SSC-zine Issue 03 October 2014 Sponsors Southport Lions Come on the Loo What a magnificent start to the season. Firwood Waterloo Football have played 9, won 8, lost 1. They are joint top of the league with Sale FC, but have scored more points and have a better points difference than Sale. Their run continued on Saturday when they comfortably outplayed Westoe, winning 66 5. Marcon Under the guiding influence of Jan Louis van Deventer, Director of Rugby and Steve Woods, assistant coach the season opened in September against Cleckheaton RFC. This was a resounding win for Firwood Waterloo, winning 33 to19. It was followed by further games against Huddersfield YMCA and Morley, which were both victories. On Saturday, 27 th September, Firwood Waterloo travelled to Lymm RFC, only to have their winning success thwarted as they were beaten by 32 to 28. From this defeat, the team was focused on the positive aspects of the game in preparation for the following match against Burnage RFC. This positive attitude saw Firwood Waterloo secure a resounding win by 88 to 12. The success of the team has continued, with further wins over Sheffield Tigers away (13/21), Billingham RFC at home (41/6), Beverley RFC away (29/50) and the recent win at home against Westoe RFC (66/5). Jan commented This is certainly the best start to any season at Waterloo that I can remember. Rugby is about a group of players who are keen, dedicated, want to play for each other and are always looking to give of their best and that is what we have at Waterloo In the next few weeks, Waterloo face their two nearest rivals. Sandal RFC on Saturday, 15th November and Sale RFC on Saturday, 29th September. Alan Edwards Photography Both games are at home and it would be god to see a large number of supporters encouraging our Senior Rugby team on. So if you have a little time on a Saturday afternoon, get down and support the Loo at 2.15pm. I will be there!!
Olympic Medals for Mark Rob & Joan Porter Jeweller, Silversmith & Qualified Hand Engraver Super athlete Mark Goulder, from Southport & Formby Special Athletes, has returned from the 2014 Special Olympics European Summer Games with Gold and Silver medals. Mark represented Great Britain in badminton and spent two weeks training and competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Mark competed in the category for athletes with Intellectual Disabilities. Special Olympics are the country s largest provider of year-round sports training and competition programmes for children and adults with intellectual (learning) disabilities. They are also the founders of Special Olympics sports clubs with local, regional and national competitions. Mark took up badminton after watching his mother play and is now a member at both Southport & Formby Special Athletes and Churchtown Badminton. His mum Marilyn said I am so proud of Mark. He was away for two weeks, which is quite a long time and he did so well. Mark is a great badminton player and for him to have been accepted into these games he must have impressed the organisers. Chris Ratcliffe, chair of Southport & Formby Special Athletes said, We are all so proud of Mark and so pleased he has done so well at the Summer Games. He is the first of our athletes who has competed, so it was very special. Well done Mark!!!! Southport Old Links youngsters win Liverpool Colts golf competition The long running Liverpool Colts golf competition took place at Bromborough Golf club and included a total of 18 teams, from four leagues and for the first time women were allowed to take part. Southport Old Links, Lee Park, Prenton and Royal Liverpool progressed to the semi final stage. In the morning semi finals,
Southport Old Links beat Lee Park, with 17 year old England junior international Eloise Healey winning the top singles match. In the other semi final Prenton beat Royal Liverpool in a very close contest, to continue their strong run of form in the competition. In the afternoon final Southport Old Links middle order came through to win the day with a final score of 3-2. This is the first time the Old Links has won the competition and ends a run of five semi final appearances since 2001. Hillside Lawn Tennis get funding Hillside LTC has been successful in applying to Sport England for a grant for a 5th court at their club on Liverpool Road, Southport. They have been awarded the full grant of 58,963 for which they applied which is great news. Rob Hemmings said: I just wanted, on behalf of the committee and members of Hillside LTC, to thank Sefton Sports Council for their great letter supporting our grant application which certainly helped with its success. The 5th court will be a huge improvement to our club and we are all absolutely delighted that it is now going ahead Formby C U15 s win Echo Cup Formby had a fabulous 43 run win over Wavertree in the Merseyside Youth Cricket League U15 Echo Cup Final. Formby won the toss and elected to bat. Ben Aitchison was the pick of the batsmen with a superb 99 that helped his team to 201-8 at the close of their innings. Wavertree fought back well after tea but could not handle Formby s bowlers who eventually had them finish their innings on 158-9. This gave Formby a well deserved 43 run win. Aitchison was named Man of the Match for his 99 runs, two catches and a run out.
Sefton Sports Council Logo s Formby CC have a very good Year Formby Cricket had a very good year both on and off the field. During a very successful season on the pitch the club vied for top spot in the league. It all came down to the final weekend when 5 teams were in the hunt for the title. Formby, Highfield, Wigan, Colwyn Bay and Rainford all came to the last game with a chance of winning the title. A thrilling day of cricket saw Highfield draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Colwyn Bay and Rainford losing at Sefton Park. This left it between Formby and Wigan, who met at Cricket Path. Australian import Dale McKay hit an unbeaten 129 that allowed Formby to declare on 235-8. The bowlers then took over with Matthew Dearden (6-32) and Graham Bolton (3-42) skittling out Wigan fro 132. Formby s fans celebrated in style at the clubhouse and will be joined by Highfield in the top tier, as they were runners up. Off the field the club pulled of a coup with two signings for next season, signing two top class spinners for next year. Garry Keedy and Steven Parry will be playing for the club. Gary Keedy played cricket for Lancashire for many years before joining Nottinghamshire. He is probably one of the finest spinners never to play for England Southport Rugby Stephen Parry, who is currently playing for Lancashire, made his debut for England in a One Day International against West Indies in March 2014, followed by playing in the Twenty20 against the same team later in the month. Keedy has agreed to play at Formby for the next three seasons whenever his commitments at Nottinghamshire permit; Parry s appearances will be limited by the frequency with which he is selected by Lancashire in 2015. In practice, it is expected that Keedy will play 90% of Formby s games while Parry will be available for half the club s matches. It will be interesting to see how opponents cope with the pair when they are operating together. Exciting times for Formby CC we hope.
Northern Crosby Waterloo FC The Northern has been playing hockey since 1889 and on Saturday, 29 November the hockey section celebrates this amazing milestone of 125 years by hosting an anniversary dinner. Southport Flat Green Bowling The hockey section are inviting players past and present to come along and share this amazing night to celebrate this achievement. Northern has seen massive investment from their own sinking fund, England Hockey and Merchant Taylors to invest in replacing their hockey Astroturf last year. This year the club have been successful in being awarded 50,000 from National Lottery funding by Sport England s Inspired Facilities fund 2014 to install floodlights on the Astroturf. As part of this funding award, the Astroturf will be made available to other sports to hire for community projects such as football groups, rugby etc, once the floodlights are installed in mid December. The Northern would also like Sefton Sports Council members to know that all facilities are available for external hire and any interested parties should contact: Wendy McDowall on 07799 810252 or wendy.mcdowall@sky.com Do not forget Sefton Sports Council Next meeting Northern, Crosby 26th November 2014 Rampworx Skate Park
Merseyside Sporting Champions Dinner 2014 This years Merseyside Sporting Champions Dinner will take place on the 28th November 2014 at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. Merseyside Sporting Champions Dinner celebrates the achievement of our local sporting champions, some with incredibly inspirational stories of triumph over adversity to tell. It also seeks to raise money for local sports council bursary funds to help our future Merseyside athletes reach their potential by assisting them with costs of transport to competitions, sports equipment and professional coaching. Pricing: Single Ticket 50 / Table Of Ten 500 If you require any further information or would like to have a chat about the dinner please do not hesitate to contact our Community Development Manager Julie Leasor; Telephone: 0151 427 3889 Email: j.leasor@merseysidesport.com The following awards will be presented on the evening: Lifetime Achiever Sponsored by Decade of Health and Wellbeing Coach of the Year Sponsored by Sonex Publishing Young Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by University of Liverpool Young Sports Personality of the Year Sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University of the Year Volunteer of the Year Please note the nominees for the awards above presented on the evening will be representing their respective borough as winners of local sporting awards. This year will also include awards for Community Sports Project of the Year and School of the Year award. Please see below for nomination forms if you wish to submit a nominee for the ward.
SEFTON SPORTS COUNCIL NOMINEES Lifetime Achievement Award John Rourke Coach of the Year Gareth Roberts of the Year Sefton Stars Basketball Cub Volunteer of the Year Tommy Walsh Young Volunteer of the Year Zac Nicholson Young Sports Personality of the Year Lizzie Tolman
SSC Officers President Neil Edwards Chair Paul Wilkinson Vice Chairman Neil McQuaid Secretary Andrew Kenyon Treasurer Peter Bull Sefton Sports Council Members 2014/2015 Archery Golf Swimming Blundellsands Archers C Athletics Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton AC C Alt Golf Formby Artisans Golf Hesketh Golf Bootle & North Liverpool SC Sefton Life Saving & Swim C Tennis Bowls Park Golf Birkdale Tennis C Botanic Gardens Southport Old Links Campion Lawn Tennis Bowling Golf C Crescent Bowling Gymnastics Formby Holy Trinity Tennis C Northern C South Sefton Gym C Formby Lawn Tennis C Southport Flat Green Hockey North Meols Lawn Bowling Tennis C Boxing Formby Hockey C Southbank Tennis Marsh Lane ABC Northern Southport Argyle Tennis C Canoeing Southport & Birkdale Sphynx Tennis Hockey C Friends of Allonby Canoe Cricket Martial Arts Waterloo Lawn Tennis Weight Lifting Maghull Kickboxing & Martial Arts Ainsdale Cricket C Shogun World Bootle Weight Lifting Firwood Bootle Cricket C Waterloo Judo Others Formby Cricket C Rugby Union Crosby Scouts (Watersports) New Victoria Cricket Southport RFC C Netherton Sports Northern C Waterloo RFC Rampworx (BMX & Skateboard) Southport & Birkdale Cricket C Sailing Southport & District Cricket League Croquet Southport & Birkdale Croquet Fencing Formby Ravens Fencing Football Forefield Rangers FC C Hesketh Casuals FC Marine FC C Maghull FC C Blundellsands Sailing Southport Sailing West Lancashire Sailing Squash Formby Squash Northern C Southport & Birkdale Squash Sub Aqua Southport British Sub Aqua C Southport & Formby Special Athletes (Disability Sports) C Southport & Ainsdale FC C Sport England mark C Sefton Sports Council mark
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Diary Dates Sefton Sports Council Meetings 26th November 2014 The Northern, Crosby Park Golf Dates 2015 28th January 2015 Park Golf, Southport 25th March 2015 Firwood Bootle Cricket, TBC 27th May 2015 (AGM) Waterloo RFC, Crosby 30th September 2015 JUNE Friday 6 th Mixed Open & Gents Open Wednesday 18 th John Roddy s Captain of Captain s Day Open JULY Wednesday 2 nd Ladies Open Friday 25 th Gerry Bond Memorial Invitation Thursday 31 st Seniors Open 25th November 2015 AUGUST Wednesday 6 th Junior Open All meetings on a Wednesday with a 7.30pm start Northern Celebrating 125 years of Hockey Northern would like to invite all hockey players past and present to celebrate 125 years of playing hockey at the club. An Anniversary dinner will take place at the club on Sat 29 Nov. Tickets are 30 and include a glass of port and 3 course dinner. For more details visit: http://www.northernclub.co.uk/newsletters/ hockey125thanniversary.html
Focus Southport & Formby Special Athletes Charity No. 1037697 Southport & Formby Special Athletes provides sports activities for people with intellectual (learning) disabilities aged 12 and upwards of any ability level. The group was originally formed in 1983 as a Special Olympics Group. The WASP in the logo stands for We Are Special People. Our sports training includes football, boccia, badminton, table tennis, kwik-cricket, rounders, kurling and basketball. Our activities can contribute to their physical and social development and through successful experience in sport they gain confidence and build a positive self-image. We try to make sure everyone has fun as well as improving their skills. In 2013 11 of our athletes competed at the National Special Olympics Summer Games winning a total of 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals. In September Mark Goulder from our Group won a gold and silver medal in badminton at the European Special Olympics. In October 15 athletes travelled to Pontefract for a kurling competition and our footballers played at an event in Crewe. Special Olympics and Paralympics are two separate organisations recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Special Olympics is unique in providing sports opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability at all levels. Paralympics provides sports opportunities for elite athletes with a physical disability. Anyone interested in helping us between 10am and 1pm on Sundays should contact Chris Ratcliffe on 07779 241906 or via our website: www.southportspecialathletes.org.uk. We also have a facebook page. Southport & Formby Special Athletes receiving the Sefton Sports Council Active Award