Broxburn 2016 festival

The 2016 Broxburn festival is open to registration!

This year’s event takes place in June and is open to 2005s, 2006s, 2007s and 2008 teams.  Held at one of the county’s premier clubs the games take place at Albyn Park in Broxburn on the 3G astroturf giving the players' a superb playing surface to show off their skills and enjoy the beautiful game.

Teams near and far are invited to take part and enjoy the game which will no doubt be bathed in the Scottish sunshine.  The recent girls festival was a great advert for football with teams travelling from Glasgow and Aberdeen enjoying the facilities and football.

This year’s soccer 7s and soccer 5s event  aims to provide all teams with competitive and fun games.  The festival is trophy free and gives the players a platform to express their talent and enjoy the games.  Last year’s festival saw 300+ players have a cracking time and its game on for more of the same this year.  So come on, register your team and give the players a great time.

The festival is in partnership with the Live for Life Foundation.  The foundation provides support for families and those affected by Huntington's Disease.  For more information and to support the foundation visit their website.

Venue

Broxburn United Sports Club, Albyn Park, off Greendykes Road, Broxburn EH52 5BP

 

Cost

£50 per team for 2005s, 2006s and 2007s.

£3 per player for 2008s.

Dates

• 2005s - Sunday 19 June
• 2006s - Saturday 18 June
• 2007s - Saturday 25 June
• 2008s  Sunday 26 June

Payment

• Cheque
• Direct Payment

To register and apply

Complete the form below to apply for the festival.  Once your payment is received this confirms your entry.

Additionally, in line with SYFA procedures a tournament permit is required.

Good Friday @Albyn Park

Its been a busy morning here already at Albyn Park with our new Friday Walking Football Group in for a kick-about.  If you are interested in attending Walking Football on either a Tuesday or Friday please contact Leigh Lauder on l.lauder@busc.org.uk  We are particularly keen to grow the Friday class but new members are welcome at both.  We currently have around 30 attending on a Tuesday morning and 10 on a Friday.

We were also delighted to welcome West Lothian Football Development Officer Jim Grant down to the facility with around 16 of his coaches to take part in an in-service session designed to up-skill coaches and provide them with best practice and new ideas.  Always great to see Jim and his team down using the facility.

This afternoon as always is Free Play Friday where your kids can come down and use the facility free of charge as we continue to open our doors to the local community. 

Finally tonight we are also delighted to host the East of Scotland Amateur Cup Final between Fernieside FC (Edinburgh) and Pennies AFC (Falkirk).  A good crowd is anticipated but if you want another weekend football fix why not come down and take in the match?  It's sure to be a good one.  This replaces our normal fixture of the West Lothian Soccer Fives which will return on the 15th April.

Duo Cruise through Cycle Leader Training

BUSC are delighted to announce that both James and Aidan attended the Cycle Ride Leader Course delivered in conjunction with the Lowport Centre and Cycle Scotland. The course itself was hosted at the Vennie (Social Enterprise/Youth Club) in Livingston and saw staff members from across various local organisations come together to take part.

The Cycle Ride Leader Course is aimed at those who will be leading groups through a variety of rides within their local area.  Such programmes are likely to be aimed at groups and the emphasis may be on those returning to cycling, those who would like to be more active, a health focus or merely to highlight the range of rides available locally. 

Initially this training will be used to support the delivery during the hugely successful Holiday Camp programme that BUSC currently deliver but we are hopeful that we can utilise this further looking ahead.  Already tentative discussions have taken place with Donaldson’s School, Linlithgow with a view to establishing some weekly cycles to further support the needs of their pupils.

Aidan said “the course was hugely enjoyable and it was great to delve in to the theory behind planning a successful cycle.  Both James and I have taken a lot out of the course and we will have further discussions down the line about how we can develop this further.  Finally a special thanks to Dave Ogilvie, Course Leader for his informative and entertaining approach to the course”.

For those of you who are interested in cycling but do not have access to a bike please speak to West Lothian Council for further information on your local Bike Banks where you can hire pushbikes free of charge. 

Board Vacancy

Do you have a passion for sport and promoting education through sport?

Do you have a background in marketing?

Broxburn United Sports Club is looking for a Volunteer to join the Board of Trustees, on an initial short term basis.  We are looking for someone with excellent experience and expertise within the Marketing field. Click here to view the current Board of Trustees.

The Board meet on a monthly basis, being the second Monday evening of every month.  We would hope that the successful candidate would work closely with the Business Development Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the way our Community Initiatives are marketed in Broxburn and catchment area, contributing to improving the health of our community.

For further information about the positions please contact Leigh Lauder, Business Development Officer, on 01506 858057 or l.lauder@busc.org.uk

Closing Date is Friday 15th April 2016.

Away up in Gorgie..

....At Tynecastle Park, you could find the Alive & Kickin Sporting Memories participants gathering to hear all about Heart of Midlothian Football Club and see the famous stadium, which is steeped in history.

Thanks to Community Manager Alan White, we were taken on a tour of the ground, looking at the Board Room, Hospitality Suites, including the famous John Robertson Lounge, the Home Changing Room and the Memorial Garden.

Our group were impressed by the many quotes on show around Tynecastle, and how the current Hearts Team pay tribute to the players of 1914 who went to the War and never returned home.

One of the highlights of the tour was meeting one of the most famous Hearts legends John Robertson, who was happy to answer some questions from the avid Hearts (& Hibs) Supporters in our group.

We have future plans to visit Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park, so if you would like to join our Sporting Memories Programme, the next meeting is on Tuesday 12th April at the Albyn Park, 12.30-2pm.  We provide the pie and bovril, for just £2.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - Easter Holiday Camps

Interested in attending our Easter Holiday Camps?  Sign up your child now by contacting Aidan on a.forbes@busc.org.uk or call 01506 858 057.  Full details of the courses can be found below:

Easter Week 1:

Week Long Multi Sport Camp, 28 March-1 April 2016,  Ages 5-12, Full Camp, 10am-4pm, £65 or Half Day Camp, 10am-12.30pm, £35

Easter Week 2:

Week Long Football Camp, 4 April-8 April 2016, Ages 5-12, Full Camp, 10am-4pm, £65 or Half Day Camp, 10am-12.30pm, £35

Positive Coaching Scotland

Just a reminder to all parents, coaches and players that as a recognised Scottish FA Legacy Club Broxburn United Sports Club adhere to and follow the principals of Positive Coaching Scotland.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind all those within the club of what is expected of them as we aspire to create the best possible environment for young players to develop in.

If you need a reminder why not check out the new signage which can be found on the railings to the rear of the building.  For further information on this initiative please feel free to talk to your coach or any of the full time staff members in the club (Leigh, James & Aidan).

As always we appreciate your support with this matter.

Girls Fundraiser gets off to an International Start

The Broxburn Colts Girls section are selling Easter Chicks as a fundraiser, with thanks to the generosity of Mrs McCafferty, who's daughter, Erin, plays for the U9's.

The Chicks, who made an appearance at the Girls Training session, are on sale for just £1. 

First up to support was Glasgow City and Scotland International Player Hayley Lauder, who was delighted with her purchase.  

You can buy a chick on a Monday or Tuesday during Training sessions at the Albyn or by contacting one of the Coaches.

“Its great to hear of a parent coming up with a fundraising idea to help support the teams. I hope they find all the little chicks a good home”

— Hayley Lauder, Scotland International Player

Erin's Coach Billy Brown sells Hayley a chick

The Chicks get in on the action at training!