Archive for September, 2009
BBC Breakfast News item on the new ISA arrangements
BBC Breakfast News today broadcast an item about the new arrangements - being progressively implemented over the next few years - for people working with children needing to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
The news item spoke, rather alarmingly, of parents-carers involved in giving children lifts to training or football matches being liable to fines of £5,000 if they were not registered with the ISA.
My understanding - which I am seeking to confirm with the County FA Welfare Officer - is that it has been agreed that the FA will not implement the new ISA arrangements until next year and that, in the meantime, the current arrangements for seeking CRB (Criminal Record Bureau checks) for relevant adults involved in children’s and youth football will continue.
I also understand that informal arrangements for lift sharing (i.e. agreed directly between parents-carers, rather than formally through a club official) would not be covered by the ISA arrangements (and so not raise any issues of anyone being fined!).
With the new season now upon us, I am arranging - with the help year group leaders - to update my list of adults who have agreed to volunteer to help coach or referee matches, etc so that I can arrange for any new or updated CRB checks to be done.
As soon as I receive a reply from the County FA Welfare Officer (hopefully early next week) I will publish it here on the website.
Tony
Tony Day
Club Welfare Officer
Posted: September 11th, 2009 under Club News.
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U10’s Training
Venue Change
With effect from Wednesday 30th September 2009, the Under 10’s will be training at St. Marks School Astro Turf.
We will be training from 6pm to 7pm.
Please wear trainers (NO STUDS) and wear shin pads as normal.
Thank you.
Mat & Robert (U10 coaches)
Posted: September 28th, 2009 under Club News, Under 10s News.
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Larkhall U10’s - Kestrels v Purnells
Kestrels 2 Purnells B 6
Purnells were quick to score and were 3 goals ahead before some great
running from Josh made it 1-3 at half time. Despite some good play
developing in attack and defence from Larkhall, Purnells scored their
fourth before Josh scored again to make it 2-4.
Purnells were
determined to thwart our opportunities and scored another 2 goals
before the final whistle.
Posted: September 28th, 2009 under Club News, Under 10s News.
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Larkhall U10’s - Hawks v Purnells
Larkhall Hawks 2 Purnells A 3
Larkhall were narrowingly defeated after an exciting end to end game.
Purnells scored first with some concerted attacks. Stout defending
prevented them scoring again and Arian equalised just before half time.
Purnells then scored again and Morgan picked himself up after a goal
mouth stumble to equalise again. Despite some good passing developing
Purnells managed to score again near full time to win what was a very
close match.
Posted: September 28th, 2009 under Club News, Under 10s News.
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M-S-N v Larkhall Under 9’s
Just a quick "well" done to all the children both in Larkhall & M-S-N who played in todays matches at Somervale School M-S-N!
Both games were played with all the spirit and fun that "Minisoccer" should be played in, and I am so very proud of you all. I would also like to thank all the parents and supporters for encouraging both sides and the Referee for doing a sterling job looking after the children’s welfare!
Well done again to you all and I look forward to seeing you again next Sunday!
Posted: September 27th, 2009 under Uncategorized, Under 9s News.
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Change of Training Pitch For Under 9’s
Please note that from Wednesday 30 September 2009, LAYFC Under 9’s will train between 6pm & 7pm at St Marks School Astro Pitch. Please ensure that suitable trainers are worn, as studded football boots are not permitted.
Posted: September 25th, 2009 under Under 9s News.
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