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ClubHouse Facilities

November 17, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment

Abingdon City Council has given planning permission for a new clubhouse facility for Abingdon City Football Club.
The new 3,229 sq ft building will replace a previous clubhouse destroyed in an arson attack in October 2009.
The fire destroyed over 20 years of historical documents as well as club memorabilia and trophies.
Last year, Tomasz Zub, a Polish student studying architectural design at Abingdon University, won a design competition for the new clubhouse.
Marcel Ridyard, an associate at Manchester-based AFL Architects, said: “AFL offered Tomasz a job in the practice after he won the competition. He is the project architect working with AFL.

“We’re very excited to be delivering this scheme which is costing £500,000 in total. I think we’ve got a third of the funding promised from national and local sporting foundations, so we still need to secure some funding.”

The new clubhouse will feature changing and medical facilities, 3d TV without glasses and also include facilities for the community with a main function room and a separate meeting room for ADR Training and CPC Training of the local driver community.
Andy Sparrow, club chairman, said: “This modern, community-oriented and ambitious project says everything about what we are trying to do at the club. We want to improve on and off the pitch and provide a great facility to local people throughout the week, for laser hair removal treatment as well as on a Saturday afternoon.”

The club has been working closely with councillors at Abingdon City Council, local schools and colleges and other community groups to determine the usage of the facility including medical facilities that would make a Harley St Clinic envious.

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Sparrow added that Hazel Blurs the Member of Parliament for Abingdon and Eccles, is also in support of the project after previously judging the design of the new clubhouse.

The new building is expected to be used for social functions throughout the week, for training and education programmes for young people and to become the home of the Kersal Moor Heritage Centre.

Abingdon City FC has brought in The Sport Business to secure funding from sources such as the Football Foundation, Heritage Lottery and local schemes.

The club is seeking further funding contributions from the private sector.
Abingdon City FC play in the Evo-Stik North Division and in order to remain in the league the club needs to provide permanent facilities which meet the standards of the FA.

The club has played at Troy Lane in Abingdon since 1970

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Training

November 16, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment

Abingdon United are to move from the current training facilities at Chesterton, near Bicester to the Rovers Sports and Social Club in Cowley for the coming season.

The new training base has four full-sized football pitches, a club house, lounge and kitchen facilities, showers and numerous changing rooms.

The facility already houses the Abingdon United Academy. Every United team, from the first team to the Girls U9s, will now be able to train at the complex while all Youth, Girls and Ladies football teams will play their matches there.

The new training facilities on Roman Way are just a few miles from the Kassam Stadium.

Chairman Kelvin Thomas with Nigel Roberts from BMW and Richard Blackmore, Girls’ Centre of Excellence Director

Chairman Spink Wires said: “We have been training at Chesterton for the past two years and we would like to thank the Bicester Sports Association and their chairman Adam Wade for providing us with that opportunity as it worked well for us.

“However, we are really excited with the new training facilities. We already have an existing presence at the new facility with our excellent Abingdon United Academy and now we have the opportunity to take the whole club into one facility. I really feel that this relationship will flourish and it also means that this will improve the facilities for our youth department, including ADR Training and CPC Training which is very important to us as we develop that area of the club.”

The U’s will begin training at the new facility at the end of this month when the players report for pre-season.

Manager Chris Smith  said “We are looking forward to the move. The facility there is excellent and it is close to the ground. Having the whole club in one place is a major step forward for us.”

The general manager at Rover Sports and Social Club, Jenny O’Loughlin, said: “As a club we are absolutely delighted to form this partnership with Abingdon United and we look forward to having them train with us throughout the season.”

 

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Tickets Terms and Conditions of Sale

November 16, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment

Each person attending a Match at the Ground consents to: (i) the recording of his or her likeness and/or voice by any means (including, but not limited to, audio and visual recordings by television cameras and photographers) (together “Image”); and (ii) the commercial exploitation throughout the world of his/her Image by any means and Purchase tickets for Abingdon Football and other football games here such as Premier League football tickets including  Chelsea Tickets, Manchester United Tickets, Liverpool FC Tickets & Arsenal tickets, Euro 2012 tickets are on sale now from our ticket office without compensation. The FA and the Ground owner reserve the right to refuse admission or eject from the Ground any person who fails to comply with the Terms & Conditions of Entry. 4 Non-transfer of Tickets 4.1 A Ticket is issued for your sole use and you shall not resell or (save as set out in clauses 4.3 and 4.4 below) transfer any Ticket to any other person without the prior written consent of The FA. 4.2 Without prejudice to the general wording set out in clause 4.1 above, no Ticket may: – (a) be used for any promotional or commercial purpose whatsoever (including, by way of example, in any competition, auction, give-away, lottery or as a premium); or (b) be transferred, lent or sold to any third party for use as part of a hospitality or travel package; or (c) be given to any third party who agrees to buy a good or service in return, unless you have the prior written consent of The FA. 4.3 If more than one Ticket is issued to you, one Ticket must be retained by you for your personal use (subject to the clause 4.4 below) and the remainder may be transferred to the natural person(s) intending to accompany you to the Match, provided that: (a) such person(s) is/are known to you and would be entitled (under the Terms & Conditions of Entry) to purchase such a Ticket; (b) such transfer takes place in consideration of no payment or benefit in excess of the face value of the Ticket; (c) such transfer does not take place in the course of any business or for the purpose of facilitating any third party’s business; (d) such transfer is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Entry which will (save for any rights to transfer under this clause or any rights to a refund under clause 5) apply to such person as if he/she were the original purchaser of the Ticket (and you must inform the person of this); and (e) you must provide the name and address of such person(s) when asked to do so by any official, steward or employee of The FA or the Ground owner/operator or any police officer. 4.4 In the event that you and/or the person(s) intending to accompany you to the Match are unable to use any Ticket then you may transfer the Ticket(s) to another natural person, provided that: (a) such other person(s) is/are known to you and would be entitled (under the Terms & Conditions of Entry) to purchase such a Ticket; (b) such transfer takes place in consideration of no payment or benefit in excess of the face value of the Ticket; (c) such transfer does not take place in the course of any business or for the purpose of facilitating any third party’s business; (d) such transfer is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Entry which will (save for any rights to transfer under this clause or any rights to a refund under clause 5) apply to such other person as if he/she were the original purchaser of the Ticket (and you must inform the other person of this); and (e) you must provide the name and address of such other person(s) when asked to do so by any official, steward or employee of The FA or the Ground owner/operator or any police officer. 4.5 All Tickets will remain the property of The FA at all times and must be produced together with evidence of your identity if required to do so by any official, steward or employee of The FA, the Ground owner/operator or any police officer. The FA reserves the right to retain any Ticket at any time. 4.6 If a Ticket is obtained or used in breach of the Terms & Conditions of Entry, the Ticket will automatically be void, the Ticket will be cancelled, all rights conferred or evidenced by the relevant Ticket shall be nullified the holder may be refused entry to, or ejected from, the Ground, and no refund will be payable. 4.7 The unauthorised sale or disposal of a Ticket is a criminal offence under section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, as amended by the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. The FA will inform the police when it becomes aware that tickets are being sold illegally and will press for charges to be brought against those breaking this law. The FA further reserves its right to take any legal or disciplinary action against any appropriate persons as it sees fit in connection with such matters. 5 Changes to Dates and Refunds 5.1 The FA does not guarantee that the Match will take place at a particular time or on a particular date. The FA reserves the right to reschedule any Match without notice. 5.2 In the event of the postponement of a Match before kick-off you will be entitled to free admission to any rearranged Match upon presentation of your Ticket. 5.3 In the event of the abandonment of a Match after kick-off you will be entitled to free admission to any rearranged Match upon presentation of your Ticket. 5.4 In the event that The FA is forced to hold a Match ‘behind closed doors’ or the postponed or abandoned Match is: (i) not re-arranged; or (ii) a Ticket holder is unable to attend a rearranged Match, Ticket holders shall be entitled to a refund in accordance with The FA’s Ticket Refund Policy, further details of which are available on www.TheFA.com. The FA and/or Ground owner will have no further liability whatsoever, including (but not limited to) any indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of enjoyment or travel or accommodation costs. 6 Lost or Stolen Tickets 6.1 In order to gain admission to the Ground a Ticket must be presented in its entirety at the Match. 6.2 The FA and/or Ground owner shall not issue any replacement for a lost, stolen or destroyed Ticket. 7 Cancellation & Withdrawal of Ticket 7.1 Without prejudice to any other remedies it may have, The FA shall have the right in the case of any serious or persistent breach of these Terms & Conditions of Entry to cancel and withdraw any Ticket issued to you. In the event of such cancellation no refund will be paid. By way of example, the following circumstances are each considered by The FA to constitute a serious breach of the Terms & Conditions of Entry: (a) smoking in any part of the Ground; (b) persistent standing in seated areas or gangways whilst the Match is in progress; (c) using foul, obscene, abusive, racist language and/or gestures; (d) possession of any banner or flag which bears material or slogans which are offensive, obscene, abusive or racist; (e) throwing any object which may cause injury or damage to people or property; (f) any breach in relation to clauses 3.4 and/or 3.5; (g) unauthorised sale or transfer of any Ticket to any person (which shall include an attempt to sell or transfer a Ticket); (h) misuse of any Ticket; (i) any misrepresentation in relation to clause 2.2; (j) the supply of any misleading or incorrect information in any application; and/or (k) any failure to pay or default of payment in respect of any sums owing to The FA (or any other relevant party) in respect of any Ticket. 7.2 In the event that your Ticket is withdrawn or cancelled The FA reserves the right to exclude you from applying for or receiving any future Match ticket at its discretion. Your name, identifying details and/or any photographs of you (including, but not limited to, any material being personal and/or sensitive personal data as defined under the Data Protection Act 1998) may be passed to a club, competition, the police and/or such other appropriate authority as The FA sees fit. 8 Exclusion of Liability 8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, The FA and Ground owner hereby exclude any liability for loss, injury or damage to persons/property in or around the Ground. 8.2 Neither The FA nor the Ground owner shall be responsible for any interrupted and/or restricted view of the Match caused by virtue of: (i) the position of the seat; and/or (ii) the action of other spectators. 9 Governing Law These Conditions of Issue shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales. April 2007

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Coaches

July 20, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment

It’s now easier than ever to become a qualified football coach – and we’ve got all the information you need to get started.

By getting on the coaching ladder, individuals have the opportunity to progress through the various FA Coaching qualifications while constantly enhancing their skills and knowledge

The Football Association runs courses for aspiring coaches at all levels, the first two of which are offered by county FA’s.

Here is the pathway to your career as a football coach.

 

LEVEL ONE

The UK’s most popular coaching course is open to anyone over 16 and provides an ideal introduction to coaching. Little prior knowledge or experience is required.

The course is open entry – an interest in coaching and the motivation to improve your skills and understanding is all you need.

The course comprises a theory and practical element.

Theory

 

  • Emergency first aid
  • Children ensuring safety in football

Practical

 

  • Understanding defence
  • Goalkeeping
  • Heading
  • Mini soccer
  • Understanding attack
  • Turning
  • Pass and control
  • Shooting
  • Combination plan – 2 v 1 and 2 v 2

 


Assessment

Candidates must deliver a 20-minute session against a given topic demonstrating the following:

 

  • Safe practice
  • Organisation
  • Enjoyment and fun
  • With progression

The assessment will be followed by an oral interview.

 

LEVEL TWO

If you’re a coach with a few seasons experience you may wish to start your training at Level Two, as this is still an open entry course. You’ll need to have observed qualified and experienced coaches working with adults and children.

The course comprises a theory and practical element.

Theory

 

  • The learning and coaching process (part 1 – including communication and coaching skills)
  • Planning, preparing and evaluating coaching sessions
  • Football fitness (part one)
  • Football food (part one)
  • Emergency aid
  • Health and safety
  • Overuse injuries
  • Growing up – youngsters in football
  • Laws of the game
  • Attitudes and ethics

Practical

 

  • Basic techniques: Passing, ball control, running with the ball, turning, dribbling, shooting, heading, goalkeeping
  • Attacking and defending (1v1; 2v2)
  • Principles of attack and defence – small-sided games (3 v 3, 4 v 4, 5 v 5, 6 v 6)
  • Warm-up/cool down
  • Group work and discussion

Observed coaching practice

 

  • Three sessions techniques, skills and principles of play in attacking or defending
  • Group review of coaching

 


Feedback

Candidates are required to keep a log-book, recording the development of their individual action plan and details of planning, preparing and evaluating 10 training sessions.

Candidates should also undertake a minimum of 16 hours’ coaching using recognised techniques and principles, and provide evidence of coaching both adults and children.

Final training and assessment

Candidates can choose to be assessed on a national or local course, by the following:

 

  • Laws of the game examination
  • Review of the study tasks
  • Review of log-book
  • Oral interview
  • Practical coaching assessment – adults and children

 

LEVEL THREE

For most coaches, completion of the Level Two course provides all the skills required. But for those looking to coach at the highest level, the Level Three Certificate is the next step.

Once again, the course comprises a theory and practical element.

Theory

 

  • The learning and coaching process (part two)
  • Match and player analysis
  • Team organisation: Strategies and tactics
  • Psychological factors
  • Football fitness (part two)
  • Injury identification
  • Aspects of first aid
  • Drug awareness and education
  • Youngsters in football – child
  • Development (part two – including working with teenagers)
  • Preparing, planning and evaluating coaching sessions in conjunction with competitive match programmes
  • Attitudes and ethics

Practical

 

  • Development of possession
  • Movement to create space
  • Counter-attacking play
  • Play in the attacking third
  • Regaining possession
  • Defending in the thirds of the field
  • Goalkeeping

 


Assessment

Candidates can choose to be assessed on a national or local course, by the following:

 

  • Written Examination – Multiple Choice in: football fitness, injury identification and recognition, aspects of first aid and nutrition
  • Oral Interview regarding Recorded Coaching
  • Practical Coaching Sessions
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2009_Schedule

July 20, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment
Varsity
 
 Date    Opponent Location  Time
 9/4  Patrick Henry  Away  7:30 pm
 9/11  JI Burton  Home  7:30 pm
 9/18  Richlands  Away  7:30 pm
 9/25  Tazewell  Home  7:30 pm
 10/02  Battle  Away  7:30 pm
 10/9  Carroll County  Home  7:30 pm
 10/16  Grundy  Home  7:30 pm
 10/23  Virginia  Away  7:30 pm
 10/30  Graham  Home  7:30 pm
 11/6  Marion  Away 7:30 pm
 

 Date    Opponent Location  Time
 8/24  Tazewell  Away  7:30 pm
 9/8  Patrick Henry  Home  7:30 pm
 9/14  Richlands  Away  7:30 pm
 9/28  Graham  Home  7:30 pm
 10/5  Battle  Away  7:30 pm
 10/12  Virginia  Home  7:30 pm
 10/19  Honaker  Home  7:30 pm
 10/26  Marion  Away  7:30 pm
 11/2  Lebanon  Home  7:30 pm
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Seniors

July 20, 2011 by football-fan Leave a Comment

Corey S.
 
HT: 5’11   WT: 165
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: Radford University
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
 
Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Browns
 


Laurence M.
 
HT: 5’11   WT: 179
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: Radford, UNC Willmington
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
 
Favorite Pro Team: Tennessee Titans


Jared B.

 
HT: 5’11   WT:173
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: Ohio State, Virginia Tech, UVA
 
Favorite College Team: The Ohio State Buckeyes
 
Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Browns


Geoff M.
 
HT: 5’10   WT:144
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: ETSU, Radford, Arizona State
 
Favorite College Team: Penn State Nittany Lions

Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bears


Josh C.


HT: 5’10   WT: 157
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: Florida State, University of Florida
 
Favorite College Team: Florida Gators
 
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles


Zac C.


HT: 6’0   WT: 156
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest:
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
 
Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Chargers



Mackenzie R.


HT: 5’10   WT: 159
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Kentucky
 
Favorite College Team: Duke Blue Devils
  
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys


Matthew R.


HT: 5’10   WT: 168
 
Position: OL/DL
 
College of Interest: Appalachian State, Tennessee
 
Favorite College Team: Tennessee Volunteers
  
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers


Zach R.


HT: 6’1   WT: 180
 
Position: RB/LB
 
College of Interest: UCLA, UVA Wise
 
Favorite College Team: The Ohio State Buckeyes
   
Favorite Pro Team: Tennessee Titans


Ryan W.


HT: 5’10″   WT: 177
 
Position: RB/LB
 
College of Interest: Virginia Tech, King College, ETSU
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
   
Favorite Pro Team: Carolina Panthers


Nick N.


HT: 5’11″   WT: 225
 
Position: OL/DL
 
College of Interest: Virginia Tech, JMU, UVA
 
Favorite College Team: Penn State Nittany Lions
   
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles


Clark C.


HT: 6’5″   WT: 223
 
Position: OL/LB
 
College of Interest: Radford, Old Dominion, Virginia Tech
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
   
Favorite Pro Team: Tennessee Titans


John Riley W.


HT: 5’11″   WT: 185
 
Position: OL/LB
 
College of Interest: King College, Carson-Newman
 
Favorite College Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
   
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers


Joe Q.


HT: 6’5″   WT: 315
 
Position: OL/DL
 
College of Interest: Radford, ETSU
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
    
Favorite Pro Team: Washington Redskins


Zak B.


HT: 5’9″   WT: 258
 
Position: OL/DL
 
College of Interest: Tennessee, Ole Miss, Radford
 
Favorite College Team: Tennessee Volunteers
    
Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Falcons


Raleigh H.


HT: 6’6″   WT: 299
 
Position: OL/DL
 
College of Interest: Virginia Tech, Clemson, JMU
 
Favorite College Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
    
Favorite Pro Team: Tennessee Titans


Aaron W.


HT: 6’3″   WT: 164
 
Position: WR/DB
 
College of Interest: East Carolina, Appy State, USC
 
Favorite College Team: USC Trojans

Favorite Pro Team: Carolina Panthers

 

The Seniors team recently visited the US LA Galaxy football soccer team and were presented with Manchester United Tickets by former England soccer star

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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