BACFC - important dates for the diary

Over the next few weeks there are two very important dates as the Club aims to move to the next level.  These are opportunities for us all to help and make a difference.  The key dates are:

• 22 MAY - BACFC Development
• 5 JUNE - AGM

BACFC Development

Where and when

This takes place on the evening of Sunday 22 May.  

The venue is Broxburn Bowling club (off Station Road), see the map below if you're unsure where to go.

6:45pm arrive for starting at 7:00pm until 9:00pm.

 

What's this all about

The Club Executive Committee (CEC) recently met to give some high level proposals which we're discussed at the Club meeting in April.  Now we're wanting your thoughts on these to help deliver a better club and to shape the future for the official, players, parents and local community.  Being a BACFC official your thoughts and experiences are key. 

The Club has grown significantly over the last few years and this is set to continueBeing the largest organisation in West Lothian we cannot stand still.  This is an exciting time for the Club as it looks to develop further.

What we'll cover

The topics we'll cover include:

• Player development
• Coaching development
• CPO
• Events and outcomes
• Finances
• Club facilities
• Parents
• Marketing

The headlines on these are available here (use your team email account to login, if you don't have this speak to your Secretary).  Please have a look at this ahead of time.

AGM

Where and when

This takes place on the evening of Sunday 5 June.  

The venue is BUSC, Albyn Park (this may change depending on building work).

Starting from 7:00pm.

What we'll cover

The agenda will be available on the Club intranet here (team login information required).

This is you’re opportunity to have a say in how the Club in run and to stand and/or vote for the Club Executive Committee (CEC).  Following on from the BACFC Development meeting there will be opportunity for the CEC to grow.  Club officials can stand to be elected.

Reports from the Club will include those from:

• Treasurer
• President 
• Secretar

If you have any proposals please email marc.hagan@busc.org.uk and j.pegg@busc.org.uk with details before 25 May.

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.

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!