Cambridge Boys FC had a terrific season on the football front in 2007-08. The hard work which has gone into the club over the last few years was rewarded by some super achievements of our teams this season.
* U17 finished mid-table
* U14 Girls league is just starting in the summer and we wish them well
* U 12 Won the DDSL U12 B League
* U 11 A1 won the Jimmy Flood Cup. Runners Up DDSL U11 A1 league. Runners Up Solar Cup in Liverpool at Easter
* U 11 C1 reached semi-final of Joe O’Leary Cup. Finished mid-table in League
* U 10 A1 won Solar Cup in Liverpool. Runners Up DDSL U10 A1 league. Runners Up in Paul Fitzgerald Cup
* U9 C finished well in their league
* U9 B finished well in their League
Both U9s are in development leagues (7-a-side) with emphasis on learning the game before they go 9-a-side and eventually 11-a-side leagues.
* U7 B are doing really well. The emphasis in the 7-a-side leagues is learning, not on winning, and giving all our players an equal chance in each game.
To all our players and managers, coaches, parents and sponsors of our Club, we thank you for all your time and effort over the season and we look forward to your continuing support over the next few seasons. A big thank you to Bob Prior of the Yacht Pub for his fantastic support of the Club.
ACADEMY REVIEW
April 2008 saw the start of Cambridge Soccer Academy for 5/ 6 year olds. Our aim over the next 5 years is to recruit boys and girls into the Club in a fun environment and encourage them to play soccer in a team structure.
Each season, we hope to start 2 new teams for the U7 Leagues. A wonderful response saw 35 boys and girls join our Academy for a 10 week programme. All the emphasis is on fun, fun, fun and it takes place each Saturday morning from 11-12pm.
The first Programme is just finished and our next one begins in September for 10 weeks. All boys and girls aged 5 and 6 years are welcome. Registration cost €20 and €5 weekly. Each member receives Academy Kit, Bag and Water Bottle.
Cambridge Boys must thank all our volunteer coaches, who all took part in FAI Coaching Courses before volunteering their time to the Academy. Thanks to all our sponsors Dublin port Company and Charlie Murphy, as the Academy would not have been possible without very generous support. Thanks to Irishtown Stadium for the use of the facilities. Also, thanks to Jason Donoghue FAI Development officer for his guidance and help.
MINI WORLD CUP 2008
Its back! This year it takes place from July 1st to July 13th. Registration takes place in Cambridge Club House Sunday June 8th, June 15th and June 22nd at 11am. Register early as teams fill quickly. Cost €5 per player. Once again, our sponsor for the Mini World Cup is Billy Brophy (wifeslist.ie)
SUMMER CAMP
July 7th to July 11th will see Cambridge Boys host the FAI Summer Soccer School in Ringsend Park. The camp is open to 100 kids only on first-come basis. It is a great fun week with super coaches on hand each day from 10.30am to 3pm. The cost is €99 for the week. Each player gets an Umbro kit, gear bag and ball. Open to 7 to 15yrs olds only. Register at www.fai.ie or pick up a brochure in the Club or Irishtown Stadium. Its filling fast so don’t be disappointed.
FUTURE PLANS
This season saw Cambridge send 2 teams to Liverpool Solar Cup with great success. Winners and Runners up for our 2 teams. We hope to make this an annual event for the Club. We are currently putting our 5 year plan into operation which aims for 2 U7 teams starting each season. Our plan can only succeed with help from you. Whilst it’s easy to get kids on board, we do need more coaches/ managers/ volunteers/ sponsors to assist us.
Cambridge will arrange coaching courses, training sessions. FAI assist all who would like to help. Often we cannot start up new teams due to lack of coaches. Anyone interested please let us know as all help is wanted.
Contact us at cambridgeboys fc.com
All our teams have vacancies for new players and new teams can be formed if enough players and managers/ coaches are available. Contact relevant age group managers or our website:
www.cambridgeboysfc.com
Top: Winners of U12B League.
Above: Cambridge Boys Under 11A, Winners of Jimmy Flood Cup 2007/ 2008. Runners-up U11A1 DDSL.