With the start of the 2019 season just 3 weeks away, we are having our Selection Day for the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s age group (7-9 and 10-12 year olds). This will be held at Grant Park on Sunday 3rd Feb. Kick off will be 10:00 and hopefully be finished around 11:30. Please bring a full water bottle and appropriate kit including football boots and shin guards.

The Selection Day is only for the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s age groups as this will allow the club to sort children into fair and even teams for the season. So if you haven’t yet registered your child please can you do so before the 3rd Feb. If you register your child after the 3rd Feb please do not worry we never turn a child away, they will still be put into a team.

In previous years we have had to re-arrange the teams half way through the season to even them up a bit to ensure the teams are evenly matched. This still could happen half way through this season so I ask please be patient with us. We as a club have the child’s best interests at heart and we aim to give every child as much playing time as possible. That is why there may be changes.

After the Selection Day the club will arrange every child into their teams and will contact the team coaches. The coach of your child’s team will then be in contact with you to pass on the relevant information. We will then start the season on the 17th Feb, kicking off at 11:30 but we ask for everyone in the Super 5’s and Junior 7’s to be at Grant Park for 11:00. This will allow us the make sure everything is ready to go to kick off the season.

For the Developmental 4’s, you will not be playing on the 3rd Feb, will start on the 17th Feb 10:00-11:10.

Please keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for any updates throughout the season.

We are delighted to announce another new sponsor who will be sponsoring one of our Soccer 7’s teams for the next 3 years, Malone Plastering Services.

Malone Plastering Services was established in 2018 offering a wide range of internal and external plastering systems. Which include traditional lime plaster, multifinish skimming, gypsum, coving, limerenders, pointing, harling, K-Rend and thermochromex. they also specialise in hand crafted cornice and decorative plaster work.

When asked why they wanted to sponsor Forres Area Soccer 7’s Mr Benny Malone (owner) replied ‘I decided to sponsor a team in Forres Soccer 7’s in an effort to give something back after 3 years of coaching with the club and since I registered my son to play. I think it’s a fantastic set up and offers so much to the community in providing a fun and structured environment for local kids to meet with friends, further their footballing skills and learn the values of teamwork.’

You can find more details on Malone plastering Services if you click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to announce another new sponsor who will be sponsoring one of our Soccer 7’s teams for the next 3 years, Yuy’s Inflatables.

Yuy’s Inflatables was established in 2016 and is one of Moray’s premier inflatable hire companies which have something to suit every age, theme and budget. They also provide a variety of other equipment such as candy floss, popcorn and slush puppy machines. So no matter what the occasion, if it’s a first time Bouncy Castle hire or if a regular party goer – don’t just hire the rest, hire from the best, hire a Yuy’s Inflatable Castle today.

When asked why they decided to sponsor a team in Forres Area Soccer 7’s they replied ‘We decided to sponsor a team in Soccer 7’s for many reasons, firstly to give something back to the community and all the kids around the area. Due to Forres being such a small area there is not a lot for the local kids to participate in, in terms of physically demanding activities which is something close to my heart having 5 children myself.’

You can find more details on Yuy’s Inflatables if you click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to announce that Grigor & Young have renewed their sponsorship with us for another 3 years.

Grigor & Young is a firm of solicitors that has been going since 1828 and with its main office at North Street, Elgin since the 1830’s. They took over a long established Forres firm Mackenzie & Grant, around 2001, when it switched to Grigor & Young.

When asked why they decided to renew their sponsorship with us their reply was ‘As a firm, we know this kind of thing helps build and cement the local community’s feeling of “community” and we feel privileged to be able to play even a small part in this great club.’

You can find more details on Grigor & Young if you click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to announce that Forres Area Credit Union have renewed their sponsorships with us for another 3 years.

Forres Area Credit Union is a savings and loans co-operative committed to supporting people with financial education and budgeting. They have savings clubs in most primary schools and feel they can help youngsters understand about the need to develop an early regular savings habit.

When asked why they decided to renew their sponsorship with us their reply was ‘We have sponsored a team for a number of years and the strips promote our work locally which we feel is important. The volunteers do a fantastic job which is great to see, bringing the community closer together.’

You can find more details on Forres Area Credit Union if you click on our Sponsors tab.

We are delighted to announce another new sponsor who will be sponsoring one of our Super 5’s teams for the next 3 years, Hair 2 Go.

Hair 2 Go was established in 2011 when Christine Allan (owner) decided to branch out on her own. Christine has been hairdressing now for over 40 years and has the Forres community to thank for that with their continued support.

When asked why she decided to sponsor a team in Forres Area Soccer 7’s she replied ‘I wanted to put something back into the community, also my boys both played in Soccer 7’s when they were younger. It taught them great skills, friendships and being part of a team.’

You can find more details on Hair 2 Go if you click on our Sponsors tab.

With the new season fast approaching, we are delighted to announce that club has a new main sponsor; Aarons’s Groundworx of Forres.

When asked why he wanted to sponsor Forres Area Soccer 7’s, Aaron said ‘I wanted the chance to help out if I could as I believe all the volunteers do such a good job and this was my way of contributing to this great club. What the club offers for all our local kids is fantastic and I think that shows with the amount of children and volunteers at the club.’

He also added ‘I don’t have the time to commit to helping out, because I am so busy at work, but I hope to be able to one day. This is one way I can get involved straight away.’

The club board worked hard to get all of the new sponsors, including the main sponsor, secured before the end of last season. Paul Lynch the club Chairman said ‘It is fantastic that we could get a new main club sponsor who is local and knows what the club is all about.’

He also added ‘With the new season just around the corner it will be a fresh start with new kit for the coaches and teams. We have very exciting times ahead.’

Aaron’s Groundworx undertake a wide range of work, including ground clearance, drainage, concreting, house foundations, driveways, and gardens. Contact details can be found in our sponsors tab.

Following on from tonight’s resignation announcement, the remaining board members of Forres Area Soccer 7s would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing board members Graeme Ferguson, Kev Skivington and Claire Rhind for the commitment shown to FASS over recent years.

Unfortunately, the recent statement made on behalf of Graeme and Kev didn’t quite tell the complete story and the board, being extremely disappointed with the tone and content of the statement, feel compelled to reply.

A change in the club’s management was necessary as the board was in danger of losing 5 board members due to a widely felt dissatisfaction about how the club is being run.

The club struggles to run effectively with our current low number of volunteers let alone losing 5 board members who pitch up week in and week out, help out at events and lots of other tasks that keep the club running.

A club the size of FASS requires strong day to day management and unfortunately this wasn’t happening. At no point were Graeme and Kev asked to leave, in fact the positions of Honorary President and Child Protection Officer were genuinely offered and the board wished for both Graeme and Kev to remain active board members with FASS.

The board have already carried out a reshuffle of roles at this evening’s board meeting and have appointed another Child Protection Officer to ensure the welfare of your children remains of paramount importance.

The board would also like to reassure parents that the footballing experience enjoyed by all our players will not suffer due to these changes. We are busy planning for the remainder of the season, our upcoming tournament and end of season get together.

We wish Graeme, Kev and Claire all the very best and wish them all good fortune in their future endeavours. If you have any questions regarding any of the above please don’t not hesitate to contact the board.

Kind regards

Paul Lynch, Chairman, Forres Area Soccer 7s