The new season is almost

here, after all the trails,

training session, friendly's and

tournaments it nearly time for

the real thing, the 11 a side

season kicks of on the

weekend of 27th/28th August

while the small sided games

will begin in September. After

a good year within the club

last season we will be hoping

everyone can push on the

maybe we can look forward

to another successful season.

The Under 17’s travelled north to Derry at the end

of July to play in the Foyle Cup. They opened their

1st group game with a 2-2 draw against the

Limerick and Desmond League, in their 2nd game

they beat Limavady United 4-0 and finished their

group games by beating Shankill Juniors 3-1 to

finish 2nd in their group, It was on to the 1/4 finals

were they were drawn to play tournament

favorites English side QPR. The lads put in a super

display and ran out 3-0 winners shocking the big

guns and making headline news in the tabloids up

north. It was on to the semi finals now but sadly

they had no luck here and all their had work

against QPR caught up with them and they were

beaten by the Waterford Schoolboys League,

they still had to play St. Kevin's Boys in the 3rd v

4th playoff place but after a long week and with

lads carrying a few knocks they lost out here. The

lads had done themselves proud and acquitted

themselves well throughout the tournament. Well

done to all involved.

Under 17’s Foyle Cup

Over each teams next few

training sessions all players

will be given a Sponsor

Card for a Sponsored

Football Marathon/Walk,

the purpose of this is to help

ease the burden on parents

with the payment of fees.

Fees for this season will

remain at €120 for the

season or the option to pay

€200 which will mean you

will also receive the child’s

gear. What ever is collected

on each players sponsor

card will be paid of their

fees, (i.e.) if they collect

€120 then fees are paid in

full or if they collect €70

then this comes off their fees

and you will only have to

pay what is outstanding. Any

questions contact the club.

Foyle Cup

Headlines

FOYLE CUP

NEW SEASON

REGISTRATION

PRE SEASON NEWS 2

GOALKEEPER TRAINING 2

NEW PITCH OPEN 2

PLAYER PROFILES 2

Inside this issue:

August 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3

Ballybrack FC Newsletter

Registration

New season start

Page 2

Volume 1, Issue 3 August 2011

After nearly 4 months of work and a long

time waiting the new pitch is finally open

for business. Over the last few weeks

everyone had played matches or trained

on the pitch. We would ask all managers

parents and players to please abide by

all the rules and regulations for the pitch.

No food or hot drinks will be permitted

on the pitch, moulded studs or rubber

blades must be used, steel studs are not

permitted to be used. We would also ask

all parents to please refrain from

entering the field during games. All

parents can watch the game from the

grass bank on the far side of pitch. Only

players, managers and coaches are to

enter field during games.

New Pitch Open

Goalkeeper training has now

commenced for 11 a side keepers.

Training is on a Tuesday night and starts

at 7.00pm, keepers are asked to be

there and ready to go at this time. Over

the next few weeks Stephen will also be

starting training for the smaller keepers.

It is up to all managers to ensure their

keeper attends training even if it means

maybe missing training with their own

team. The benefits of the goal keeper

training have already shown for a few

teams. Any questions on the

goalkeeping you can contact Stephen

(0863447689)

Pre season tournaments

Numerous teams from the club have taken part in various pre season tournaments based in and around the Dublin area. It all started with the Umbro Dublin Cup which was played in the AUL over the back holiday weekend. The U18’s, U17’s and U16’s all took part in this and each team gave a good account of themselves performing well against teams who are playing in the top leagues. Then it was on to our own club pre season tournament. This is for Under 12’s and it helps to introduce them to 11 a side football. This is run every year with teams from all over Dublin and Wicklow taking part. It was won this year by Knocklyon United who beat Lourdes Celtic in what was a great final, Our U12’s lost in the semi final but can be pleased with their displays on the big pitch, it will help them as they begin their 1st year at 11 a side. The Under 18’s also took part in Park Celtic’s tournament and came away as runners up. This was played on a league basis and they were very unlucky in this, having gained confidence from playing good sides in the Umbro Cup they could maybe have won it. They started on Saturday with a 3-3 draw against favourites Shelbourne and then were unlucky to lose 2-0 to St. Patricks Athletic. On Sunday they were back again and after beating Park Celtic it came down to the game against Ardmore, with Shelbourne already claiming the title this would decide 2nd place, the game ended all square and was decided by a penalty shootout, both teams scored their 1st penalty and them Lee saved Park Celtics next, Ballybrack then missed before both teams scored their next penalties, Lee then saved again and it was left to Andy Gill to score the winning penalty and the lads took 2nd place, well done lads. These results will give all the teams huge confidence going into the new season.

Goal keeper training

Name : Jamie Lawlor

Age : 12

Team : DDSL 13A

Team Supported : Arsenal

Favorite Player : Shay Given

Favorite Food : Curry

TV Program : My Name is Earl

Music : Bob Marley

Player profile

Player profile

Name : Ciarán Kelly

Age : 5

Team : Tigers

Team Supported : Man United

Favorite Player : Javier Hernandez

Favorite Food : Pasta

TV Program : Garfield

Music : Chris Brown