Forres Area Soccer 7s

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Soccer 7s bag charity cash

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co-operative-foodFORRES Area Soccer Sevens is in the money after bagging a £500 windfall from a local supermarket.

The money was donated to the community group from the Co-op Community Fund which uses money through carrier bag charges and sales in the company’s food stores.

The Soccer 7s were shortlisted and the final three were voted on by Co-op members.

Shaun Moat, chairman of the Soccer 7s which meets every Sunday in Grant Park said: “ We are really pleased that local co-op members have voted for us and that we have come out top. The money will be used for further enhancement of the equipment we have purchased for this forthcoming season.”

Shaun Moat, chairman of Forres Soccer 7sThe new season begins on February 14.

Shaun added: “We are still accepting children to sign up. They just need to go to www.forres-soccer7s.co.uk but they need to be quick to reserve a place in this season’s teams.

In total the Co-op is distributing over £750,000.

John McNeill, Managing Director for The Co-operative Food in Scotland, said: “From defibrillators to day care centres and schools to scout groups, as a community retailer we want to enable members, colleagues, customers and communities across Scotland to make a difference locally. “The Co-op shares the aspiration of seeing a reduction in the number of single-use carrier bags in circulation. In addition, hundreds of local groups and organisations are set to receive a much needed funding boost – together, we are reducing, reusing, recycling and, reinvesting in our communities.”

 

Seeking new coaches

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Paul Lynch will help new coaches become part of the S7s team.

Paul Lynch will help new coaches become part of the S7s team.

Forres Area Soccer 7s is appealing to energetic and enthusiastic people to come forward to join the club to help coach the youngsters.

In recent months, we have  lost a number of helpers due to their own children moving on. We need around 20 new coaches to ensure the sessions which take place every Sunday and once during the week, run smoothly.

Shaun Moat, chairman of the club explained: “Traditionally we have often had parents of children who attend the club becoming coaches and volunteering, but we have had quite a few children move on from the club due to their age and the parents have decided to go too.

“We would welcome help from anyone though, not just people whose children are involved. As long as they are enthusiastic, like kids and are happy to muck in twice a week. They don’t even need to have an interest in football. They just need to be able to get the kids excited about the sport. We have great training systems for coaches, so nobody would be left not being able to add value to the group.”

Forres Area Soccer 7s understand the importance of keeping kids active and creates a foundation for young players who wish to progress their footballing career and help provide a stepping stone to more advanced development.

The club caters for children from 4 to 12 years old.

After a winter break, the Soccer 7s will return at Grant Park on February 14 and membership for the club is booming.

“Coupled with the fact that we have lost coaches, we are also looking at a number of new youngsters starting in February,” explained Shaun, “so we need to make sure we can cater for all these active kids.”

To find out more about becoming a coach contact Paul Lynch Football Development Officer on 07446053780 or email paul.lynch@forres-soccer7s.co.uk

Merry Christmas and & Happy New Year

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On behalf of the club I want to wish all past and present players, parents, merry-christmas-text-art-pngvolunteers and sponsors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

At Soccer 7s HQ we are looking forward the rest during the festive period but will be busy again in the new year with final preparation for the new season starting again on 14th Feb 2016.

Christmas Wishes

The Board of Forres Area Soccer 7s

New Health & Safety Officer

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We are pleased to announce that our Club Secretary Grant Crawford hasnebosh logo passed his NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety course.

Grant will now be appointed as our  Health and Safety Officer and is now looking at our  paperwork and processes to ensure we continue to operate at the highest standard possible.

 

Shaun Moat Chairman said ” Well Done to Grant as I know he has worked hard to pass this course. It is also great for the club that we have a qualified health and safety officer.”

Porridge and Rice

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Tomorrow (Tuesday 15th Dec) some more of the kit we donated to Porridge and Rice Taking Football to Africa and Beyond Appeal will be delivered to a charity Porridge and Rice.

They will deliver the items to schools in Nairobi, Kenya.

 Porridge & Rice Vision

To enable each child in the Nairobi slums to receive an education that provides the skills to break the cycle of poverty and deprivation by partnering with schools to remove barriers to education and supplying resources for education.

In the slums, unemployment levels are estimated at over 50% and many families live on as little as a few British Pounds a week. In addition, levels of health and education are low.

Handouts provide relief but not a long term solution. At Porridge and Rice, we believe that the long term solution to breaking the cycle of poverty and deprivation is education.

A good education provides children with the tools to build a better future for themselves and their communities. It enables children to become adults that can direct and shape their own lives rather than being trapped in poverty and dependent on charity.

Porridge and Rice partners with schools committed to providing their pupils with a good education. Porridge and Rice does not seek to take over and run schools but rather to partner with schools with committed, strong leadership to remove barriers to education like hunger and sickness, and provide resources needed to deliver education like chalk, desks and classrooms.

Porridge and Rice partners with schools that serve children from the Nairobi slums. They are not government funded schools, in fact, they are often referred to as informal schools because they are registered as self-help groups as opposed to Department of Education schools. They are run by dedicated individuals reaching out to those that would otherwise not receive an education. They obtain their funding by charging school fees.

 

The problem is that many parents struggle to pay the school fees with some failing completely or taking a long time. The result is that these schools never know from month to month how much money they will have and whether they can meet basic commitments such as teachers’ salaries and rent.

The individuals that run the schools themselves often struggle to meet their own personal expenses as the schools do not consistently generate enough income to pay the teachers let alone the head and deputy head.

Porridge and Rice currently partner with three schools,Excel Emmanuel, Glad Kids, and Lizpal and aims to add at least a school a year.

The broad aim of Porridge and Rice is to enable each of these schools to provide a quality education to each of its pupils, as already stated, by removing barriers to education and also by providing resources that facilitate education as explained in detail by Our Mission and Our Values.

To Find Out More : Click Here

 

Sport Relief 2016

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Forres Area Soccer 7s will be the place to be to take part in Sport
Relief 2016 next March.

People in nearby towns and villages are being encouraged to make aIMG_7269 day of the event and head to the Moray town and those who sign up for the Soccer 7s event before the end of December will get 50 per cent off their entry.

The charity is associated with Comic Relief and the Soccer 7s with the help of the Forres Harriers will be running the event on March 20th.

Shaun Moat, chairman of the Soccer 7s said: “It’s great for us to be involved with this Sport Relief event. They put out a plea for help as there were no events in Moray so the board thought it would be great to get in on the action.”

He added: “We really want to make the best out of the event so we are contacting other sport groups to see if they want to have a stand or have ideas to make it a big day out for people. “The nearest events to us are in Aberdeen and Fortrose so we are hoping to attract people from a bit further afield.” Fifty per cent of the money raised at the events funds projects in the world’s poorest communities and the other 50 per cent is used in the UK.
The Soccer 7’s event which will take place in Grant Park is one of over 1,000 events taking place up and down the country.
But Shaun stressed you don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to take part.
“We are encouraging anyone at all to take part. There are different levels. For example, you can choose from one mile, three miles or six miles depending on your ability.
“However whilst the event is not until March, people should get registered now at www.sportrelief.com/events – so they can save money on their entry fee.”

New Office Bearer Appointment

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We are pleased to announce that Tommy Smith (Social Secretary) has taken up the vacant post of Tommy SmithTreasurer. The position has be voted in by the board and will be ratified at the next AGM.

As with any club the Treasurers role is a difficult position to fill and  we are pleased that this role has been be filled.

Shaun Moat Chairman said ” Tommy has already been a massive help in the club arranging various fundraising events and its great that he has been able to take up this critical role. It also means that we now have a full quota when it comes to office bearers. All future fundraising and event organisation will be spread amongst all board members unless another volunteer comes along.”

New Football Development Officer

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PAUL LYNCH

Paul Lynch Football Development Officer

We are really pleased to announce that following tonight’s board meeting, Paul has accepted the role of Football Development Officer.

Shaun Moat Chairman said “This is an key role of the club as we need to ensure that players and managers are getting the right development”

Paul is currently working on managers training sessions and will offer 1 on 1 support. During Paul’s time at the club he has transformed the Development 4s and has seen number increased.

“We have just spent over £1000 in new training equipment following Paul’s recommendations. The new season is beginning to come together.”

This year will also see all  teams in a new kit (Shirt and matching shorts)and a slight change to the previous years when players worn sponsors shirt and white shorts and sock.

 

 

Club duo going to be missed

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We are sorry to announce that husband and wife duo Mark and Claire Thompson have resigned their roles at the club due to personal reasons.

Mark and Claire Thomspon

Mark and Claire Thompson

Mark was Vice Chair (Football) and he has been with the club for many years and in various roles.

Claire would be seen in the kitchen serving up our famous bacon rolls and keeping all parents and players happy with hot and cold food and drinks. The kitchen is a key part of the club in regards to generating income. Over the years Claire has helped bring in thousands of pounds into the club funds.

Shaun Moat Chairman said “Meeting with Mark this afternoon and listening to their reason I can understand why they have had to make this hard decision. I have spoken to the other office bearers and informed the rest of the board. We all wish Mark and Claire the best for the future, and thank them for the years of service they have given the club”

Misson Possible

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Your mission if you are willing to accept is to help coach children aged 4-12 years old.

Forres Soccer 7s

Intrested you can sign up by clicking here or if you would like more information email us at office@forres-soccer7s.co.uk