NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS – FUTURE FORMAT OF AFC WAVERTON U7's

Following meetings between the coaches and Robbie Mills the decision has been taken to change the current ‘mixed’ team approach to matches. This will come into effect this weekend although it is appreciated that many boys will be away for half-term.

AFC Waverton prides itself on being an inclusive club and we hope the new format will offer something for all players. We feel the time is right to select squads in line with how other teams and the Chester & District league is set-up with two ability streamed divisions (Blue & Red).

The coaches have selected a Blue squad, Red squad and Development squad with the aim being that the squads in the leagues can compete well against rivals in each league and the Development squad will train with Robbie Mills to bring on technical ability and confidence. We will try this format  on Saturday mornings for the remaining 4 months of this season.

 

The aim of the Development squad is to encourage improvement so that players can either join the Red or Blue squads or if we get more parent coaches coming forward over the next 4 months we can enter two squads into the Red division next year...so have three U7's teams. Currently we do not have enough level 1 coaches to do this.

Players selected for the Blue & Red squads will be expected to train for one hour mid-week and we will communicate with parents around which evening suits most parents. There will be a small additional pitch cost contribution each week during the winter months.

We hope the above is clear enough but please email any queries to robstewart@jenkinsgroup.com who can forward and discuss with the other coaches and Robbie Mills. Please note Rob is away next week so will deal with queries on return from half-term.

 

New squads will be announced Thursday for the training and matches on Saturday.

U7's coaches 

MATCH REPORTS - SAT 31 JAN

A great weekend with 3 victories!!

Blacon Youth  5 - 7 Waverton
Blacon Youth  6 - 7 Waverton

2 great victories and a great effort from all the boys at a freezing cold Goals.

Some great performances, most notably from Rory M with some tough tackling and reading of the game from the back. Also special mentions to Toby, Bailey, Will B and Joshua T who did very well and were enthusiastic.


Elton Youth  1 - 6 Waverton Rockets
A fantastic and well disciplined performance for the boys with great awareness of team members and good controlled passing.

We controlled the game from start to finish and worked hard for all four quarters. When our chances came we took them and when we were called upon to defend we worked hard.

The boys were all excellent and all deserved to be mentioned as it was a perfect 'team' display (Jack, Freddie, Frank, William S, Lewis, Finlay, Jacob W, Jakob S).




Well done to all boys. It was great that everyone available got a run out.