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Latest Sports News

Please click on the links below for details of sports news, information and events taking place in and outside the borough. If you have any sports news, information that you would like added onto our website, please email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk with the details.

Inclusive Multi-Skills Academy

Wed 6th June - Fri 8th June 2012

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, the Gosport School Sport Partnership is
offering young people in the Gosport & Fareham area, with any disability, the opportunity to take part in a 3 day Multi-Skills Academy, hosted at Bridgemary School, Wych Lane, Gosport.

Activities include: Wheelchair Basketball, Tee-ball, Boccia, Seated Volleyball plus many more.

The Inclusive Multi-Skills Academy is open to young people aged 10—15 years old.

Each day will run from 10:00am—14:30pm and there are options to book onto 1 day, 2 days or 3 days.

To find out more information and to book your child a place please complete the Academy booking form (368Kb) pdf logo and forward to Kathryn Heathers via email; K.holland@bridgemary.hants.sch.uk or call 01329 514063 between 9am and 5pm. 

 Portsmouth and District Synchronised Swimming Club

Portsmouth and District Synchronised Swimming Club (235Kb) Pdf logo are a newly formed club offering Synchro for all ages and levels from recreational to competitive swimming. They will be offering new sessions in Cosham, Eastleigh and Petersfield.

For further information please email portsmouthanddistrictsynchro@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07753 335402. 

Fareham & Gosport - Track and Field Athletics and running in the Community

Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight are offering coaching in Track & Field Athletics and all aspects of recreational & social running, (for children School Year 6 and above, up to and including adults of all ages) between April and July 2012. Sessions will meet at the Sports Hall, West Hill Park School 6pm-7.30pm. 

They also offer some additional sessions including beach runs, making use of excellent trails adjacent to the School. In the spring/ summer months during the Track & Field season, we make increasing use of the outdoor Track, Jumps and Throws facilities.

There will be  two groups running simultaneously – Juniors from school year 6 to age 19, keen to compete in Track & Field competition; and a Senior group aged 20+ who wish to participate in local/county/national competitions; track, road, cross-country including possibly, the ‘Race for Life’ and ‘Great South Run’. Potential competitors for the Fareham and Gosport Schools 2012 athletics teams are particularly welcome.

Charges for all 14 weeks - £28-00 for Juniors; £35-00 for Seniors (20+).

IFor further nformation please contact Michael Coker, Athletics Coaching & Performance Officer, 01962 846025(Work) 07793 308922(Mob) or email michael.coker@hants.gov.uk.
 

Girls Centre of Excellence Trials

Hampshire FA are holding open trials in June - anyone can attend. All trials will be taking place at Wide Lane Sports Ground, Southampton, SO50 5PE.

Full details of the trials can be found on the Hampshire FA website (this is an external hyperlink)  

Torch relay coming through Fareham Town Centre

The Olympic Flame will be carried through Fareham Town Centre on Sunday 15 July (652Kb)Pdf logo, with the 'Torch Relay Flame Convoy' starting in East Street at 4.30pm moving onto West Street through the pedestrian area, passed Westbury Manor Museum, down Hartlands Road and onto and along the A32 as far a 'Fareham Reach'.

See the Fareham 2012 Torch Relay page for more information.

Respectability Inclusive Sports Club

Pompey Sports and Education Foundation and Portsmouth City Council have teamed up to offer an inclusive after-school sports club (1.9Mb) Pdf logofor young people aged 10-19 years old that have a disability and attend schools in Portsmouth starting Wednesday 25th April. It will run every Wednesday there after - 3.30-5pm at Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Portsmouth, PO4 9SU.
 

For more information please ring Charlotte Bishop on 07930 256752 / 02392 752900 or email charlottebishop@psef.org.uk.
 

Paralympic World Cup - Free Ticket Offer

The BT Paralympic World Cup is once again taking place in Manchester (23-26 May) and Football 7-a-side (Cerebral Palsy Football) is one of this year’s sports (other sports include athletics, wheelchair basketball, boccia & sitting volleytball). The FA are working with Fasttrack (event management company who oversee the whole event) to deliver the football competition that will see the GB team play against USA, Brazil and Republic of Ireland.

The BT Paralympic World Cup is the final CP football event before this summer’s London 2012 Paralympic Games and will provide a great opportunity to raise the profile of disability, and more specifically, CP football by allowing people to see the world’s best international CP footballers in action. The event will attract significant media attention and will also be screened on Channel 4.

All games will take place at the Regional Athletics Stadium at Eastlands in Manchester between 23 to 26 May. Further information about the event can be found on the event website (this is an external website).

There are a number of free tickets throughout the event for schools and on the finals day for clubs and other community organisations.

Schools

Full details on how to apply for tickets can be found on the BT Paralympic World Cup website (this is an external hyperlink).

Clubs and other community organisations

Ticket entries are open now and are available on a first come first served basis.

To access your free tickets go to the Ticket Web Website (this is an external hyperlink) and follow the instructions using this code: FB7TK

Kindly choose your ticket type as ‘CLUBS TICKETS’ from the drop down list that appears on the website. 
 

Warsash Wasps SFC Party Night

Warsash Wasps SFC are holding a 70's & 80's Fancy Dress Party Night (47Kb) Pdf logo on Saturday 7th July 2012 to raise further funds for the clubs Weatherproof Wasps Project.

For further information please contact Sue Wotton (U11 Tyro Team) on 07775 851772 or email sa.wotton@sky.com.

Shooting Stars Annual Junior Tournament

The Shooting Stars Netball club Annual Junior Tournament will be held on Sunday 27th May at the Portsmouth Grammar School, sports facilities in Hilsea, Portsmouth.

To register your place please complete the tournament entry form (93Kb) Pdf logo. A £25 entry fee (non-refundable) plus a £20 deposit (returned at end the tournament so long as no defaults are made) required per team.

For more information please contact Jane Jewell at janejewell_3@msn.com.

Gosport and Fareham Sunday Football League – Looking for Volunteer League Chairman

If you are interested in volunteering within a local league setup, and learning and improving management skills. Please contact Mel Watch on mwatch@hotmail.co.uk to find out more about the role.

Jubilee 77 YFC Annual Youth Football Tournament

In celebration of 35 Years of Jubilee 77 YFC & 60 Years of the Queen's Reign the Jubilee 77 YFC Annual Youth Football Tournament (353Kb) Pdf logo will be held on the The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend Celebration, Saturday 2nd June 2012 at Seafield Park.

Please complete the Tournament Entry Form (197Kb) Pdf logo if you wish to take part and return to Andy Vince, 10 Spicewood, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5EX. For further information please contact Andy Vince via email secretary@jubilee77yfc.org.uk or telephone 01329 318195.

New Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award

Nominations have opened for a new Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012, which will honour the efforts of charities and voluntary organisations that undertake projects at a national level, including groups which are supporting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The existing Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is only for community volunteering at a local level. Nominations are open to 9th September, and can be completed online on the The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012 website (this is an external hyperlink). Further information can be found on the official news release (this is an external hyperlink)
 

SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop and Emergency Aid 3 hour course

SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop

Protect yourself, the young people you are coaching at your club and your employer by understanding and following good coaching practice

Date: Monday 25th June 2012,
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: At Gosport Borough Cricket Club

Emergency Aid 3 hour course

A 3-hour course that delivers the Emergency & Basic First Aid

Date: Thursday 24th May 2012,
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: At AFC Portchester
or
Date: Thursday 28th June 2012,
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: AFC Portchester

Cost for all courses: £25 per person (for Fareham & Gosport Clubs) £32 for others

SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop 10th May 2012 (32Kb) Pdf logo
SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop 25th June 2012 (32Kb) Pdf logo
Emergency Aid 3 hour course 24th May 2012 (32Kb) Pdf logo
Emergency Aid 3 hour course 28th June 2012 (32Kb) Pdf logo

To book a place on any of the above courses please complete the appropriate booking form and for any queries please contact the Community Football Development Officer on 01329 236 100 ext: 4593 or by emailing customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.  

Sports First Aid and Safeguarding Courses - Lifeline Training

Sports First Aid workshops and SCUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshops to be held at Solent University Southampton on the following dates:

Friday 6th July 2012

  • 0900-1200 -SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop - £25
  • 1230-1630 Appointed Person - Sports First Aid Workshop - £35

Saturday 7th July 2012

  • 0900-1200 SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop - £25
  • 1230-1630 Appointed Person - Sports First Aid Workshop - £35

Thursday 5th July 2012

  • 1830-2130 SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop - £25

Wednesday 15th August 2012

  • 1830-2130 SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop - £25 at Solent University, Southampton.

For futher information or to book a place, please contact Brett Bader, Lifeline Training on 01202 470715 or
07810 503533.

National School Athletics Conference

The National School Athletics Conference is being run by England Athletics. The conference in the South is taking place on 25th May 2012 at Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Surrey.

Cost: Early booking cost £50 (below end of March). £60 (after 1 April) per delegate inclusive of lunch and registration to Aviva UKA Academy

Further details and booking information can be found on the England Athletics website (this is an external hyperlink).
 

FA and Shared Access light up football

A bright opportunity for local football clubs

The FA have formed an exciting partnership with Shared Access – a leading telecoms infrastructure company - in an £30m programme to provide selected grassroots clubs across England with new or improved floodlighting systems.

By providing local football clubs with new or improved floodlighting facilities, Shared Access can also extend the broadband opportunities and mobile phone coverage through state-of-the-art wireless technology housed in floodlight columns.

This joint initiative will benefit hundreds of clubs and at the same time, open up new communications channels in urban and rural communities throughout England. New and improved floodlighting schemes will directly support The FA’s National Game Strategy objectives.

The scheme will target hundreds of clubs across England so for more information on the project read our FAQS below or to register your interest click here and complete the online form (this is an external hyperlink).

For further information please visit http://www.thefa.com/sharedaccess (this is an external hyperlink).


Funding 4 Sports Top 80 Sports Funding Streams for 2012

Below are the 30 of the Top 80 Sports Funding Streams that Funding 4 Sport believes you should consider in 2012 if you are looking for funding for your club, project or organisation see the funding streams below; 

  1. GLL Sport Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink) 
  2. Football Foundation; Grow the Game  (this is an external hyperlink)
  3. Tesco Charity Trust  (this is an external hyperlink)
  4. Awards for All  (this is an external hyperlink)
  5. Torch Trophy Trust Bursaries  (this is an external hyperlink)
  6. Sport England’s Sportsmatch  (this is an external hyperlink)
  7. Sport England’s - Iconic Facilities  (this is an external hyperlink)
  8. Sport England Protecting Playing Fields  (this is an external hyperlink)
  9. Sport England Small Grants  (this is an external hyperlink)
  10. Comic Relief Community Grants – Sport for Change (this is an external hyperlink)
  11. Peoples Postcode Trust  (this is an external hyperlink)
  12. Football Foundation – Facilities Grants  (this is an external hyperlink)
  13. Big Lottery – Reaching Communities  (this is an external hyperlink)
  14. Community Spaces  (this is an external hyperlink)
  15. The Co-operative Membership Community Fund (this is an external hyperlink)
  16. H.B. Allen Charitable Trust (this is an external hyperlink)
  17. Percy Bilton Charity  (this is an external hyperlink)
  18. Cash 4 Clubs  (this is an external hyperlink)
  19. Foyle Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink)
  20. Garfield Weston Foundation (this is an external hyperlink)
  21. Santander Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink)
  22. Sportivate - Visit your County Sports Partnership website (this is an external hyperlink)
  23. Adventure Capital Fund  (this is an external hyperlink)
  24. BBC Children in Need  (this is an external hyperlink)
  25. The Princes Trust  (this is an external hyperlink)
  26. Allen Lane Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink)
  27. Hedley Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink)
  28. Lloyds TSB Foundation (this is an external hyperlink)
  29. Land Aid Grants  (this is an external hyperlink)
  30. ASDA Foundation  (this is an external hyperlink)
     

To view the complete list of the 80 funding streams including full details of each grant subscribe to the Funding 4 Sport website today from as little as £4.99. Visit www.funding4sport.co.uk.    

Paralympic World Cup

The BT Paralympic World Cup will take place in Manchester from 22-26 May 2012. The best elite international athletes will descend upon Manchester to compete in this crucial build-up event just 100 days before the London 2012 Paralympic Games. 

This year’s event will include Wheelchair Basketball, Athletics and Football (7-aside), with international matches taking place in Boccia and Sitting Volleyball during the event. 

The team concept, introduced in 2010, is returning for a third year and will see athletes from Great Britain take on teams from the Americas, Europe and the Rest of the World across the sports. The current BT Paralympic World Cup defending champions are Great Britain. 

The Manchester Regional Arena will host all the sporting action at the 2012 event, with sport schedules and ticket details to be announced in February. For more information on-going please visit: www.btparalympicworldcup.com.   

Special Olympics Southern Regional Football Competition

Special Olympics Great Britain would like to invite you to the 2011/12 season Southern Regional 5-a-side Football Competitions (214Kb) Pdf logo, supported and sanctioned by The Football Association. Teams are welcome from all over the region.

This is an additional opportunity for players with learning disabilities to be involved in Special Olympics GB’s competition pathway from regional to national and even international levels, at all ability levels!

Event dates:

  • Sunday 24th June 2012

Further information, including the registration form and team sheets divisoning forms can be found on the Special Olympics GB website (this is an external hyperlink) or by contacting Jason Cornwell at jason.cornwell@sogb.org.uk or telephone 07500 969343.

Please note: the Registration form, team sheet and Divisioning form to be returned 2 weeks before the event date.  

Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament

Crofton Saints Youth FC are holding their 17th annual six/seven-a-side football tournament, which is being held at Crofton Senior School on 23rd and 24th June.

Further tournament details and entry form (131Kb) Pdf logo. For more information please contact John Mundy, Tournament Secretary on 07500 776 417 or email john.mundy@baesystems.com.

Coaching Disabled Footballer's Course

Coaching Disabled Footballer's Course on 24th June, 10am - 4pm at Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth. The course is designed to give football coaches, teachers, volunteers and those involved with disabled players ideas and practices for the inclusion of disabled players in football sessions within mainstream or impairment specific sessions.

For further information or to book a place please visit the Hampshire FA website (this is an external hyperlink)

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

This course will be run at Brune Park Community College on the following dates and times:

Training Days

  • Saturday 19th May 2012 - 9.00am – 5.00pm (date now passed)
  • Sunday 20th May 2012 - 9.00am – 5.00pm (date now passed)

Preparation Days

  • Sunday 30th September 2012 - 9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Sunday 7th October 2012 - 9.00am – 5.00pm

Assessment Weekend

  • Saturday 20th October 2012 9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Sunday 21st October 2012 9.00am – 5.00pm

Details

  • The cost will be £295.00
  • This is a recognised FA Certificate organised through 1st 4 Sport.
  • A candidate must be 16 and over.
  • The Saturday and Sunday sessions will be practical and take place on the College field.
  • In order to qualify you must attend all the sessions and pass a final assessment.

If you would like more information please contact Mr M Lewis at Brune Park Community College on 02392 616000 ext 257. To book a place please complete the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football booking form (45Kb) Pdf logo.  

South East Regional Disability Sports Events Athletics Championships

Calling all athletes and officials

It will soon be that time of year again for the South East Regional Disability Sports Events (DSE) Athletics Championships

  • Where: K2 Crawley
  • When: Saturday 19 May 2012
  • Time: Registration 9.15am event
  • Start time 10.00 onward
  • Ages: Juniors and Adults

Even if you haven’t participated in an event like this before, you are more than welcome and who knows you might just qualify for the junior nationals!

Athletes who attain qualifying times and distances at the event will be given the opportunity to represent the South East at the Junior National Athletics Championships later in the year at Warwick University

For more information please email southeast@efds.co.uk. Entry forms will be available from January 2012.

England Powered Chair team - Final achievement for Three Lions

The England Powered Chair team were unfortunately beaten by the USA 3-0 in the final of the World Cup. This was a great performance of the squad and tremendous work of the Wheelchair Football Association. Full details about the match can be found on the FA website (this is an external hyperlink).

Multi-Sports Club for boys and girls of all abilities

Multi-Sports Club for boys and girls of all abilities starting at Pavilion on the Park, Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9LH. Thursdays 5pm-6.30pm, for ages 5-13, £2 per session (limited places available).

Including activities such as Kwik Cricket, Tag Rugby, Basketball, Goalball, Hockey, Handball, Football Cricket, Dodge Ball, Football, Bench Ball, amongst others.

How to book: Please let us know if you intend on attending as no bookings will be accepted on the day for insurance purposes. To secure a place and for more information, please contact Learning Through Sport on 02380 328326 or email learningthroughsport@ntlworld.com.

(We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient numbers and take up. All coaches are CRB checked, trained in first aid and child protection). 

Short Breaks for Disabled Children - grants for applications over £5,000 now available for the remainder of 2011/12

Additional Short Break funding opportunities are currently available for the remainder of this financial year for delivery up until 31st March. The grant window is open until the end of January 2012 with grants being processed on a regular basis to support project delivery.

For more information about the grant and how to apply please go to www.hants.gov.uk/grants (this is an external hyperlink) which will direct you to the Grants page, click on Short Breaks for Disabled Children where you will find further information, the grant application form and guidance notes.

Future funding 2012/13 (1st April 2012 - 31st March 2013)

The Short Breaks Team will be advertising 2012/13 Short Break grant opportunities separate to the above soon. We will send out an email once these grants are available. All grant information will be available on the Short Breaks funding webpage, please follow the guidance stipulated. 
 

WFA England Powerchair Football Team prepare for 2011 World Cup

The 3rd October marks a month to go, before the England Powerchair Football Team embarks on their mission for World Cup glory. The 2011 FIPFA World Cup will take place in Paris from Monday, 31st October until Sunday, 6th November 2011.

England have been drawn in Pool A, and will play against Switzerland, Japan, USA (current Champions) and Portugal. They will be aiming to finish in the top 2 places in the group, in order to progress to the semi-finals and knock-out stages. England kick of their campaign against Switzerland on Thursday, 3rd November at 11:30 (French time). They will then play Japan later that day, start early against USA on Friday and finish their group matches against Portugal at 14:30 (French time). The semi-finals will be played on the evening of the 4th November, with the 2011 FIPFA World Cup taking place at 15:00 (French time) on Sunday, 6th November.

The WFA squad includes:
Jon Bolding (London) – Captain, Stevie Pearson (Watford), Charlie Kitcher (Milton Keynes), Chris Gordon (Stourbridge), Daniel Kay (Birmingham), Faye Stevenson (Durham), Rob Thompson (Newcastle) and Edward Common (Hexham).

You will be able to follow the progress of the Team on Twitter (@wfaenglandteam) or on the WFA official website – www.thewfa.org.uk (this is an external hyperlink).

WFA National Team Head Coach, Allen Harrison said “The preparations are well underway and I am extremely happy with the current development of the team. We have a great squad, the morale is high and we will be confident going into our first match. The hard work and dedication all these players will see them compete against the best players in the world. To play in a World Cup finals in the pinnacle of any footballers dream”.

Squad captain, Jon Bolding said “I have been lucky to play the sport for a number of years. I have dreamt that one day I would be able to lead my Country and to pit my wits against the best of the Powerchair footballing world. I can’t wait to get out there and get our campaign underway.”

The WFA National Team is still in the process of looking for Shirt sponsor. They require this support to enable the squad to continue their preparations and ensure they are in the best position to challenge to bring the World Cup back to England. If you or your company would be interested in becoming involved in helping the team, please contact the Wheelchair Football Association.

Ricky Stevenson, Chair of the WFA said “This team shows just how far the sport of Powerchair Football has grown over the last four years, since the last World Cup. It is down to the dedication and hard work of all the volunteers, players and parents involved in our national game. To all our players, this is football – just on wheels”.

Parasport

Parasport (639 KB) Pdf logo is a joint initiative between ParalympicsGB and professional services firm Deloitte. Every month they help c.30,000 people interested in disability sport find the support, facilities and expertise they need to get involved. Of these people, 47% use the 'Find a Club' facility each month. 

It is free and easy to upload club data, all online using the club upload form  on www.parasport.org.uk/clubupload (this is an external hyperlink).
 

Adult Disability Football Sessions 

Adult Football sessions (133Kb) Pdf logo starting on 8th September at Crofton Community Centre.

For more information or to book a place please contact Natasha.Angel@HampshireFA.com or telephone 01256 853015.

Soccability Hub Club

Toynbee School, Eastleigh are acting as a ‘hub club’ for football sessions aimed specifically at blind and visually impaired players (268Kb) Pdf logo, or those who wish to start playing.

  • This opportunity is funded and backed by The FA and the Youth Sport Trust, who are providing;
  • Coach to deliver the sessions which will focus on participation and fundamental skills,
  • Specialist equipment,
  • Opportunities for ANY teachers and volunteers to get involved, gain experience & qualifications,
  • Visits by England blind footballer, Jon Gribben,
  • Access to the England Blind squad fixtures.

Sessions start on September 23rd at Toynbee School, Eastleigh at 3.30pm. To be involved in these sessions, as a player or a volunteer please contact; Natasha.Angel@HampshireFA.com or telephone 01256 853015.

Power Chair Football Holiday Programme

Fareham Borough Council in partnership with Hampshire FA (this is an external hyperlink), Portchester Community School (this is an external hyperlink), AFC Portchester (this is an external hyperlink), Sport Hampshire & IOW (this is an external hyperlink), and Superstar Soccer (this is an external hyperlink), have set up a Holiday Programme. All equipment is provided. To book please complete the Power Chair Football holiday booking form (1471 Kb) Pdf logo . For further details please contact the Community Football Development Officer 01329 236100.

London 2012 football named 'The Albert'

With exactly one year to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic Football tournament, adidas, the Official Sportswear Partner of London 2012, has announced that the football will be called 'The Albert'.
The winning name was selected after a public competition. Submitted by Robert Ashcroft from Long Eaton in Derbyshire, it is based on cockney rhyming slang – with ‘Albert Hall’ (one of London's most iconic landmarks) meaning 'ball'.

The football's design will remain under wraps until its official launch in spring 2012
 

Sport Makers

Sport Makers is a new national volunteering initiative that will recruit, train and deploy 40,000 new sports volunteers aged 16 years and over to organise and lead community sporting activities across the country for a minimum of 10 hours. Of those deployed, it is hoped that 20,000 will volunteer beyond these 10 hours.

Further information about the programme can be on the Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight website (this is an external hyperlink).

MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme)

MiDAS is a national scheme to enhance the driving and passenger awareness skills of minibus drivers. Although it is not a legal requirement to have MiDAS to drive a minibus, it is increasingly being accepted as good practice, and most organisations operating minibuses insist on their drivers holding a MiDAS Certificate.

The training involves a classroom session followed by a separate driving assessment in our minibus. On completion a certificate is issued which lasts for four years, and which is recognised nationally as a common standard. It is not necessary for candidates to have prior experience of driving a minibus, although there are certain driving licence requirements (please telephone 01329 223145 for further details).

Dates:

Tue 12th & Wed 13th June
Tue 17th & Wed 18th July.

Times: 9.15am to 1pm for Standard MiDAS, 9am – 4pm for Accessible; followed by a driving assessment on the second day.

Venue: Community Action Fareham, 163 West Street, Fareham PO16 0EF.
Cost: Standard £60-£70, Accessible £70-£80.

On completion a certificate is issued which lasts for four years, and which is recognised nationally as a common standard. It is not necessary for candidates to have prior experience of driving a minibus, although there are certain driving licence requirements - please contact us for further details.

For more information or to book a place please email us on training@actionfareham.org.uk or phone 01329 223145.

MiDAS Information sheet (73Kb) Pdf logo .

Whiteley Wanderers U13 2011/12 season

Whiteley Wanderers (Community Charter Standard Club) are looking for additional players for their under 13 team next season. They currently play Sunday in the Portsmouth Youth Football League. For further information please contact Kevin Fisher on 07802 672496 or via email to kjfisher@virginmedia.com.

Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge

The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge is a new campaign to mark the Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It is a landmark project to protect playing fields in communities all across the country as a permanent living legacy.

Green spaces and playing fields are the heart of any community and the Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge provide the opportunity to ensure these outdoor spaces are guaranteed for future generations.

Securing access to grassroots sporting facilities is particularly relevant given the milestone event taking place in the UK in 2012 – the London Olympics.

The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge enables local communities to protect local playing areas permanently as a tribute to the Diamond Jubilee.

Fareham Borough Council have successfully secured with the Fields in Trust, four recreational grounds in Fareham that will now be permanently protected as 'Queen Elizabeth II Playing Areas' these are -

  • Wicor Recreation Ground - Portchester
  • Seafield Park Recreation ground - Hill Head
  • Allotment Road Recreation Ground - Sarisbury
  • Bath Lane Recreation Ground - Fareham

Official opening events of the above sites, as Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields will be taking place later this year and information about the events will be made available shortly

For more information about the challenge, please visit www.fieldsintrust.org (this is an external hyperlink).

Regional Charter Standard Development Awards

Warsash Wasps S&SFC were Regional Charter Standard Development Award Winners in 2010 and were nominated for the National Awards.

On Sunday 27th February Matt Le Tissier former England and Southampton star offered his support to the Community Awards programme, by visiting Warsash Wasps to see how the club support the local community through the power of football., due to the hard work and commitment of the volunteers and members within the club.

Further information about Matt Le Tissier's visit anda video with a supporting narrative on the page can be found on the FA website (this is an external hyperlink)

 Warsash Wasps at Wembley!

Warsash Wasps at Wembley
A team of girls made up of players from Warsash Wasps, Crofton Saints, and Winchester City Flyers were chosen by the Hampshire Football Association to represent Hampshire in a recent festival played at Northwick Park, London, and afterwards at Wembley.


Andy Jackson, coach of the Warsash Wasps girls' team describes the day.

"It was an amazing day which the girls (and the coaches!) will never forget.

The day started at Northwick Park where the team were introduced to each other. Due to many girls from Warsash being on holiday our team comprised players from Warsash Wasps, Crofton Saints and Winchester City Flyers. The girls all got on very well, but found the games tough in the morning having not played together as a team before. They also had great fun trying out the various challenges and inflatable games which were set up in the park. They also took the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Community Shield.

Warsash Wasps walking out onto Wembley Stadium

In the afternoon we transferred to Wembley Stadium. There was great excitement as we walked through the Players Entrance and emerged from the tunnel onto the pitch - what an amazing stadium!

After a big group photo was taken of all the teams we waited for our turn to step onto the pitch. The girls walked past the cheering crowd (we had 40+ supporters with us) and had a team photo taken with Sir Geoff Hurst. I had to explain to some of the girls who he was and challenged them to score a hat-trick at Wembley.As we approached the pitch there was a familiar face to cheer us on - Adrian Penrose from the Hampshire FA who admitted to being very envious of the girls having the chance to play at Wembley.

The girls were fantastic in this last match of the day. Jessica Tanner from Warsash Wasps scored twice, almost emulating Sir Geoff, and Phoebe Williams had a number of great chances saved brilliantly by the opposing goalkeeper. After the final whistle the girls shook hands with their opponents and then walked up the steps to the Royal Box to receive their medals. There was still more to come as two of the girls were interviewed for the CBBC Sportsround programme.

 

For further information please contact the Football Development Officer on 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

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Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Hampshire, PO16 7AZ

Tel: +44 (0)1329 236100 | Mobile Text/Photo: 07876 131415 | Fax: +44 (0)1329 821770