Scottish and Regional correspondence
10-06-10 Application form
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:07 PM
Subject: Coach Education in Edinburgh
> Coach Education in Edinburgh:
>
> The following course have only a few spaces available:
>
> Early touches (13th July) - unlimited spaces available.
>
> Coaching Young Footballers, (14&15th July) - 9 spaces available
>
> Coaching in the game (22&23 July) - 7 spaces available
>
> Development Activities - (19 July) - unlimited spaces available
>
> Coaching Youth Footballers - 6 spaces available
>
> All course are @ Meggetland and will run from 10am-4pm, please note the
> closing date for these courses is Thursday 8th July.
>
> To apply please complete the attached form and send to:
>
> David SHeldon,
> New Parliament House,
> 5-7 Regent Road,
> Edinburgh,
> EH7 5BL
03-06-10 - Letter to club for trials
> Dear Club Representative
>
> South East Region - Girls Regional Squad Trials 2010/11
>
> The Scottish FA South East Regional Girls Squad trials will be held
> this year on Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 29th of June at Peffermill
> Playing Fields, Edinburgh. The trials will be for the U15 age group
> players only with players born 1996 and younger. At the U19 age group
> coaches will select the squad from existing U19 Regional Squad players,
> players moving up from the current U15 Regional Squad as well as
> regional coaches attending individual club matches.
>
> Please note that as with 2009/10 at the U15 age group we will also be
> offering players to participate in the South East Region Advanced Player
> Development Centres which will be based at Poltonhall, Midlothian and
> Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh.
>
> Teams are asked to send along their most talented four players to the
> first trial who must not be existing Regional Squad players. Current
> Regional Squad players will be invited automatically along to the second
> trial. Coaches are reminded that regional coaches will be looking for
> potential which will include good technical attributes, physical
> attributes (agility, balance, coordination and speed) and players who
> are ‘hungry’ to develop themselves. Teams playing in the Lothian
> Buses Leagues who have talented girls playing in their squad are also
> asked to send in an application if appropriate.
>
> We would also ask clubs that where they have very talented U13 players
> who could potentially be strong enough to train with the U15 Regional
> Squad, clubs should also send along these players to the first trial and
> these would be in addition to the four U15 players. Those clubs who wish
> to enter an U13 player(s) to the trials must contact the Regional U15
> Lead Coach, David Drummond prior to sending the forms in. David can be
> contacted on 07827 082 667 or email david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk.
>
> The times for the Trials will be as follows:
>
> Stage 1
>
> Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm (All Non-Regional Squad Players)
> Date: Monday 21st June
> Venue: Peffermill, Edinburgh
>
> Stage 2
>
> Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm (Stage 1 selected players and existing Regional
> Squad players)
> Date: Tuesday 29th June
> Venue: Peffermill, Edinburgh
>
>
> The format for the Stage 1 Trial on Monday the 21st of June will be
> small-sided games where the focus will be on the technical, creative
> and physical aspects of the players.
>
> The format for the Stage 2 Trial will be an 11v11 game with selected
> players from Stage 1 and existing Regional Squad Players. Please note
> that those players who are not selected will offered a place in of the
> U15 Advanced Players Development Centres depending on where they attend
> school.
>
> I have attached the nomination form for your players. Please have these
> into us by Friday the 18th of June at the latest. Please state the age
> and date of birth of your players on the registration form.
>
> Players should be at Peffermill 30 minutes prior to the trial
> commencing so that we can arrange pitches, teams etc. Players must
> attend in their club kits with numbered strips.
>
> If you have any queries please feel free to contact me.
>
> I look forward to seeing you soon.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
> Mark Munro
03-06-10
> Dear All,
>
> Please find some web links below which may be of use to your Clubs if you
> are based in either of the 3 Lothians. Please register your details to
> gain full access to the funding information on the site.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
> http://www.open4community.info/midlothian
>
> http://www.open4community.info/westlothian
>
> http://www.open4community.info/eastlothian
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
25-05-10
> Finding the new Fleeting or Fletcher
>
> Following the introduction of our skills test DVD which encourages
> aspiring young footballers to practice and test their skills, the
> Scottish FA are running a series of events to find the new Darren
> Fletcher and Julie Fleeting.
>
> The exciting animated 3D skills challenge programme tests players on a
> range of skills from dribbling and shooting to passing and moving.
>
> During May and June at venues across the country, Scottish FA coaching
> staff will lead a series of skills challenge events where you can be
> measured on your technical abilities, with the chance to progress to our
> national finals and the prospect of becoming Scotland’s first
> ‘Skills Challenge’ winner.
>
> Boys and Girls ages 10/11 years and 12/13 years are invited to apply to
> attend these events.
>
> Places are free and limited on a first come first served basis.
>
> For further information please click on the link below or contact the
> regional office on 0131 667 8245.
>
> http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=1204
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
18-05-10 - LTPD plan download
> Following last email, please find attached the stages of the LTPD plan
> associated to the National Player Pathway.
>
> Kind regards
>
> David
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
06-05-10
> Fundraising Tips
>
> The UK Fundraising website has commissioned a blog from Alyas Khan, a
> voluntary and community sector fundraising expert and CEO of
> FundraisingExperts.co.uk. In simple terms, he shares his top 10 tips for
> increasing your chances of success when preparing a funding bid.
>
> For further information, please visit;
>
> http://www.fundraising.co.uk/blog/2010/04/20/top-ten-tips-writing-funding-bids
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
06-05-10
> CashBack for Communities
>
> The CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme has been established
> to support local volunteer led groups, who may not previously have had
> access to external funding, to enhance their programmes for young people
> and get positive projects off the ground.
>
> The scheme will fund:
>
> * The start up costs of a unit or youth group (up to £1,000)
> * The costs (or part of the costs) of a particular programme of
> activity (up to £2,000). This can include equipment.
>
> To apply, youth groups must meet all the following criteria:
>
> * Led by volunteers
> * Have members which include young people aged 10 or over
> * Based in Scotland
> * A member of one of six partnership organisations
>
> This last requirement is to ensure all groups awarded a small grant
> have the appropriate national organisational support, with clear
> operating policies in place, and are properly constituted.
>
> FURTHER INFORMATION
> <http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/projects/cashback-small-grants-scheme.htm>
>
>
> MAN GROUP PLC CHARITABLE TRUST
>
> What is it for? Support for a range of charitable activities that
> support disadvantaged groups
>
> Who can apply? UK registered charities
>
> What is available? Up to £250,000
>
> The Man Group plc operates the Charitable Trust to help support
> charities that focus on supporting disadvantaged youth; managing
> literacy and numeracy projects; and supporting vulnerable populations.
>
> The type of activities that may be funded include:
>
> * Arts;
> * Sport;
> * Education;
> * Relief of homelessness;
> * Social Inclusion;
> * Relief of domestic violence;
> * Addressing mental health issues.
>
> There are two grant programmes - Small Grants for up to £50,000 and
> Large Grants for up to £250,000.
>
> http://www2.mangroupplc.com/CR/charitabletrust
>
>
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> ASDA FOUNDATION
>
> The ASDA Foundation supports a range of good causes around the UK. It
> exists primarily to give support to existing projects being run by ASDA
>
> colleagues, although applications are open to all registered charities,
>
> community groups and individuals in the UK, as long as they have the
> support and involvement of local ASDA colleagues. Applications are
> accepted throughout the year and applications will be assessed at the
> quarterly trustee meeting. Eligible individuals/organisations must:
>
> . Operate in the UK.
> . Be providing a clear benefit to their local community.
> . Be non-profit making.
> . Have direct support and involvement from one of the ASDA colleagues.
>
>
> To apply visit your local ASDA branch and speak with a member of staff.
>
> For further information visit http://your.asda.com/asda-foundation
>
>
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> BAG4SPORT
>
> AIM: Bag4Sport Limited (B4S) have helped over 300 organisations raise
> over £40,000 in funding. They are a social enterprise based in
> Wiltshire
> that supports sports clubs, youth projects, communities and charities
> across the UK by turning unwanted and useless clothing into useful
> cash,
> at zero cost to the you. B4S also encourages waste awareness and
> recycling. The textiles collected are re-used as affordable clothing in
>
> second hand shops in less privileged countries, where the unused
> clothes
> are sent for textile recycling.
>
> Getting involved is simple: B4S bags and posters are issued to the
> organisation, each with a letter, and given out to members. Bags are
> then filled by the members etc, then collected on an agreed date,
> weighed, and a receipt issued. They then pay the organisation 40p per
> kilo (£400 per tonne), and issue a certificate of achievement. Cheques
>
> are sent out within 6 weeks.
>
> B4S can also deliver a short presentation if necessary to raise
> awareness of recycling and the scheme, and storage issues can be
> resolved by the clothes being donated on the collection date when they
>
> are on site.
>
> Contact Bag4Sport.co.uk Tel: 01380 728880 for more information and to
> arrange your free fundraiser today. Website: http://www.bag4sport.co.uk
>
>
>
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>
> THINK BIG PROGRAMME O2
>
> Telecoms company O2 is offering £5 million to young people aged 13-25
> across the UK to support a project of their choice in their local
> community.
>
> GRANT SIZE: a cash grant of £300, together with training and support to
>
> help them make the most of it. The Think Big programme will also offer
>
> successful applicants the opportunity to re-apply for a further £2,500
>
> cash for the project. If you get invited to take your project further
> you could get
> .Up to £2500 cash for your project (given in stages)
> .Free O2 broadband for a year
> .£50 phone credit
> .A laptop for your project group
> .Support from O2 mentors
> .The chance to win gig tickets and merchandise for the project group
> .The opportunity to apply for an O2 apprenticeship
>
> What you get once you're in the programme
> .£300 cash for your project
> .Training and support
> .£30 mobile credit to share around your project group
> .A Think Big merchandise pack
> .Communications tools
> .Support from the team of O2 helpers
>
> CONTACT: www.o2.co.uk/thinkbig
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
04-05-10
> Are Your Players Up For The Challenge?
>
> Finding the new Fleeting or Fletcher
> Following the introduction of our skills test DVD which encourages
> aspiring young footballers to practice and test their skills, the
> Scottish FA are running a series of events to find the new Darren
> Fletcher and Julie Fleeting.
>
> The exciting animated 3D skills challenge programme tests players on a
> range of skills from dribbling and shooting to passing and moving.
> During May and June at venues across the country, Scottish FA coaching
> staff will lead a series of skills challenge events where players can be
> measured on their technical abilities, with the chance to progress to
> our national finals and the prospect of becoming Scotland’s first
> ‘Skills Challenge’ winner.
>
> This year the event will focus on two age groups for both boys and
> girls and we will expand these groupings in the coming years. The age
> groups for 2010 are as follows;
>
> 1. Boys aged 10 & 11 years
> 2. Girls aged 10 & 11 years
> 3. Boys aged 12 & 13 years
> 4. Girls aged 12 & 13 years
>
> * Please note age will be dependent on the age of the player on the day
> of the event.
>
> The dates for the South East Regional Finals are;
> Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June
> Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh
>
> Timings will be subject to change depending on the number of entries
> but are provisionally;
> 1. Boys aged 10 & 11 years
> Saturday 26th June (10.00am - 1.00pm)
>
> 2. Girls aged 10 & 11 years
> Saturday 26th June (2.00pm - 5.00pm)
>
> 3. Boys aged 12 & 13 years
> Sunday 27th June (10.00am - 1.00pm)
>
> 4. Girls aged 12 & 13 years
> Sunday 27th June (2.00pm - 5.00pm)
>
> Places are free and limited on a first come first served basis.
>
> Players can enter in two ways;
>
> 1. Visit the SFA website at
> http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=1204 , click
> on the appropriate venue to sign up
>
> 2. Club and School team entries can return the attached spreadsheet to
> us at the address below or email southeast@scottishfa.co.uk
>
> In the meantime, please feel free to call us on 0131 667 8245 with any
> queries.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Mark
>
> Mark Munro
> Regional Manager South East
> Scottish Football Association
> Tel. 07918192672
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
>
> Our Office Address is:
> SFA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> Email: Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk
04-05-10
Dear All,
>
> Please find below information on a new funding opportunity for up to
> £2,000 through Cashback. Please note that the closing date for the
> fund is the 1st of June 2010.
>
> You will find full details on the following link. If you require any
> further information, please let me know.
>
> http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/projects/cashback-small-grants-scheme.htm
>
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
03-05-10
Good morning,
I would be grateful for your assistance in finding Male and Female soccer players who are intelligent, athletic and creative to play U.S. College/University Soccer in August/September 2011 and beyond. They must be very serious about their studies, play amateur soccer at a very high level and mature enough to handle this type of adventure. If you are aware of players who fit this description can you have them discuss their interest with their Parents/Guardians before completing the Contact Form at www.americanfutureskills.org.uk .
You may also want to make your younger students/players (male and female) and Parents/Guardians aware of the American Future Skills website as there are U.S. Colleges/Universities already seeking players to play a number of positions in August/September intake 2012. The earlier the families and students get involved the better the opportunity of being selected. I hope the above meets with your approval and I look forward to hearing from your students/players very soon. Bob Scanlon American Future Skills T: 08453296540 (messaging service may be active) www.americanfutureskills.org.uk
26-04-10 Affiliation form - Affiliation Benefits
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:13 PM
Subject: Lothian Disability Sport - Affiliation
> Does your club offer coaching or playing opportunities to disabled
> people?
>
> Would your club be interested in providing sporting opportunities to
> disabled members of the community?
>
> If you are interested why not consider affiliating to Lothian
> Disability Sport.....
>
>
> Lothian Disability Sport are a voluntary organisation who coordinate,
> direct and provide opportunities for people with disabilities to
> participate and compete in sport across Lothian. We are a member branch
> of Scottish Disability Sport and have athletes involved at a regional,
> national and international level. The variety of sports offered across
> the region aims to satisfy a range of disabilities and interests.
>
> The committee of the branch are keen to promote the organisation in a
> variety of settings so as to increase awareness among as many people as
> possible and target any potential participants. We are currently aiming
> to increase the number of sports clubs and other organisations to become
> affiliated to our group and we hope you will agree that there are a huge
> number of benefits to affiliation, which are attached with this email.
>
> For a small fee of £10 per year (May 1st 2010 - 31st April 2011) you
> will become a member of Lothian Disability Sport and have access to
> these benefits. All you need to do is fill in the attached form,
> enclose the fee and return to Gary Fraser at the address below.
>
> If you have any questions or need me to go through anything, please do
> not hesitate to get in touch.
>
> Yours Sincerely
>
> Gary Fraser
>
> Gary Fraser | Sport Development Coordinator | Lothian Disability Sport
> Meadowmill Sports Centre | Tranent | East Lothian | EH33 1LZ
> t: 01875 619070 | m: 07970 342 939 | e: gfraser1@eastlothian.gov.uk |
> web: www.lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk
22-04-10 Application form
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:14 AM
Subject: Scottish FA South East Pre-Season Training Techniques Workshop
> Get A Head-Start : Scottish FA South East Pre-Season Training Techniques
> Workshop
>
> Monday 17th May - Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh (6.30pm - 8.30pm)
>
> A good pre-season is a must for all professional players, but is also
> hugely valuable for all children, youth, amateur and junior players.
>
> For managers and coaches across the country, structuring their team's
> pre-season programme correctly can make a huge difference to their
> prospects for the season as well as the long-term development of their
> players.
>
> Whilst lapping around local parks or informal sessions are fine for
> keeping fitness ticking over there is no substitute for a suitably
> structured pre-season training programme. The Scottish FA South East
> Region staff have been liaising with various national staff to devise a
> workshop aimed at coaches working with grassroots and part-time players.
> Scottish FA Borders Development Officer and Coach Education Tutor, Dougie
> Anderson has been working with Scottish FA Head of Coach Education, Donald
> Park and National Teams Sport Scientist, Brian Ewing to develop a
> programme that is designed to get players and teams in peak condition for
> the start of the new season.
>
> The session is aimed at educating coaches about the importance of various
> aspects of a pre-season training programme including aerobic and anaerobic
> training as well as developing motor control movements such as balance,
> co-ordination, speed, agility and reaction time and the importance of
> trying to incorporate these into sessions. The session will also provide
> an insight as to what age players develop certain physical qualities and
> when players typically reach their optimum in a certain physical
> attribute.
>
> Please note that this workshop is free of charge and to guarantee your
> place on the workshop please return the attached application form to us at
> the Scottish FA South East Region, Mcarthur Pavilion, 42 Peffermill Road,
> Edinburgh, EH16 5LL.
>
> For more details please call 0131 667 8245 or email
> southeast@scottishfa.co.uk.
>
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
22-04-10 club letters and application form
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: Scottish FA Club Development Programme - 2010 and beyond
> ** High Priority **
>
> Dear All,
>
> Scottish FA McDonalds Grassroots Club Development Programme 2010 - 2014
>
>
> The Scottish FA have created a new partnership with McDonalds with the
> aim of working with local grassroots football clubs to provide a
> support programme that will enable the creation of improved school and
> local club links which will ultimately encourage more children to become
> involved with our national game. As well as targeting new players, the
> programme will also look to attract and support new volunteers into
> clubs with education and training to ensure sustainability of the newly
> created teams.
>
> The Scottish FA South East Region is determined to ensure that this
> programme will lead to a life long involvement in physical activity and
> in particular, football. A key aim of our Action Plan for Youth
> Football is to develop and support sustainable club structures. We hope
> to be able to give every child, regardless of ability or gender, the
> chance to become involved with a football club in their local area.
>
> If a club is selected for one of the next four years of the programme
> there will be funding available which will enable the following;
>
> ● Focus on P2/3 children to create new teams and activity
> ● Link with Active Schools Coordinators where appropriate
> ● Utilise suitable facilities – Club or Local Authority
> ● Recruit players/parents to a 6-week coaching programme
> ● Parents meeting & recruitment drive
> ● Coach Education for Parents
> ● Formal link/hand-over of new teams into club with provision of
> new equipment
>
> The programme will be managed and coordinated through your local
> Football Development Officer(s) who will work alongside your club
> throughout the development process.
>
> The programme is open to all Scottish FA Quality Mark accredited and
> registered clubs and will be offered to different clubs in each year of
> the four year programme. Unfortunately, the funding does not allow for
> every club to be supported each year and as such, we would like those
> clubs interested to apply for the programme using the attached
> application form.
>
> Please can you ensure that your completed application form (attached)
> is returned to me no later than Friday 7th of May. Applications
> received after this date will not be considered for year 1 of the
> programme.
>
> If you have any queries please feel free to contact me at your
> convenience.
>
> We look forward to receiving your application form in due course.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
16-04-10 Scottish cup final press release
From: "Scottish Youth FA" <syfa@scottish-football.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 4:34 PM
To: "John Manzie" <john_manzie@hotmail.com>
Subject: SYFA Scottish Cup Finals
> Hi
>
> Now that British summer time has now arrived we are now in the position to
> hold our annual Scottish Cup Finals. This festival of football will take
> place at the excellent Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie.
>
> For your information please see the attached media release
>
> I hope this helps
>
>
> Regards
>
> David
>
>
>
>
> David Little
> National Secretary
> Scottish Youth FA
> Hampden Park
> Glasgow G42 9BF
>
> 0141.620.4590
> www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk
15-04-10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:57 PM
Subject: sportscotland announces key changes to Sport Facilities Fund
> sportscotland announces key changes to Sport Facilities Fund
>
> sportscotland has announced a key change to its Sport Facilities Fund.
> From 1 April, a new Small Project Fund will be introduced for capital
> projects with a value up to £100,000. The fund is open to applicants
> from across the sporting landscape – from clubs, community sport hubs,
> governing bodies, local authorities and trusts.
>
> This new funding stream will be based on a one stage application
> process – a move which is designed to make the process easier and
> quicker for applicants to apply to sportscotland for funding.
>
> In a further development, the fund now offers community based groups
> the opportunity to apply for 100% funding for their projects – up to a
> maximum of £50,000 in exceptional circumstances. Successful clubs must
> demonstrate that their project will have a significant impact on
> developing sport in the local community and that there is a clear
> financial need.
>
> For more information, please visit;
>
>sport scotland
>
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
12-04-10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:28 PM
Subject: Funding Opportunity: Changing Lives Through Football
> In partnership with Ashoka, Nike has launched a global online competition
> for projects which change lives through football.
>
> The competition has two funding opportunities for projects in the UK; a
> global winning prize and a UK specific prize.
>
> From now until June 11, the start of the FIFA World Cup, any organization
> using football to enact social change can submit its idea for the chance
> to win a share of $90,000 in prizes.
>
> At http://www.changemakers.com/football users can comment, engage in
> discussion and submit nominations. Nike and Changemakers staged a similar
> contest last year focused on women in sport and received close to 400
> entries.
>
> A panel of expert judges will select 10 finalists based on the project's
> degree of innovation, social impact and sustainability.
>
> From these finalists, grand prize winners will be chosen by open voting
> (meaning any individual anywhere in the world can take part) that runs
> from July 21 to August 11.
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
07/04/10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Club Volunteers
> Dear All,
>
> Club Volunteers
>
> As you may or not be aware the Scottish FA South East Region now has a
> database of volunteers who are actively looking for clubs to volunteer
> at. These volunteers come from a wide ranging background from schools,
> colleges & universities to local volunteer centres.
>
> These volunteers are extremely enthusiastic about helping to develop
> the game and are looking for local clubs where they can assist a current
> coach, help at a soccer centre or possibly run a team themselves.
>
> A number of the volunteers have already achieved their Level 1 in
> either the Children’s or Youth pathway. For those volunteers who have
> yet to attend their Level 1 they are offered a place on the next Level 1
> free of charge. Depending upon how much volunteering they complete, they
> may be offered further coach education courses free of charge.
>
> If your club/team are looking for volunteers please contact myself or
> Chris Smith and we will add your club/team to our volunteer database.
> From there, your club will be sent an email once a month with an updated
> list of volunteers who you can contact at your convenience. We will
> always look to support Quality Mark Accredited Clubs in the first
> instance.
>
> David.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
> Chris.smith@scottishfa.co.uk
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
07/04/10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 3:26 PM
Subject: Awards 4 all applications
> Dear All,
>
> Due to new legislation brought in by SportScotland, Awards-4-all have
> now limited the amount that any one organisation can apply for funding
> during the lifetime of the fund to £15,000.
>
> For further information please see the attached document or visit
> http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland/index.html
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
17-03-10
From: "Mark Munro" <Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:40 PM
Subject: Scottish FA South East – Regional Skills Challenge Workshop
> Dear Coach
>
> The Scottish FA South East Region will be holding a coaches workshop on
> Wednesday 28th April at Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh (6pm –
> 8.30pm), home of the South East Region headquarters.
>
> This workshop will introduce coaches to the Scottish FA Skills
> Challenge, a ground breaking regional and national programme designed to
> test and develop the individual skills of young players.
>
> The in-service is free of charge and open to any coaches or volunteers
> who are interested in developing the individual technique of their
> players. All coaches attending the workshop will be provided with a DVD
> of the Scottish FA Skills Challenge, a new interactive skills testing
> and development tool for young players containing footage of all the
> skills, details on how to deliver them for various age groups, and
> scoring sheets that record achievement.
>
> In Scandinavia, where the idea originated, there are local, regional
> and national skills championships, and the Scottish FA is holding a
> similar programme in 2010 with Regional winners going on to represent
> the Region in the National Finals later in the year. The Scottish FA
> South East Regional finals will take place on the weekend of the
> 26th/27th June and more details will follow soon.
>
> If you would like to attend, please fill out the application form
> attached and return to:
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Email: southeast@scottishfa.co.uk
> Tel. 0131 667 8245
>
> Kind regards
>
> Mark
02-03-10
From: "David Drummond" <David.Drummond@scottishfa.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:29 PM
Subject: South East Region Coaching Conference - 28th March -Almondvale
Stadium, Livingston
> ** High Priority **
>
> Dear All,
>
> South East Region Coaching Conference - 28th March - Almondvale Stadium,
> Livingston
>
> There is now a new UEFA requirement for all Scottish FA Licence holders to
> attend 15 hours of CPD over three years. With this in mind, the South
> East Coaching Conference has been advertised to all Youth Licence holders
> in order for them to keep they're licence active. It is therefor expected
> that the conference will fill up quicker than expected and so would
> encourage all those wishing to attend to send in the application form to
> the South East Regional Office as soon as possible.
>
> Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate in
> contacting any of the Regional Staff.
>
> http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=538&newsID=5492
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
> Mcarthur Pavilion
> Peffermill Playing Fields
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
> Tel 0131 667 8245
> www.scottishfa.co.uk
> david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
24-02-10 Coaching conference 2010 schedule and application form
> Details of the Annual Scottish FA South East Coaching Conference have
> now been confirmed, and it includes one of the most impressive guest
> coach lists yet.
>
> What: Scottish FA South East Coaching Conference
> Where: Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
> When: Sunday 28th March 2010
>
> For the full schedule and application form, please see the attached
> document.
>
> Guest coaches
>
> As in previous years, the standard of guest coach will be extremely
> high. The line-up this year includes:
>
> John Hughes, Hibernian manager
> Ricky Sbragia, former Sunderland manager and now chief scout at the
> club
> Gary Bowyer, head of youth development at Blackburn Rovers
>
> The conference is aimed at coaches working at all levels of football,
> and will include a variety of practical sessions as well as a discussion
> forum. We anticipate there will be a huge demand to attend this event
> and encourage interested coaches to book early.
>
> The cost for the day is £10 (£5 for Scottish FA Quality Mark clubs)
> with tea/coffee on arrival and lunch. All attendees will also receive a
> free gift.
>
> Please note that there are only 180 places available and places will be
> allocated on a first come first served basis.
>
> To apply, fill out the application form in the brochure on the right in
> full, and return to us at the address listed below along with full
> payment (Cheques made payable to Scottish FA):
>
> Scottish FA South East Region
>
> McArthur Pavilion
> 42 Peffermill Road
> Edinburgh
> EH16 5LL
>
> If you have any queries please feel free to contact us on 0131 667 8245
> or email southeast@scottisfa.co.uk.
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
>
> David Drummond
> Regional Club Development Manager
> Scottish Football Association - South East
> Tel. 07827 082 667
03-02-10 Sports Academy ApplicationSports Academy Brochure
Dear All,
Edinburgh Sports Academy 2010/11
Please find attached the City of Edinburgh Council's Sports Academy
application form and information brochure for the forthcoming academic
year, a programme designed to enhance and compliment your players
development in football.
For further information on the Academy programmes, please contact the
Project Manager as listed in the attached forms or either of the 2
Football Development Officers.
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=514
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
29-01-10 Interest Document
Dear All,
With the new 2010 Girls season less than 6 weeks away, we are very keen to
continue to develop the game at the youngest age group. Further to
previous correspondence, we would like to invite all Clubs across the
Region to take part in by-weekly games and monthly festivals at the U11
age group. Games will be 4-a-side and will be played locally every second
week with monthly regional festivals beginning at the same time as the new
girls season in March.
At this time, we ask that those Clubs who would like to take part in these
organised games to please complete the attached application form and
return to my colleague Aidan Forbes at southeast@scottishfa.co.uk by
Friday the 29th of January.
Should you have any questions on the matter, please contact any of the
regional staff on 0131 667 8245.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
06-01-10 Application form - Scottish FA SSGC
Dear All,
Scottish FA South East Region Small Sided Games Conference 2010
On behalf of everyone at the Scottish FA's South East Region may I wish you
a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2010.
This year promises to be even busier than last with our second annual small
sided games conference fast approaching on Saturday 27th February (12 noon -
4pm) at the Hearts Academy (indoors). We have managed to secure top quality
guest coaches including Scotland's Head of Youth Development, Neil
Mackintosh and Dundee United Children's Academy Manager, Ian Cathro, as well
as some sessions from Scottish FA Tutors David Sheldon and Keith Wright.
The information is attached and should you or anyone at your Club wish to
attend, please complete the attached registration form and return to the
regional office ASAP.
If you have any queries please feel free to call me or any of the regional
staff.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
01-12-09 South East Brochure
Dear Association Representative,
We are delighted to announce that the Scottish FA South East Region's Coach
Education brochure for 2010 has now been released.
2009 has been a record year in the South East of Scotland with more coaches
going through Coach Education courses than ever before as well as coach
development programmes. The 2010 Coach Education calendar is set to be even
busier with additional coach in-services programmes for potential level 4
courses, pre-season training techniques, mini kicker sessions and the
national skills challenge programme.
The brochure will be placed at www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast shortly
however in the mean time, please find a PDF copy attached for your records.
If you could communicate to your coaches through your website I would be
extremely grateful.
I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year if not before. Have a
great Christmas and an even better New Year.
Kind regards,
Mark
Mark Munro
Regional Manager South East
Scottish Football Association
Tel. 07918192672
Our Office Address is:
SFA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
Email: Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk
23-11-09
7th Annual Grassroots Awards
The Annual Grassroots Awards, in conjunction with our valued partners,
McDonald’s and The Sunday Mail, is Scottish footballs chance to thank
and celebrate the wonderful efforts of people who give their valuable
time and enthusiasm to provide recreational football opportunities the
length and breadth of our country.
With over 120,000 registered players and many thousands more playing
informally, the role of the coach, administrator, referee and helper is
vital to our game.
The time commitment and passion that our huge football workforce gives
up is unquantifiable, but something the Scottish FA believes must be
recognised and celebrated.
Whether at a local club or school, youth football or adult game, boys
or girls’ football, the game needs the support of energetic and
committed people to flourish and we thank all those who provide their
time to make the game accessible for everyone.
Each week the Sunday Mail will be profiling one of our nominees, with
the winners having the chance to meet Scottish football legend and
McDonald’s Scottish Football Ambassador Kenny Dalglish at our Awards
Evening on the 21st January 2010.
Please take this opportunity to nominate someone you believe has made a
contribution to grassroots football in Scotland.
Winners will be selected from the following categories:
Youth Football
Adult Football
Disability Football
Womens/Girls Football
Team of the Year
Community Club of the Year
Please click on the link below to make your nominations:
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=1318
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
17-11-09 under 11 girls letter- 11`s interest Doc
Subject: Girls U11 Activity
Dear All,
Please find attached an application form and letter from Scottish FA
Regional Manager Mark Munro as we continue to develop girls football across
the South East region.
Should your Club be interested in moving forward with girls football at this
age group, we would be delighted if you could complete the attached
registration form and return to Aidan Forbes, South East Regional
Co-ordinator by Friday the 22nd of January.
Should you have any questions on the matter, please contact any of the
regional staff on 0131 667 8245.
Regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
Scottish FA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
david.drummond@scottishfa.co.uk
11-11-09 Rearranged under 13 regional dates and information
Can you send this to the West Lothian teams at U13 confirming the
rearrangement of the trials for the February school holidays.
Thanks
Mark
Mark Munro
Regional Manager South East
Scottish Football Association
Tel. 07918192672
Our Office Address is:
SFA South East Region
Mcarthur Pavilion
Peffermill Playing Fields
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5LL
Tel 0131 667 8245
www.scottishfa.co.uk
Email: Mark.Munro@scottishfa.co.uk
06-11-09 Scottish round 4 draw
Hi
Please find attached the round 4 Scottish Cup draw, could you allocate
referees where applicable. I propose sending out known ties on Monday.
Re this weekends Scottish Cup ties at age groups 1995 and 1994 only, if a
club has a player participating in the inter regional competition they may
have relief for their Scottish Cup fixture. Players must be in inter
regional games at Dundee this Saturday before relief is granted.
I hope this helps
Regards
David
David Little
National Secretary
Scottish Youth FA
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9BF
0141.620.4590
www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk
06-11-09 - Outstanding round 2 tiesCompleted round 3 draw
Hi
Please find results from a wet weekend, there is only 1 tie outstanding from
round 2
All round 3 matches which were drawn at the weekend will be replayed in 2
weeks time Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 November 2009, matches which did not
take place or were abandoned due to weather will be played Saturday 7 or
Sunday 8 November 2009. Ties which take place on 7 or 8 November and finish
as draws will be replayed 14 or 15 November.
I hope this helps
Regards
David
David Little
National Secretary
Scottish Youth FA
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9BF
0141.620.4590
www.scottishyouthfa.co.uk
05-11-09
Free Coaching Workshops – Creative Player & Futsal - application form
Please be aware that these in-service workshops are coming up over the next few weeks. The workshops are for coaches who want to further develop their coaching skills and knowledge to provide high quality coaching sessions for their clubs.
There are two key themes running throughout each workshop;
1. Developing Creative Football Players
2. Using Futsal as a tool to develop young players
Why Develop Creative Players?
Over the years Scottish football has been synonymous with exciting and creative players who get fans on the edge of their seats. Players developed naturally in a street environment which has now unfortunately been lost and as a result young players now spend less time practicing individual skills which help creative ability.
This workshop is designed to help encourage coaches to develop creative aspects of players and create more technically able performers. Within the game at whatever age and ability level, the 1v1 situation is central to a player’s development. To enable players to master these 1v1 situations from an attacking perspective, particular focus should be placed on individual technique training, because technical skill forms the foundation for tactical play.
By attending this workshop and encouraging young players to be more responsible for practicing key skills you will be able to develop more complete and technical players.
Workshops will take place on the following dates;
Friday 27th November
Queens Centre, Galashiels (Indoor Hall)
8.00pm – 9.30pm
Friday 4th December
Deans Community High School, Livingston (Indoor Hall) 7.30-9.00pm
Friday 4th December
Dalkeith Campus School (Indoor Hall)
6.30-8.00pm
To confirm your place on these free workshops please return the completed application form and send to, Aidan Forbes, SFA South East Region, Mcarthur Pavilion, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL or email southeast@scottishfa.co.uk.
Please call 0131 667 8245 if you have any queries.
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East Tel. 07827 082 667
05-11-09
Dear All,
Further to our recent meeting at Craigs Farm Pavilion to discuss the above,
can I firstly please thank you for your input into what will hopefully prove
to be an exciting time ahead for Girls Football in West Lothian.
I have attached a mapping exercice of West Lothian Schools taking part in
Scottish FA school initiatives throughout this school year. Also in the
document you will find information on who is the Active School Co-ordinator
for the Cluster of Schools in your area along with contact details.
As discussed at the meeting, we are keen to hold a 4 v 4 festival prior to
Christmas and have confirmed that this will be held as follows:
Date: 5th December 2009
Time: TBC
Venue: Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
The following Clubs have expressed an interest in participating in the event
which will help to build momentum towards playing regular fixtures as of
March 2010:
BFC Linlthgow
Livingston Hearts
Polbeth United
Broxburn Athletic
Whitburn
Craigshill Thistle
Murieston United
Armadale Sports Club
East Calder Colts
Blackburn United
I would be grateful if you could confirm your Clubs attendance at the event
no later than Wednesday the 2nd of December stating the number of players
you are likely bring along by completing the attached application form and
sending to Aidan Forbes (southeast@scottishfa.co.uk).
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in
contacting Aidan or myself at your earliest opportunity.
Thank you once again for your support in the venture. I'm sure the day will
be a great success.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
05-11-09
Dear All,
Regional Coach Co-ordinator Workshop
I'm delighted to announce that the South East Region will host a Coach
Co-ordinator workshop on Tuesday 24th November at Meggetland Sports Centre,
Edinburgh. The workshop will begin at 7.15pm and will allow Coach
Co-ordinators from accredited and registered Quality Mark Clubs the
opportunity to meet and dicuss best practice in a number of areas.
The main focus of the evening shall be on the Level 4 Childrens and Youth
Awards with a demonstration on both from David Sheldon, Scottish FA
Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council and Staff tutor on the
Childrens award. We shall also discuss the Coach Mentoring programme which
will begin in the New Year.
National Coach Co-ordinator Workshop
Further to the Regional Coach Co-ordinator workshop as listed above, we will
be hosting a National Workshop with Coach Co-ordinators from Clubs accross
Scotland on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th of January 2010. This 2 day
workshop will ONLY be for accredited Quality Mark Clubs and will be held at
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow. Further information will follow
in due course however at this time, I would ask you to save the date in your
diary.
I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance at the Regional
Workshop no later than Friday the 20th November by emailing or calling me
using the details below.
Kind regards,
David
David Drummond
Regional Club Development Manager
Scottish Football Association - South East
Tel. 07827 082 667
21-10-09 Nomination form
Hello everyone,
Please find attached the nomination form for this years Celebrating Sport. We would be grateful if you could forward this to any contacts you have such as clubs, individuals or schools. Please note the closing date is quite close!!
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards
Ruth
19-10-2009
Hope you are well and working hard.
This is a follow on from my previous e-mails regarding the South East regional squad at 13s age group. I now have a date, time and venue for the next 3 week block of coaching sessions which are aimed at those players who are of the standard to win places in the regional squad. The sessions start on Tuesday 10th of November and run from 7.30pm to 9pm.
The sessions will take place on the main grass pitch at the Meggatland complex in Edinburgh. I would be grateful if you could circulate the details to the clubs in West Lothian who you think may have players talented enough to make the regional squad.
Over the 3 week block the players will take part in a variety of skills, drills and small sided games designed to allow the participants to show the skills and game awareness they possess.
If you or interested clubs need more information please feel free to get back to myself or Mark Munro.
Thanks Jim Grant