Players, parents, and supporters of Johnstown FC! It’s that time again – get ready to clean those boots, find the shinguards and grab a bottle of water because the NECSL Coaching and Competitive Leagues are starting this weekend on the 3rd of March 2023! We’re beyond excited to get started and have some serious fun while improving our skills at every level. Last weekend’s JFC MDL tournament was a success and we’re confident we can carry that momentum forward throughout the season!

Here’s everything you need to know:

Coaching Leagues

The matches will begin Friday evening, 3rd March, continuing Saturday, 4th March for our coaching league teams. This is an exciting year as we see PJ promote 2 U8 Boys and 2 U8 Girls teams from our Academy, while U9s and U10s continue their football journey under the excellent guidance of Neil and Jason and Jay.

Date	Age Group	Fixture	Pitch	Kickoff
Friday, 3rd March	Under 10 Boys	Newtown United FC V Johnstown FC	Fifa	20:10
Friday, 3rd March	Under 9 Boys	Johnstown FC	Free	N/A
Friday, 3rd March	Under 8 – Girls	Bohermeen Celtic V Johnstown FC	6	09:00
Friday, 3rd March	Under 7 Boys	Johnstown FC – White V Trim Celtic AFC – Green	6	10:05
Saturday, 4th March	Under 8 – Girls	Johnstown FC – Red	Free	N/A
Saturday, 4th March	Under 8 Boys	Johnstown FC – White V Dunshaughlin Youths FC – Blue	3	11:10
Saturday, 4th March	Under 8 Boys	Parkvilla FC – Ravens V Johnstown FC – Red	2	12:15
Saturday, 4th March	Under 10 Boys	Johnstown FC V Borora Juniors	7	12:!5

Competitive Leagues

The competition will be tough in every league, but we’ve trained well and are ready to GO!
Matches start this Saturday morning, 4th March continuing Sunday 5th March. Each team needs to work hard, stay focused, and maintain discipline throughout the league if we want to come out on top. U11s and U12s begin their seasons with home matches vs Trim. U16s Premier and D3 both start away from home with U13s wrapping up the weekend away to Robinstown. Our U14s have no scheduled fixture this weekend.

Date	Division	Home	V	Away	KO	Referee	Pitch
Saturday 4th March	11 G3	Parkvilla	v	Johnstown FC	10:00	Facilitator	St Pats
Saturday 4th March	11 G2	Johnstown FC	v	Trim Town FC	12:00	Facilitator	St Pats
Saturday 4th March	12 ETL Networks Premier	Johnstown FC	v	Trim Celtic AFC	10:00	S Harpur	MDL Pitch 4
Saturday 4th March	16 Eolas Technologies D3	Athboy Celtic FC	v	Johnstown FC	11.30	K Ennis;	Community Park
Saturday 4th March	16 ETL Networks Premier	Robinstown FC	v	Johnstown FC	10:00	S McMahon;	Robinstown
Sunday 5th March	13 Eolas Technologies D3	Robinstown FC	v	Johnstown FC	13:00	P Buckle	Robinstown

Parents and Supporters

Sport for young people is about Fun and Participation, best effort and Fair Play in a Safe environment.

The Code of Conduct and Good Practice for Parents/Guardians in Football provides guidance for those involved in the sport. The Irish Football Association (FAI) wants to ensure football is safe, and fun and takes place in the spirit of fair play. Parents, coaches, and administrators have a vital role to play in promoting good practice in children’s sports. Focusing on individual participants’ needs encourages young people to achieve and demonstrate enjoyment, equality and fair play. Parents and guardians should:

• Encourage participation and fun
• Emphasise and praise effort.
• Be positive or be quiet, negative comments are counterproductive.
• Promote and demonstrate FAIR PLAY, for other parents, coaches and referees.
• Lead by example.
• Support the coach’s and referee’s decisions
• Offer to help, washing kit or carrying gear.
• Make an effort to attend training and games.

Conclusion

The NECSL Coaching and Competitive Leagues are an excellent opportunity for us to improve, test our skills, and come together against the best players in the region. We are wishing all players, parents and supporters and fun-filled and successful year.

So, are you ready to join us and make this a season to remember?

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