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Under 7s – season 2011-12
Team manager:
Andrew Cleeves
Coaches:
James Asher
Training Sessions:
Saturday mornings 10:00 am at Garden City.
Training starts 10 Sept 2011
Organised Fixtures for Season 2010-2011
- New Fun day fixtures for 4v4 mini football
- Run bi-weekly
- Multi team, multi side round robin games.
- Approximately 6 fixtures per term – 2 at home
Fixture Schedule
| Date | Home team | Opponents 1 | Opponents 2 | ||
| Sept 18, 2011 | Garden City | v | Chepstow Town | v | Abergavenny Rhinos |
| Oct 02, 2011 | Undy Bears B | v | Garden City | v | Monmouth Town |
| 0ct 16, 2011 | Undy Bears A | v | Garden City | v | Mardy |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Garden City | v | Caldicot Town | v | Raglan |
| Nov 13, 2011 | Monmouth Town | v | Caerwent | v | Garden City |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Sudbrook CC | v | Chepstow Town | v | Garden City |
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Football for beginners
Introductory Sessions for the new season:
Starts Saturday morning September 10, 2011, 09:30am at Garden City playing fields, Hardwick Avenue, Chepstow.
Please note that “Football for beginners” is aimed at boys and girls who will be in year 1 at Primary School starting September 2011.
The youngsters will be taught basic footballing skills.
They will improve their motor-skills, plus they will gain from social interaction with their team mates.
Parents will spend quality time with their child in a wholesome social environment within the community.
We will arrange a few fun occasions/games with other clubs throughout the season. Plus a football festival at the end of the season.
- Shin pads must be worn, plus football boots (in wet & soft ground conditions) or stout trainers (in dry & firm ground conditions).
- Don’t forget wet weather gear or extra layers when it is rainy or cold. Training will be cancelled in bad weather.
- Players can not chew gum or eat during physical activity to avoid accidental choking.
- All jewellery must be removed for health and safety reasons and any cuts must be covered.
- Please bring along a soft drink or water - no carbonated drinks
All levels of ability are welcome.
The under 6 mini football game format is 4 v 4 (no goalkeepers) on a 30×20 yard max size pitch, using pop up goals (PUGGs). This format provides players with -
We hope to have some friendly games with local clubs during the season:
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Under 8s – season 2011/12
Team Manager: Terry Fisher
Coaches:
Charles Crundwell, Dennis Parkes
Training Times: 10:00 am
Home Pitch: St Arvans Village Hall
Training starts Saturday 3rd September 2011
Team Sponsor: Heatrae Sadia
Fixtures 2011-12 (5-a-side mini fooball)
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Comments |
| Sept 18, 2011 | Home | Sudbrook CC | |
| Sept 25, 2011 | Away | Caldicot Castle | |
| Oct 2, 2011 | Home | Undy Rockets | |
| Oct 9 2011 | Away | Abergavenny Rhinos | |
| 0ct 16, 2011 | Home | Monmouth Town Colts | |
| Oct 23, 2011 | Half Term – No games | ||
| Oct 30, 2011 | Away | Usk | |
| Nov 6, 2011 | Home | Wyesham Wanderers | |
| Nov 13, 2011 | Home | Raglan -withdrawn | |
| Nov 20, 2011 | Away | Thornwell | |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Home | Undy Stars | |
| Dec 4, 2011 | Away | Mardy | |
| Dec 11, 2011 | Home | Caerwent | |
| Dec 18, 2011 | Away | Monmouth Town Juniors | |
| Dec 25, 2011 | Christmas – No Games | ||
| Jan 1, 2012 | New Year – No Games | ||
| Jan 8, 2012 | Home | Chepstow Town | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Away | Caldicot Town | |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Away | Sudbrook CC | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | home | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Feb 5, 2012 | Away | Sudbrook CC | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | Half Term – No Games | ||
| Feb 19, 2012 | Home | Caldicot Castle | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | Away | Undy Rockets | |
| Mar 4, 2012 | Home | Abergavenny Rhinos | |
| Mar11, 2012 | Away | Monmouth Town Colts | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Home | Usk | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Away | Wyesham Wanderers | |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Away | Raglan | |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Easter – No Games | ||
| Apr 15, 2012 | Easter – No Games | ||
| Apr 22, 2012 | Home | Chepstow Town | |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Away | Thornwell |
Mini football format & rules
MINI FOOTBALL
Mini Football is a modified small-sided version of the 11-a-side game. It gives children the chance to play real football, for a real team, whilst experiencing an enjoyable and fun introduction to football in a safe and supervised environment.
There is no competitive league, or knock-out cup competition. Involving Mini Football – the game itself will be a sufficient challenge for the children. The results of games are not to be published
MINI-FOOTBALL IS THE BASIS OF ALL FOOTBALL
Small-sided games have been played for hundreds of years in the street, the playground, or on the beach and many professional teams use them as the basis for their coaching. Format of the Game in Gwent is as follows:
- Goalkeeper
- The goalkeeper can handle the ball in their goal area and there are no restrictions on the number of steps they may take holding the ball.
- The goalkeeper can leave the goal area but cannot handle the ball outside the penalty area.
- The Under 10 and under 11 goalkeeper may only throw the ball out after it is picked up. Under 7, 8, 9 goalkeepers can kick the ball out of hands if picked up.
- Goal Kicks
- Under 7s, 8s and 9s can either throw or kick the ball out of their hands, from anywhere in the goal area.
- Under 10s and 11s must kick the baall off the ground from anywhere in the goal area.
- Corner Kicks, Free Kicks and Penalties
- All free kicks are indirect. There are NO penalties.
- Opponents must be 3 yards away from free kicks, goal kicks and corners.
- Game Leader
- Is to supervise the game in a flexible way from the side of the playing area.
BEHIND THE LINE, BEHIND THE TEAM’
The use of buffer zones alongside all mini pitches has been introduced.
- The buffer zone runs parallel to pitch, ideally 2 metres from both touchlines, a smaller buffer zone can be used where space doesn’t allow 2 metres.
- The buffer zone should be marked by cones or additional marked line, or a Respect Barrier
- Only players, designated coaches and 1st Aider allowed within zone.
- All other spectators must watch from behind the buffer zone lines. NO spectators are allowed to stand on the goal line or behind the goal
UNDER 11s – season 2011/12
Managers: Paul Bird, Kevin Taylor
Assistants: Vin Kennedy, Rich Snow and Adrian Clark
Training: Tutshill playing fields – Saturdays 9.30am
Team Sponsor:
Fixtures Season 2011/12 (8-a-side mini football)
| Date | Venue |
Opponents |
Comments |
| Sept 18, 2011 | Home | Raglan | |
| Sept 25, 2011 | Home | Undy Colts | |
| Oct 2, 2011 | Away | Chepstow Town Colts | |
| Oct 9 2011 | Home | Caerwent | |
| 0ct 16, 2011 | Away | Sudbrook CC | |
| Oct 23, 2011 | No game | Half Term | |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Home | Goytre | |
| Nov 6, 2011 | Away | Mardy | |
| Nov 13, 2011 | - | Bye | |
| Nov 20, 2011 | Away | Undy Pumas | |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Home | Chepstow Town Bears | |
| Dec 4, 2011 | Away | Usk | |
| Dec 11, 2011 | Home | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Dec 18, 2011 | Away | Monmouth Town | |
| Dec 25, 2011 | No Game | Christmas | |
| Jan 1, 2012 | No Game | New Year | |
| Jan 8, 2012 | Away | Raglan | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Away | Undy Colts | |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Home | Chepstow Town Colts | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | Away | Caerwent | |
| Feb 5, 2012 | Home | Sudbrook CC | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | No Game | Half Term | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | Away | Goytre | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | Home | Mardy | |
| Mar 4, 2012 | - | Bye | |
| Mar11, 2012 | Home | Undy Pumas | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Away | Chepstow Town Bears | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Home | Usk | |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Away | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Apr 8, 2012 | No Game | Easter | |
| Apr 15, 2012 | No Game | Easter | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Home | Monmouth Town | |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Away | Raglan |
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UNDER 10s – season 2011/12
U10s win Fair Play award
Our captain receives fair play award from Dave Bessant
Chepstow Garden City Under 10’s took part in their first international tournament in May, travelling to Torquay, England, to play against teams from as far afield as Nottingham, Kent and Birmingham.
15 boys and 17 loyal travelling fans made the journey. Team bonding, both players and parents, was a key part of the experience, and this was an undoubted success. Our ‘what goes on tour stays on tour’ rule means we are unable to provide any more details.
On the playing front the tournament was also a great success and we just missed out on the finals. We are blaming a manager cast in the Mourinho mould of ‘parking the bus’ when playing away in Europe. We took the largest squad of all the teams and everyone played equally, so all 15 boys can be very proud of their contribution.
Under 10 squad in Torquay
Even better, we won the tournament’s prestigious ‘Fair Play’ Award, voted for by referees and officials for the team showing the best sporting attitude – a real credit to all the boys and parents. The trophy was presented by Dave Beasant, FA Cup winning goalkeeper. Garden City is proud of it’s positive football ethos, and this award is a good reflection of the approach adopted across the club.
Thanks to the club for supporting with arrangements, and helping with finance for some very smart tour training tops, thanks to parents for their support, buying the rounds and providing the cars, and thanks to the boys, who thoroughly deserved the good time they had over the weekend, and the McDonalds on Saturday
Finally, good news for Chris Coleman – the next generation of Welsh internationals will be prepared and ready for the big tournaments.
Under 10s season 2011/12
Manager and coaches:
Peter Glynn (01291 641276)
Gavin Reid (fixtures – 01291 641294)
Peter Melling (01291 626654).
Training:
Saturday mornings 9.30am to 10.45am at Garden City playing fields.
Home games:
Sunday mornings 11.00 am St Arvans village hall playing fields
Team Fixtures Season 2011/12
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Comments |
| Sept 18, 2011 | Away | Chepstow Town | |
| Sept 25, 2011 | Home | Undy Dynamo | |
| Oct 2, 2011 | Away | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Oct 9 2011 | Home | Monmouth Town Juniors | |
| 0ct 16, 2011 | Away | Raglan | |
| Oct 23, 2011 | - | No Game | Half Term |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Away | Caerwent | |
| Nov 6, 2011 | Home | Sudbrook CC | |
| Nov 13, 2011 | Away | Mardy | |
| Nov 20, 2011 | Home | Monmouth Town Colts | |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Away | Usk | |
| Dec 4, 2011 | Home | Thornwell | |
| Dec 11, 2011 | Home | Chepstow Town | |
| Dec 18, 2011 | Away | Undy Dynamo | |
| Dec 25, 2011 | - | No game | Christmas |
| Jan 1, 2012 | - | No game | New Year |
| Jan 8, 2012 | Home | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Away | Monmouth Town Juniors | |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Home | Raglan | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | Home | Caerwent | |
| Feb 5, 2012 | Away | Sudbrook CC | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | - | No game | Half Term |
| Feb 19, 2012 | Home | Mardy | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | Away | Monmouth Town Colts | |
| Mar 4, 2012 | Home | Usk | |
| Mar11, 2012 | Away | Thornwell | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Away | Chepstow Town | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Home | Undy Dynamo | |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Home | Abergavenny Thursdays | |
| Apr 8, 2012 | - | No game | Easter |
| Apr 15, 2012 | - | No game | Easter |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Home | Monmouth Town Juniors | |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Away | Raglan | |
| End of Season | - |
UNDER 9 Greens & Blacks
Managers:
David Windsor, Jason McNeil,
Assistants:
Julien Hayes, Chris Wright, Mike Jones
Training:
Saturday mornings Tutshill playing fields
Sponsors: Mosaic Consulting Associates
Team Fixtures Season 2011/12
| Date | Home team | Away team | |
| Sept 18, 2011 | Garden City Blacks | v | Usk |
| Sudbrook CC | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Sept 25, 2011 | Garden City Blacks | v | Caldicot Castle |
| Usk | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Oct 2, 2011 | Garden City Greens | v | Goytre |
| Monmouth Town Meerkats | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Oct 9 2011 | Garden City Blacks | v | Undy Lions |
| Monmouth Town Kingfishers | v | Garden City Greens | |
| 0ct 16, 2011 | Caldicot Town | v | Garden City Blacks |
| Garden City Greens | v | Undy Tigers | |
| Oct 23, 2011 | Half Term – No Games | ||
| Oct 30, 2014 | Garden City Blacks | v | Real Mardy |
| Thornwell | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Nov 6, 2011 | Caerwent | v | Garden City Blacks |
| Garden City Greens | v | Athletico Mardy | |
| Nov 13, 2011 | Caldicot Castle | v | Garden City Greens |
| Garden City Blacks | v | Sudbrook CC | |
| Nov 20, 2011 | Garden City Greens | v | Garden City Blacks |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Bye | v | Garden City Greens |
| Garden City Blacks | v | Goytre | |
| Dec 4, 2011 | Garden City Greens | v | Monmouth Town Meerkats |
| Monmouth Town Kingfishers | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Dec 11, 2011 | Garden City Blacks | v | Undy Tigers |
| Undy Lions | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Dec 18, 2011 | Garden City Greens | v | Caldicot Town |
| Thornwell | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Dec 25, 2011 | Christmas – No Games | ||
| Jan 1, 2012 | New Year – No Games | ||
| Jan 8, 2012 | Garden City Blacks | v | Athletico Mardy |
| Real Mardy | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Caldicot Castle | v | Garden City Blacks |
| Garden City Greens | v | Caerwent | |
| Jan 22, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Sudbrook CC |
| Usk | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | Bye | v | Garden City Blacks |
| Garden City Greens | v | Usk | |
| Feb 5, 2012 | Garden City Blacks | v | Monmouth Town Meerkats |
| Goytre | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | Half Term – No Games | ||
| Feb 19, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Monmouth Town Kingfishers |
| Goytre | v | Usk | |
| Feb 26, 2012 | Garden City Blacks | v | Caldicot Town |
| Undy Tigers | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Mar 4, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Thornwell |
| Real Mardy | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Mar11, 2012 | Athletico Mardy | v | Garden City Greens |
| Garden City Blacks | v | Caerwent | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Caldicot Castle |
| Sudbrook CC | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Garden City Blacks | v | Garden City Greens |
| Monmouth Town Meerkats | v | Caerwent | |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Bye |
| Goytre | v | Garden City Blacks | |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Easter – No Games | ||
| Apr 15, 2012 | Easter Holidays – No Games | ||
| Apr 22, 2012 | Garden City Blacks | v | Monmouth Town Kingfishers |
| Monmouth Town Meerkats | v | Garden City Greens | |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Garden City Greens | v | Undy Lions |
| Undy Tigers | v | Garden City Blacks |
About Our Teams 2009/10
| Click on the team link above and you will find information on each team including training times, home pitch, fixtures, results (competitive teams only), honours, team news and photo album.
Club Photo 2007 – Click on the picture for a better view.
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Training
Teams train for 1 to 1.5 hours each week during the season. Some teams train midweek evenings, whilst others train on Saturday mornings. If you have a child interested in playing football please e-mail the club or contact the appropriate manager direct.
Games
Mini football games (U8 to U11)are played on Sunday Mornings. Normal kick-off time is 11am, but this can vary due to pitch availability. In mini football rules player substitution is roll on roll off at any time and there are no penalties
Competitive youth games (U12s to U16s) are played on Sunday. Kick-off time vary – U12s (11am), U13s (12.30) U14s and U16s is 2pm or 2.30pm – but again this can vary due to pitch availability. In competitive youth football, games are either 35 minute or 40 minute each half and up to 5 substitutes are allowed. Offside and penalty rules are as per the adult game.
Mini football rule changes 2009/10 to 2011/12 Green text is new rule for the respective season.