End of season night out - Friday July 9

The end of season night out is being planned for the evening of Friday July 9 and will be bowling followed by a pizza. Venue and times to be sorted out so watch this space.

Thanks to those who have confirmed, can others please do so asap - 07901552261.

Fantastic end to the season

The Halas Hawks tournament turned out to be a fantastic end to the season, with the team losing only one of the group games and just missing out on the semi-final by one goal difference from Halas Hawks. Great football great weather, nice ground. Good way to spend a Sunday.

The girls were absolutely brilliant and drew praise from the manager of group winners Penn Colts who said we played great passing football and that in his view our players were better than those in Wolves Academy. Laura was in top form scoring three including the winner in the stressful final group game. Sadly though the second goal needed to take us above Halas Hawks B in goal difference just couldn't be found and the girls season drew to a close. Great day though and you should all be proud of what you have achieved today and all through the season.

The record was:

v Halas Hawks B - won 1-0 (Caitlin pen)

v Pershore Town A - won 2-0 (Laura 2)

v Penn Colts - lost 2-0

v Halas Hawks D - drew 0-0

v Netherton - won 1-0 (Laura)

So well done to all girls and a great way to end the season.

End of season night out coming up soon. Seems to be a view for bowling rather than Laser Quest and a Friday night. Watch this space.

Who left a pair of sunglasses on the field? Mike has them.

Tournament update - updated

The confirmed team is:

Kiera, Lily, Ellie R, Laura, Emma, Caitlin.

Like Fabio I have no idea who will start in goal, nor will I be announcing the team more than two hours before kick off. Unlike England though, we will be able to pass to each other, run, look lively, and have a shot on target. We will also be bringing our own match ball full of Waverton air, so we will know exactly how it will perform.

Please meet there by 9am at the latest as this is when we have been told the u14s section starts. We have to hand in team sheet by 8:30. We have no details of the kick off times yet. Suggest that you leave Chester by 7. We should be finished by 1pm. The tournament is one of the biggest in the West Midlands.

All girls have said they can make their own way there. However, if anyone wants to share please let me know. Kiera grandad has 3 spaces as does Caitlin's dad.

We'll try and set up the AFC Waverton Team HQ as soon as possible.

Please wear full Waverton kit and bring wet weather tops too. We should be finished by lunch but bring some food and a drink. Refreshments will be available we understand.

It is a 5 a side tournament and rules are different to those operating in the 7 a side Wallasey League. Notably:

• Only the goalkeeper is allowed in the area (it's a penalty if a defender goes in or goalkeepers ball if a striker goes in).
• Goalkeepers must stay in their area at all times (except at the end of the game of course)
• Goalkeepers must throw underarm only.
• No back passing to goalkeeper
• No corners - corners will thrown underarm
• Throw ins - underarm only
• No offsides
• No head height rules (that is kick it as high into the Birmingham sky as you want)

Please let Mike know of any problems with anything - 07901552261.

Halesowen Tournament Sunday 20 June

We have received some further details of next Sunday's tournament in Halesowen. It will take place at Old Halesonians Rugby Football Club on Wassell Grove Lane in Hagley. We've had a look on streetview and it looks a really nice ground in countryside.

The easiest way is to go via the M5 to Junction 3 and then take the A456 west towards Hagley. This is Manor Road. Keep on this road for a couple of miles and once you pass the country park on the right turn into Wassell Grove Lane and the club is 100 yards down on the right.

The bad news is it is an early start. Our age group is set to commence at 9am, but we are awaiting confirmation of the fixtures. Our team sheet has to be in at 8:30!. Our age group will finish by 1 so we'll be home mid/late afternoon.

Please let me (07901552261) know:

1 Who is intending to make their own way there and if so are you prepared to offer lifts?
2 Who needs a lift?
3 Whether you want to travel there on your own or meet at Waverton and travel together?

Further information and photos of the Halas Hawks girls teams are on: www.halashawks.co.uk.

UPDATE - SUNDAY 13 JUNE

Kiera - 3 spaces offered

Halas Hawks 5 a side tournament is all too much for one young player

Halas Hawks u14s - the host team

New Tournament confirmed

We have now confirmed with Halas Hawks JFC that we can enter their tournament on 20 June in place of the cancelled Poynton sixes tournament. The event is a 5 a side tournament and is one of the biggest football tournaments in the West Midlands. It will take place at Halesown rugby club. More details to follow.

We can nominate a squad of up to 8 players. Confirmed players are:

Kiera
Laura
Lily
Emma
Ellie R
Caitlin

The date for the night out to be circulated this week.