21 January 2010

GIRLS UNITED INFORMATION

Girls mini football matches are ALL free of charge

School Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 ONLY at Haven High Technology College

Monday 1st February - Inside

To book or register your child's interest please contact Richard Houghton or James Thorold on 01205 364406 or 07738228397, or alternatively email richard.houghton@bufc.co.uk

8 January 2010

FITC SESSION UPDATE

14 December 2009

FITC HALF-TIME SKILL CHALLENGE LEAGUE UPDATE

13 October 2009

OCTOBER HALF TERM DATES RELEASED

FITC October half term dates have now been released. The dates and venues are both in our calender section at the bottom of the homepage.

1 October 2009

BOSTON UNITED HOST FIRST EVER TOURNAMENT

17 September 2009

FITC ANNOUNCE EVENING COURSE DATES

Boston United FITC will be hosting their soccer school evening courses at both Spalding (Gleed Boys School) and Crowland (St Guthlacs School) starting week commencing 14th September. For both Spalding and Crowland the types of stuff FITC will be doing are Fun Football coaching drills starting with a warm up and going into a skill (different each week) and moving this on to a SSG (small sided games).

Please click the EVECOURSE link below to view more information on these courses  

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FITC TRIP TO LIVERPOOL & EVERTON

Boston United Football in the Community are staging a joint trip to Anfield and Goodison Park in August.

The estimated departure time on the day is 7.30am, with a return scheduled for around 9.30pm.

8 July 09

FITC UNVEIL NEW FOOTBALL INFLATABLES 

 

FITC now have an inflatable football pitch which you the public will be able to see at this years community day. FITC also have an inflatable speed cage/target goal that will be used at up and coming galas and events.

 

Pictured right is the FITC Coaches with the brand new inflatable Speed Cage/Target Goal 

 

 

Boston United's Community Day Event, incorporating Picnic on the Pitch will be staged at The Jakemans Stadium on Sunday July 19, running from 11.00am to 4.00pm.

There will be plenty on offer throughout the day including demonstrations from the Centre of Excellence, Community Football Club and Football in the Community department. There will be live entertainment on-pitch, plus the opportunity to meet the Pilgrims' new managers Rob Scott and Paul Hurst and members of the new playing squad (pictured to the left).

Stadium tours will also be offer to go behind-the-scenes in the dressing rooms, boardroom and other areas that are usually unavailable to the public. Visitors will also be able to utilise the goods and services of a number of side stalls, while children will be entertained by a variety of inflatable's on offer including the brand new inflatable football pitch.

 

 

 

Make sure you don't miss out on what promises to be an action-packed day at The Jakemans Stadium!!

SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSE DATES RELEASED

FITC have announced their up and coming summer holiday course dates. FITC have recently got lots of new exciting things to use on their jampacked summer holiday programme. FITC have now got an inflatable pitch and a speed cage that will be used at certain venues over the summer holiday period. Please get yourself booked on to the courses so you dont miss out and be disappointed. Please be sure to download the consent form which is the link at the bottom below the course dates.

3rd, 4th & 5th August - Multi Sport Course at Spalding Gleed Boys School - £6 Per Day - 10am-3pm

4th August - Multi Sport Course at Boston United Football Ground - £6 - 10am-3pm

11th August - Multi Sport Course at Boston United Football Ground - £6 - 10am-3pm

12th August - Multi Sport Course at Crowland St Guthlacs School - £6 - 10am-3pm

17th & 18th August - Boston United Community Club Training Days/Recruitment Days at Kirton Middlecott School - £5 Per Day - 10am-3pm

19th August - Girls United Day at Kirton Middlecott School - Free (Girls Only) - Times To Be Added

 25th August - Multi Sport Course at Skegness Grammar School - £6 - 10am-3pm

27th August - Multi Sport Course at Spalding Gleed Boys School - £6 - 10am-3pm

Please click link to download the Consent Form

27 May 2009

MONDAY NIGHT EVENING CANCELLED

FITC are sad to inform people that the Monday night evening sessions that are held down at the Princess Royal Sports Arena have been cancelled for the forseeable future. FITC are hoping the sessions will return after the summer. If you have any queries on the cancellation of the course please do not hesitate to call the community office on 01205 364406 

25 May 2009

FITC LAUNCH CHEERLEADING CLASSES

CHEERLEADING INFO DOWNLOAD

22 May 2009

FITC RECIEVE NOTABLE ACCOLADE 

Football in the Community has been awarded the accolade as they have achieved the required standard for commitment and support to young people. Boston United Football in the Community have a commitment to working with young people and providing them with practical learning experiences, mentoring and support while spending their work placements with the scheme. FITC scheme on a whole averages over 50 work placements every month to give young people in the area experience in working in the sport and leisure industry to help them along their way in their future careers.  

Pictured right is assistant community officer Richard Houghton & community officer Jamie Lawrence photographed with Rob Mayall and Heather Lee from Investors in Education.

13 May 2009

BOSTON UTD FITC ACTIVELY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS OF STAFF

Boston United FITC department are seeking for new members of staff that can help out and deliver coaching sessions within our community. We are also looking for cheerleading and casual staff coaches.

FITC require both male and female coaching staff in the Boston, Spalding, Skegness, Holbeach and Wisbech areas to coach at evening clubs, after school clubs, school holidays clubs, during school time and weekends.

The Pilgrims have various work available from sessional work, part-time work and potential full-time employment. Some employment can start straight away. Other coaching qualifications in additional sports would be advantageous as we do deliver other sports too.

Applicants must have:

- FA Level 1 coaching or above or other recognised sporting qualification.
- Child Protection Certificate.
- Emergency First Aid.
- CRB Check (Criminal Records Bureau).
- Own transport.

Applicants must also have:

- Self-motivation.
- Lots of enthusiasm.
- Good communication skills.
- Professional attitude.
- Ability to work with children.

In return, the scheme will provide ongoing training to gain further qualifications in not only just football but other various sports, a competitive salary or hourly rate, travel expenses and other benefits from working within the community programme.

If you are interested in working for the Boston United Football in the Community scheme, please contact Jamie Lawrence on 01205 364406 or email him at jamie.lawrence@bufc.co.uk

Please Download the coaching application by clicking this link - COACH APPLICATION

12 May 2009

DOWNLOAD YOUR MAY HALF TERM FLYER NOW

Please click the link to dowload your May Half Term Flyer - DOWNLOAD MAY FLYER

All courses are going to be exciting so be sure to get the flyer downloaded and get signed up as soon as possible!!

5 May 2009

MAY HALF TERM DATES RELEASED

Boston United's Football in the Community department have released their dates and venues for the forthcoming May half-term Multi Sport Courses.

Spalding 26th & 27th May Gleed Boys School £12.00

Spalding 26th May Gleed Boys School (Cheerleading) £6.00

Boston 28th & 29th May Haven High Technology College £12.00

Crowland 28th May St Guthlacs School £6.00

Skegness 29th May Skegness Grammar School £6.00

All courses run from 10.00am - 3.00pm apart from the Cheerleading Course that is 1.00pm-3.00pm and are for boys and girls aged 4 - 14 Years

Courses will be Multi Sport based with activities including the likes of Football, Netball, Kwik Cricket, Athletics, Parachute Games plus much more . Don't miss out and get booked onto a professional affordable course with positive coaching to help every child's needs and confidence.

To book on to any of these course please call the Community Office on 01205 364406.

 28 April 2009

FITC HALF TIME MATCH ACTIVITIES

FITC have ran half time match activities throughout the course of the season. On Saturday 25th April FITC had many activities going on during the last game of the season for Boston United.

Fairplay winners Cowbit St Marys and passing team winners Staniland Primary School both were invited back to take part in lots of activities. Both schools before the game had a intense warmup on the pitch when both teams were doing there warmups. After the warmup all the children made there way across to the players tunnel ready to lead both sides on to the field. At half time they all took part in a penalty shootout, then had a group photo with Boston Utd players Jon Rowan and Ollie Ryan before finishing the day off with a lap of honour. Right is both schools pictured with players Jon Rowan, Ollie Ryan and FITC coach Richard Houghton.

23 April 2009

FITC COACH UPDATE

Boston United FITC have been hit with two injuries to two of their coaches over the past couple of weeks. Both FITC coaches Adam Millson and Bobby Smith have suffered leg injuries. Milly was the latest casualty only on Tuesday night when playing for Boston United First Team away at Nantwich Town. Milly got tackled and unfortunately suffered a cracked tibia in his right leg. On behalf of the FITC team and everyone involved within the community we wish them both a speedy recovery.  FITC Coach Adam Millson pictured right .    

 22 April 2009

EASTER CHEERLEADING REPORTS

The children of all ages took part in a two hour cheerleading session that involved in them performing a brief routine to the parents at the end of the day. The youngsters participated in fun warmup games, stretches, basic arm motions and chants. All of the children were split into two groups made up of younger ones and older ones. The younger beginner group did a routine to High School Musical and the older group did a routine to "Right Round" which gave all the kids great satisfaction and confidence to move forward with their cheerleading. Overall it was a great afternoon with plenty of enthusiastic and motivated children getting involved. Right is a picture of all the cheerleaders practising there routines at the Jakemans Stadium.           

Boston United Football in the Community department worked with Boston Mayflower  on there "Get Out and Get Involved" days that were held at a number of venues around the Boston area. The venues included Old Leake Giles School, Boston Haven High School and Kirton Middlecott. All three days saw mainly young children aged 6-10yrs wanting to get involved with pom poms and doing routines to High School Musical, Popcorn and Britney Spears Womanizer. This was another chance to get groups of youths involved in sporting activity and show what Boston United FITC are trying to do for the community with the help of numerous different partners. Thanks for all the children that took part and we look forward to seeing you in the future on these projects and others around the county.

Nicola

Cheerleading/ Dance Instructor

20 April 2009

FITC EASTER HOLIDAY REPORTS

It was a great turnout for the Boston Holiday Course with 48 kids on average attending over the three days. All the children deserve alot of praise for the great attitude, behaviour and work rate they all put in over the three days. All coaches tried to make it as fun as possible and although it was a mutli sport course the coaches tried to give the kids as much football as possible and from all of the kids faces we believe they thoroughly enjoyed the three days. 

Over the three days we did a variety of sports such as on the first day we did tag rugby, unihoc and football. The second day we did basketball, netball, athletics and football and the final day we did kwik cricket, rounders and football. Throughout the three days everyone did lots of football matches in goals that were set up for them. On the first day the children took part in a penalty shootout competition.and also went in to the Boston United boardroom to sign a fake Boston United player contract with Club Secretary John Blackwell. The second day the children did a javelin competition and also played on the FITC Nintendo Wii. Finally the third day they took part in a king of the ring competition and all groups went round on the Boston United Stadium Tour.

Boston United winger and FITC coach Lee Beeson reflected on the course by saying " I personally want to praise the younger group first as they all did extremely well over the three days, it was tough but they all remained really lively and always wanted to play football which is a good thing. Overall i think the three days was a great experience for all the children, being around the ground and playing on the pitch makes them all experience what it is like to be a footballer for Boston United. The whole course was a huge success and i really hope all the kids enjoyed themselves". Below is a few pictures taken from the Boston United Stadium course.

Skegness

Friday 17th April saw Boston United FITC attend Skegness Grammar School to deliver a multi-sport holiday course. Seventeen children attended the days course that was put on by FITC coaches Nathan Hubbert and Adam Millson. Adam and Nathan set up various challenges and activities ranging from sports such as unihoc, tag rugby, rounders and football. The children were split into an older and younger group to ensure maximum contribution and time with each activity. Tag rugby was a favourite with the oldest group with most of the children taking a particular delight in diving over the try line.

After a short break for dinner they then all took part in a competition. A penalty shootout was requested from all the children as well as a king of the ring competition for unihoc. Once two winners had been decided a small sided football tournament took place. This was a favourite with everyone and the day then finished off with a enjoyable contested match involving everybody there.

Boston Haven High

On Thursday 16th April BUFC FITC coach Ollie Ryan attended Haven High School to represent FITC at the "GET OUT GET INVOLVED" event that is ran by Boston Mayflower. On the day there was various activities taking place that catered for children with differing interests. The activities included Dancing, FITC Cheerleading, Nintendo Wii, Bouncy Castles, Fitness Testing, Football Sessions plus much more. 

16 April 2009

BUCFC SEEKING COACH FOR GIRLS TEAM

Boston United Community Football Club are currently actively seeking a coach for a girls football team. The coach can be either male or female. The team will play in a local league next season on Sundays and will host training at Kirton Middlecott of an evening in the week. If you are interested in being the coach then please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. Please Contact Richard Houghton on 01205 364406 or e-mail richard.houghton@bufc.co.uk

14 April 2009

Fairplay Games Come To A Close

The Teams all got marked on fairplay points which could be earned my doing such things as not fouling, helping an opposing player up to their feet and shaking hands etc. Teams were also being monitored of how many passes the team made. All the data from every game was updated every week on this website for all to see.

The team that made the most passes during there game was Staniland Primary School with 43 overall passes. The team that showed the most fairplay during there game was Cowbit St Marys Primary School with a total of 165 points. If you would like to view where your team came in both of the tables then please click this link. http://www.bostonutdfitc.co.uk/page36.htm 

Many thanks to all who took part in the half time fairplay league and those who attended to support all the teams. Last thanks go to Richard Houghton who co-ordinated the league and his helpers for there effort throughout to make the days run so smoothly. Congratulations to both teams who won the leagues and we hope you all attend next years league in the season of 09/10.  

8 April 2009

EASTER PROJECTS

Today FITC coach Nathan "The Dragon" Hubbert visited the Princess Royal Sports Arena from 12.30pm - 3.30pm to coach a number of children aged between 4-11 years of age. Nathan put on football sessions for the children and they all took part in a warmup, main drill and lots of matches. All children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This whole day was in conjunction with Boston Borough Council multi-sport coaching course led by athletics coach Linda Stanton. After the session Nathan took some time out to speak, and told bostonutdfitc.co.uk " This was actually the second day that i had attended the PRSA and put on a football session for the kids, it was amazing how many more children wanted to take part in the football the second day and it showed as i doubled the numbers for the second day". Below is a picture of Nathan and his football group.

Also two of our coaches Lee and James today help run and organise a 5-aside football tournament at Peter Paine Sports Centre. Both of them did a fine job refereeing all the games. The day was from 11am-2pm and had 50 children attend the day plus quite a few spectators. The eventual winners of the tournament was none other than a team who actually were wearing Boston United shirts which was good to see. Picture below shows a game taking place and also the winners of the tournament. A full report from the organisers to follow.

7 April 2009

SPALDING EASTER HOLIDAY COURSE REPORT

On the 6th and 7th April, Boston United FITC held a two day course at the Gleed Boys School in Spalding. Both days were scorching hot days with 35 children attending the first day and 37 children attending the second day. All children took part in quite a few multi-sport activities, on the first day the children did games like netball, football and athletics, whilst on the second day they took part in tag rugby, cricket and hockey. All children recieved a signed Boston United programme for there great efforts and some walked away with other BUFC goodies for being a competition winner. FITC coach and Boston United leading goalscorer Ollie Ryan commented afterwards "It was great to see so many children outside having a great time and mixing with one and other". Below is a group shot of all the children who attended the course.

6 April 2009

EASTER DATES RELEASED

Boston United's Football in the Community department have released their dates and venues for the forthcoming Easter Holidays.

All courses run from 10.00am - 3.00pm (Cheerleading 1pm-3pm )and are for boys and girls aged 4 - 14 Years.

All these courses will be based around Multi Sports with lots fun and games taking place. Come join in the fun and get to meet new friends in a fun and safe environment. Courses are for all abilities and genders so give it a go. Don't miss out and get booked onto a professional affordable course with positive coaching to help every child's needs and confidence. This school holidays we have reduced the price considerably to offer affordable quality coaching to the community.

To book on to any of these course please call the Community Office on 01205 364406.

23 January 2009

FEBRUARY HALF TERM DATES RELEASED

Boston United's Football in the Community department have released their dates and venues for the forthcoming February half-term Football Courses.

All courses run from 10.00am - 3.00pm and are for boys and girls aged 4 - 14 Years

All these courses will be based around Tournaments with endless fun and games. Everyone receives prize and chances to win extra awards. Come join in the fun and get to meet new friends in a fun and safe environment. Courses are for all abilities and genders so give it a go. At certain venues chances to meet some players. Don't miss out and get booked onto a professional affordable course with positive coaching to help every child's needs and confidence.

To book on to any of these course please call the Community Office on 01205 364406.

22 January 2009

ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL MASCOT COMPETITION

Football in the Community is providing the opportunity for 2 young people aged between 5 - 11 Years, to have the unique opportunity of leading out the teams for the scheduled U18 Schoolboy International between England and Wales here at the Staffsmart Stadium on Thursday 5^th March. Kick Off 7.00pm.

To have a chance of winning this unique opportunity we are asking children to visit www.bostonutdfitc.co.uk and click on the Mascot Competition link and answer the question.

The two lucky winners will also receive in addition to being mascot for this fixture:

·         An England Kit

·         A pair of Football Boots

·         Plus 2 Tickets for each Mascots' Parents/Guardians.

Answers need to be emailed to enquiries@bostonutdfitc.co.uk along with the Child's Name, Age and contact Telephone Number.

All correct answers will go in to the hat and winners will be notified week commencing 23^rd February 2009

Closing date for all entries Sunday 22^nd February 2009

To enter click here

GOOD LUCK!!

12 January 2009

CHEERLEADING SESSIONS POSTPONED

Due to unforseen circumstances the scheduled Cheerleading sessions at Princess Royal Sports Arena which were due to start tomorrow night will not operate until further notice.

Football in the Community would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

Please keep checking bostonutdfitc.co.uk for a new launch date.

15th December 2008

GIRLS FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING SESSIONS

FITC will be running weekly Girls Only Football Coaching Sessions plus weekly Cheerleading sessions starting in January 2009.

FITC coach Dave Scotney will be delivering an intial 10-Week Girls Football Coaching Programme at Haven High Technology College starting on MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2009.

GIRLS FOOTBALL COACHING

Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Venue: Haven High Technology College (INDOORS)

Age Range: 10 - 19 Years

Cost: £1 Per Session

All ability levels welcome

Boston United Community Football Club Girls teams will be formed for season 2009/10 if there is enough interest.

GIRLS FOOTBALL FLYER

CHEERLEADING SESSIONS

FITC'S Professional Dance Tutor Amy Cook will be delivering a 10-Week Cheerleading programme at Princess Royal Sports Arena starting on TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2009

Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: PRINCESS ROYAL SPORTS ARENA (INDOORS)

Age Range: 10 - 19 Years

Cost: £1 Per Session

For Boys & Girls and all ability levels welcome

A Boston United Cheerleading group will be formed from these sessions, and they will have the opportunity to perform and take part in competitions.

CHEERLEADING FLYER

21st November 2008

SKILL OF THE MONTH

FITC Coach Nathan Hubbert brings you November's Skill of the month. Every month FITC will be bringing you a new skill or trick so that bostonutdfitc.co.uk viewers can have the opportunity to try these tricks and skills at home!

14th November 2008

CHILDREN IN NEED APPEAL

There will be a bucket collection at the Staffsmart Stadium on Saturday in aid of the 'Children In Need' appeal.

Staff members from the Boston Asda store will be collecting around the stadium at half-time on Saturday.

The 'Children In Need' programme will be broadcast on BBC One at 7.00pm on Friday evening.

Pudsey Bear will be in attendance at the Staffsmart Stadium on Saturday.

BUFC SUPPORT HEALTHY WALKS SCHEME 

Fran Taylor, Play Development Officer at Boston Borough Council has set up a Healthy Walks scheme over the last few months and we have joined forces to offer our support to her fantastic project. Starting on Monday 10^th November, there will be a new walking group starting here at the Staffsmart Stadium.  Please find more details below about the new group and the benefits of how walking can improve your fitness.

'WALKING THE WAY TO HEALTH'

Do you enjoy walking but have nobody to walk with? If not join our healthy social walking group. All ages and abilities will receive a very warm and friendly welcome. The walks are led by volunteer trained lead walkers and managed by Frances Taylor from the sport and Play Department at Boston Borough Council.  All routes are one to two miles of easy walking and are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served after each walk. These walks have been funded by the Choosing Health Programme of the Primary Care Trust and are FREE OF CHARGE to all.

If you are interested in taking part then join us for the launch of our first walk from Boston United Football Ground, York Street, Boston.

On Monday 10^th November at 10.00am

MEET IN THE CAR PARK

For further details contact Frances on (01205) 354320

WHAT IS A HEALTH WALK?

·         They are short walks of between 1 and three miles.

·         They are of moderate intensity (i.e. make you breathe a little faster and feel warmer)

·         They have at least two trained leaders (one at the front, one at the back of the group, who will go at the pace of the slowest walker)

·         All walkers are encouraged to walk at their own pace.

·         They are free.

·         You do not need any special equipment, however comfortable shoes are recommended.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING

·         Walking can help prevent and manage heart disease.

·         Walking reduces the risk of having a stroke.

·         Regular walking can help strengthen bones.

·         Exercise can reduce anxiety, loneliness and depression.

·         Exercise can increase feelings of independence.

·         Physical activity can improve balance, co-ordination and joint flexibility, which can help prevent falls.

13th August 2008

OCTOBER HALF TERM PROGRAMME DATES RELEASED

The Football in the Community Team is delighted to announce its October Half Term activities.

We have introduced a new member into our community programme of Amy Cook that can deliver a range of different dance activities. For this holiday Amy is going to be putting girls and boys through their paces with Cheerleading sessions at Spalding and Boston. If you want to try something different get booked in as there is limited places. Also everyone will receive a free Boston United F.C ticket along with coaching from some BUFC players which will involve coaches' and player challenges. We look forward to seeing all the children over the holidays so get booked onto the events being held.

Community Firework Display

This half term Boston United Football Club is holding a Firework Display in the grounds of the Staffsmart Stadium on Thursday 30th October 2008. This should be a great get together and help support Boston's new initiatives. Prices - Adult £5.00 Children (Under 16's) £3, Family Tickets £12 (2 adults 2 children)

Please Note: Pre pay on the night of Firework display with cost you a extra £1 per person on entry to the event, so do not miss out and book a explosive night out.

2 Day Football Courses & 1 Day Cheerleading courses will be ran at the following venues:

BOSTON - Haven High Technology College

Thursday 30 - Friday 31st October 2008

10am - 3pm

PRICES- £12.00 1 day/  £ 22.00 2 days

BOSTON - Cheerleading Session- Haven High Technology College

Friday 31st October 2008 - 10am - 1pm

Price - £5.00

SPALDING - Gleed Boys School

Monday 27 - Tuesday 28th October 2008

10am - 3pm 

PRICES- £12.00 1 -Day /  £ 22.00 2-Days

SPALDING - Cheerleading Session - Gleed Boys School

Tuesday 28th October 2008 10am - 1pm

Price - £5.00

WISBECH- Thomas Clarkson Community College

Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30th October 2008

10am - 3pm 

PRICES- £12.00 1-Day /  £ 22.00 2-Days

Either Call 07901943017 or download a booking form by clicking on the link below.

FITC October Half Term Booking Form

13th August 2008

FITC LAUNCH NEW FREE MEMBERSHIP SCHEME

FITC are pleased to announce that they have introduced a new FREE membership scheme for all participants of all FITC courses and events under the age of 18 Years.

Completion of the membership form will enable participants to access:

• A FREE FITC Membership Card with personal FITC Membership Number
• Monthly Newsletter (Via E Mail only)
• Telephone Bookings
• Online Bookings (Coming Soon)

In addition to the above, members can receive information on other FITC Initiatives throughout the season plus access FITC member's only competitions throughout the year.

To become an FITC member we require various details, including permission for your child or children to attend and, for their own safety, details of who is able to collect your child or children from our activities. In the future, you will only need to provide limited information along with your FITC membership number for any courses or events that your child attends.

As from 1^st September 2008, to participate on future FITC Courses* you must become a member so why not download a booking form from here now! It's totally FREE!!!

*FITC Courses include

• Breakfast/ Lunchtime & After School Clubs
• Evening Sessions
• Saturday Soccer Clubs
• Soccer Schools
• Multi Sport Courses
• Stadium Tours
• & many more

FITC Membership Application Form

If you require more information please contact Lewis Wright at lewis.wright@bostonutdfitc.co.uk

1st August 2008

BOSTON UNITED COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB RECRUITMENT DAYS - CHANGE OF PROCEEDINGS

Boston United Community Football Club has changed its dates for its forthcoming recruitment days.

The recruitment days will now only operating on Monday 4^th August from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

The two other planned days on Tuesday 5^th and Wednesday 6^th August will now not be operating as originally scheduled.

To book your child on to the recruitment day please call the coaching hotline on 07901 943017.

For more information about the new football club's recruitment day please click on the link below

Recruitment Day Information

1st August 2008

WISBECH COURSE - FITC WATER FIGHT!

Football in the Community held its first Soccer School Course this summer holidays at the Thomas Clarkson Community College. Community Officer Jamie Lawrence commented on the course " Overall the course was a great success. The kids took part in lots of fun activities and on the last day we encouraged them to bring their water guns and super soakers to get their own back on the coaches for a bit of fun. This was a great way of ending 3 hard hot days work the children put in."

On all the summer holiday courses FITC are encouraging children on the final day to bring their water guns to take on the staff in a fun battle to round up the 3 day event.

Courses are going on throught the Summer Holidays and our next scheduled course is at Gleed Boys School on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 August. Bookings are going well and places are still available. To book your childs place call the coaching hotline on 07901 943017 or 01205 364406. The days operate from 10.00am -3.00pm and cost either £11 per day or £30 for all 3 days

21st July 2008

BOSTON UNITED MASCOTS 

Opportunities are available for youngsters to be Boston United mascots at forthcoming home first team fixtures at the Staffsmart Stadium.

This never-to-be-forgotten experience is available for all home fixtures in the UniBond Premier League, the FA Cup and the FA Trophy.

Places can be booked by calling Craig Singleton on (01205) 363264.
The United mascot package comprises:
- Full replica kit
- Two accompanying match tickets and passes to VP Lounge
- Refreshments at half-time and full-time
- Complimentary matchday programmes
- On-pitch, pre-match kick-about
- Lead the team out with the captain
- Centre circle photograph with team captains/officials
- Meet the players after the game
- The chance to obtain players' autographs
- Meet the 'Man of the Match'
- Presentation of Boston United 'goody bag'
- Photograph taken with the 'Man of the Match'
- Commemorative photographs sent out afterwards

For 2008-2009, mascot packages cost £95 (inclusive of VAT).

Please call Craig Singleton on (01205) 363264 or e-mail: craig.singleton@bufc.co.uk for further details.

TaylorITEX Learning Lounge in conjunction with FITC is looking for children aged between 7 - 13 Years and their parents to take part in a Sporting Numbers Family Learning project to take place on Friday 15th August at Princess Royal Sports Arena.

The course is totally FREE of charge and is based around family learning through Football.

Participants have the opportunity to take part in 3 sessions along with their children which include a Football Session, A computer based session and a Nintendo Wii session.

Adults can take part in the Football Basics Skills for Life computer course whilst children have the opportunity to win a Nintendo wii.

For more information please call Mick Taylor at TaylorITEX on 01205 360800 or click on the link for a flyer here.

WISBECH FOOTBALL & MULTI SPORTS COURSE

FITC's first stop of its Summer Roadshow will be at Wisbech to stage its first Football and Multi Sports Course for the Summer break at the Thomas Clarkson Community College on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st July.

In previous courses we have had up to 70 children taking part in which has proved over the last 18 months to be one of FITC most well attended venues

The course will be hosting Euro 2008 and Olympic tournaments amongst other events, where prizes and other goodies can be won.

Places are limited and are on a first come - first serve basis. It is adviseable to book in advance as bookings may not be accepted on the day if the maximum number of places have been filled.

To book your child on the course please call 01205 364406 or 07901 943017. If you would like a booking form or flyer please click on the links below

Booking Form    Wisbech Flyer

FITC SUMMER PROGRAMME DATES RELEASED

The Football in the Community Team is delighted to announce its Summer Holiday activities for 2008.

3 Day Football & Multi Sports Courses will be ran at the following venues:

BOSTON - Boston Grammar School  

Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 August 2008

SPALDING - Gleed Boys School

Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 August 2008

WISBECH - Thomas Clarkson Community College

Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 July & Thursday 1^st August 2008

SKEGNESS - Skegness Grammar School

Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 August 2008

For more details click here

TRIP TO OLD TRAFFORD

After the success of our Easter visit to Wembley Stadium where 100 children attended our two trips, we are looking to run a trip to Old Trafford the home of Premiership & European Champions Manchester United in August. This trip will include a Stadium and Museum tour plus a visit to the Megastore. We are still in talks with Manchester United to confirm a date. As soon as a date has been confirmed it will be released on www.bostonutdfitc.co.uk

DATE AND TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE CALL

01205 364406 / 07901 943017

BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL SUMMER SPORTS TOUR

This summer the Football in the Community team will once again be delivering the Boston Summer Sports Tour on behalf of Boston Borough Council, sponsored by Chestnut Homes. FITC will be delivering FREE Sport and Play sessions to children in the Borough of Boston.

GO FOR IT!

FITC will once again be supporting Childrens Services - Youth with their Go For It! Summer Holiday Programme. The programme is for young people aged 11 - 18 Years. Young people can take part in a range of different activities including Sports, Arts, Organised Trips and much more! For more information on their programme please contact Carlton Road Youth Centre on 01205 369042 or for their full summer programme click here

BOSTON MAYFLOWER GET OUT GET INVOLVED PROGRAMME 

FITC will be around the Borough once again deilvering some sporting activities as part of Boston Mayflower's Get Out Get Involved Summer Programme. Many activities will be taking place at various venues in the Borough over the Summer Holidays. Why not pop over and see what's on offer. In addition to ourselves many other organisations will be there doing different activities.

FITC will be at the following venues throughout the Summer Holidays....

Thursday 31st July - Old Leake Community Centre 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Thursday 7th August - Wellington Road Playing Fields 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Thursday 14th August - Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Thursday 21th August - Central Park, Boston 1.00pm - 4.00pm

11th June 2008

FITC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Are you interested in helping your community?

Are you free on a Friday evening?

Would you like to be involved in the Fair Play Football League for young people aged 13 to 17 years?

We are looking for volunteers and mentors to take part in the Fair Play Football League, for eight consecutive Friday evenings, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, commencing July 4.

A mentoring role is to encourage, support and promote Fair Play to the young people. A partnership between Children's Services Youth, Lincolnshire Police, Lincolnshire Youth Offending Service and Boston United Football in the Community.

If you would like to know further details to be involved you can contact us:

Cheryl Metcalfe
Carlton Road Youth Centre
Carlton Road Old School
Carlton Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 8LN

T: 01205 369042

E: Cheryl.Metcalfe@lincolnshire.gov.uk

29th May 2008

You can now raise funds for FITC every time you shop online.

Choose from over 500 of the UK's best-known retailers including many popular names such as NEXT, Amazon, Debenhams, John Lewis and HMV, and when you shop using the links on our site up to 15% from every purchase you make will be donated to Boston United FITC.

It doesn't cost a penny extra to shop and raise funds for us this way, and as many retailers now give extra discounts when you buy online, you can even save money!

FITC MAY HALF TERM 2008 COURSE DATES ANNOUNCED

Boston United Football in the Community is pleased to announce their May Half Term Holiday Programme for 2008.

This May Half Term Holidays will be packed full of fun Football & Multi Sport courses and activities for boys and girls aged 4 - 14 Years. FITC will be running courses at Boston, Spalding and Wisbech this May and again we will also be part of the Children's Services Go For It! Programme in Boston. For more details on FITC May Half Term Courses please click on the location of the flyer you wish to attend.

Boston Flyer      Spalding Flyer      Wisbech Flyer

More details about the Children's Services Go For It! May Half Term Programme please click here.

Please note we are now taking credit and debit card payments for bookings so please ask when you call for more details.

To book your childs place please call the coaching hotline on 07901 943017

10th April 2008

KIDS REVEL YORK STREET EXPERIENCE

The past couple of days have been a tremendous success and a really enjoyable extravaganza for the children. Over the last two days they have experience numerous things in and around the York street stadium. All the kids have taken part in our new soccer Olympics program which has been really exciting.  The soccer Olympics included such things as king of the ring/javelin/archery/sprinting races/skeet/shot putt and hurdles all football related games.

All children took part in the Staffsmart Stadium tour they had access all areas around the football club, they went into every single stand in the ground they viewed the press officers/centre excellence room, directors box, board room, study support area/VIP lounge, Physio room, referee room, both home and away dressing rooms and to finish the tour off they all ran out of the players tunnel like a professional footballer. During the tour Boston Utd Youth Team Goalkeeper Aaron Butcher had a question and answer session with the children. We finished the second day off by doing a free kick challenge which Billy.B won.

Tomorrow is the last day of the course and there are still places left if you would like to book on to it. If you wish to book onto this course or any of the others then please don't hesitate to call our hotline on 07901 943017.

9th April 2008

PILGRIMS SUPPORT CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

Boston United have been out and about in the community once more, participating in the 'Big Boston Clean Up' on Wednesday morning.

The 'Big Boston Clean Up' is a week-long programme of activities to clean up the streets and waterways of Boston, with various organisations pledging their support to the initiative co-ordinated by Boston Borough Council, Lincolnshire County Council, The Environment Agency and Boston Area Partnership.

Football in the Community officer Jamie Lawrence, defender Rob Wesley and kit man Jason Hatfield were hard at work in the Kingsway area of town on Wednesday morning, collecting litter and carrying out general cleaning works in conjunction with other groups around Boston. In the afternoon Football in the Community Manager Nick Reeson and Rob Wesley along with Youth Team players Alex Beck and Nicky Jackson took to the streets to lend a helping hand to the campaign.

Reflecting on the exercise, United press officer Craig Singleton said "Boston United are pleased to lend their support to the 'Big Boston Clean Up' campaign and it continues the club's commitment to backing events in the local community."

7th April 2008

FITC RECEIVE INVESTORS IN EDUCATION AWARD

Football in the Community has recently been awarded with the Investor in Education Award.

The Investor in Education is business led approach to education. Football in the Community has been awarded the award as they have achieved the required standard for its commitment and support to young people.

Boston United & Football in the Community have a commitment to working with young people and providing them with practical learning experiences, mentoring and support whilst spending their work placements with the scheme.

The Football in the Community scheme averages over 50 work placements every month to give young people in the area experience in working in the Sport and Leisure industry to help them along their way in their future careers.

Ken Roberts from the Education and Business Partnership is presenting the award to Football in the Community Officer Jamie Lawrence.

 3rd April 2008

ADDITIONAL WEMBLEY STADIUM TOUR DATE - 16th APRIL

Due to the overwhelming response to the Wembley Stadium tour on the 17^th April. The tour has now sold out of places.

However Football in the Community is now running another additional tour to Wembley Stadium the day before on Wednesday 16^th April.

The price is still £21 and places are strictly on a first come first serve basis and must be paid for in advance.

We have already sold just over 30 places on this extra tour today so it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment!

To book your Childs place please call 07901 943017 or 01205 364406.

Please click here for a Booking Form

Booking Form

WANT A CHANCE TO WIN £100,000?

All you have to do is try keeping up one of our Blue Square 'balls'

The Boston United fan with the most keepy ups for this season may get the chance to go to Wembley for the Blue Square Conference Play-Off Final and play for £100,000 for themselves and £20,000 for the club.

The fan with the most keepy ups for each of Boston United's remaining home games will get a FREE £25 bet with Blue Square.

If you are interested contact Dave Collingwood from Boston United's Football in the Community Scheme

Email: Dave.Collingwood@Bostonutdfitc.co.uk

Tel: 07887713796

Over 18's only

Terms and conditions apply

 10^th March 2008

FITC EASTER 2008 COURSE DATES ANNOUNCED

Boston United Football in the Community is pleased to announce their Easter Holiday Programme for 2008.

This Easter Holidays will be packed full of fun courses and activities for boys and girls aged 4 - 14 Years. In addition to our normal programme we are staging our Boston Course at the Staffsmart Stadium, the home of Boston United.  FITC are also hosting a Multi Sports Course in Boston at the Haven High Technology College, plus we are visiting Wembley Stadium towards the end of Easter Break.

FITC will also be part of the Children's Services Go For It! Programme in Boston. More details about Go For It! to follow shortly......

For more details on FITC Easter Courses please click here