NEWSSeason 2011/12Cup Winners
Congratulations to U10 Gold who beat Warley Whites 4-1 in the Cup final on Monday, this completes a fantastic season for the team who also won the league title making them double winners. Open Age TrainingGreetland will be holding three, open-to-all training sessions on;
at Goldfields, 7pm to 8pm for any players (old or new) interested in playing OPEN-AGE football next season. Players must be at least 16 before September to be eligible. There are places for players in the Saturday & Sunday teams, if there is the interest we will also run an U18 side. Anyone interested should turn up to the training sessions (all 3 if possible) or contact Nick on 07962 388 157. Under 8's Bag Pack at AsdaThe Under 8's Gold and Stars did a bag pack at Asda, Halifax on Saturday 17th of March. It was an amazing success, with great thanks to All at Asda. The staff were amazing and so friendly both teams were made to feel so welcome, and the customers were so fantastic and giving. They raised a massive £805.86p, 1 euro and a hair clip. The members of both Gold and Stars, family and friends were fantastic help. The kids were awesome we had no smashed eggs either, some really great packers.
West Riding Junior Trophy Semi FinalFor the first time in the clubs history we have a team in the semi final of a county cup. The U14 Gold team has asked for as much support as possible on the night, to cheer them on against long time local rivals Halifax Irish. The match is taking place on Monday 5th March under floodlights at the West Riding Headquarters. The game kicks off at 7.30pm, the West Riding are charging £3 Adults admission and £1 Child/OAP. The club will get a percentage of the gate receipts from the night. Come along and support Martin and the boys as they aim to progress to the final. West Riding County Football Association Richard Greenwood: TributeThe whole Club was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Under 14 player Richard Greenwood. Richard joined the club in 2004, aged 6. A special tribute page has been set up in his memory. Huddersfield Town Club PartnershipGreetland Goldstars have joined the Huddersfield Town Club partnership scheme. As well as cheap ticket offers the club will benefit from access to HTAFC accredited coaches and training. The Club Secretary, Nigel Whitworth, and players from the Under 15's were presented with the official Club Partner plaque by Danny Cadamarteri at the recent game against Stevenage.
Nigel Whitworth receives the official Club Partner plaque from Danny Cadamarteri along with players from the Under 15's. Ex Goldstar at FC Halifax TownCiaran Gibson who was at Greetland from 2007 to 2010 has now progressed to the FC Halifax Town squad and was reserve keeper for last weekends game.
Factfile Ciaran Gibson DOB: 13th July 1994 (17 years old) Height: 6ft 3ins 2011/12 Football Season so far:
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 Ciaran pictured here in the U14 squad from 2007/08 2009/10; 2008/09; 2007/08 Football Seasons:
U9's at the Shay
The Under 9 Gold's and Junior's played an exhibition match during half time of FC Halifax Town's opening game of the season. U9 Gold win Calderdale Mini World Cup.
U11’s Girls win Wigton Moor Gala 2011.Greetland Goldstars U11’s girls secured another piece of silverware as they lifted the winner’s trophy at the annual Wigton Moor Gala.
Under 14's Go Karting
After doing a Bag pack last Summer to raise funds for the team, the U14's used the money to take the team Go Karting at Bradford. Organised by assistant Andy Nicholson the boys had a great time, although the weather tried to put a dampner on the proceedings. This made the racing more entertaining with a few players (and coaches) ending up in the tyres.
Presentation NightGreetland Goldstars held their Annual Presentation night on Saturday 21st May at Greetland Community Centre. Guest of honour was former FC Halifax Town player Scott Phelan. Scott presented all the awards.
The event was attended by over 250 players and their parents. This has been a particularly good season for the club winning 4 cups and 2 league titles. The Cup winners were the U9 Gold, U11's, U11 Girls and U13 Gold. The U13 Gold's did the double by winning the league and the U12's also won their league.
As well as league and Cup titles there were individual honours for players at Greetland with Aidan Williams as Calderdale League U14 Player of the Year, Charles Cocking as Calderdale League U15 Player of the Year. They also had 4 girls selected for the West Riding teams to represent their age groups at U11 were Lucy Raine and Sophie Jackson and at U14 Courtney Briggs and May Martin.
U11’s girls retain the Cup
Greetland Goldstars JFC U11’s girls ended another fine season, as they retained the West Riding Girls Football League Cup to add to their recent Division 1 runners up spot. It was a real team effort by the girls in a very hard fought game against a tenacious and determined Battyeford Belles team. Many thanks go to all the girls, parents, family members and all our travelling band of supporters who endured a nail biting end to the season. Calderdale League Shield Winners
West Riding Girls'Congratulations go to Lucy Raine from our U11’s girls’ team, who again represented the West Riding Girls Representative U12’s Team last weekend (16th April 2011), in the second round of the Inter League Counties matches hosted at Calverton Miner’s Welfare, Nottinghamshire. It was a much improved performance by the West Riding girls who secured a comfortable win against Nottinghamshire girls, but just lost out again to West Lancashire. The third and final round of this Inter Counties challenge is next due to take place in May and will be hosted by the West Riding, so let’s keep our fingers crossed some of our Greetland girls will be again considered for the Representative team'. Girls fly the Greetland flag!Greetland Goldstars U11’s girls Lucy Raine and Sophie Jackson did the club proud this weekend, as they represented the West Riding Girls Representative U12’s Team in the first round of the Inter League Four Counties matches hosted at Bursclough, Lancashire. Although the West Riding Team narrowly lost to both their rival’s West Lancashire and Nottinghamshire. It was West Riding’s first outing as a team together and on another day they could have easily turned the tables on their opponents and they will now look forward to seeking revenge in the second round of matches to be held in Nottingham in April.
Well done to you both and all the West Riding girls that took part and extra congratulations also go to Lucy who was named as West Riding’s U12’s ‘Player of the day’. West Riding Girls Representative TeamWell done to Courtney Briggs from the U14 Girls team. She has been selected to play for the U14 WRGFL Girls representative squad in the Inter League Four Counties competition to take place between West Riding, East Riding, West Lancashire and Nottingham leagues. Courtney has been selected to play in defence in a squad of 16. Congratulations also go to Lucy Raine and Sophie Jackson from the Under 11 Girls team who have been selected for the U12 WRGFL Girls representative squad. This is a magnificent achievement for them both considering the team age they are playing in. |
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NEWSSport Art 4 U
Superb, cost effective & original watercolour & pencil effect portraits of your sporting heroes. All major sports covered. Sport Art 4 U will also come and photograph your team. Don't see what you are looking for? Then contact us with your request and we will do a portrait of your chosen sport star! info@sportart4u.co.uk Under 14 Stars - Div 4 ChampionsThe Under 14 Stars secured the Huddersfield League Division Four title after a fourteenth successive league victory delivered the points they needed stay clear of Upperthong. Following Upperthong's draw last weekend against Clifton Rangers, the Stars headed to Lepton Highlanders knowing that three points would be enough to wrap up the title with their closest rivals having played all their games. The Stars ran out comfortable 7-0 winners in a dominant performance to win only their second piece of silverware following the Shipley Tournament in 2006, and their first major tournment win in their history.
Happy Health You Special Offer
Happy, Healthy, You, Halifax and Greetland Goldstars have teamed up to provide club staff and parents of players a discount on Herbalife products and services. Herbalife's high-quality products and programmes offer successful weight loss, improved general and sporting nutrition and enhanced personal care. With millions of testimonials worldwide and some of the Worlds elite sports stars, including Barcelona's Lionel Messi, feeling the benefit of Herbalife, now could not be a better time to take advantage of what's on offer.
Goldstars staff and parents will benefit from a FREE personal wellness evaluation and receive a 10% discount for the first three months of any Herbalife programme, or 5% off individual products. For more information or to book your wellness evaluation, contact Andy Heaton via email at happy-healthy-you@hotmail.co.uk, by phone 07845 131 920 or visit the website at www.happy-healthy-you.co.uk.
Parking at GoldfieldsWith all the teams who now use Goldfields, both ourselves and Elland RLFC, parking is becoming extremely difficult. If possible why not car share or if you live within walking distance walk to the games. Please DO NOT block access to the field. The entrance is clearly marked KEEP CLEAR. Also please respect the local residents and don't block their driveways. West Riding GirlsCongratulations to Lucy Raine from our U11’s girls’ team, who represented the West Riding Girls Representative U12’s Team for the 3rd & final time this season in the last round of the Inter League Counties matches hosted at Tingley Athletic, West Yorkshire. It was again a much improved performance by the West Riding girls who secured a comfortable win against Nottinghamshire girls, but just lost out again to a quality West Lancashire side, in a game that the West Riding girls could have easily won on another day, as they will rue a host of missed chances before West Lancashire eventually snatched victory. The West Riding girls came 2nd in their age group. Well done to Lucy in being selected for all the Rep games this season and flying the Greetland Goldstars flag! U10’s Girls seal fantastic ‘Double’ with Cup Win. |
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NEWSPlayers WantedOur U16 Girls team are on the lookout for new players, if you are interested then e-mail the club for further information e-mail: goldstarsjfc-website@yahoo.co.uk. Our current U12’s Girls team (Year 6 & 7 girls) are now looking to recruit new players with a view to increasing their squad numbers for both this season and next season. If you would like some more information then please contact the U12’s Girls Manager Jenny Jackson via J.jackson19@btinternet.com or you can also contact us via our e-mail: goldstarsjfc-website@yahoo.co.uk.
Our Guide to U6/7 FootballSo, your son/daughter has just started playing football. Are you agonising over how to discover the special training techniques that will enable them to score more goals and win more games? Or maybe you're staying up late at night to draw diagram after diagram that reveals in precise detail where every player should be in relation to the ball – that will solve the bunching up problem and it will look like proper football. Do you take it more seriously than the players? READ ON Here are a few suggestions to some of the common ‘problems’ of U6/7 football. Whilst they may seem a little idealistic, the common themes should be for the players to have fun, not be afraid of making mistakes and to be challenged as often as possible. Why do they chase the ball? Scoring Goals - is an accident most of the time at this age. Let’s be honest, that clump of grass has more to do with the direction of the ball than the player who kicks it (at this age shooting & passing are merely “kicking”). He/She is a Ball Hog. Practice Sessions...the longer the better? WINNING … it’s why we are here - is it? So, to re-cap - sit back, relax and have as much fun as they do!!!!! Team ManagersNot happy with your team manager?
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The Under 9's Gold beat Warley Blues 3-1 on Sunday to win the U9 Shield. 
