|
|
|
|
1. |
Introduction
|
|
2. |
The story so far
|
|
3. |
Our vision |
|
4. |
Objectives: |
|
|
4.1 - Club Development
|
|
|
4.2 - Leagues, Competitions and small-sided football |
|
|
4.3 - Workforce development
|
|
|
4.4 - Football in Education
|
|
|
4.5 - Women & Girls Football
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.11 - Programme of usage
|
|
5. |
Appendices |
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
1. |
|
|
|
Following its first year, Hawkinge Youth Football
Club has recognised the importance
of producing a development plan to aid the Club in
building on initial successes.
This development plan seeks to recognise the
achievements made to date and
outline the aspirations for the future,
specifying the steps that will need to be taken to move the Club
forward over the coming years.
It is envisaged that this document will be used to
communicate our plans to the following
parties within the Club:
Other Volunteers
In addition, the Club also aim to use this
development plan as a basis to
support its applications for Charter
Standard Status and funding. It will therefore also
aim to reach a wider external audience to include:
The
Kent Football Association
Hawkinge
Sports Association
Hawkinge/
Churchill/ Selsted Primary Schools
Other
prospective stakeholders
|
|
2. |
The Story so far.....
(back to top) |
|
|
Hawkinge Youth Football Club was formed in May
2006 following regular kick-abouts involving a small number of
children and three enthusiastic fathers meeting on the Parish
Council grounds (Appendix 1) in the village, on a Saturday
morning.
As the weeks went by, the numbers of children
attending the training sessions started to grow and what had
started as a kick around among a few friends developed into more
structured training sessions. (Appendix 2)
Two teams were formed; an Under 10s and an Under
8s, which were entered into the Parker Steel East Kent Youth
League for the 2006/07 season. By the end of August 06, 5
volunteers (two of which possessed Level 1 FA Coaching
Qualifications) were regularly co-ordinating age specific
training sessions, which had extended to not only a Saturday
morning but also a Tuesday evening.
The Club constitution was officially formed
at the first meeting prior to the start of the 2006/07
season (Appendix 3). Volunteers were appointed to key
positions following an analysis of the skills set of those
making themselves available and their return of a Football
Association Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) enhanced disclosure
certificate.
The season started with the following
positions within the Club:
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Team
Managers (under 8s & 10s)
Child
Protection Officer
As the season progressed, regular
meetings were held during which the development of
the Club was discussed. It was decided at these
forums there was a need to address the Clubs profile
and raise its prominence within the community. The
aim of developing an image to which children,
parents, supporters, volunteers and external
stakeholders could relate was set.
Subsequently, the position of
Marketing & Communication Officer was created and
given to a volunteer who had a working background as
a Marketing Executive. In addition, a further
volunteer was identified who had a personal
development target to learn how to create a website.
As a consequence, the position of Webmaster was
created and the Hawkinge Youth FC website was
developed (Appendix 4).
Meanwhile, on the pitch the season
progressed very successfully, with teams from each
age group playing in the extremely competitive and
well established Parker Steel East Kent Youth
League, opponents ranging from small village teams
to semi professional Clubs.
The ethos of providing
opportunities to play competitive football
(in most cases for the first time) to all,
regardless of ability, worked well
throughout the season, to the credit of all
who were involved in picking teams and
rotating players in the respective squads.
Regardless of results, it was
clear to see all the children thoroughly
enjoyed themselves and this has been
reflected in their continued attendance at
our twice weekly training sessions.
To meet the challenges of
conduct, players, coaches, team officials
and supporters were individually issued the
official Football Association Code of
Conduct (Appendix 5). It was pleasing to
note that on the whole, the conduct of all
associated with the Club has been of a high
standard, however the maintenance of these
qualities will continue to be a challenge
for the future.
In the second season
(2007/08), the Club added a further 5 teams
and all have had a successful rewarding
season. The Club reached a significant
milestone in January 2008, by achieving
recognition from the FA as being a Charter
Standard Club.
|
|
3. |
Our
Vision
(back to top) |
|
|
Hawkinge Youth Football Club aims to actively
encourage the local community and
those in surrounding areas to participate
in football. We will be proactive in providing
opportunities for all, so that our members and partners
reflect the diverse community within which we operate.
We will work tirelessly in conjunction with our
partners to break down any barriers
to participation.
We will offer the opportunity of playing, coaching,
refereeing and administration
within an ethos based upon equal
opportunities for all those persons involved in the
game.
We will encourage people to be active and take part
in football regardless of ability,
with the specific aims of building
confidence, developing personal skills, team interaction
and achieving overall self improvement in a safe and fun
environment through high quality coaching and support.
Furthermore, we aim to maintain these opportunities
and specifically ensure
children are able to sustain their involvement with the
Club throughout the year, giving them focus and
direction as they grow up and making Hawkinge Youth
Football Club a focal point for the football enthusiasts
of our village for many years to come.
|
|
4.1 |
OBJECTIVES - Club Development
(back to top) |
|
|
Aim
Hawkinge Youth Football Club aims to take pro active steps to
ensure that young
people between the ages of 5 18 years
have the opportunity to play football
regardless of gender, religion,
ethnicity, sexual orientation,
disability, colour, race and ability.
Achievement Targets
7
Mini Soccer Teams
4
Youth Teams
1
Girls Team
1
Female Senior Team
|
Objective
|
Tactic
|
Achievement target
|
Responsibility
|
Timescale
|
Finance
|
|
Develop new & maintain
existing mini soccer teams
every year in line with plan
|
Recruit volunteer coaches
and advertise for players in
local schools and the
community (Appendix 6)
Recruit through School/ Club
link
|
2 Mini Soccer Teams
1 Male Senior Team
P
Achieved September 06
|
Club Committee
|
Year 1
|
Strips and equipment
£500
Facilities (grass & winter
training (£xxx)
Affiliation (County FA &
League) £xxx
First Aid Kit £xx
|
|
Develop new (3 mini soccer/
2 Youth) & maintain existing
To achieve FA Charter
Standard Club Status
|
As Above
To work with County FA
Development Officer and club
committee
|
5 Mini Soccer Teams
2 Youth Team
1 Male Senior Team
P
Achieved Sept 07
FA Charter Standard award
achieved
P
Achieved Jan 08
|
Club Committee
|
Year 2
|
As Above
|
|
Develop new (Girls Team & 2
mini soccer) & maintain
existing
|
As Above
|
6 Mini Soccer Teams
3 Youth Teams
1 Girls Team
1 Male Senior Team
|
Club Committee
|
Year 3
|
As Above
|
|
Develop new (2 mini soccer)
& maintain existing
|
As Above
|
7 Mini Soccer Teams
4 Youth Teams
1 Girls Team
1 Male Senior Team
|
Club Committee
|
Year 4
|
As Above
|
|
Develop new (2 mini soccer/
1 Female Senior Team) &
maintain existing
|
As Above
|
8 Mini Soccer Teams
3 Youth Teams
1 Girls Team
1 Male Senior Team
1 Female Senior Team
|
Club Committee
|
Year 5
|
As Above
|
What we have achieved to
date:
|
No of teams
|
Year 1
|
Year 2
|
|
3
|
8
|
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
|
Age Groups
|
U8
U10
1 Senior
|
|
|
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U14 x 2
1 Senior
|
|
|
And our future plans:
|
No of teams
|
Year 3
|
Year 4
|
Year 5
|
Year 6
|
Year 7
|
|
11
|
13
|
14
|
|
|
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
Boys
|
Girls
|
Dis
|
|
Age Groups
|
U7
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U15 x2
1 senior
|
U12
|
|
U7
U7
U8
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U16 x2
1 senior
|
U13
|
|
U7
U7
U8
U8
U9
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
1 senior
|
U14
1 senior
|
|
U7
U7
U8
U8
U9
U9
U10
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
1 senior
|
U15
1 senior
|
|
U7
U7
U8
U8
U9
U9
U10
U10
U11
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
1 senior
|
U16
1 senior
|
|
|
|
4.2 |
OBJECTIVES - Leagues, Competition & Small sided football
(back to top) |
|
|
Aim
To provide all age groups with
the opportunity to play
competitive football.
Achievement Target
All
mini soccer teams to be entered
into the East Kent Youth
Football League (Mini Soccer) /
Ashford & District Mini Soccer
League
All
junior teams to be entered into
the East Kent Youth Football
League.
| |