Lartey Sarpong | Bromley | ||
| Jordan Campbell | Corinthian | ||
| Louis Payne | Corinthian | ||
| Tom Rutnam | Corinthian | ||
| Grant Lye | Cray Valley | ||
| Harry Jacubait | Cray Valley | ||
| Napier Brown | Cray Wanderers | ||
| Connor Dobson | Cray Wanderers | ||
| Daniel Pyke | Cray Wanderers Youth | ||
| Umon Ufot | Cray Wanderers Youth | ||
| Michael Clarke | Cray Wanderers Youth | ||
| Dan O'Hara | Dartford | ||
| JJ Donnelly | Dover Athletic | ||
| Rene Armstrong | Dover Athletic | ||
| Liam King | Dover Athletic | ||
| Bradley Short | Ebbsfleet Utd | ||
| Harry Hagan | Ebbsfleet Utd | ||
| Rory Burns | Folkestone Invicta | ||
| Jose Burden | Herne Bay | ||
| James Burtenshaw | Herne Bay | ||
| Jimi Lawal | Herne Bay | ||
| George Mitchell | Herne Bay | ||
| Liam Mayell | Maidstone Utd | ||
| Haydn Wilson | Sevenoaks Town | ||
| Johnny Akoto | Sevenoaks Town | ||
| Lewis Page | Tonbridge Angels | ||
In addition to the above the following players have been invited along for a first trial, as they were either away on holiday, or injured for the first round of trials.
| Joseph Sullivan | Ashford United Youth | ||
| Nick Kelliher | Bromley | ||
| Daniel Flemming | Cray Wanderers | ||
| George Harris | Dartford | ||
| Tom Seldon | Dartford | ||
| Greg Williams | Dartford | ||
| Aaron Simpson | Dover Athletic | ||
| Dan Wells | Dover Athletic | ||
| Joe Halford | Herne Bay | ||
| Michael Tyrer | Hollands & Blair | ||
| Jack Williams | Hollands & Blair | ||
The plan is to name a squad to play vs Gillingham on 20th September after Monday evening's trial have been completed.
The trials will take place from 7.00pm - 9.15pm.
All players should receive an individual letter confirming the above, and are asked please to text me on 07850 840175 to confirm that they can make Monday.
Another tough evening ahead, further reducing numbers.
Ken - On behalf of the Kent FA Representative Management Team
Nike Footballs and Sponsorship (2012-09-07) (2012-09-30)
Clubs are reminded that every game in the League this season to include League Cup matches should kick off with a Nike sponsored football. Nike UK have provided every team with 2 matchballs, and we would ask that you repay that generousity by using the balls each week.
Thank you.
Ken
Match Cards (2012-09-06) (2013-05-31)
Please find attached an electronic copy of two types of match card for your use. You need only fill in 1 for each game that you play.
This season the League will have a Match Card Officer for each group, who will be responsible for checking the match card has been completed properly, as well as entering the goalscorers from each game.
The first matchcard is now attached and the second one is attached
If you open the attachment and save as to your desktop then you will be able to change and send each week.
You must fill in a match card for every game. FULL details of where to send to, will be updated on the website tomorrow.
Thank you.
Ken
Maidstone Utd Football Academy - Further Vacancies (2012-09-06) (2012-09-30)
URGENT
More places available at the Maidstone United Football Learning Academy!!! Talented young footballers, aged 16 are welcome to apply for a last minute place at the brand new Academy based at the Gallagher Stadium in Maidstone. This has become possible due to an increase in the numbers of players/learners we are able to recruit in partnership with Mid-Kent College.
This is a full-time programme with a minimum of six hours a week in practical football sessions. Minimum entry requirement is 4A*-C. Those who do not have Maths and English GCSE are able to top-up to this national standard as part of the programme.
Please send a football CV for the attention of Simon Hughes toeducation@maidstoneunited.co.uk
The next trials session is at 1:00 on Friday 7th September 2012.
Golden Boot Award - Season 2012/2013 (2012-09-06) (2012-10-31)
The League is delighted to announce that Corinthian F.C. have kindly agreed to sponsor a new initiative for the coming season to find the highest goal scorer in each Division at every age group.
The leading goalscorer in each Division at the end of the season will be rewarded and we hope that this will give an interest and some fun right through to the end of the season.
There is now a tab on the results page which will show the leading scorers through the season. I will be meeting with our Sponsor shortly to determine what the winners will receive, but my peronal thanks to the Billings family for their generous sponsorship of this new initiative.
Players should note that only LEAGUE GAMES will count. It will not include Cup games.
Ken - On Behalf of the League Management Committee
Goalkeeping Coaching Course (2012-09-05) (2012-09-30)
Goalkeeper Coaching Course
FA GK B Licensed Coach
Tuesday 11th Sept - Oct 9th
£50 for 5 x 60 minute sessions
**** Kent Youth League Clubs receive 10% discount plus a further discount if sending 2 or more keepers *********
Group numbers are restricted so that each keeper receives more individual coaching time.
Venue: Holcombe Hockey Club, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2TQ
http://www.holcombehc.org.uk/contact/location.asp
For more information or to book a place on a course contact:
Mark Crawley
Head Coach MGC
Mobile: 07915 047337
Email: medwaygoalkeepercoaching@tesco.net
www.medwaygoalkeepercoaching.co.uk
VCD Under 16 North - Withdrawal (2012-09-04) (2012-09-30)
The League has been advised that VCD Athletic Under 16s have formally withdrawn from the League for this coming season 2012/2013. The team has been removed from both the North Division, and the Under 16 Causeway Steel Challenge Cup.
League Management Committee
Corinthian FC - Roads Closed in Area (2012-09-02) (2012-09-30)
Good morning - I thought I would let you know, that due to the Paralympic cycling event taking part at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, the road to the west of Corinthian's will be shut from Monday 3rd - Saturday 8th September, which therefore involves when you are visiting us!
The roads closed are: The A20 to the South of Brands Hatch (Gorse Hill), Scratchers Lane & part of Fawkham Road (between Scratchers Lane to a rear entrance of Brands Hatch).
One way systems will be in operation.
If you are coming from the East - A2, Longfield direction all should be ok.
If you are coming from the M25 West (ie travelling anticlockwise from Gatwick direction), I suggest you stay on the M25 until junction 2, I have attached a map, you want to head down the B260, Green St Green Road, go over 2 roundabouts, at the 3rd roundabout take the 3rd turning to Fawkham and we are about 1 ½ miles on the left.
If you are unsure about my directions or want help finding us please do not hesitate to contact me on numbers below.
Many thanks
Sue Billings
Corinthian Football Club Secretary
Corinthian Sports Club,
Gay Dawn Farm,
Valley Road,
Fawkham,
Longfield,
Kent,
DA3 8LY.
Mobile: 07734855554
Work: 01474 573116 (weekday mornings)
Home: 01474 708900
Hollands & Blair U15s - Friendly Required (2012-09-02) (2012-09-30)
Hollands and blair under 15's require Friendly on the 9th September.
If you can help contact Andy Taylor on 07813781314.
Offer from One5Nine for KYL Clubs (2012-08-31) (2012-09-30)
We are running an offer whereby you receive 2 Nike Team Training Balls & FREE Shipping for every order over £250. Would you be able to post about this on the website?
This offer covers any orders for Nike Team Kit or Nike Training Wear, and is exclusive to all Kent Youth League Teams. This offer is available up until the end of September.
Simon Allen
TeamWear Division
One5Nine
Hertford House
122 St Mary's Road
Faversham
KENT ME13 8EG
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Ken's Bulletin - Number 1 (2012-08-31) (2012-09-30)
With the opening League games just one week away, I would like to say hi to all our new clubs, team managers, players and parents. Most of you know that I like to communicate with you all, and will be doing a bulletin from time to time across the season, which I hope will keep you updated with what is happening in the world of youth football and beyond.
The first thing I can see happening, is that many of our players will be removing ankle guards, and tapes around their socks at the start of the season. Referees have been instructed through the Rule change to ensure that any tape has to match the colour of the sock, and ankle guards should be the same colour or worn inside the sock. So if you have red socks it must be red tape, or you will be asked to remove the tape!
At Under 18 level, the League has agreed to join with the FA's two year experiment on introducing roll on and roll off subs for the under 18 age group. Teams playing in the League and in our Cup competition will be allowed to roll on and off 5 substitutes as happens from Under 13s - Under 16s. The FA have made it clear that this rule will NOT apply in the FA Youth Cup which starts next week. This competition is still 3 from 5 and no roll on roll off. I would also suggest that you check with the relevant County for County Cup competitions which of the above applies.
From this coming season youth players will now receive match bans rather than day bans to fall in line with Adult football. I will talk more about this later on, but this is a major change for us to deal with.
We will also be running a leading goalscorer tab on the website for all Divisions and competitions this season. We will be awarding a "golden boot" to each player who finishes top. I have 5 Committee members covering an age group each, so that all goalscorers can be entered quick and efficiently after games have been completed.
This is to be Colin Boswell's last season as Chief Executive of the Kent Youth League. Colin will be retiring at the end of this season, and this will also include the considerable work he also does for the Kent FA. The League Management Committee have voted unanimously for yours truly to take over next season from Colin, which if approved by the clubs I will happily accept the challenge. It does mean that I need help to run the website, and Will Sanderson has agreed to become my Assistant, so you can now email Will as well as myself if you want anything put on the website.
This coming season sees the largest number of teams involved since I became involved with the League, so it is imperative that we ensure that our very high standards on and off the pitch are maintained. Remember, it is about the lads who go out and entertain every Sunday, playing on the best possible facilities with the full support of Nike UK - very proud that after two years hard work off the pitch, that all teams will kick off with Nike footballs all supplied free of charge by Nike.
Nike would not put their name to our League if they didn't want to be linked with a League that tries to maintain the highest possible standards. I am sure that as teams and players you will not let us down.
I would like to wish all our teams the very best of luck for the season. You probably will not win every game..............you will probably think your team has not played their best if they lose..............you may think it is the Referee's fault.................but my message to all of you for this season, is that sometimes you get beat by a better team, and sometimes you don't get that bit of luck that you need...................but I am sure the following week in training you will put right what went wrong and go into the following game to put things right. All I would ask ALL teams to do, is to go over and shake hands with your opponents and the match officials at the end of the game. The one thing so apparent through the Summer, was the good will and sportmanship shown by competitors and crowds at the Olympics, and I am certain this is something football can learn at our level. Make sure you enjoy your game, and much better to smile than rage!!!!
I am off now to our second Under 16 County trial at Canterbury, where the best players in the South will be out to prove their worth in trying to get into the County team. I am sure we will be in for a decent night, and it will be good to compare with Wednesday's trial at Bromley.
Then off to Palace tomorrow to see if we can lose our "nil" points total vs Sheffield Wednesday!! I dreampt we won 5-1 last night................yes the mind is going..............but I might just stick a tenner on the result just in case :)
Off to watch my two lads play for Bromley Knights on Sunday in the Orpington and Bromley Men's League. They will be making their debuts for their new club, and it is a chance for me to watch them, and try to persuade some more Referees to join our League!!!!! Looking forward to that, and this will be after I host a cook a bbq for my daughter's 12 friends tomorrow night, all of whom are 18!!! They want me to make a fish bowl........filled with alcohol......and that was after I had bought the bowl and two fish to go in it !!!! Should be fun.
More soon..........
Ken
London Cup - Clubs Please Read (2012-08-30) (2012-09-30)
The draw for the London Cups for all age groups are now on the website of the London F.A.
Would all clubs that are playing in the London Cup this season, please email Andy Cowan, Barry Dock and myself, details of their fixtures so that we can add to the website.
Many thanks
Ken
Assistant Referees Course - 17th September (2012-08-30) (2012-09-30)
Assistant Referees Course - 17th September 2012 at Corinthian Sports Club
Course starts at 7.30pm and will last about 1 ½ hours - 2 hours.
Following the success of the first course, the League will be running throughout the new season, courses for those Parents, helpers, Coaches etc who kindly run the line for teams on a Sunday.
The course will be run by our Referee Secretaries, and has been given full support by the County FA. The League will be asking ALL clubs to supply at least one person to come on to the course, as it is hoped in time, that we will have a complete register of volunteer Assistants applied to each team.
The League will offer an accreditation to those that come on the course, and the idea is to improve standards and to be able to keep a note of performances on a Sunday in a positive mode.
We are not making a charge for this course as it will be run by the League.
Will clubs please send any details of those people who wish to attend the course to:
corinthians@billingsgroup.co.uk
It will be first come first served, as we currently have 20 spaces to fill. All successful applicants will be advised by email, and directions given.
Sue Billings
Corinthian Football Club Secretary
Corinthian Sports Club,
Gay Dawn Farm,
Valley Road,
Fawkham,
Longfield,
Kent,
DA3 8LY.
Mobile: 07734855554
Work: 01474 573116 (weekday mornings)
Home: 01474 708900
Hollands & Blair Under 16's friendly required. (2012-08-30) (2012-09-09)
Hollands & Blair FC Under 16 South division are looking for a friendly fixture on
The opposition would have to provide the gound with Hollands & Blair to supply the referee.
If interested please e~mail Mick at mjpaton@blueyonder.co.uk
F A Youth Cup - Subs Rule Confirmed (2012-08-29) (2012-09-30)
We have received clarification from the FA that for the FA Youth Cup, there will be NO roll on roll off subs rule. It will be 3 from 5 and no roll on roll off.
Ken
Kit To Fit Code (2012-08-29) (2012-09-30)
Will all clubs please note that the code to receive an additional 10% reduction on website prices is:
KENT10
Ken
Fixture - Bulletin August 2012 (2012-08-27) (2012-09-30)
A warm welcome to everyone with what I hope is another really good season.
I would like to start by asking everybody to check your team home page. By now we should have only a few bits to change. All the Kent Youth League email addresses will be working in the next week. If there any changes please email both Barry & I and one of us will change the address. If you have any changes to the handbook please email me, and an update will be sent out before the start of the season.
Fixtures: As you can imagine with in excess of 170 teams, there will be things that will be missed, we would therefore ask that you check your teams fixtures at least every other day, as there may well be changes. If you have supplied pitch dates we will try to accommodate your requests, but this cannot be guaranteed. Please check September fixtures and let us know by 23.30 Monday 27th August if you have any problems, we will be sending a bulletin out to the handbook contact around the 1st September but please do not take this as gospel, the website should always be your first point of call, and as mentioned at both the Handbook and Managers meeting, we do update by 22.00 each day.
Please do not forget to read rule 10 re match confirmations, this will be strictly monitored again this season.
Cup Competitions: Please remember County Cups take priority and as Fixture Secretaries we do not require you to send us a fixture confirmation. Please ensure you read your County paperwork as referees fees are not the same as the league. If a fixture is postponed this will move to the next Sunday unless agreed by the County Football Association..
The League Cups Finals are already planned and the dates are in the League Handbook. If a League Cup fixture is postponed or cancelled for any reason, it does not automatically move 7 days as a league we have other things to consider before moving.
If you have any problems or questions please contact us.
Barry & Andy
Fixtures Team
Assistant Manager/Coach required for Holland's & Blair U16's (2012-08-24) (2012-09-30)
ASSISTANT MANAGER / COACH WANTED
HOLLANDS AND BLAIR u16s KYL SOUTH are looking for a committed coach Level 2 or above qualified coach to take and structure training sessions and assist the Manager on match days.
If interested please e-mail Mick mjpaton@blueyonder.co.uk or phone Mick on 07737760641 for more details
John Ullmann Cup Draw 1st Round (2012-08-20) (2012-10-31)
The 1st Round for the John Ullmann Cup has now been made and can be found on the relevant part of the website. Games are to be played by 30th September, but all ties have been entered on the site for 1st October.
There were exactly 32 entries, including League clubs Gillingham the current holders, and for the first time Dagenham & Redbridge. There are a number of teams from outside the League who have entered the competition, and we welcome them.
League Management Committee
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John Ullmann Cup Draw - 1st Round |
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Ties to be played by 30th September 2012 |
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LEWES |
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MAIDSTONE UNITED (South) |
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THREE BRIDGES |
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MARGATE |
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SEVENOAKS TOWN |
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GILLINGHAM |
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TONBRIDGE ANGELS |
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HOLLANDS & BLAIR |
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LORDSWOOD |
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GLEBE (North) |
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CORINTHIAN |
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CRAY WANDERERS |
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CRAY VALLEY |
vs |
VCD ATHLETIC |
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GLEBE (PD1) |
vs |
BEARSTED |
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FOLKESTONE INVICTA |
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HERNE BAY |
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HORLEY TOWN |
vs |
ERITH TOWN |
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EASTBOURNE BOROUGH |
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WELLING UNITED |
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REDBRIDGE |
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FISHER YOUTH |
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BROMLEY |
vs |
HORSHAM |
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RAMSGATE (PD1) |
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MAIDSTONE UNITED (PD1) |
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DARTFORD |
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RAMSGATE (South) |
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WHITSTABLE TOWN |
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DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE |
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FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round (2012-07-10) (2012-09-30)
| FA Youth Cup - Preliminary Round | ||||||
| Week Commencing 3rd September 2012 | ||||||
| TONBRIDGE ANGELS | vs | South Park | ||||
| MAIDSTONE UNITED | vs | Redhill | ||||
| THAMESMEAD TOWN | vs | Margate | ||||
| SEVENOAKS TOWN | vs | DOVER ATHLETIC | ||||
| ERITH & BELVEDERE | vs | Saltdean | ||||
| DARTFORD | vs | WELLING UNITED | ||||
| DULWICH HAMLET | vs | Met Police | ||||
| Tooting & Mitcham | vs | RAMSGATE | ||||
| FAVERSHAM TOWN | vs | BROMLEY | ||||
| Westfield | vs | ERITH TOWN | ||||
| Eastbourne Borough | vs | Sittingbourne | ||||
| Horley Town | vs | FOLKESTONE INVICTA | ||||
| EBBSFLEET UNITED | vs | FISHER ATHLETIC | ||||
| CORINTHIAN | vs | Chipstead | ||||
| ASHFORD UNITED | vs | CRAY WANDERERS | ||||
| Eastbourne Town | vs | VCD ATHLETIC | ||||
