newsletter 07

UNDER 13’S Newsletter 07 21/02/2010


Fixtures March

07 Sun A BJFF 14:30 kick off be there 14:00

21 SUN H Foxhall 14:30 kick off be there 14:00

28 Sun H South Shore Youth 14:30 kick off be there 14:00

Barcelona – Bad News

Unfortunately following the departure of James Carty’s from the team (therefore both Anita & James not being part of the Barcelona trip) and in the past couple of weeks others expressing their concerns at the cost & their intentions to withdraw from the trip, Neil has had to cancel the Barcelona trip booked with R & T tours. Not only were there insufficient players, but the cost per person was increasing to cover individuals who had pulled out meaning the cost would have been at least in the region of £550 - £600 (less deposits and individuals money from the fundraising events - see attached sheet). On top of that, spending money, money for food & drink as the accommodation was based on a half board basis, would still be needed, therefore making it quite a costly outlay.

Again, unfortunately, there were very few fundraising activities organised. As previously informed, due to other responsibilities, I would gladly participate in, but not specifically organise any fundraising events this year – this was left up to you all to arrange. Unfortunately, this means there is only limited funds available to help towards the costs and this is split individually between the boys who participated in each event and raised money through sponsorship. So, if for whatever reason, you couldn’t join in the activity or raise any sponsorship money, then you would not benefit from the money gained from this event. The decision to split the money in this way, made it fairer to the boys who did every event.

The real bad news is - as with all holidays the deposits are non-refundable, however Neil is in contact with R & T regarding a tournament in Great Yarmouth staying at the Vauxhall Havens site & has got a deal on the accommodation – upgrading to deluxe caravans sleeping 4, 6 or 8. Dates 6th April – 10th April. Cash back is not an option.

Costs would be approx (based on 22 persons):

Accommodation approx £75 per person (4 nights / 5 days at a havens club with entertainment etc) Food & drink / spends for the time there (say £30 per day for 5 days) £150
Coach hire / transport costs APPROX £90 per person (Coach with loo & dvd player, driver who will ferry us to and from football tournament each day. Travelling down on Tuesday 6th April & returning on Saturday 10th April)
Less fundraising money


Again, we would only go IF we have enough players. If all agree then the fundraising money will again go towards the individuals costs, if not then the amounts indicated can either be paid back to the individuals or stay in the bank towards another event.