Committee Members |
Club Chair: |
Bill Price |
Club Secretary: |
John Killen |
Treasurer: |
Ben Mighall |
Social Secretary: |
Debbie Killen |
Welfare Officer: |
Hal Selby |
Fixture Secretary: |
Carl Sullivan |
Media Officer: |
Tony Macklin |
And Now... For a Little Bit of Culture
"Let the Children Play!"
They stand on the field with their heart beating fast.
The whistle has blown, the dice has been cast.
Mum and Dad can't help so they stand alone.
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
The ball at their feet, they kick and it misses.
There's a moan from the crowd, some boos and some hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries "take off the bum".
Tears fill their eyes it's no longer fun.
If you're ever tempted to shout or to groan, remember, it's a child out there who stands all alone.
So open your heart, give them a break.
It's moments like this a player you can make.
Keep this in mind, please don't forget, they are only children not adults yet! |
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Glenavon Parents are Asked Not to Park at the Solly
Glenavon parents are asked to be more considerate when parking cars at The Glen and The Solly.
Cars should be parked such that pathways on the Glen are kept clear at all times to enable emergency access.
Please do not to park in the lane leading upto The Solly. Use the Glen car park.
Areas adjacent to equipment containers on the Glen must also be kept clear to allow movement of goals and equipment.
Parking at the Solly has now become such a concern that parents could jeopardise their child's' continued involvement with the club.
Team managers are requested to make visiting opponents aware of the problems inconsiderate car parking can cause. |
Glenavon Junior Football Club Statement
Clarification of the Respect Barrier Ruling
Without exception all supporters must stand behind Respect Barriers during Glenavon matches both home and away.
If the Respect Barrier does not run the full length of the touchline ie. corner flag to corner flag, parents and supporters must stand 2 metres back from the edge of the pitch in line with the barrier.
To ensure that supporters adhere to the Respect Barrier rule, lines have now been marked on both pitches at the Glen, spaced 2 metres back from the touchline.
In addition to the above, it must be noted that you may not carry out referees assistant (linesman/woman) duties unless you possess full CRB certification, obtained via GJFC.
As a Charter Standard Club Glenavon JFC fully endorses the FA's Respect Campaign and Safeguarding Children Policy.
Thank you for your anticipated co-operation regarding this matter. Please continue to enjoy your football.
The Committee - Glenavon Junior Football Club
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| Glenavon U14 Take KO Cup
Alan Griffiths has led his U14 side to a fanatastic, Wallasey Junior League, Knockout Cup success, beating Upton 2-1 in a very tight game.
Alan said after the match "In a game of two halves, Ethan Forster scored with a 40 yard (no lie) free kick. Tony Neeson added the second shortly before half time, to give Glenavon a well deserved lead.
Upton made a fantastic comeback second half but the 14's defended magnificently, with stand in keeper Joe Wingfield, producing a MOM performance to ensure they held out to the end. They were brilliant!"
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| Glenavon Fun Day - June 2nd
The Glenavon JFC Fun Day takes place at Prenton Club on Saturday 2nd June. Doors open at 9 am. Adults £2. Kids get in free.
A list of events and activities are shown below:
Bouncy Castles
Coconut Shy
Children's Entertainer
Magic Show / Balloonist
Tombola
Beat the Goalie
Raffle
Sweet & cake stall
Fire Engine
Police Matrix Vehicle
Hair Spraying
Face Painting
Rugby Demonstration
Birds of Prey demonstration
Click here for Fun Day Flyer.
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Can You Name That Bar?
This picture shows a beer mat which has been pinned up in a bar in Amsterdam by roving U11's parent Paul Templeton.
Can you find it and name the bar it was left in?
Unfortunately there is no prize, just a bit of fun while you are on tour enjoying a beer or two!
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| Presentation Day Announced
The Glenavon JFC Presentation day takes place at Vauxhall's Social Club on Sunday 27th May and gets underway at 12 noon.
More details to follow.
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| U9's Need a Keeper
Glenavon JFC U9's are looking for a keeper as they move on to become next seasons U10's.
Interested candidates should contact Mick Cotgrave on 07717884423.
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| GJFC Says Thank You to Mitchell's
On behalf of all the players and parents at Glenavon JFC we would like to say a huge thank you to Mitchell Group, Stanney Mill Lane, Cheshire Oaks who have donated £250 to the club.
Thank you to all at Mitchell's, your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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| GJFC Summer Tournament Details Announced
Glenavon Junior Football Club has announced details of the clubs' annual summer tournament. The event will be held at The Solly Rec, on Woodchurch Road, Prenton.
Organised this year by BEN MIGHALL and MIKE DOCHERTY, the event will take place on Saturday 23rd June for Under 8’s & 10’s and Sunday 24th June for Under 7’s, 9’s & 10’s.
The format is 7-a-side with 10 players ONLY allowed to register per team on the day. Age qualification for all teams is as 2011/2012 season.
There will be sixteen teams per age group (two groups of eight) and all Clubs will be allowed to enter two teams in each age group (subject to availability).
U7’s will be as per F.A. rules; they won’t play in a competitive format.
Entry fee is £30.00 per team, all cheques made payable to Glenavon J.F.C.
Entry is on a 'first come first served' basis. Interested clubs are asked to book a place as soon as possible.
Places will be held for fourteen days to allow completed forms and payments to arrive. After this time other entries may be taken.
All winning teams will receive a cup which they shall retain.
Click to download invitation letter.
Click to download entry form.
Click to download flyer.
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Events Calendar - 2012 |
Mon may 21 |
WJL Meeting - 7.30 pm British Legion,
Withens Lane Liscard |
Wed May 23 |
Glenavon Meeting -
Saddle Club, Prenton 8pm |
Thurs May 24 |
Glenavon Child Protection Workshop-
Saddle Club, Prenton 6.30 pm |
If you see vandalism
or motorbikes on the Glen or Solly please contact:
Merseyside Police,
Laird Street, Birkenhead,
CH41 7AJ
0151 777 2320
Open: Mon – Fri,
10am - 6pm.
Click here to email |
Meeting Dates - 2012 |
Weds - May 23rd, 8 pm Saddle Club, Prenton.
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| GJFC Website Visits Top 90k
Glenavonjfc.com is proud to announce that, in the four years since we started counting hits on our site, the visitor count has reached 90,000.
That's not bad for a junior football club with only 200 members!
We like to think we provide a valuable service in keeping our players and their families informed of all that's going on at the club.
We can announce events and keep you up to date with team stats but it's up to you to drive what appears on YOUR club website and individual team pages.
If you have a written article or a photograph of your team in a new kit or at a recent tournament, send us the info a we will post it for you.
If needed, we can now send blanket text messages out to parents to keep them upto date with kick offs and match cancellations.
You can also follow us on Twitter @glenavonjfc.
football@glenavonjfc.com |
Youth Make Welcome Return
Glenavon Youth 2011-12
Glenavon JFC will have a Youth side in operation this season following the graduation of Keith Dixon's U16 squad from last year.
The team will represent the club in the Houlihans Birkenhead Sunday League, Youth Division.
The squad has secured a two year shirt sponsorship deal with the Little Indian Restaurant. Keith is pictured below with the sponsors.
Good luck to Keith and all the lads for the coming season. Its great to see the club with a youth side again. |
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