AFC Leyton Newsletter – Sept 2023 (Ed. 8)

As we kick off this new season, I want to share a warm and positive message to each and every one of you.

First and foremost, let’s remember that our players are not just here to play a game of football, but to learn valuable life lessons. Through football, they will develop teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and respect. It’s a journey and a process, that will shape them into confident, responsible, and resilient individuals.

This season, let’s encourage our young footballers to dream big, set goals, and work tirelessly towards achieving them. When they stumble, let’s remind them that it’s not about how many times they fall, but how many times they get back up. When they lose, let’s remind them that its part of the process an opportunity to learn and grow stronger. In football, there is always another game!

Together, as coaches, parents & players we form a community. A community and a club that supports and encourages every player, no matter their skill level. So let’s be the role models that our players need. Role models of respect, kindness and fair play, both humble in victory and graceful in defeat.

As parents, you play an integral role in this journey. Your unwavering support, early wake ups, cheers from the sidelines, and words of encouragement are invaluable. Without you, our players cannot get to train, cannot attend matches so for that I thank you.

Let’s make this season a remarkable one, filled with joy, growth, and unforgettable moments. Together, we can create an environment where our players thrive, not only as footballers but as individuals who carry the spirit of positivity and optimism into every aspect of their lives.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s development, and here’s to a season filled with hope, determination, and endless possibilities!

With high spirits and best wishes, LETS GO LEYTON, LETS GO!

Harry

Ahead of the new season, we would like to give a warm welcome to our new players & coach who have recently joined the club! Welcome ladies!!!

• U9Ds: Daania, Diya, Frankie, Noa, Zya
• U11s: Lily-Mai & Coach Brogan
• U12Ds: Mayssa
• U13Ws: Klementyna, Carmelita
• U13Ds: Grace
• U14Ws: Ellie-Mae, Yasmin, Ebony, Leila-Rose
• U14Ds: Lola, Grace
• U15Ds: Zara, Poppy, Oliwia, Holly
• U15W: Esme
• 1st team: Amber, Aiste, Amani, Renée, Reanne

Coach Estelle is unfortunately leaving us with immediate effect, Estelle has been given an AMAZING opportunity to work and coach at England! An opportunity no coach can turn down and one that we wish her the very, very best of luck with. Thanks, Estelle!

We have changed our payment platform from LoveAdmin to TeamFeePay. TeamFeetPay is a very user-friendly platform that is a lot easier to set up, navigate and easier to use for both parents and the club.

An individual link for you specific team has been sent out, please use that link to go through the registration process – this should only take 5 mins, max!

If you haven’t received your link or have any questions, please speak to Nic or Harry.

Not long to go now… looking forward to be back! The season start dates below:

• Greater London Women’s Football League: Sunday 3rd September
• Essex County Girls Football League: Sunday 10th September
• Capital One Girls: Saturday 16th September
• BCFA: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th September

Please find below which leagues our teams are in for 2023-2024 season, alongside their coach and parent rep.

U9Ws – BCFA (Saturday)
Coach Karl
Parent rep: Mike & Laura

U10s – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Miles
Parent rep: Chloe

U11s – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Brogan
Parent rep: Nic

U12Ws – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Tosin
Parent rep: Emma

U12Ds – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Zak
Parent rep: Tom

U13Ws – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Jake
Parent rep: Jay

U13Ds – BCFA (Sunday)
Coach Naj
Parent rep: Vicky

U14Ws – Essex (Sunday)
Coach Nyla
Parent rep: Niala

U14Ds – Essex (Sunday)
Coach TBC
Parent rep: Louise

U15Ws – Essex (Sunday)
Coach Harry
Parent rep: Dave & Helen

U15Ds – Capital Girls (Saturday)
Coach Zak
Parent rep: Nic

Don’t forget to order your new kits for the season – links below for ease.  Please also make sure that the girls are in their blue kits or goalkeepers kits for every training season.

Home kit:

Red top (you can customise it if you want short sleeves): Click here
Red shorts: Click here
Red socks: Click here

Away and training kit:

Blue top: Click here
Blue shorts: Click here
Blue socks: Click here

*Please note, goalkeepers kit hasn’t changed*

Our very first adults only quiz night will be held on Saturday 16 September at 7pm-10.30pm.

Venue: 52nd EFS Scout Group Hall, 118 High Road, London, E18 2QS.

Maximum 8 people to a team.

There isn’t a bar, so please bring your own drink and nibbles for your table.

Tickets cost £5pp – https://app.teamfeepay.com/s/XkxTESCW23

Please get in touch with Connie for any questions events@afcleyton.co.uk

We have started to prepare for ESF 2024 which will be at Butlins Bognor Regis in May 2024.  If you would like to go, please accept your calender invite in Spond, speak to your Parent Rep or Emma tournaments@afcleyton.co.uk

For those who are new to club, this is amazing weekend tournament for both children and adults alike.  Lots and lots of fun and team building.

Links for hotels/apartments will be sent out as soon as you have a full squad accepted.

Club Tournament Organiser Emma, will be organising a zoom call with all the information you need in due course.

It was a fabulous week at the AFC Leyton Summer HT Football Camp a few weeks ago, lots of fun and smile from all the girls. Congrats to Team France who won the week-long World Cup tournament and a big well done to all the girls who attended for their efforts throughout the week!

We received some fantastic comments & feedback about the week so a big thank you for those, we are super happy and glad the girls enjoyed it!

We have already made plans to run another HT camp in October  – please look out for info shared on this!

A big thank you to coaches, Zak, Julia & Brogan.

What an amazing morning it was on Saturday at our annual start of season event at Nuclear Races. Everyone looked like they had so much fun and a great way to kick of September!

A big thank you to Connie, who organised the event and made sure everything ram smoothly.

Please find the link below for all the pictures and videos from the morning!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gbk715NLaVU8apJw7

Thank you to everyone who took part in ‘Spot the Ball’ competition on Spond.  We are pleased to announce that we raised £490.02 – this will go towards equipment for the club.

Congratulations to Helen Bonnick – who won the closest distance!  Spond will be in touch with you regarding your voucher.