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CHESHIRE FA CHARTER STANDARD CLUB OF THE YEAR 2011

We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded the Cheshire FA Charter Standard Club of the year 2011.

Simon Gerrard County Development Manager said: “The FA, Cheshire FA and McDonalds are delighted to recognise the work that Newton Athletic Football JFC undertake on a weekly basis, this award recognises the club for their continued great work in providing a safe, effective and fun environment for children to learn in. Football at grassroots would not exist without volunteers such as those who are at Newton, who in essence are the lifeblood of the game.”

Mark Howell Community Officer Chester Football Club said: “It is great to see the hard work and dedication that the volunteers put in at Newton Athletic being recognised with such a prestigious award. Their willingness to work so hard to provide such a safe and nurturing environment for the children is an absolute credit to them. They are a real asset to not only the football community, but the community of Chester as a whole.”

Hilarie McNae Cheshire West and Chester Councillor said: “Thank you for inviting us to such a special event. I would like to say that the three local Councillors were delighted to support Newton Athletic Club from their member’s budget. It is excellent that all the success and hard work of the organisers. Coaches, players and parents have been recognised in such an important way.”

Mike Jones the leader of the council said: “It is important that our local members engage and support our community groups and Newton Athletic is a great example of how Member budgets can be used to support such a great organisation working with our young people. Congratulations to Newton Athletic on their achievements”

Neville Jones Secretary Newton Athletic Youth FC – “it’s rewarding to see the club receive such recognition and is a major endorsement of its governance, everybody at Newton, managers, player’s parents and committee members should be proud of this achievement.”

“The club has been in existence since 1991 and actively fosters an environment that is safe and fun for children to play football and to develop their skills. The club has a real community feel about it and is supported by local businesses and organisations whose support has contributed to the success of the club.”

CONGRATULATIONS JOE

Well done to Joe Ormrod who has progressed from the youth team to the Chester FC squad which is a fantastic achievement not only for him but the management and coaching team from Newton Athletic.

Sixteen-year-old midfielder Joe made his debut against FC United of Manchester in the Supporters Direct Cup on 17 July and came off the bench to equalise with a superb goal from 25 yards for the Blues in front of over 1,900 supporters! Chester went on to lift the Cup 2-1.

Picture © Evening Leader

U12 PLAYERS WANTED
16 July 2011
Our under 12s team for the forthcoming 2011/2012 season are looking for several new players including an additional goalkeeper. Players should be first year high school (year 7) during the 2011/2012 academic year. The team enjoyed a successful last season winning their division and reaching two semi-finals. Interested parents please call the team manager Gavin on 07917 046943.

YOUTH PARTNERSHIP WITH CHESTER FC

Newton Athletic Youth Football Club are to team up with Chester FC next season to develop a youth team for 2011/12. The new team will consist of 16-18 year olds from Chester and the surrounding areas, and will compete in the North West Youth Alliance League Premier Division and Cheshire Sunday Cup next season.

Chester FC community officer Mark Howell said: “This is a major part of our development and gives the best young players in our communities a real opportunity to break into their local club. Newton Athletic are an FA Charter Standard Club and have been running their under 18s side for the last 10 years, winning the Cheshire Cup at this level and playing in one of the most competitive youth leagues in the area. We are delighted to be working with them.”

Newton Athletic chairman Steve Jones added: “We are extremely pleased to form this partnership with Chester Football Club. With the experience we have at running the set up at this level, and the clear path of progression for these players that opens up right through to the first team squad at Chester FC, this is a real step in the right direction.”

The youth team will hold open trials for 16 and 17-year-olds prior to the 2011/12 season. Dates for these trial are yet to be confirmed.

CERTIFICATE OF THANKS FROM PLAN

We have been awarded a certicicate from PLAN in recognition for the work we have done for the children in Kenya.
(click on the image for a larger picture).

CUP SUCCESS FOR UNDER 15’S

Newton Athletic’s talented under 15 team archived a magnificent success at the weekend being the first team from the Chester area to win the Cheshire County F.A. Junior Challenge Cup at Barnton F.C. They contested the twenty fourth final for players aged over 13 but under 15.

The team on the way to the final beat some very good teams from as far as Dukinfield scoring 31 goals and conceding only 7. The final was against a very good Wilmslow Sports F.C with Newton coming out as victors 2-0 with goals from Carl Plevin and Sam Ashbrook.

Newton Athletic are very proud of the teams success which is in no short measure due the hard work and commitment of Tim Hunt and Bernard Conncanon.

PRESS RELEASE

NEWTON ATHLETIC YOUTH FC RECEIVE FA CHARTER STANDARD CLUB AWARD AND FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GRANT

Cheshire County Football Association has awarded Chester based club Newton Athletic Youth FC the prestigious FA Charter Standard Club award for grassroots football.

The FA Charter Standard programme, supported by FA partner McDonald’s, was established to help clubs to improve standards of coaching, administration, player development and safeguarding children. The FA Charter Standard award is presented to those clubs like Newton Athletic YFC who have raised their standards in these areas and lead the field in promoting best football practice, both on and off the pitch in grassroots football.

Stephen Jones & Bernard Concannon Joint Chairmen of Newton Athletic commented that this is a great day for Newton Athletic and we are very proud of the clubs achievement. Newton Athletic was formed in 1991 and has built up an enviable reputation over many years of producing football to a very high standard. This is without doubt in no short measure as due to the dedication of the coaches, managers and committee members who not only now but over the years have served the club.

This award shows to the whole community that Newton Athletic Youth FC is a safe and well run football club who is proud to display the Charter Standard mark of approval. These awards will also show any potential sponsors that Newton Athletic Youth FC is well run and a safe and worthwhile place to invest in the children and youth of the area.

Peter Nicholls, Senior Football Development Officer comments “The FA Charter Standard award acknowledges the support Newton Athletic Youth FC provides to the local community and their efforts to ensure the club offers opportunities forplayers to develop their skills and play football in a safe and positive environment. The Cheshire County FA is committed to raising the standards of football at grassroots level and the dedication and achievements of clubs like Newton Athletic Youth FC make this possible.”

Christine Russell MP Comments
“As you will know, the Football Foundation was set up by the Government in 2000 because we recognise that for England to have a successful national team you have to invest in facilities and coaching at a grassroots level. It is funded one third by the Government, one third by the FA and one third by the Premier League. The Foundation is now Britain’s largest sports charity, and it invests £40million per year in clubs like Newton Athletic Youth Football Club.

I believe that professional football clubs (like Chester City FC!) have a great deal to learn from clubs like yours that are well run and managed, where you encourage and nurture young talent, and where you value the contributions of volunteers; and as a result are a real asset to your community”.

Lord Mayor of Chester Cllr John Ebo Comments
“It was a pleasure for Miriam and I to attend on Saturday; one of the pleasures of being Lord Mayor is that you get an insight to the many facets of society and good works being done by many hundreds of volunteers who, sadly, are often unnoticed outside of their particular sphere. I hope that this piece of publicity will go some way to address the balance”.

Newton Athletic is also delighted to be celebrating an award of a £5000 grant from the Football Foundation to improve and expand the club. Stephen Jones said that this money will enable us not only to expand the club but also improve at every level. We have been actively encouraging youth and former players to turn to coaching. This money will assist us to fund FA courses and qualifications to continue the clubs development. Our newly appointed Head Coach Nick Jones started playing for this club at 5 years of age and this sort of individual development is something we as a club are very proud of.

Newton Athletic Youth FC were presented with their award on Saturday 27 February at Cheshire County Sports Club, and also received a cheque from Football Foundation – ‘Grow the Game’ funding for their application to support the club development of creating new mixed teams and a Girls section within the club structure.

The presentation was attended by Christine Russell MP, The Lord & Lady Mayor of Chester, Cllr John and Mrs Miriam Ebo, Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Jones along with representatives of the Cheshire FA.

Since 2002, over 117 clubs representing more than 1300 teams in Cheshire have achieved FA Charter Standard Club, Adult Club, Development or Community Club status.

• Chester Standard article

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Newton Athletic Youth Football Club Mini Soccer Christmas Party will take place in The County Lounge at County Officers on Saturday 19th December 2009 From 1.30pm, To 4.30pm.

Admission only £2 or £5 per Family which includes Disco, Food, Games and Bar.

Plenty of Fun and prizes to be won!

For more information please contact either Graham Page on 07852 206509, or or Nick Jones on 07887 533707.

• Party Poster

KENYA TRIP
On the 11th of September Graham and Linda Page set out to Kenya to visit our sponsored child, Richard who lives in the Kisumu Region. They took over various football kits and equipment to the village. Also items for the local primary school, .ie pen books etc.

On the day of the visit a match was arranged in the village between a Newton 11 and Chester 11. The teams played for the prestigious Newton Cup.

Pictures from Graham and Linda Page's trip to Kenya are shown below. This follows our continued support via Graham and Linda with items of kit and equipment. The items were very well received by all concerned.

ALEX LUCAS MEMORIAL MATCH
A memorial game was held at the County Officers on 25 January on the west Cheshire pitch at County Officers. The game was played between a present Newton Athletic youth team and a select X1. Thanks to all those who turned out to mark the occasion.

Alex Lucas

Marine | Died 24 November 2008

Died as a result of an explosion in the Kajaki area of Helmand, Afghanistan

Alexander Lucas, a Royal Marine from 45 Commando Royal Marines, was killed as a result of an explosion in the Kajaki area of Helmand Province on 24 November, 2008.

Marine Lucas, 24, from Edinburgh, was taking part in a patrol at the time. He received medical treatment at the scene but died of his wounds while being taken by helicopter to the military hospital at Camp Bastion.

He had been due to leave the Marines and marry his fiancee, with whom he had a baby daughter, next year.

The soldier was a specialist engineer whose job it was to clear the way in dangerous situations for his colleagues to follow, the Ministry of Defence said.

He was injured by an enemy Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while his company, Victor, conducted a clearing operation around Kajaki alongside Afghan National Army troops.

His father Adrian said: “Alec was a deeply loved son and brother, who was devoted to his fiancee and daughter. He brought so much happiness to all who met him and was described by close friends as a fantastic role model. He will be deeply missed and cherished by all who knew him.”

A keen footballer, he was due to marry his partner Jill in July 2009. The couple have a daughter, Cara, aged less than one at the time of his death.

Lieutenant Colonel Jim Morris, commanding officer of Arbroath-based 45 Commando Royal Marines, said: “Brave, determined, cheerful and loyal, he was a hugely valued member of 45 Commando Group.”

“Whether deployed on operations or playing a leading role in the success of our unit football team he has made a great contribution to the Commando and to the Royal Marines as a whole.”

“He was killed playing a vital part in an essential operation to clear an area of explosive devices in order to improve the safety of his company and the local people. 45 Commando has lost a great friend and colleague and I know that the whole unit joins me in sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends as they come to terms with the loss of such an outstanding individual."”

Marine Mark Bathgate, a close friend, said: “Alex was the sort of bloke who would always be there, no matter what. 'A true ‘bootneck’ who would always shine through in a crowd.”

“He had all the qualities of a true commando and more. Away from the corps Alex was blessed to have had his fiancee, and his beautiful daughter. He was a family man with traditional values, who would always go the extra mile to help those closest to him. Alex will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, but will never be forgotten by those who thought so much of him. Alex Lucas - True Gent.”

Defence Secretary John Hutton said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Marine Lucas. He displayed the very finest qualities expected of a Royal Marine while serving in Afghanistan.”

KITS FOR AFRICA
The club have been sending kits to the communities in Tanzanir. Below are a selection of photographs of the children from three different areas on Tanzanir. The kits are distributed through Plan. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest international development agencies in the world and work in 49 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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