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Congratulations to our Under 10 Girls team for winning the Tonbridge Junior Fiesta Tournament.

The girls played nine games in total, winning four, drawing three and losing two. They played Staplehurst in the final, winning by one goal to nil.

Congratulations to the Under 12 Spartans in winning their Bob Staggs Memorial Selkent Shield Final on the 21st May. In a close fought encounter against Blackheath Rhinos Black, the game finished 1-1. The match was then decided on penalties with the Spartans coming out on top by four penalties to three. Well done to both teams for an exciting and entertaining game!

Our Junior Reds Spartan’s U12’s team is competing in the Shield Final this coming Sunday. All support is welcomed.

Selkent Bob Staggs Memorial U12 Orange Shield Final
Junior Reds Spartans vs Blackheath Rhinos
Sunday 21st May
Kick off: 9.30am (Pitch 6)
Venue: Meridian Sports & Social Club, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8QS

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.