Camden&Islington Youth League
Fri Sept 7th 2007
Recreativo Juniors 1-3 Regents Park

Market Road was bathed in glorious sunshine for this early evening fixture, the first ever league game for Recreativo Juniors. A fleet of cars had left Stoke Newington straight after school crammed with an excited and eager squad of players, as well as a sizeable group of parents and supporters.

The team looked great in the new kit and were quick to take to the astro turf pitch and get on with the game. Every player put in a fantastic performance as proud parents watched from the terrace. Despite going two goals down, the team never gave up and with some neat footwork managed to find a way through the Regents Park’s defence. Ollie Goldblatt slotted home from the edge of the box, a well taken goal and a huge roar went up from our support. It made the hairs on the back of your next stand up! Brilliant!
Lara Tollington never gave up, tackling and getting in the thick of it and Jaden Stephenson chased down every ball. Overall, a great performance from everyone in the squad.
We said that results don’t really matter at this stage, but putting on the kit, taking part, playing as a team and having fun are what it’s all about. Well done Recreativo Juniors!


Team sheet (all played) :
Lara Tollington
Benji Barbour-Ricketts
Jaye Paul
Ollie Goldblatt
Louis Dillon-Wakefield
George Wakefield
Storm Gregory-Hickling
Jaden Stephenson
Zeki Bolat
Sam Abdullah-Kirkton
Harry Butcher
Daniel Garcias-Fernandez.

Dear all

Firstly may we extend our warm welcome thanks for your support in the setting up of our football club. We are about to embark on our very first season playing regular league football in the Camden & Islington Youth League, an exciting prospect for us all as players, coaches, parents and supporters of Recreativo Juniors FC.

For the majority (if not all) of the players, this will be the very first opportunity to play in a proper organised league, in full kit, with referees and a league table to look at every week! We have been drawn to play in the Camden & Islington Youth League North Division alongside Under 9 teams from Crown & Manor FC, Hampstead, Iseldon Wolves, Harbour FC, Primrose Hill Soccer School, Islington Tufnell Youth and Regents Park.

We have a squad of 12 players.

The matches will be 8-a-side. We will pick the team depending on who is available (we realise that some players may not be able to make every game) and intend to treat every player equally and make sure they get their fare share of time on the pitch. No one has yet asked to take the goalie's gloves, so each player shall be rotated to share goalkeeping responsibilities.

We have a squad of 12 players:

Storm Gregory-Hickling

Age
8 years old
School
Grazebook

Favorite team
Spurs
Position
Striker
Favorite food
Hot dog

Favorite Tv programme
Simpsons
Favorite film
Simpsons

Lara Tollington
Age

8 years old

School

Grazebrook
Favorite team

Recreativo and Arsenal

Position

Defence and general terrier

Favorite food

Chicken tikka
Favorite Tv programme

Anything on Cartoon network
Favorite film

101 Dalmations

Jaden Stephenson

George Wakefield

Age

8 years old

School

William Tyndall

Favorite team

Arsenal

Position

Midfield

Favorite food

Tuna pasta

Favorite Tv programme

Doctor Who

Favorite film

Terminator 3

Zeki Bolat
Age

8 years old

School

Grasmere

Favorite team

Manchester united

Position

Right midfield

Favorite food

Lahmacun (Turkish pizza)

Favorite Tv programme

MOTD

Favorite film

Spirited away

Benji Barbour-Ricketts

Age
9 years old
School
Betty Layward
Favorite team
Arsenal
Position
Striker
Favorite food
Pancakes/omelette
Favorite Tv programme
Ben 10/ Simpsons
Favorite film
Spiderman 3


Ollie Goldblatt
Age
8 years old
School
Grazebrook
Favourite Team

Recreativo Juniors and Arsenal Position

Position

Striker

Favourite Food

Hot Dog and Chips

Favourite TV Programme

The Simpsons

Favourite Film

Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire

Jaye Paul

Age

8 years old

School

Betty Layward

Favorite team

Arsenal

Position

Defender/midfield

Favorite food

Pizza

Favorite Tv programme

Too many to list

Favorite film

Transformers

Sam Abdullah-Kirkton
Age
9 years old
School

Betty Layward
Favorite team
Liverpool
Position
Defender
Favorite food
Spaghetti
Favorite Tv programme
Dr Who

Favorite film

Simpsons

Louis Dillon
Age
9 years old
School
Grazebrook
Favorite team
Arsenal
Position
Striker
Favorite food
Pizza

Favorite Tv programme
WWE
Favorite film

Terminator 3 /ransformers

Harry Butcher

Age

9 years old

School

Betty Layward

Favorite team

Manchester City

Position

Striker

Favorite food

Spaghetti bolognese

Favorite Tv programme

Jonny test

Favorite film

Transformers

Daniel Garcia

Recrativo Juniors FC

September Fixtures

Friday September 7th: vs. Regents Park
5pm kick off at Market Road

Friday September 28th: Crown & Manor
6pm kick off at Market Road

Friday 12th October vs Iseldon Wolves
6pm Friday

26th October vs Islington
Tufnell Youth 6pm

Match Venue/ Kick Off Times

Our matches will take place at the Astro-turf pitches at Market Road, Islington N7. This is situated between York Way and Caledonian Road (nearest tube Caledonian Road). Kick off times may vary over the season but our first match will kick off at 5pm and last 40 minutes (20minutes each way). EVERY PLAYER MYST BE AT THE VENUE AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR BEFORE KICK OFF. We will endeavour to keep everyone fully up-to-date with forthcoming fixtures, kick off times etc.


Transport:

We hope as many parents as possible will be able to make the matches. If you have space in your car to help out with transporting players please let us know as soon as possible.


Preparing to play:

We provide the full kit for each player (shirt, shorts and socks) but every player must bring with them: shin-pads, bottle of water and kit bag to put their clothes in. Footwear must be trainers NO studded boots or blades. "Pimled" astro-turf trainers are recommended.


Child protection:

We hold the health, safety and welfare of every player as priority over the achievements of the team. We both hold CRB Disclosure Certificates for working with children.
Dressing room procedure: Each player must themselves dressed into team kit and put their clothes into their own kitbag which they will then bring to the side of the pitch. The children will be supervised at all times: we will ask one parent to help in the dressing room. All jewellery must be removed before play (so leave the bling at home)


Finance:

We have spent a considerable amount of money on setting up this football team. The Camden & Islington League insists that every team is affiliated to the London Football Association as well as being adequately insured, have both home and away kits and pay all pitch fees for the season up front. The breakdown of what we have spent is:

• £225.00 Youth Team Entry/Pitch fees for season 2007-08
• £100.00 New Club Goodwill Fee
• £12.00 London FA Youth Club Registration
• £5.00London FA Handbook
• £50.00 Personal Accident Insurance
• £303.00 Home Kit (numbered) red/amber
• £257.90 Away Kit (numbered) white/gold

TOTAL: £952.90

We are insured by Mann Broadbent Sports Insurance for the season. Further details of our cover are available from us on request.

We have recieved £100.00 from our sponsors Oxford Architects towards the cost of the ki. We have also managed to raise £250 from Sunday training subs.

Membership Fee/Team Subscriptions:

We kindly ask that every player pays an annual membership fee which will be £10 to cover the entire season (at least 14 mates spread over Wept 2007-May 2008). The only costs we will ask after this is £2 per player per match. This will help to cover costs of setting up and running the team. Annual membership can be paid in cash or cheque (made payable to "Recreativo Football Club).

Other Ways To Help:

Any offers to wash the kit after matches will always be greatfully recieved as well as help with transporting players of generally coming up to Market Road an cheering the team on. Me and Anne-Marie are more than happy if anyone wants to help out with training on a Sunday morning too! Please don't hesitate to ask if you would like to get involved.

Players Code of Conduct

• All players must abide by our code of conduct
• As a player of Recreativo Juniors I understand that I shall play failry and respect the other members of my team, the opposing team and match officials.
• I will try my best when playing for the team.
• I will be well behaved and not use bad language.
• I will enjoy victory, but accept defeat and will always shake hands with the opposing team at the end of every game.
• I will accept the decision of the referee and match officials.
• Football is without doubt, the greatest game in the world. Our team is proud to be a member of the world wide football family.

Code of Conduct for Parents and Supporters

• Parents and supporters have a great influence on children's enjoyment and successin football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - its fun.
• We encourage all parents to offer only positive encouragement to the team.
• Avoid telling the children what they did wrong.
• Avoid coaching during the game.
• Refrain from shouting and screaming.
• GIve attention to and support every player in the team, not just the most talented.
• Applaud the opposition, not just you own team.