Welcome to the official Wortley Football Club Website
Founded in 1974, Wortley Football Club, Leeds, is a not for profit organisition, community and family based football club, which is dedicated to the furtherance of youth and open age football. The club is proud to be a FA Charter Standard Community Club which is the kite mark for a safe and friendly environment to learn the skills of football with FA qualified coaches who are also CRB checked and have current First Aid, Safeguarding Children and WRCFA Youth Football certification.
We provide football opportunities for children (boys and girls) in the community of West Leeds from ages 4 to 17 and beyond into open age football. Wortley Football Club aims to provide opportunities which are facilitated by quality training and playing facilities to all club members regardless race, gender, religion or ability and to improve both individual and team skills both on and off the field of play.
We are an ambitious club dedicated to the provision of Grass Roots football and Mini Soccer in the community of West Leeds. The club is run by its own committee of 10 members which administers its affairs both on and off the field. We provide training facilities and arrange friendly and competitive football for all of our teams. We have 5 match day venues across the West Leeds area and 3 training facilities. Our teams compete in 6 leagues across West Yorkshire ; the Garforth League, Leeds & District League, West Riding Girls League, Charles Rice League, Keybury League and Yorkshire Old Boys League. We are affiliated to the West Riding County Football Association.
Our well established junior section has 12 boys’ teams (from Under 7 through to Under 17) and 2 girl’s teams (Under 16 and Under 13) and for our younger children, aged 6 and under, we run Wortley Soccer Tots sessions every Saturday morning during school term.
We also have 3 open age men’s teams and 1 open age women’s team for the children of our junior section to progress into once they reach adulthood. We are striving to further develop both the girls and boys juniors sections over the coming seasons by creating additional teams.
We aim to be a fun club for our children and comfortable enough for parents to feel involved in helping run junior football. As with each age group the Club welcomes potential players of all abilities, boys and girls and it is never too late to start to play.
So if you are currently aged between 4 years and upwards and you would like to be involved with a well established community club, why not contact the age group manager who’s details can be found on the Club & Team Contactspage on the left.
Please click on About The Clubfor further information about the club.
Wortley FC Tournament 2009 Update
Applications for the Wortley Football Club 2009 Tournament are still being accepted which will be held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August 2009 at Farnley Park Maths & Computing College, Chapel Lane, Leeds, LS12 5EU.
Please note that the following age groups are now full Under 10's Boys, Under 11’s Boys, Under 12’s Boys, Under 13’s Boys and Under 16’s Boys. There are still places left in all other age groups.
Wortley FC looking to recruit Female Players & Coaches for 2009/2010 season
Wortley Football Club are looking to recruit female players and coaches to help establish a new women’s open age team and new junior girls teams for the 2009/2010 season.
The club currently has two junior girls teams at Under 15's and Under 12's level and is looking to further establish the female section of the club over the coming seasons.
Also enthusiastic volunteers are sought to help to manage and coach the new teams.
Funding has been received from the Leeds Community Foundation to set up these new teams and anyone interested in becoming involved with this new and exciting project should contact Jamie Grand on 0113 225 8353 / 0795 499 7168 or email jgrand05@aol.com for further details.
WORTLEY FC DADS, MUMS, RELATIVES 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - SAT 25th JULY 2009
Wortley Football Club have organised a parents 5 a side football competition at Soccer City on Saturday 25th July. It is hoped that each age group will be able to field a team consisting of parents, relatives and supporters of our junior and open age teams. There is one exception, no registered player with the club can compete in this tournament as it's time for the parents to show what they can do on a football pitch and shed a few pounds in the process. Each age group will require at least 8 players with roll on and roll off subs. Please contact your team manager for further details and we hope to see 17 five a side teams down at Soccer City. The cost of entry is £7 per person which will cover the cost of hiring the venue for the afternoon. A trophy will be awarded to the winning team and it is hoped that this will become an annual event.
We will also be raffling a signed Jonathan Douglas Leeds United Frame Shirt during the event so your support would be greatly appreciated.The signed shirt was kindly donated to Wortley Football Club by Martin and Sharon Chadwick, the parents of Adam Chadwick who was tragically killed in June 2008 and was a former member of Wortley FC.
Please note free admission for all supporters of the teams taking part.
WORTLEY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 16TH JULY 2009
The Wortley Football Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 16th July, 8pm, at the Upper & Lower Wortley Liberal Club. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the 2008/2009 Financial Accounts, a look back at the season and elect 10 committee positions and 17 team management positions for the 2009/2010 season. The AGM is open to everyone connected with Wortley Football Club so please accept this as an open invitation to attend the meeting which will be held at the Upper & Lower Wortley Liberal Club at 8.00pm. If you would like to volunteer for one of the committee positions or team management positions please download the AGM Nomination Form and return it by Thursday 2nd July 2009. Nominations applications are open to all persons connected with Wortley Football Club.
Latest News
Presentation Night Photographs Posted on Website
Jul 1, 2009, 10:45 pm
PRESENTATION NIGHT PHOTOS POSTED ON WEBSITE
Finally the wait is over. The Wortley FC presentation night photographs taken during Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May 2009 have been uploaded to the website. There were over 500 photographs taken over the weekend, which needed a little work before they were all uploaded.
If anyone would like the original photograph please email me at roy.kearsley@wortleyfc.co.uk stating the photograph number which appears above or below the photo depending on how you view the photograph. I will gladly email any of the photos free of charge but if you require the photographs posted to you on a CD then we will have to make a small charge of £3 to cover the cost of the CD and sending the files to you. Please make the payment payable to 'Wortley Football Club'.
The photographs can be viewed by clicking on the Photo Gallery menu item on the left.
A Hat Trick of Leeds & District League Champions
Jun 28, 2009, 2:35 pm
A HAT-TRICK OF LEEDS & DISTRICT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Wortley FC landed a hat-trick of Leeds & District League titles at the end of last season after they won the Under 17's Boy's Premiership, Under 16's and Under 15's Championship titles with one of the titles decided on the last day of the season. The Under 17's Boys also won the Leeds & District League Cup to make it a double winning season. This is a great accolade for our 3 teams who compete in the Leeds & District Junior League to win the league titles in the same season.
Pictured below are (from left to right) Tom Hutchinson (Under 15's Boys), Jordan Hey (Under 17's Boys) and Josh Pearce (Under 16's Boys) with their league trophies which were presented to them at the Leeds & District Presentation Night in June.
Wortley FC Presented with £6428 Grant from Football Foundation
Jun 28, 2009, 12:30 pm
WORTLEY FC PRESENTED WITH £6428 GRANT FROM FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
Wortley Football Club were presented with a cheque for £6,428 which was awarded by the Football Foundation, the UK's largest sports charity. The cash bonanza will allow the club to launch a series of projects in conjunction with the primary schools in west Leeds to encourage Reception and Year 1 pupils to become actively involved in football.
The project will create a new U-7s mixed football team for the next three years and will also support the recruitment and development of parents and volunteers, who will attend courses to gain qualifications to become qualified FA-Level football coaches or referees which will be required to support the newly developed teams.
The Football Foundation is dedicated to revitalising the grass roots of the game, constructing modern football facilities, developing football as a force for social cohesion and as a vehicle for education in communities throughout the country.
Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Football Foundation is the nation's largest sports charity with a £40m budget going straight into the heart of football.
Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation told Wortley Today: "We warmly congratulate Wortley FC and the West Riding County FA for their hard work and dedication in securing this award.
"Sport is playing a central role in helping people to stay fit, strengthen communities and promote responsibility amongst young people. I am delighted that the Football Foundation is supporting this project in the Wortley area of Leeds with over £6,400 of investment towards football development."
Roy Kearsley, general secretary at Wortley Football Club, said: "With the much-needed help of the Football Foundation the club can continue to develop its Junior Boys and Girls section and give young children a taste of being part of a well respected and established community football club and at the same time experience what grassroots football is all about."
He added: "Our community support is focused on young people, working with partners to signpost children to the club and giving them the best possible opportunity to have a positive experience in life." Any parent or volunteer who is interested in becoming the Under 7's manager/coach for the 2009/2010 season should contact Roy Kearsley on 0113 203 8184 or email : roy.kearsley@ntlworld.com. This story will also be covered in Thursday night (04/06/2009) edition of the Yorkshire Evening Post.
The presentation took place on Friday 19th June at Whingate Primary School. In attendance was Roy Kearsley, General Secretary of Wortley Football Club, Leeds West MP John Battle, Polly Fildes from the West Riding County FA, Murray Fishlock from the Football Foundation and Year 1 pupils from Whingate Primary School.
Julie Poole Awarded Long Service Award
Jun 28, 2009, 11:53 am
JULIE POOLE AWARDED LONG SERVICE AWARD
At the Open Age Presentation Night at the end of May, Under 16's Boys Manager Julie Poole was presented with an award for services to Wortley Football Club. Julie has been with the club for 10 years, and for the last 2 seasons has managed the Under 16's Boys team who recently went onto win the Leeds & District Championship. Julie has also organised the club's foootball tournament in 2007/2008 which were very successful. Due to personal commitments Julie will be leaving the club at the end of the season and the club presented Julie with the Long Service Award to mark her service and acheivements during her time with the club.
Julie is pictured below receiving her award from Under 16's Boys Captain Josh Pearce. The club would like to thank Julie for her time with Wortley Football Club and wishes her well for the future.
Under 7's Mixed Team - Manager & Coach Wanted
Jun 12, 2009, 10:41 am
TEAM MANAGER & COACH WANTED FOR NEW UNDER 7's TEAM
The club are looking to develop a new mixed Under 7's team next season for Boys and Girls aged 7 between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2010.
To support the development of this new team we are are on the lookout for parents and volunteers to manage and coach the new team from August 2009.
We have a number of projects in progress where we are working with at Five Lanes, Whingate, Castleton, St Bartholomew's and Holy Family Primary schools to deliver in school football coaching sessions and football festivals during the months of June and July to encourage Year 1 pupils to become actively involved in football and hopefully go onto join the team.
Generally we encourage at least two people to run each age group, one person to organise the team administration, arrange fixtures and liaise with parents and one person to coach the team, although this role can be combined.
The club will be very supportive to the persons taking on this role and funding has been secured from the Football Foundation to support the new team in terms of coach mentoring, refereeing and hire of training venues for the first year.
The club will also send the appointed people on accredited courses so they can attain the required level of certification to manage and coach a team which will lead to a certification in FA Level 1 Coaching in Football, First Aid and Safeguarding Children.
If you are interested in managing or coaching the new Under 7's Mixed Team then please contact Roy Kearsley on 0796 702 8220 or email roy.kearsley@ntlworld.com for further details.
Under 17's Boys Team - Manager & Coach Wanted.
Jun 12, 2009, 10:41 am
UNDER 17's BOYS TEAM MANAGER & COACH WANTED
Last season our current Under 16's Boys Team won the League & District Championship on the last day of the season and will be promoted to the Under 17's Premiership division for the 2009/2010 season.
Due to personal commitments the current Team Manager and Coach are standing down to persue other interests and the club thanks them for their past service and wishes them well for the future.
The team have expressed a wish to carry on playing next season in the Leeds & District Premiership and therefore we are looking for someone to manage and coach the team for next season.
We would welcome interest from parents within the team or volunteers from inside or outside the club to become part of the club team management and ensure that the team can continue next season.
Generally we encourage at least two people to run each age group, one person to organise the team administration, arrange fixtures and liaise with parents and one person to coach the team, although this role can be combined.
The club will be very supportive to the persons taking on this role and the existing coach has offered help and assistance for a transition period to get the team up and running.
The club will also send the appointed people on accredited courses so they can attain the required level of certification to manage and coach a team which will lead to a certification in FA Level 1 Coaching in Football, First Aid and Safeguarding Children.
If you are interested in managing or coaching the Under 17's Boys Team then please contact Roy Kearsley on 0796 702 8220 or email roy.kearsley@ntlworld.com for further details.
Weather Holds Off As Over 150 Complete Sponsored Walk
Jun 10, 2009, 8:33 pm
WEATHER HOLDS OFF AS OVER 150 COMPLETE SPONSORED WALK
Over 150 players, parents and supporters took part in the first club organised sponsored walk on Saturday 6th June despite dark clouds hovering over the route for much of the walk.
The sponsored walk commenced at the entrance to Armley Park School and finished at the Abbey Inn Pub (a total of 3 miles) where the club and pub combined to provide those completing the walk with a BBQ feast which was run like clockwork by a number of club officials.
This is the first organised event since the club became a registred charity last November and the club will be able to claim Gift Aid of 25p for each £1 donated.
Below is a photo which was taken at the end of the walk with people waiting patiently for food to roll off the BBQ.
Many thanks to those who participated in the walk and raised funds for their age group section and club at the same time. Also a special thank you to Pub Landlord Martin Lockett who allowed us to provide a relaxing setting for the end of the walk and also for contributing to a successful event.
Wortley Football Club AGM - Thursday 16th July 2009
Jun 10, 2009, 1:15 am
WORTLEY FC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - THURSDAY 16th JULY 2009
Wortley
Football Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 16th
July 2009 commencing at 8pm at which time the election of Club Committee
positions and Team Management positions will take place. The meeting will take
place at Upper & Lower Wortley Liberal Club, 101 Upper Wortley Road, Leeds,
LS12 4JN.
It
is assumed that all positions within the Club Committee and Team Management are
retired at the end of each financial year, 31st May 2009, and those
seeking re-election or election to the club committee or team management role
must submit the nomination form by
Thursday 2nd July 2009. Click to download the Club Committee or Team Management Nomination Form
The
nomination form above is for anyone who is interested in applying for the
positions within the Club Committee or Team Management. The nomination form
must bear the signature of the nominee and be supported by 1 member of the
football club (proposer) and whose signature must also be on the form.
One
form can be used to apply for both a Club Committee position and a Team
Management position.
The
acceptance of a Club Committee position also carries the role of a trustee of
the charity and the declaration section on the reverse of this form must also
be signed.
All nominees must be present in person at
the AGM, or write to the General Secretary at least 7 days before the AGM
stating his/her reasons for his/her absence.
If more than one nomination is received
for one position on the Club Committee or Team Management, a paper ballot will
take place during the AGM.
Each member of the existing Management
Committee and Team Management shall have one vote and the Chairman shall have a
casting vote as well.
The
business to be conducted at the AGM is to:
1.
Review
and approve the minutes of the previous AGM.
2.
Receive
a report from each team manager of the activities of the season.
3.
Review
and Approve the Annual Report.
4.
Review
and Approve the Annual Financial Accounts.
5.
Elect
Club Committee and Team Management positions
6.
Review
and Approve Membership and Subscription Fees for the 2009/2010 season.
7.
Review
and Approve Amendments to the Club Constitution and Club Rules.
8.
Any
other business.
Regards
Roy Kearsley
General Secretary
Roy Kearsley Awarded John Bullock Trophy
Jun 9, 2009, 10:36 pm
ROY KEARSLEY AWARDED 'JOHN BULLOCK TROPHY'
Roy Kearsley, General Secretary was awarded the John Bullock Trophy at the Presentation Night on Saturday 23rd May. The trophy voted by the Club Committee and Team Management is in recognition of contributions to the club over the season. Roy is pictured here with John's son, Noel Bullock, who is a former Wortley FC Junior player and is also Treasurer of the Leeds & District FA.
YEP : Tears Shed In Memory of Murdered Dad
Jun 4, 2009, 3:46 pm
YEP : TEARS SHED IN MEMORY OF SHOT DAD
The following story appears in Thursday Night's (04/06/2009) edition of the Yorkshire Evening Post :
Tears were shed when murder victim
Adam Chadwick was remembered at his old football club - Wortley FC.
The 20-year-old dad was gunned down as he called at his sister's home in Clifton Mount, Harehills, on June 24 2008.
The popular amateur footballer had just returned from working as a carpet fitter in London.
As the hunt for his killers continues, the First Team Player of the Year award for his former team, Wortley Boys, was presented to midfielder
Barrie Danby, 19.
Barrie, who knew Adam well, was presented at West Leeds Social Club with the award by Adam's parents, Jackie and Martin as Adam's daughter Ruby, three, looked on.
Martin Chadwick told
Yorkshire Evening Post &
Wortley Today: "We see it as a great honour for Adam. When they announced the award the room fell silent and we think that was a measure of the respect members held him in.
"Many people came up to us to say how sorry they were about what had happned . It was very moving."
Paul Hatfield, the club's third team and under 13s manager, who had coached Adam, said: "He was a pleasure to coach and a thoroughly nice lad."
Mr and Mrs Chadwick donated a Leeds United team shirt which is to be raffled to raise funds for the club.
If you are interested in joining Wortley Football Club you should contact the manager from the relevant age group. Please click on the
Club & Team Contacts section of this website for further details.
During the football season, each age group charge a weekly subscription of between £2 per week. From the 2008/2009 season, there will be a £5 membership fee for each registered player. This membership fee will help contribute towards the annual running costs of the club.
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