Greetland Goldstars JFC

Calderdale College is the largest provider of post 16 education in Calderdale & the only provider of higher education in the area. They offer a range of vocational courses and also football (mens and womens) and rugby league academies which combine academic study along side the chance to receive coaching from ex-professionals. They are committed to the people of Calderdale and are proud to be the education partner of Greetland Goldstars, who contribute to making life better for its children.

Under 10 Girls

Greetland Goldstars U10's Girls celebrate their away win at Castleford White Rose Ladies AFC and shoot to the top of Division 2 in the WRGFL, proudly supported by their new kit sponsor this season 'RooferMan'.

"Many thanks go to Chris Hopkins, Director of Ploughcroft and RooferMan, for his kind support this season "

Safeguarding Children

As you may be aware there has been various media coverage of the Vetting and Barring scheme in the press recently. In order to clarify the position, the Football Association have issued the following statement..

Click HERE to download a copy of the FA's Official Statement in relation to The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act

Shay Stadium Community Stadium

Shay Stadium Community Football is currently coaching football sessions every Saturday Morning on the Astro Turf at the Shay Stadium.

Start: 9-10am for 5-7 years old, 10-11am for 8-11 years old

Cost: £2.50 per week or £20.00 for 10 week block of sessions

They are opening this to all, therefore players can turn up on the day

Requirements:
Sessions are for boys and girls aged 5-7 and 8-11
Children must bring drinks, shin pads and appropriate clothing to the weather.
TRAINERS only at the Shay

Shay Stadium Community Football website.

Under 12 Stars

Overgate Presentation/ Band Night Fundraiser

Players Wanted

Greetland Goldstars JFC Under 13 girls team is looking for new players for their 2009 - 2010 season in the West Riding Girls Footbal League. Last year's Cup Finalists will soon start their new campaign and are looking to strenghten their squad in what is Greetland's FA Charter Standard Club 5th year with girls' football. The Calderdale club now boasts three teams with the addition of an Under 10's to their established Under 13's and Under 14's. Enquiries should be made through the club's e-mail, greetland.goldstars@tesco.net. Details should include name, parent's contact details and date of birth. Potential players should ideally have some footballing experience and are about to start School Year 7 or 8.

Greetland Goldstars School-Club Link

The club have been working with the West Riding County FA to set up an Under 10 Girls team to start this September. This culminated with a Football Festival hosted by the club for all the local primary schools who have received coaching from Sarah Wood from West Riding County FA. The first training session for the team is on Friday 19th June. e-mail the club for further information. greetland.goldstars@tesco.net

Presentation Night

Under 11 Stars

Charity Work

The Under 12's did bag packing at Tesco's on Saturday and raised £570 which will be split between Candlelighters and The Stoke Association. Ian and Dave (parents) are also doing a sponsored coast to coast walk from Robin Hoods Bay to St Bedes.

Goldstars U9s host Aberdeen Academy

BOGUS FOOTBALL SCOUT

We have been informed by West Riding County FA about some suspicious circumstances involving an individual passing himself off as a Manchester United Scout. Greater Manchester Police were recently contacted by the Manchester United Children's Services Officer to make them aware of some suspicious circumstances involving an individual passing himself off as a Manchester United Scout. It appears that on the morning of Saturday 17th January 2009 at the Stalybridge Soccer School a Manchester United Scout was handed a leaflet by a parent warning of a Bogus Manchester United Scout who has been approaching Children at training sessions. For your information, the content of the notice is as follows:

"ATTENTION IMPORTANT CHILD WELFARE ISSUE"
We have become aware of an incident that has taken place at a children's Football session in Poynton where a male in his 60's with a distinctive tattoo on his face approached children at the end of the training session offering to transport them to/from the ground. The incident occurred at another club and as far as we are aware has been reported to the Police. All managers must therefore be alert at training sessions and ensure that no child leaves a session on their own and therefore, must be collected by a parent. Should anybody see anything of concern please in the first instance report this to the Police and in the second inform the club. This has been reported to Cheshire Police. I have also been informed that this individual is a white male in his 60's with a teardrop tattoo on his cheek and on being challenged by a parent he provided a telephone number that was proven to be false. The children’s officer at MUFC has contacted us this morning (02/02/09) after another MUFC Scout reported having encountered the male described below near to a venue in the Poulton Le Fylde area of Lancashire. From the conversation he had with the man, the concern was this man had observed the MUFC Scout at the Football venue where a number of local children’s games were taking place. The male is described as having Long Grey hair and a Tear Drop tattoo on his cheek, he was driving a Grey Honda Civic. This is a similar description that was given regarding a similar incident in Cheshire some 3 weeks ago.

STRANGER DANGER

There was what the police regard as a "serious incident" that took place over the weekend near the Community Centre involving some primary aged local children. Greetland Primary School have issued all parents with a note regarding the matter. The note from school read: "Following a serious incident over the weekend in Greetland, where some children were approached by strangers, we have reiterated the importance of not talking to strangers and would ask all parents to be extra vigilant whilst police investigate the matter further"

SCAM WARNING! - Don't fall for it.

The West Riding County FA have informed clubs to warn parents about a scam they have recently been made aware of.

Persons purporting to be licensed agents are sending out spam emails promising trials with various clubs, using details from the list of licensed agents on the FIFA website, www.fifa.com. The clubs and the Agents whose names have been used have no knowledge of the potential 'trials'. The scam appears to work around promising trials to young players with various clubs and then asking for payment in advance to cover 'insurance and travel'. Once the money is sent, no more is heard.

Under 11 Star's get sponsor cash boost

The Under 11 Stars received a cash boost from general sponsors The Rose and Crown, Greetland after another successful night of live entertainment. The crowd were treated to a night of music from local talent, including Oscar Oswin (My Brother Jake), Chris McParland (The Reflections) and Andy Juson, Jet Sommers and Chris 'Robbo' Robinson (Arthur Crown & The Rosettes) covering music from The Beatles through to modern hits from The Fratellis, The View and Brighouse guitar and vocalist Roger Davies. In between, the Rose held a raffle with bottles of Champagne and Christmas related food stuff on offer which overall raised a further £50 to add to the £350 raised at Augusts official event. Manager Andy Heaton was happy with the results, "Any money is always going to be welcome and I know the music and raffle was only given the go ahead during the last week, so £50 is a good amount for us. Again we should say thanks to Andy and Jet who donated all the prizes and spent time in the run up contacting artists and drawing up set lists. We should also say a big thanks to all those who bought tickets". Landlord Andy Judson agreed the night had been a success, "It's been another good night, Jet and I are happy to be supporting a worthwhile cause". The night came after the Rose was given Christmas gifts of a framed polo shirt and squad photo to add to the framed playing strip already on display.

Under 15 Jacket Sponsor

Greetland U15's have been provided with new training jackets thanks to the 'Shay Stadium Community Football' program. The SSCF run football courses in school holidays for primary school age children, as well as running training sessions at local schools during term-time. They also run a 'sport relief' funded football project most evenings. Players from Greetland U15's have helped out at the Shay during school holiday courses by assisting the coaches, running tournaments and refereeing. Anyone interested in booking on school holiday courses (running in Feb Half-term, Easter, Spring Bank & Summer) can call Hx. 434260. Booking forms should hopefully be available to download via the Greetland Goldstars JFC website soon.