Dinas Powys Football Club
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Junior/Mini Section News
U10 Girls selected for SWGL Representative Team.
Congratulations to Chloe Moggridge, Seren Rose and Olivia Townsend who recently had trials and have been selected to represent the South Wales Girls League Representative Squad. A total of 47 girls from a range of clubs attended the trials held at Mountain Ash on Saturday 14th January in bitterly cold conditions. The girls have been selected in the Squad consisting of 24 players and will have monthly training sessions and play matches against other regional teams.
Congratulations to Chloe Moggridge, Seren Rose and Olivia Townsend who recently had trials and have been selected to represent the South Wales Girls League Representative Squad. A total of 47 girls from a range of clubs attended the trials held at Mountain Ash on Saturday 14th January in bitterly cold conditions. The girls have been selected in the Squad consisting of 24 players and will have monthly training sessions and play matches against other regional teams.
Luke Williams - 16/01/2012
Rebecca Egerstrom has been selected to represent Wales in the U16 Wales National Development Squad and has been invited to the Training Camp run this month at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.
Gino Esposito - 08/01/2012
Gino Esposito -
With the temperature just above zero Dinas Powys mini's beat the weather to play a round robin amongst each other at Leckwith Stadium astro pitch on saturday.
All mini and jnr football in the Vale and Cardiff were hit by the weather this weekend but the mini section of Dinas descended on Leckwith in an army of Red and Black.
The players had an hour of round robin games showing off their skills in front of their parents, who were thankful the sun was out.
Big thank you to the Chairman for sorted the venue out at short notice and all the coaches who helped it run smoothly on the morning.
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
All mini and jnr football in the Vale and Cardiff were hit by the weather this weekend but the mini section of Dinas descended on Leckwith in an army of Red and Black.
The players had an hour of round robin games showing off their skills in front of their parents, who were thankful the sun was out.
Big thank you to the Chairman for sorted the venue out at short notice and all the coaches who helped it run smoothly on the morning.
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
Lee Saunders - 18/12/2011
The death has been announced of Alan Brown.
Alan, a former teacher, died recently after a long battle against illness, he was involved with the Junior Club and both his sons played for the Club.
DPFC - 03/12/2012
Dinas Powys Football Club is deeply saddened by the death of Phil Coles, a coach with our under 13 B team.
Like many of our coaches Phil began his involvement with Dinas Powys FC enjoying watching his son Alex play mini football. His help was much appreciated and as he became more involved in coaching he passed on his experience from many years playing for Cogan.
The boys appreciated and benefited from Phil’s gentle style and encouragement. Throughout his illness he continued to make the effort to watch the boys on a Saturday morning and his presence will be deeply missed. He will be fondly remembered as the most laid back referee in the league!
Phil’s funeral will take place at St Peters in Dinas Powys at 12.15 on 9th December 2011.
Ray Davies - 02/12/2012
Like many of our coaches Phil began his involvement with Dinas Powys FC enjoying watching his son Alex play mini football. His help was much appreciated and as he became more involved in coaching he passed on his experience from many years playing for Cogan.
The boys appreciated and benefited from Phil’s gentle style and encouragement. Throughout his illness he continued to make the effort to watch the boys on a Saturday morning and his presence will be deeply missed. He will be fondly remembered as the most laid back referee in the league!
Phil’s funeral will take place at St Peters in Dinas Powys at 12.15 on 9th December 2011.
Ray Davies -
Dinas Powys Wolves FC recently held their annual penalty competition with over 30 kids taking part at Barry Sports Centre.
The level of penalties taken were a very high standard from all taking part. Young Owen who has been with the club for a number of years now managed an impressive 100% record taking the trophy for 2011-12 season.
Well done Owen from all of the coaches and players, and a big thanks to the keepers Jack and Connor who pulled off some great saves.
The level of penalties taken were a very high standard from all taking part. Young Owen who has been with the club for a number of years now managed an impressive 100% record taking the trophy for 2011-
Well done Owen from all of the coaches and players, and a big thanks to the keepers Jack and Connor who pulled off some great saves.
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
Lee Saunders - 30/10/2011
Dinas Powys FC recently held a two day soccer school for year 2-6's at the Murch football pitch.
The schools were attended by over 60 children throughout the two days. The experience for one or two were the first they have had of football.
All the players enjoyed fun and games all day with a mini world cup and champions league in the afternoon.
A big thank you to all Jan, Charmaine and Jo with all the work behind the scenes and all the coaches who gave up their time and effort on both days.
Dinas Powys will look to be staging more camps in the new year as the attendances are growing by each one.
The schools were attended by over 60 children throughout the two days. The experience for one or two were the first they have had of football.
All the players enjoyed fun and games all day with a mini world cup and champions league in the afternoon.
A big thank you to all Jan, Charmaine and Jo with all the work behind the scenes and all the coaches who gave up their time and effort on both days.
Dinas Powys will look to be staging more camps in the new year as the attendances are growing by each one.
The coaches were Adam Fowler, Dan Jose, David Parkes, and Lee Saunders.
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
Lee Saunders - 28/08/2011
End of Season Report 2010/11
Registration
The junior section comprises a mini/junior boys/girls section and junior girls section, providing organized football via qualified coaches/managers trained to a minimum F.A.W Leaders Level in a voluntary capacity and have successfully completed a C.R.B disclosure review. The total number of registered players for the season was 356.
In boys section we fielded teams at all age bands in the Vale of Glamorgan League with an A and B team at U12 (Yr7), U14 (Yr9) and 15(Yr10) level with an U18’s team in the South Wales Youth League
The girls section we entered 4 teams in the South Wales Girls League. with an U18’s team being entered for the first time
Registration
The junior section comprises a mini/junior boys/girls section and junior girls section, providing organized football via qualified coaches/managers trained to a minimum F.A.W Leaders Level in a voluntary capacity and have successfully completed a C.R.B disclosure review. The total number of registered players for the season was 356.
In boys section we fielded teams at all age bands in the Vale of Glamorgan League with an A and B team at U12 (Yr7), U14 (Yr9) and 15(Yr10) level with an U18’s team in the South Wales Youth League
The girls section we entered 4 teams in the South Wales Girls League. with an U18’s team being entered for the first time
Mini section (Mixed) total = 168 players
· U7 - 12 players
· U8 Year 2&3 - 76 players
· U9 - 26 players
· U10 - 20 players
· U11 - 34 players
Junior Girls section total = 57 players
· U12 - 12 players
· U14 - 14 players
· U16 - 16 players
· U18 - 15 players
Junior Boy’s section total = 131 players
· U12A - 17 players
· U12B - 15 Players
· U13 - 16 players
· U14 - 16 players
· U15A - 16 players
· U15B - 17 players
· U16 - 16 players
· U18 - 18 players
Managers and Coaches
As Junior Section Chairman and on behalf of Dinas Powys F.C. Management Committee I would like to thank all managers and coaches for their time and commitment to delivering structured coaching in an enjoyable and safe environment.
Last season we managed a change of the appointed Welfare Officer with Sue Marks having to step down due to ongoing family commitments. The hand over was managed in a staged approach with Jennifer now carrying out the role in its entirety.
The role of Welfare Officer is to understand the needs of players, parents and coaches/managers and to give advice and support when required and in this role Jennifer has proved to be more than competent.
This season we have continued to provide and fund training to all junior section managers/coaches via the FAW Trust training program and have increased the coaching standards throughout the section with managers/coaches attending and passing courses as listed:
Level 1
· F.A.W Leaders Award - 3 coaches
· First Aid for Football awareness Award - 15 coaches
· McDonalds Coaching Workshops - 5 coaches
Level 2
· FAW/UEFA ‘C’ Certificate - 3 coaches
· FAW/UEFA ‘C’ Certificate GK - 1 coaches
Note
Level 1 courses are held in the evenings (minimum of four hours) or on Sundays (leaders award) normally over two weeks with a minimum attendance of twelve hours. This is on top of the time already committed to running a team.
Level 2 Goal Keepers ‘C’ Certificate require a minimum of three days at eight hours per day and the outfield ‘C’ Certificate having a minimum of six days at eight hours per day.
Notable Achievements
As part of our goal of quality and excellence in sport we have maintained our club accreditation standard working closely with the area Football Development officer Grant Kalahar. As a club we have actively supported the expansion of football for girls with two of our section managers Andrew Davies as imitative organizer and Gino Esposito worked closely with Grant (FAW Trust) setting up a Girls turn up and play to increase the awareness and availability of girls football in the area.
Andrew is also heading up for Grant and the FAW Trust a priority club Goalkeeper specific training held at Bryn Y Don on Monday evenings. This has led to the FAW part sponsoring Andrew on an FAW/UEFA ‘B’ Certificate for the forthcoming season.
We are also actively supporting the Vale Football Academy, which is set up and run by The FAW Trust with 3 of our ‘C’ licensed coaches Andrew Davies, Giles Simpson and Kelvin Thomas appointed as age band organizers.
Our achievements on the field were the most rewarding with:
Junior Boys -
Junior Girls – South Wales Girls League, The U18’s won their league, and completed their progression through the junior section with a number of the girls having started with the club at mini football level. To emulate the Clubman tradition in the boys section and the annual shield presented to a player in the U16/17 team, we felt that an annual shield should be presented to the oldest age team each year in the girls section. It was proposed that a shield should be provided and on a request to Frank Martin and family we were pleased to present this year The Frank Martin Shield to a player in the girls section ‘’who has been with the Club from the beginning of her football career and has shown qualities expected of her throughout’’
Can I also congratulate the following players on their achievements
Ellen Phillips U18’s Wales U19 Training Squad
Shanelle Edwards U18’s Wales U19 Training Squad
Amy Watham U18’s Wales U19 Training Squad
Jordan Guard U18’s Wales U19 Training Squad
Lucy Thomas U18’s Wales U19 Training Squad
Lucy Thomas has also been put on standby for the Wales 1st Team Squad
Lucas Murray U10’s Trials with Swansea City
Harry Simpson U14’s Trails with Bristol City
James Hume U18’s Welsh League Reserve
Redmond Todd-
Zach Cleary U18’s Welsh League Reserve
Jordan Demetri U18’s Welsh League Reserve
Edward Halls U18’s Welsh League Reserve
Connor Parsons U18’s Welsh League Reserve
Trophy winners
U12’s B
Most Improved Player Jack Harrison
Player of the Year Christian Davies
U12’s A
Most Improved Player Jonathan Cummings
Player of the Year Iestyn Willey
U13’s
Most Improved Player Jonathan England
Player of the Year Keelan Jones
U14’s
Most Improved Player James Neill
Player of the Year Junior Scott
U15’s B
Most Improved Player Michael Incledon
Player of the Year Wilfred Brookes
U15’s A
Most Improved Player Matthew Todd-
U16
Most Improved Player Adam Munn
Player of the Year Michael Coles
U18
Players Player Zach Cleary
Player of the Year Redman Todd-
U12 Girls
Most Improved Player Olivier Provis-
U14 Girls
Most Improved Player Emily Gilliard
Player of the Year Rebecca Egerstrom
U16 Girls
Most Improved Player Helena Snuggs
Player of the Year Anneesha Bashal
U18’ Girls
Most Improved Player Emily Cumin
Player of the Year Lucy Thomas
Clubman of the Year Callum Driscoll
Frank Martin Shield Emilly Jellings
Paul Davies Trophy Alex Fenwick
Ray Davies - 07/07/2011
DINAS POWYS FC MINI FESTIVAL/FUN DAY
JULY 16th ST RICHARD GWYN SCHOOL
STARTS 10.30
AGE GROUPS WILL BE YR2 AND YR3 BOYS/GIRLS
Maximum 10players per team
5 aside, rolling subs
Cost per team would be £25 or £40 for two sides
Please email lcf123@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07736368353 to register and have forms sent out to your club.
If you require further information please just get in touch.
Closing date to enter will be July 8th, payment will have to be by cheque payable to Dinas Powys FC.
Many thanks
Lee Saunders -
Dinas Powys Football Club brought the curtain down on a marvellously successful season throughout the Club, in both Junior Boys and Girls Sections, as well as Youth and Seniors, with a recently held Soccer School in half term.
Attracting more than forty local boys and girls, some who already play for local clubs and schools and some who just play with friends, teams represented on the day included Dinas Wolves & Lions, Dinas Girls, Six Bells, Inter Penarth, and Porthkerry Panthers to name just a few.
With the weather amazing, the coaches made sure the children took on plenty of fluids during the regular breaks, as well as topping up with sun cream ! A special thanks must go to Jan Cunningham who did so much hard work behind the scenes throughout the day, making sure the children were all looked after.
The day started with a chat and introductions followed by a nice warm up, then skills sessions and some speed/agility and quickness training. During lunch the kids had a quiz with the girls team winning hands down. In the afternoon the players got to show off their talents in a mini world cup, played on the freshly cut Welsh League Murchfield pitch, which looked as good as it's looked all season!
Here are just a few quotes from the children after the afternoon presentation, where every child had at least one prize, as a memento of a fantastic fun filled day ;- Sebastian Kenefick ;- " It was the best soccer school I have been on, mum !" Finley Samad;- " I scored a great goal, - when is the next camp?" Rubean Fifield;- "It was great fun - I want to do the next one !"
With many thanks going to a top quality coaching team on the day, of Phil Clay, Kelvin Thomas, Dave Penikett, Stephen Provis and Lee Saunders, which includes UEFA qualified coaches, as well as Welsh League First Team players, and with over 100 years football experience between them - and though it it felt like it in the heat, it looked like the coaches enjoyed it as much as the children !
Attracting more than forty local boys and girls, some who already play for local clubs and schools and some who just play with friends, teams represented on the day included Dinas Wolves & Lions, Dinas Girls, Six Bells, Inter Penarth, and Porthkerry Panthers to name just a few.
With the weather amazing, the coaches made sure the children took on plenty of fluids during the regular breaks, as well as topping up with sun cream ! A special thanks must go to Jan Cunningham who did so much hard work behind the scenes throughout the day, making sure the children were all looked after.
The day started with a chat and introductions followed by a nice warm up, then skills sessions and some speed/agility and quickness training. During lunch the kids had a quiz with the girls team winning hands down. In the afternoon the players got to show off their talents in a mini world cup, played on the freshly cut Welsh League Murchfield pitch, which looked as good as it's looked all season!
Here are just a few quotes from the children after the afternoon presentation, where every child had at least one prize, as a memento of a fantastic fun filled day ;-
With many thanks going to a top quality coaching team on the day, of Phil Clay, Kelvin Thomas, Dave Penikett, Stephen Provis and Lee Saunders, which includes UEFA qualified coaches, as well as Welsh League First Team players, and with over 100 years football experience between them -
As a result of the tremendous popularity of the day, Dinas Powys FC plan to run further school's in the summer holidays for children aged between 6-11.T o register your child now please email Lcf123@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07736368353 for details.
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
Lee Saunders - 28/03/2011
See photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinaspowysfc/
Lee Saunders -
Sunday 5th June - Junior Section Presentation 2011
Dinas Powys Athletic Club
Set Up 10.30am Trophies - Arrange in age bands
Start 11.00am Welcome & thank you
11.10am - 11.20am U7’s Giles
11.20am - 11.50am U8’s Paul, Alan, Kevin
11.50am - 12.10am U9’s Huw, Andrew
1210am - 12.30pm U10’s Mike, Scott/Steve
12.30pm - 1.00pm U11’s Alan, Danny, Tog/Phil
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1.10pm - 1.25pm U12B Huw, Phil & Chris
1.25pm - 1.40pm U12A Paul, Wayne, Keri
1.40pm – 1.55pm U12 Girls Gino
1.55pm - 2.10pm U14 Girls Gino
2.10pm - 2.25pm U8’s Lee, Steve
2.25pm - 2.40pm U18’s Andrew, Ray
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2.55pm – 3.15pm U16 Girls Tim, Dave
3.15pm - 3.40pm U18’s Girls Mike, Simon Frank Martin Shield
3.40pm – 3.55pm U13 Dave, Nick
3.55pm - 4.20pm U14’s Chris, Giles
4.20pm – 4.40pm U15B Glen Paul Davies Trophy
4.40pm – 5.05pm U15A Brian, Dave
5.05pm – 5.30pm U16’s Craig, Darren Overall Clubman
Bill Foreman Tankard
Rose Bowl
Supporter of the Year
Ray Davies - 31/05/2011
Start 11.00am Welcome & thank you
11.10am -
11.20am -
11.50am -
1210am -
12.30pm -
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1.10pm -
1.25pm -
1.40pm – 1.55pm U12 Girls Gino
1.55pm -
2.10pm -
2.25pm -
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2.55pm – 3.15pm U16 Girls Tim, Dave
3.15pm -
3.40pm – 3.55pm U13 Dave, Nick
3.55pm -
4.20pm – 4.40pm U15B Glen Paul Davies Trophy
4.40pm – 5.05pm U15A Brian, Dave
5.05pm – 5.30pm U16’s Craig, Darren Overall Clubman
Bill Foreman Tankard
Rose Bowl
Supporter of the Year
Ray Davies -
Dinas Powys Girls U10’s will be entering a new team next season into the SWGL and are looking to recruit new players aged 7-9.
If interested please contact the coach, Luke Williams, on 07832 273688 or
email lukesblues@sky.com
Luke Williams - 21/05/2011
If interested please contact the coach, Luke Williams, on 07832 273688 or
email lukesblues@sky.com
Luke Williams -
See below an email from Jerry McIntyre who is head of the Dinas Powys FC Supporters branch in China:
Just caught up on the junior finals.
Great news that both the under 14s and 15s won their finals
Please pass my congratulations on to both sets of teams from China, and let them know their progress is followed from the other side of the world.
Regards Jerry McIntyre - 09/05/2011.
Jerry, it gets better
Dinas Juniors do the double double!!!!
Congratulations to the U14s who clinched the League title on Wednesday 11th May by beating Penarth Town 3 - 0 at Llandough... the double was completed as they had lifted the Cup on Sunday!!!
Also, congratulations to the U15As who clinched the League title after a hard fought 1-0 win against Llantwit A at Bryn y Don on Saturday 14th May... again this meant they had achieved the double following their Cup success on Friday 6th May
Well done to both sets of coaches, players and supporters!!!!
Brian Lewis
Just caught up on the junior finals.
Great news that both the under 14s and 15s won their finals
Please pass my congratulations on to both sets of teams from China, and let them know their progress is followed from the other side of the world.
Regards Jerry McIntyre -
Jerry, it gets better
Dinas Juniors do the double double!!!!
Congratulations to the U14s who clinched the League title on Wednesday 11th May by beating Penarth Town 3 -
Also, congratulations to the U15As who clinched the League title after a hard fought 1-
Well done to both sets of coaches, players and supporters!!!!
Brian Lewis
Junior Secretary - 13/05/2011
Cup Final Sucess
U15As won the Cup Final 4-2 on pens after drawing 3-3 in extra time (Fri 6th May) and the U14s won the cup 1-0 on Sunday 8th May.
Congratulations to both teams!!! Well Done
Brian Lewis - 08/05/2011
U15As won the Cup Final 4-
Congratulations to both teams!!! Well Done
Brian Lewis -
Junior Cup Final dates:-
U15A v Holton Road at Jenner Park Friday 6th May 2011 kick off 6:30pm
U14 v Sully A at Jenner Park Sunday 8th May 2011 kick off 2:00pm
U15A v Holton Road at Jenner Park Friday 6th May 2011 kick off 6:30pm
U14 v Sully A at Jenner Park Sunday 8th May 2011 kick off 2:00pm
Brian Lewis - 05/05/2011
Dinas U14's reached their first Cup Final after a great performance against a determined Barry Town side at the Barry Sports Centre on Sat 16th April. Dinas won 4-1!!!
Excellent performances from all the boys. Well Done
Excellent performances from all the boys. Well Done
Giles and Chris - 18/04/2011
Some good news for our club.
Shanelle Edwards who plays for our U18 team has been picked to play against Scotland today the 11th April in the UEFA Women's Under 17 Championship second round out in Switzerland.
Shanelle Edwards who plays for our U18 team has been picked to play against Scotland today the 11th April in the UEFA Women's Under 17 Championship second round out in Switzerland.
She's made a few appearances as sub but this is her first start.
Michael Thomas - 11/04/2011
Michael Thomas -
Under15As reach the Cup Final!!!...
The U15As today beat Cogan 5 nil in the semi final at Barry Sports Centre.The Final will be a repeat of last years and will see a re-match of Dinas v Holton Road.The date is yet to be decided.
Well done boys!!!
Dave Knight, U15A Manager - 03/04/2011
The U15As today beat Cogan 5 nil in the semi final at Barry Sports Centre.The Final will be a repeat of last years and will see a re-
Well done boys!!!
Dave Knight, U15A Manager -