General Club News
January 2008.
Nominations for SWGL Representation Squads on 3/2/08 at Bryn y Don Playing Fields Dinas Powys at 11:00am
Under 12’s: Molly Evans, Abbie Howard, Ffion Jones, Alex Thomas, Abbie lewis
Under 14’s: Kyra Taylor, Angharad Chown, Alicia Davies, Bethan Eves, Alexi Clayton, Nicole Hall
Under 16’s: Chelsea James, Miranda Jones, Abby Jones, Jade Rewbury, Emily Davies.
There are also trials being run by CYP (Clubs for Young People Female Soccer Panel, previously run as BC Wales) Date of trials are, Girls born 1996-1997, 19/1/08, report at 12:30pm; Girls born 1994-1995, 26/1/08 report at 12:30pm; Girls born 91/92/93, 2nd and 9th Feb 08 report 12:30pm. These trials to take place in Port Talbot, anyone wanting directions they can be made available. Anyone interested please contact Gail ASAP so that she can register all players. The cost of this is £3.00 per player. Good luck to all those who attend either of these trials.
2006/2007 Season
Fillies have enjoyed a successful 2006/2007. Seniors finished 4th in the South Wales Ladies Football League. The under 16’s now boasts 3 Welsh internationals including Sophie Dando who was recently offered a trial with FA Cup winners Arsenal LFC. The under 14’s finished runners up in both league and cup. On the road to the cup final the defeated Dinas Powys in the quarters and Merthyr Saints in the semis. The final between Fillies and Cardiff City proved to be very exciting and tension-filled game before Cardiff claimed the cup by virtue of a 3-2 win. Under 12’s finished 3rd in the league and top of their group of the SWGL cup group 2. Angharad Chown and Nicole Hall represented South Wales and Kiki Hancock and Bethan Eaves represented the Boys/Girls Clubs of Wales.
Merged 2007/2008
CAMBRIAN and Clydach Vale Boys and Girls Club have merged with the highly successful Ferndale Fillies and will run a total of 13 football teams during season 2007/8.
The merger is viewed by both clubs as a huge step forward in development particularly with the FAW introduction of club accreditation schemes from this season.
Cambrian have been trying to promote girls football largely through its school based coaching programme and now has the opportunity to expand this initiative with a range of ages.
From the Fillies perspective they now have an opportunity to operate within the Welsh League pyramid structure and to utilise the excellent facilities at King George's for some of their matches and training.
Nominations for SWGL Representation Squads on 3/2/08 at Bryn y Don Playing Fields Dinas Powys at 11:00am
Under 12’s: Molly Evans, Abbie Howard, Ffion Jones, Alex Thomas, Abbie lewis
Under 14’s: Kyra Taylor, Angharad Chown, Alicia Davies, Bethan Eves, Alexi Clayton, Nicole Hall
Under 16’s: Chelsea James, Miranda Jones, Abby Jones, Jade Rewbury, Emily Davies.
There are also trials being run by CYP (Clubs for Young People Female Soccer Panel, previously run as BC Wales) Date of trials are, Girls born 1996-
2006/2007 Season
Fillies have enjoyed a successful 2006/2007. Seniors finished 4th in the South Wales Ladies Football League. The under 16’s now boasts 3 Welsh internationals including Sophie Dando who was recently offered a trial with FA Cup winners Arsenal LFC. The under 14’s finished runners up in both league and cup. On the road to the cup final the defeated Dinas Powys in the quarters and Merthyr Saints in the semis. The final between Fillies and Cardiff City proved to be very exciting and tension-
Merged 2007/2008
CAMBRIAN and Clydach Vale Boys and Girls Club have merged with the highly successful Ferndale Fillies and will run a total of 13 football teams during season 2007/8.
The merger is viewed by both clubs as a huge step forward in development particularly with the FAW introduction of club accreditation schemes from this season.
Cambrian have been trying to promote girls football largely through its school based coaching programme and now has the opportunity to expand this initiative with a range of ages.
From the Fillies perspective they now have an opportunity to operate within the Welsh League pyramid structure and to utilise the excellent facilities at King George's for some of their matches and training.
20th June 08.
Cambrian and Clydach fillies have been touring schools in the Rhondda Fawr to promote girls football.
The ‘Give it a Go’ initiative was created to encourage girls aged between 7 and 8 to participate in a free taster football session during school hours. The main objective of this scheme was to give the girls a chance to try something different.
The 45 minute sessions were used to encourage basic passing, dribbling and ball control. In total, around 200 girls participated from 10 schools and all who attended were given certificates. The majority of girls enjoyed the experience and some expressed an interest in continuing the sport.
Thanks to Police community support officers, Natasha Foster, Suzanne Williams, Cherylin Pryor, Ceri Lyons, James Page and PC Andrea Williams for their assistance during these sessions and also to all the headteachers who allowed us into the schools at such short notice. Hopefully at the start of next term we will be able to reattend, training 9,10 and 11 yr olds.
1st April 2008
Congratulations to the Under 12s for finishing 2nd in Group 2 of their cup competition. This nows means that they have now qualified for the next stages of the cup and not the plate competition. Top 4 sides in the next groups will qualify for the semi finals and winners of that then go onto play in the final. All the best.
20th February 2008
A Five-a-Side tournament is taking place in Cardiff (Derby trip if sides qualify). Dates are as follows:-
01st March 08 - Under 12’s
08th March 08 - Under 14s and 16s.
7th February 2008.
Well done to all the girls who attended the SWGL trials on 3/2/08 at Bryn y Don Playing Fields Dinas Powys. Congratulations to the following who have now been selected for the squads to represent SWGL against Gloucester County girls and West Wales girls in march and April.
Under 12’s: Ffion Jones, Alex Thomas and Abbie lewis
Under 14’s: Angharad Chown and Bethan Eves
Under 16’s: Abbie Jones.
Cambrian and Clydach fillies have been touring schools in the Rhondda Fawr to promote girls football.
The ‘Give it a Go’ initiative was created to encourage girls aged between 7 and 8 to participate in a free taster football session during school hours. The main objective of this scheme was to give the girls a chance to try something different.
The 45 minute sessions were used to encourage basic passing, dribbling and ball control. In total, around 200 girls participated from 10 schools and all who attended were given certificates. The majority of girls enjoyed the experience and some expressed an interest in continuing the sport.
Thanks to Police community support officers, Natasha Foster, Suzanne Williams, Cherylin Pryor, Ceri Lyons, James Page and PC Andrea Williams for their assistance during these sessions and also to all the headteachers who allowed us into the schools at such short notice. Hopefully at the start of next term we will be able to reattend, training 9,10 and 11 yr olds.
1st April 2008
Congratulations to the Under 12s for finishing 2nd in Group 2 of their cup competition. This nows means that they have now qualified for the next stages of the cup and not the plate competition. Top 4 sides in the next groups will qualify for the semi finals and winners of that then go onto play in the final. All the best.
20th February 2008
A Five-
01st March 08 -
7th February 2008.
Well done to all the girls who attended the SWGL trials on 3/2/08 at Bryn y Don Playing Fields Dinas Powys. Congratulations to the following who have now been selected for the squads to represent SWGL against Gloucester County girls and West Wales girls in march and April.
Under 12’s: Ffion Jones, Alex Thomas and Abbie lewis
Under 14’s: Angharad Chown and Bethan Eves
Under 16’s: Abbie Jones.
13th October 2008
The club currently does not have coaches for their Under 16s and Senior sides. We are actively seeking coaches to fill these positions and if any one is interest please contact Gail Powell on 01443731066.
2nd July 2008. Fillies Presentation 07/08 season.
The presentation was held at a packed Ferndale Imperial Club on Friday 20th June. All at the club would like to thank Marion, Gail and Neil for organising the event.
The under 12s were 1st up with their coaches Dai Evans and Mickey Evans. Player of the Year was: Alex Thomas, Players Player: Abbie Lewis, Most Improved Player: Ffion Jones
Next up were the under 14s with coach Mark Jones. Player of the Year: Alicia Davies, Players Player: Alexi Clayton, Most Improved Player: Bethan Eaves.
The under 16s followed with coach Andrea Pulman. Player of the Year: Abbie Jones, Players Player: Rachel Davies, Most Improved Player: Bethany Powell. Clubman of the Year by popular acclaim was Mark Jones. Trophies were presented by Ferndale Ward Councillor Ceri Jones.
To round the presentation part of the evening off, former filly Kelly Isaac was presented to to the audience to thunderous applause. Kelly currently plays for Cardiff City womens team and has also represented Wales. In the autumn Kelly is off to America on a sports scholarship. With her hard work and dedication, Kelly is a shining example of what can be achieved in women’s football.
The club currently does not have coaches for their Under 16s and Senior sides. We are actively seeking coaches to fill these positions and if any one is interest please contact Gail Powell on 01443731066.
2nd July 2008. Fillies Presentation 07/08 season.
The presentation was held at a packed Ferndale Imperial Club on Friday 20th June. All at the club would like to thank Marion, Gail and Neil for organising the event.
The under 12s were 1st up with their coaches Dai Evans and Mickey Evans. Player of the Year was: Alex Thomas, Players Player: Abbie Lewis, Most Improved Player: Ffion Jones
Next up were the under 14s with coach Mark Jones. Player of the Year: Alicia Davies, Players Player: Alexi Clayton, Most Improved Player: Bethan Eaves.
The under 16s followed with coach Andrea Pulman. Player of the Year: Abbie Jones, Players Player: Rachel Davies, Most Improved Player: Bethany Powell. Clubman of the Year by popular acclaim was Mark Jones. Trophies were presented by Ferndale Ward Councillor Ceri Jones.
To round the presentation part of the evening off, former filly Kelly Isaac was presented to to the audience to thunderous applause. Kelly currently plays for Cardiff City womens team and has also represented Wales. In the autumn Kelly is off to America on a sports scholarship. With her hard work and dedication, Kelly is a shining example of what can be achieved in women’s football.
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