About The Club
Background
Charter Standard The Club was awarded and successfully maintained FA Charter Standard Club [1] accreditation since 2004. This award is in line with the best practice for the provision of football training for children and shows that the organisation and administration of the Club is efficient and effective, providing transparent processes to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone involved in the Club.
The Club has built on it’s accreditation to: • Forge strong links with the Norfolk FA and Norwich City FC to give connection to the professional football game. • Develop close ties with local schools and football clubs in the Norwich area to make it an intrinsic part of the wider community. • Build great links with local and national businesses, through sponsorship and direct involvement to enable investment.
Child Protection and Safety
The safety and protection of the children in our care is a very important part of our role as a responsible youth football club. All individuals who have contact with children on a regular or formal basis on behalf of the club undergo CRB Checks and Child Protection Training. Stuart Sayer is the Child Protection Officer (CPO) for the club.
Teams
Under 13 (School Year 8) - Currently playing small sided football in the Norfolk Christian Combined Adult & Youth League [2] as Blofield St Georges. This team has persevered through the adversity of great change and loss of players over the years. They won the Sporting Award for the Norfolk Youth Football Combination in 2006/7 following a season which saw them win only one match and concede over 100 goals. They never gave up and continue to play football as a team under the team Management of Mark Beresford and Paul Keating.
Under 12 (School Year 7) - Just coming to terms in their second season with the step up from mini-soccer to the full sided game in the Norfolk Youth Football Combination U12a League [3]where the team has established itself. Over the years this team has won a number of summer competitions and always been a considerable force in the leagues it has played in. The team is managed and coached by Ken D'Rosario and Stuart Sayer.
Under 11 (School Year 6) - In their first season of full sided football and playing in the North East Norfolk Youth Football League Under 11 Division 2 [4], this team are a strong and formidable group. With several very capable players this team has strength and ability in all positions. The team is managed by John Begley, Darren Watson and Ceri Yorath.
Under 10 (School Year 5) - An energetic group of young footballers playing mini-soccer in the [Norfolk Youth Football Combination U10 Hunters League], showing plenty of potential and ability. This small group of players are coached by Neil Forder and James Scoular, they have many wins under their belt and are a team respected by some of the biggest club's in the league. They are a mixture of children from Brundall, Blofield and Lingwood and are now getting ready for the step up into 11 a side next season.
Under 9 (School Year 4) - Now well settled into mini-soccer this group of young players is coached by Kevin Tomlinson.
Under 8 (School Year 3) - A developing group of young players taking part in mini soccer under the coaching of Andrew Sims and Mark Hambling. This group have teams in the NYFC and NENYL with Andrew and Mark leading the management of each team,
Under 7 (School Year 2) - Just starting out in mini-soccer this team are coached by Andy Madden and Johnny Clarke.
Under 6 (School Year 1) - Just starting out in football, this group is mainly a starting point for children to enjoy structured football coaching in a safe and family friendly environment. Simon Randall began the development of this young talent. Kerry Durrant now takes and active part in this groups training with Nicky Shoesmith helping with administration.
Venues/Pitches
Blofield Primary School [5] Map [6] - Under 6 to Under 8 & Under 10's Heathlands [7] - Under 9, Under 11 & Under 12 UEA Sportspark [8] Map [9] - Under 13
Officers of the Club
Chairman - Ken D’Rosario
Secretary – Stephen Long
Treasurer – Gillian Cox
Child Protection Officer - Stuart Sayer
The Club has a strong focus on Child Protection and Safety. All coaches and individuals who have contact with children at the club in a formal capacity are CRB checked and undergo the FA Child Protection training. Stuart Sayer is the clubs Child Protection Officer.
Useful Documents
Club Membership Registration Form 2009/10
Norfolk Youth Football Combination Rule Changes for 2009/10
BUYFC Policy:
Code of Conduct for Football (General)
Code of Conduct for Team Officials