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Friday 11th December 2009

Fixtures for Sunday 13th December 2009

U9/U11/U13/U15 v Blackpool (H)

09:30am Meet at Castle Irwell Student Village – see directions in handbook
10:30am Kick off – matches to be played on grass

NB U9/U11 will be 8 v 8

U10/U12/U16 v Blackpool (A)

09:30am Meet at Squires Gate Training Ground – see attached directions
10:30am Kick off – matches to be played on grass

NB U10 will be 8 v 8

U14 v Blackpool (A)

11:00am Meet at Squires Gate Training Ground – see attached directions
12:00pm Kick off – match is to be played on grass

Coaching and Training Arrangements
The Soccer Factory, Silk Street, Rochdale at the following times:

Tuesday 6:00pm – 7:30pm U9/U10/U11/U12
6:00pm – 7:30pm GK U9 – U12

St Mary’s RC Primary School, Wood Street, Langley, Middleton at the following times:

Tuesday 5:30pm – 7:00pm U13/U14
7:00pm – 8:30pm U15/U16

Matthew Moss High School, Matthew Moss Lane, Rochdale at the following times:

Friday 5:00pm – 6:15pm U9/U10/U11
GK U13 – U16
6:15pm – 7:30pm U12/U13/U14
7:30pm – 9:15pm U15/U16

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY MATTHEW MOSS HIGH SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS AND PLAYERS DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 4:45PM ON A FRIDAY EVENING. THE SCHOOL USE THE ASTROTURF UP TO THIS TIME MOST WEEKS AND WISH TO AVOID ANY ISSUES RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION, WHICH MAY ARISE IF PARENTS ARRIVE ANY EARLIER.

Rochdale AFC Centre of Excellence Christmas Party
Friday 18th December 2009, 7:30pm
The Trafford Suite, Richmond Hall, Lomax Street, Rochdale, OL12 0JR
Please note that tickets for the above event are available to purchase from Terry Clegg and Gaynor every Tuesday evening at the Soccer Factory and every Friday evening at Matthew Moss High School.
The event will include a player of the month presentation, an auction for signed memorabilia, tombola and bingo as well as a Christmas Disco. Tickets cost £6.00 per adult and £3.00 per child (both including buffet). Centre of Excellence players DO NOT have to pay but WILL require a ticket.
Please note that all training sessions on Friday 18th December 2009 have been cancelled!

Presentation for all U16 Players
Friday 11th December 2009, Matthew Moss High School, 6:45pm
Please note that on Friday 11th December 2009, members of staff from Hopwood Hall College will be meeting all U16 players at Matthew Moss High School for a short presentation before training. The presentation will include information regarding different football related courses which Hopwood Hall College are able to provide. This will be a good opportunity for U16 players to learn about different progressive routes within football in the local community if not successful here at Rochdale AFC. The presentation will take place from 6:45pm and it is essential for all U16 players to attend.

Castle Irwell Student Village
Please note that the University of Salford’s Student Union no longer manage the facilities at Castle Irwell. The site is now managed by the University authorities. As a result of this change, the facility will not be open until 09:30am and should close at 12:30pm. This means that nets and corner flags will need to be erected on arrival and games will need to kick off on time. Any delay in the kick off will mean that playing time may have to be reduced in order to stay within this time frame. Please contact Colin McLaren if you have any queries regarding this arrangement.

Injuries

ALL PLAYERS must report injuries to their respective coaches to enable them to evaluate squad availability for the fixtures taking place each Sunday morning.
Treatment and Assessment sessions will be held at the Soccer Factory each Tuesday evening from 6pm – 7:30pm and ALL the coaches are aware of this arrangement.
Assessment and Professional Rehabilitation will take place each Friday evening at Matthew Moss High School, at the allotted times, for the specific age group listed below:

5:00PM – 6:15PM U9/U10/U11
6:15PM – 7:30PM U12/U13/U14
7:30PM – 9:15PM U15/U16

Please see the youth website for initial treatment of mainly soft tissue injuries as the first 24-48 hours are so important.
I am available on 07976 097 077 if you require any further information. Thank you for taking the time to read this information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Many thanks,

Gary Thompson
Youth Physiotherapist

Centre of Excellence Training Kit
The following items are still available for sale:

1 SB Tracksuit 1 S T-Shirt
1 SB Polo Shirt 2 S Sweat Tops
1 SB Rain Jacket
5 L Shorts
2 MB Rain Jackets 1 L Sweat Tops

6 LB T-Shirts 1 XL T-Shirt
1 LB Tracksuit 3 XL Shorts
1 LB Polo Shirt 2 XL Tracksuits
3 XL Sweat Tops
1 pair of socks size 3-6 1 XL Rain Jacket

If you would like to purchase any of the above items please contact Colin McLaren on 01706 644648.

Reporting Absences from Training or Matches
At the request of the Parents Association, the club has been asked to provide a tear off slip to enable you to inform any of the coaching staff if your son will unable to attend a training session or a match for any reason.

Date ______________

To ______________________ U ____ (Coaching Staff)

From ___________________________ (Parent) _____________________________ (Player)

The above named player will be unable to attend training and/or matches on the following date(s)

Reason _________________________________________________________________________________________

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