Letchworth Garden City Eagles Youth Football Club
Letchworth Garden City Eagles YFC - 2010 Summer Tournament
We are holding our Summer Football Festival this year on July 10th and July 17th.
From under 7s to under 13s for mixed teams and under 11s,12s and 13s for girls.
There will refreshments, BBQ, Official Photographer and other stalls and side shows to entertain all.
Still only £25 per team, please download the application form and return to the address on the form.
Eagles seniors' finest moment
Eagles played out of their skins to beat former Cup holders and Premier Herts Senior County League side Park Street Village 1-0 after extra time in the Aubrey Cup 3rd Round on Saturday 27 February. They were the better team on the day and adapted well to the all weather pitch at Hitchin Arena. They now play local rivals Baldock Town Letchworth.
Eagles Girls Squad Finally Reach the Peak
After a long break from football thanks to the English weather the thought of a County Cup semi-final match being our next fixture was quite daunting. Hemel Hempstead were sitting top of their division having an impressive goal difference of +26 (average 5 goals per game) we however were sitting 4th from bottom of our division with a less impressive goal difference of -13 (average 1.1 goals per game)
We began the game well and soon we were attacking Hemels goal coming close to taking the lead. With about 10 minutes gone we were awarded a penalty after Shelley had been brought down by the Hemel keeper. Shelley was given responsibility to take the kick and she didn’t disappoint 1-0 Eagles. We continued to press and if we had taken our chances we could have taken a 4-0 lead at half time, as it was we went into the break 1-1. Being such a cold day the half time talk was brief. Kicking off the second half I was confident that we could increase our lead as we had had 80% of the play in the first half. Again we continued to dominate but Hemel didn’t give up and again scored from a very rare attack 1-2. Hitting the post and missing by inches this looked as if it was going to be one of those days where the dominating team wouldn’t come away winners. After a Hemel clearance 10 minutes from time Eagles captain Milly, received the ball 25yrds from their goal, taking a superb first touch she then thundered the ball (Gerrard like) low into the opposition’s net 2-2 game on again.
Starting extra time we decided to kick off up hill to hopefully give us some advantage in the second half attacking down hill. At this point of the game we had already doubled our goals-per-game average and what happened in the following 10 minutes was totally unexpected. Becca managed to score 2 goals in quick succession and Leanne followed up with another. It remained 5-2 until the final whistle.
The Hemel team gave everything they could but eventually the strength of our girls broke through. This match alone showed the girls what is achievable if they put their minds to it. It may not have been great football at times but with belief they can conquer the better teams.
Its been a long journey since we set up Girls Football Development Squad at our club. We had no idea that this would happen so soon or indeed at all but I guess the Eagles u14s girls have finally landed where they wanted. On a personal note, I thought I was happy when Leeds United beat Man U in the FA cup but this result was even better. Well done to all the girls lets keep the belief and win the final.
Warren
U14s Girls TeamNew barrier fencing at Pixmore
To comply with the FA Respect policy guidelines and Herts Senior County League requirements, we need to upgrade our facilities to a higher standard, and the first stage of our improvement plan , to erect plastic spectator barriers around the perimeter of the Borg Warner pitch, has now been achieved thanks to a grant of £1000 made by Herts County Councillor Keith Emsall, using part of his new Locality Budget. This fund is to encourage local community projects in each County Division, and Keith, who is County Councillor for the Letchworth South Division, was quick to recognize the benefit of this grant to the Eagles.
Keith congratulates the club on its success and comments that "I'm delighted that the very first grant I could make from my Locality Budget was to the Garden City Eagles. I've long been aware of the sterling work the club does to encourage young sportsmen and I'm glad to have the opportunity to recognise it in such a practical way by contributing to the cost of the spectator barriers."
Disability Football
Letchworth Garden City Eagles do not offer the opportunity for disabled children and young persons to participate in organised football, but we very much support the efforts of the Hertfordshire Football Association and Hitchin Town Arena to increase access to this group of children and young people who love football and want to play themselves.
Hitchin Town based at the Hitchin Arena in Baldock, are currently running sessions for both seniors and juniors in partnership with the North Herts Schools Sports Partnership, and have entered teams in the new Hertfordshire Inclusive Football League ( adult male, u16 boys and u12 mixed).
If you know someone who is disabled but who would like to play football, please contact either Mark Burke at the Hitchin Town Arena, or Ros Cramp at Herts FA. Contact details can be found from their web sites.
Herts FA article on Disability Football
Players Wanted LGC Eagles U15’s Reds
Looking for players to help strengthen their squad.
Home, Away kit and team jacket supplied.
If you are looking for a new challenge then please call: Frank 07717395939
The Under 13 Whites have vacancies for 3 more players.
The Whites play in div 1 of the Royston Crow League.
We train at Whitethorn Lane Astro Turf on Wednesdays from 7pm – 8pm
If interested please come along to training or phone Kevin Day on 07954998758 or 01462630311
Saturday Soccer School - Starting Saturday 12th September
Every Saturday morning (except school holidays) the Letchworth Eagles hosts a Soccer School for 5 to 7 year olds.
WHEN: Sessions start at 10:00 and finish at 11:00
WHERE: At the Eagles grounds
COST: £1 per week - just turn up
- 5-6 years old - training only
- 6-7 years old - training and fixtures
CONTACT: Cecil Lee on 01462 643956 or cab.lee@ntlworld.com if you need more information.
Eagles senior teams welcome new players for 2009/10 season.
The two Eagles teams compete in the Herts Senior County League and have both made a flying start to the new season. The first team is currently second in division 1.
We are still looking to improve our teams so any interested players should contact managers Roy Boon or Jason Valentine 07918 690544. Training is held every Wednesday evening on the all weather pitch at Hitchin Arena, Norton Road Baldock commencing 7pm. Prospective players are welcome to come along . Players are asked for an annual subscription or signing on fee of £60, to include a new tracksuit and player insurance in case of injury.
The Eagles are now recruiting new players for its mini soccer and junior teams.
There have been a few changes since last season. The u12 golds have left the club to find a home with Roebuck Wanderers in Stevenage, the u13 blues run by Gary Hoy have joined Stotfold, and following a decision by Dave Hamilton and Rob Taylor not to continue next season because of work pressures the u13 oranges will not play in 2009/10. Efforts to find new adult volunteers to run the team at u14 level have failed so we hope that all the boys have been able to find new teams to play for and will not simply give up football.
Two new teams at under 8 level have been set up by Craig Clawson and Darren Gray and we hope to set up more teams at this level as the season progresses and we can persuade adult volunteers to take part in running teams.
Finally the u9 teams run by Michael Winstone and Keith Castle have decided to branch out on their own at u10 calling themselves Whitethorn Wanderers. We are sorry to lose these players from the Eagles but wish the new club every success in the future ( but not against Eagles teams!)
Eagles receive County FA Award as Charter Standard Development Club of the Year
On Tuesday 2 June the Eagles received this award presented at the Hetfordshire FA County Awards evening, held at Watford FC. This is a great honour for the club and completes an exceptional year on the field, with success in two County Cup competitions, the winning of three league cups and a number of Royston Crow league titles.
Tony and Kevin receiving the award - photo by DE Photos
Chairman Tony Eden commented that “ this award reflects all the hard work put in by adult volunteers at the club, and in particular the efforts of its officers and team managers. I am proud of the achievements of the club and we shall continue to work hard improving standards and developing the club further”.
The first Eagles team?
Who was it that used to say "Muck about and I will come down on you like a ton of bricks!"
Vince un-earthed this photo of one of the original Eagles teams from around 1980. Recognise anyone? Vince knew a few.
Volunteers needed to help with refreshments
We need more help in the refreshments bar. If you can help on occassional days/weekends when the Spencers or the Shimmels can't be there please contact Carol Spencer 01462 628654 carolspencer@ntlworld.com
Eagles urgently require coaches
The Eagles urgently require coaches to run teams. Running a football team for children and young people is demanding but very rewarding.
If you are interested then read on – our list of frequently asked questions should provide answers to most of the questions asked by new coaches and managers.
Pitch side advertising
Now available limited pitch side advertising at a cost of £320 a board. During the course of a season these boards will be visible to large numbers of visitors to Pixmore because almost 40 teams will generate a lot of helpers and spectators. Boards can be fixed to the main gate opposite the rugby club at an additional cost of £50 to reflect the greater visibility.
Eagles Gifts
A range of Eagles gifts are now available -
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2 styles of woolie hats (one size)- £6 -
boot/kit bags - £4 -
keyrings or phone tags - £2 each -
cufflinks (need to pre-ordered) - £8 -
car stickers - £1 -
goalie gloves - £7
large umbrellas - £15
These are for sale up at the club house when the kitchen is open for matches at the weekend.
Letchworth Garden City Eagles Youth Football Club
The club was established in 1979, currently has over 400 players are registered between the ages of 6 and 17. Between these ages LGC Eagles has grouped them 'under age' teams. All the boys teams are entered in the
Royston Crow Youth League , the girls teams are entered in the Home Counties Girls League. The club is affiliated to the
Hertfordshire Football Association. The LGC Eagles are proud to be awarded the Football Association Charter Standard Club. The club also hosts a Saturday morning
Soccer School and runs regular 5 aside competitions .
The club encourages all managers to study for a coaching qualification, and some have now qualified to advanced level. We also have a Child Protection Policy which means that all coaches and managers are vetted by the Football association and the police.
We are commited to good sportsmanship and behaviour of players, spectators and managers, which means parents, player and the club are required to sign a code of conduct at the time of registration. Current costs.
The club wishes to encourage players of all abilities, but in pursuit of excellence it offers a Saturday morning coaching school at the Pixmore Ground for children between the ages of 5 and 7. Contact Cecil Lee for more information.
Letchworth Eagles home ground is at Pixmore playing fields adjoining the North Herts Leisure Centre. For more information contact the club Chairman or Secretary. Applications by new players and adults wishing to coach teams or set up teams for girls are welcome and should be addressed to the Officers of the club or manager for the age group.