1. An Introduction to Debenham Youth FC
Peter Jasper
Chair and U15 Manager

2. Agenda
The club
The league set up
Team development
Where we play
Fees

3. The Club Debenham Youth FC has been around for around 20 years
In a position where we are now re-growing the club – currently 4 teams
Getting new teams set-up at u7 (year 2) and u8 (year 3) very important
We have a new committee (all volunteers):
Chair
Vice-chair – Jason Ainge
Secretary – Laura Rogers
Club Welfare Officer – Judith Hubert
Treasurer / Registration Secretary - Bec Jasper
Lead fundraiser – Sarah Ainge
WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS THE CLUB CANNOT EXIST

4. Safeguarding Club Welfare Officer – Judith Hubert
All managers / coaches have to have CRC checks
All managers must complete FA Level 1 course that includes coaching techniques, Safeguarding Course, Emergency First Aid

5. League Set-up Affiliated through Suffolk FA
We play in Suffolk Youth Football League (formerly South Suffolk Youth League)
Matches are on Saturdays – k.o. normally 10:30
Training / Friendlies / tournaments at u7
Non-competitive leagues u8 – u11
Competitive leagues u12 – u16

6. Age group – team numbers / game times
U7 / U8 – 5-a-side, 15 mins each way
U9 / U10 – 7-a-side 20 or 25 mins each way
U11 / U12 – 9-a-side 30 mins each way
U13 – U16 – 11-a-side – increases to 40 mins each way

7. Our philosophy
Player development
FA Guidelines
Debenham Direction

8. Where we play
U7 – DLC
U8 – U12 – Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School in Debenham
U13 – DLC
U14 – Debenham High School
U15 / U16 - DLC

9. Fees Currently £40 for u7 Currently £85 from U8 onwards No weekly subs
Main items this covers:
Affiliation fees / insurance
MUGA training fees
Pitch fees
Equipment costs
Ref fees (where applicable)
Element of kit costs
Manager training costs
Presentation day trophies and medals

10. Fundraising Bridges gap between fees and costs
Main event is Christmas Dinner Dance
Penalty shoot-out competition
Team shirt sponsorship
Donations
Always need help with fundraising

11. QUESTIONS???