WICKLOW ROVERS AFC CLUB NOTES WEEK ENDING 16th JULY 2023
Action was at a minimum last week, the 14A's entertained Ashford Rovers at Whitegates on Tuesday night. These teams have had some close tense battles over the years and this game was no exception. It was the Rovers of Wicklow who started the strongest creating some good chances. The lads took the lead when an NJ Sinnott free kick was saved by the keeper with Sean O'Brien the quickest to the breaking ball to slot home. This goal saw the lads go in at the break one up. The second half saw the lads attacking even more, missing a few chances in front of goal. The Ashford keeper was in red hot form with two superb saves from two long range Rhys Behan efforts. Rhys also hit the crossbar as the lads tried to seal the points. The lads saw out the rest of the game defending superbly against a good Ashford side. The lads had the chances to put the game to bed but despite the lack of luck in front of goal they claimed all three points in a good 1-0 victory to keep them top of the table. Well done lads and a huge thanks to Ashford Rovers for yet another exciting encounter.
With week 1 of our summer camp nearing completion and its proving to be a very successful camp, week 2 will start next week. Week 2 runs from Monday 24th July to Thursday 27th July. The camp will run from 10am to 2pm daily and the cost is €75 per child with discount for 2 or more children from the same family. Every participant will receive a jersey. All children should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards. To book your place use the following link: https://wicklowroversafc.com/categories/camp/products or alternatively you can contact any committee member. There is limited spaces available and will be on a basis of first come, thank you.
The club’s annual community fun day in conjunction with our mini world cup takes place on Saturday 29th of July in Whitegates. If you want to play in the mini world cup forward your name to your team manager. Teams will be selected and posted on a notice board in the club grounds so players can see their teams on arrival. Names for the mini world cup should be registered by Sunday 23rd of July. Admission for the mini world cup is free so please have your child's name in on time. There are four different age groups and are as follows: 8's/9's, 10's/11's, 12's/13's and 14's/15's. It promises to be a fun filled day with plenty of activities for the kids to amuse themselves between games, everyone welcomed.
Just a reminder to everyone our main pitch at Whitegates will be closed to all activities from August 1st and will be closed for 4 to 6 weeks. This is to facilitate repair work to the pitch as it requires urgent attention. This will not affect the use of the Astro pitch, sorry for any inconvenience.
The club’s weekly junior football academy continues every Saturday morning [weather permitting] under the watchful eye of senior club coaches Johnny Dunne and Jimmy Nolan. The academy takes place on the club grounds at Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years. The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits. Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years. It is a very good way for the kids to meet new friends and interact with others, all the kids are put in their relevant age groups and its open to boys and girls. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Also, the club in conjunction with our Saturday morning junior academy run a Superheroes Football section for kids with special needs. It runs every Saturday on the astro pitch at Whitegates and will be overseen by coaches James Quinn and James Macklin. The Superheroes section will run from 11.15 to 12.15 on Saturdays. If you are interested, you should register your child by email to wicklowroverssuperheros@gmail.com or you can contact James Quinn at 086-3989769.
Anyone with anything for our club notes, Facebook page or our club website can contact me by email at jimmy.nolan09@hotmail.com or by text to 087-9108706. For all news regarding the club, check out our club website at www.wicklowroversafc.com or the club Facebook page.
