Our Junior Reds Athletic U12’s team is competing in the Shield Final. All support is welcomed. Good luck lads!
Selkent Bob Staggs Memorial U12 Navy Shield Final
Belvedere Youth vs Junior Reds Athletic
Sunday 14th May
Kick off: 1pm
Venue: Long Lane, Dursley Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 8PB
One of our deserved special achievers under the Jack Petchey scheme is James Poole, the Coach for the Under 12 Junior Reds Athletic team. James received his certificate for April.
Team Manager Chris said: “James has great confidence and motivation to get the best out of the team. He is an inspiring role model. Week after week James demonstrates his understanding of the game and carefully analyses the team needs so we can improve. James was instrumental in adding an extra midweek training session and has given up his spare time over the last year to inspire the boys to give their best”.
The Junior Reds FC’s Senior Men’s team is in action this Sunday (7 May) in the Len Wareham Cup Final. Come along to show your support for the team!
Woolwich & Eltham Sunday Football Alliance
Len Wareham Memorial Cup Final
Sunday 7th May
Kick Off: 14:30
Junior Reds (Seniors) Athletic vs Bexley Hawks FC
Venue: VCD Athletic, Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4DN
Junior Reds is delighted to announce that the club has been awarded a grant from the Barclays Community Football Fund, being delivered in partnership with Sported. The grant has been awarded to provide introductory starter football sessions for girls of primary school age in a friendly, fun and supportive environment.
Coach, Clive, explained “We are keen to expand our football opportunities for girls from age 6 to 11 years. We will do this by offering football sessions exclusively for girls of all abilities on Saturday mornings at Bexleyheath Academy from 11.00am to midday.
These sessions will be provided free of charge as the cost is supported by the Barclays Community Football Fund. Hopefully we will generate enough interest to form some new girls’ teams at Under 8 – 11s next season”.
All girls of Primary School age are very welcome to come along. Further details can be obtained from Clive on 07504 264 157 or email clive@juniorredsfc.co.uk
Additional information:
The Barclays Community Football Fund offers grants, training and support resources to help reduce inequalities in the participation of football. The fund supports local organisations supporting young people from under-represented groups to start or keep playing.
Sported is the largest network of community sports groups in the UK, supporting almost 3,000 groups helping young people facing disadvantage to build confidence, gain skills and get their lives on track.
As a club we are collecting donations that can be transported to Turkey following the devastating earthquake.
Items needed include blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hats, scarfs, gloves, trousers, socks, shoes, coats and hygiene items.
If you want to contribute to this worthy cause one of our parents will be stationed (look for a Black Hyundai Santa Fe) at Goals Bexleyheath car park close to the entrance to our training pitches at Bexleyheath Academy this Saturday (11th February). Please bring any items by 10.50am as they need to be delivered to the collection point (Blackfen School for Girls) by 1pm.
A Jack Petchey Award was made to Juste Petkeviciute in January – a member of the Junior Reds Women’s team.
Juste is an excellent and committed team member setting very high standards for her peers. Juste will always put the needs of the team first. Juste has played in a variety of positions in the team whenever a need exists – which is quite often! She attends training on a regular basis always looking to improve her performances each week. She is a pleasure to coach and is respected in the team for her energy and determination to do her best.
Congratulations to Scott Allan for receiving a Jack Petchey Award in recognition of his valuable contribution to the Junior Reds Adult Athletic team.
Prior to a major injury, Scott had been a near ever present at training and matches since joining almost 4 years ago, even juggling his late night work finishes so that he is able to attend training. He has always helped in finding new players to bring into the side, and has been made captain on a few occasions as his leadership qualities are clear for all to see. He is well respected by all members of the squad, and always keen to learn how to become a better player and person. He is a credit to the team, but also the Club.
Junior Reds attended a “Volunteer Fair” in Bexleyheath on the 21st January.
The intention was to try and recruit some helpers to assist with the wider Club administration.
Club Chairman, Clive, explained:
“We have always been very short of people prepared to help with the Club’s wider administration. Without a greater number of people assisting with the Club administration we cannot make progress in several key areas. In an attempt to recruit helpers we attended this fair. Several people showed an interest in the Club”.
If you are interested in helping with the wider Club administration in areas such as fixtures; ground bookings; subscriptions please contact Clive on 07504 264 157 to discuss. The roles requiring different amounts of time from a couple of hours a week.
Pictured are Bob, Francesco and Clive at our Volunteer Fair stall.
Junior Reds are excited to join #Charlton4Good – a funding initiative with Charlton Athletic. Use our unique code (CRGJRFC) on purchases of match tickets, streaming, hospitality and more. The club will be giving 10% of revenue back to us from purchases when you use our code (exclusions apply on retail and food and drink). This increases to 15% if we record the highest number of sales amongst participating organisations.
These funds can be used for key projects such as:
• Cost of pitch hire or officials
• Footballs
• Team kits
By entering C4GJRFC in the coupon code box when making your purchase on the Charlton website, you’re giving back to us. Book here: https://booking.cafc.co.uk/
Come along and cheer on Charlton at The Valley, both for the men’s and women’s teams.
Discounts apply for groups over 8 so why not share the experience with your friends and family.
Groups may also be interested in experiences like the Guard of Honour if young fans want to get up close to the players.
Junior Reds FC had the pleasure of hosting a series of matches on New Years Eve against Eastlake High School from El Paso, Texas.
The Junior Reds teams included our U16/17 male and U16/18 women.
Games were played at a very wet and blustery Loring Hall in Bexley.
A big thanks to Warren and the U16 parents for organising the post match hospitality.
Junior Reds