THE WEST KENT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

KENT SUNDAY CUP DRAWS

Sunday Premier Cup - Simla v Quested and Sunday Junior Trophy TW Ridgewaye v Sporting Club Thamesmead. Sporting Club Thamesmead play in Division Three of the Orpington and Bromley Sunday League. They are based at Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead where their senior Saturday side plays in the Southern Counties East League second tier.

RESULTS SUNDAY 20th JANUARY NEWS REPORT AND TOP GOALSCORERS

All the results here, for updated League tables please start here. The news report is here and the updated Top Goalscorers page here. Another good Sunday weather-wise with all games going ahead.

DIVISION THREE FC GRINSTEAD V TONBRIDGE UNITED

The Management Committee has decided that this fixture will be rescheduled. The award of points previously announced is therefore rescinded.

FEBRUARY FIXTURES

These are now on the website, please start here.

PAUL BAYLISS SPORTS QUIZ MONDAY 18th FEBRUARY

Paul Bayliss will run his 20th, and last, Sports Quiz at the Telegraph Club Priory Road Tonbridge (the old British Legion) on Monday 18th February.

Over the past 20 years Paul has raised substantial amounts of money for charities and good causes both locally and nationally. He hopes to see many old friends from the past and hopefully some new ones. Full details from Paul on 01732 832205.

MATCH POSTPONED PROCEDURES

Now that we are into winter proper, all concerned and particularly club officials are reminded of the procedures that must be followed when a game is called off by council groundsmen etc. It's all here.

REQUESTING FREE DATES DURING THE SEASON

For future reference, the monthly deadline for requesting free dates from WKSFL fixtures will normally be the 10th of the preceding month. Any such request must be emailed to the Fixtures Secretary. Those clubs entered in County Cup competitions must deal direct with the relevant County as we have no jurisdiction over those fixtures.

ITEMS FOR SALE EX FC HAYWARD

Complete kit, match quality footballs, water carrier and bottles - please go here for details.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CLUB TO PLAY FOR?

Several teams across the divisions have adverts on the club adverts page seeking players.

GIVE YOUR OLD KITS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM

Support and resources for 11 v 11 adult football from the Kent County FA :

KCFA have published a dedicated page for new and existing 11v11 adult football teams full of useful resources and information. This can be accessed by clicking here. They have also updated their volunteers page which includes information, websites and contacts on recruiting, supporting and developing volunteers – you can access the page by clicking here.
 
Download and share the resources - So representatives and leagues can make the most of the resources all the documents are in a Dropbox folder where the resources can be downloaded and shared. Please feel free to share with club and team contacts. You can access the folder by clicking here. You do not have to be a registered Dropbox user.
 
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or require support.
 
Lee Suter | Football Development Officer
Kent County Football Association
Invicta House | Cobdown Park | London Road
Ditton | Near Aylesford | Kent | ME20 6DQ
T: 01622 792 140

DO YOU HAVE OLD KITS CLUTTERING UP THE PLACE?

This from Jon Hurst at Kent College in Tonbridge -

...writing on behalf of a work colleague who supports younger people in Malawi through charity work: www.malawiyouthdream.org,  for the donation of old kits that are no longer required by clubs.'

Clubs interested in doing this can go direct to the website above (hit ‘contact us’), or contact Karen Kamundi on 01622 200258 for more details.

Another option The Lighthouse Project, based at Longmead Primary School in Tonbridge, is involved with a scheme to donate football equipment to kids in the Phillipines. Take a look at this YouTube video clip - http://youtu.be/e81AnjPWcVE

If you can offer anything or a small donation, get in touch with Simeone Honore by email.

SECOND EDITION OF THE WEST KENT SUNDAY LEAGUE HISTORY IN PLANNING.

Andrew Newman is thinking in advance of a new edition of the WKSFL history, which was a sellout when it was published in 2007. This might be a 60th Anniversary edition, in 2027!!

Andrew is wishing to get hold of copies of photos from 2007 - 2008 onwards and into future seasons, particularly of winning teams with their trophies. Any other photos of interest would be welcomed. Send them by email if you can to courierfootball@btinternet.com or contact Andrew at that address if there are pictures you can't send that way. Andrew may also be interested in videos, but please speak with him first. By the time it comes to season 2026/2027 no doubt 3D holograms will be sought after!

MAILING LIST

For the benefit of new secretaries and new people generally, I keep a mailing list through which all subscribers are notified of website updates.  If you wish your email address to be added, please email me. All messages from me will have WKSL WEBSITE UPDATE in the title. I recommend that you include this information in your 'whitelist' or whatever, as some spam filters have a habit of dumping my well-intentioned emails in the dustbin.

Dedicated to the memory of the following, whose service to the League was invaluable and greatly appreciated Cecil King League Council Member and Benevolent Fund Secretary 1969 – 1979 Brian Cheal League Council Member 1971 - 1973 Paul Rogers League Council Member 1979 - 1984 Alan Rofe League Council Member and Registration Secretary 1985 – 1999 Jim Smith League Council Member and Treasurer 1973 - 1985 & 1994 - 2001 Vice President 1985 – 2001 Tony Norman Minutes Secretary, Registrations Secretary, Referees Secretary, Benevolent Fund Secretary 1975 – 1985 Harry Friend Registration Secretary, Referees Secretary 1968-1979 & 1979-1987 Minutes Secretary, League Council Member, Vice Chairman 1984-87, Vice President 1987-2011