THE WEST KENT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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TWO LATE APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR NEW CLUBS

We are pleased to tell everyone that the Management Committee has approved late applications from two new clubs, Riverside Colts and AFC Tonbridge. Both will be playing at Tonbridge Farm. We will start with 30 teams,  the highest number of since the 2016 - 2017 season.

PRE SEASON PAGE

Advertise your pre season games or ask for a game here. Goudhurst United are offering a pre season game on their ground on August 22nd - go to that page for details. Kemsing United (Sevenoaks League) are also looking for games, home or away, Sunday or midweek. Same page for more information.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 - NEW DATE

The new date for the AGM is Thursday 29th July at the Six in One Club, Tonbridge. All other details are as per the papers circulated on 10th June.

This meeting will also serve as the pre-season cubs meeting. Any queries please email secretary@wksl.org.uk

GETTING THE WEBSITE READY FOR NEXT SEASON

Last season's week.by-week results and reports are now removed and kept offline. All pages should now be ready for the new season. If you find any problems email webmaster@wksl.org.uk

PRE - SEASON MATCHES - NEW OFFERS

AFC Borough (based in Crowborough) wish to arrange pre season matches for their first and reserve teams, home or away. Details and contact information here.

East Malling Reserves (Maidstone League) have a pitch throughout August and are happy to play anyone.  Details here

The pre-season page is now open for clubs wishing to arrange or publicise pre season matches. Details here.

COVID VACCINATION - MESSAGE FROM NHS KENT AND MEDWAY

Message from NHS reproduced here at their request.

If you’re aged 18 or over, you can get your first dose of the #NHSCovidVaccine by booking online or popping along to a walk-in clinic, with no appointment needed. Search clinics, dates and times.  #GrabAJab https://www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/grabajab

They are also posting regular content on Facebook and Twitter accounts - they have put up some football related ones recently.

•  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KMCCG/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/NHSKMCCG

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CLUB TO PLAY FOR NEXT SEASON?

Three clubs, Goudhurst United, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge United, are looking to boost their squads. Further information and contact details here.

PLAYER DEBTS

Now is the time to start chasing any player that owes your club money. It may be too late once the new season begins in September. If you are not sure of the procedure, click here.

GIVE YOUR OLD KITS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM

Two of Insulator's old kits are now being used in Gambia by Keteh Jombal FC and Serridema FC. See below!

VETERAN'S FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ASHFORD FC 29th AUGUST

Poster with information here.

PLAYER REGISTRATIONS SEASON 2021 - 2022

The Football Association has announced that player registrations through the FA Whole Game website will be mandatory. All current member clubs have been contacted. If you have any questions, please contact Registrations Secretary Tony Vanns. Contact details here.

KCFA INSURANCE CLAIMS

It seems that clubs are either submitting injury claims late or not at all. Information can be found at :- https://www.kentfafoundation.co.uk/how-to-apply/injured-player-fund/ and  http://www.kentfa.com/players/player-support/insurance

Clubs affiliated to other County Associations should check the relevant websites.

TEAM PHOTOS WANTED

One of the newspapers who prints our reports has asked if we can send them a team photo or two. If you are able to take a simple team photo before your game, please send it to me. Email webmaster@wksl.org.uk

NEW STYLE MATCH FORMS FOR CLUBS AND REFEREES

The new style match forms, ESSENTIAL so that you do not share the pieces of paper, will contnue to be used next season. These will be available for download shortly before the season begins.

MAILING LIST REMINDER

For the benefit of club secretaries and others, 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.

You will be notified of results and updated league tables (normally) around 10.00am every Monday morning, also of the availability of the monthly fixture lists plus any ad-hoc updates that may occur through the season.

ADVERTISING

We like to have the small cost of running the website paid through advertising by local businesses We currently have space for small adverts on the weekly fixtures and results page, the individual League tables and Results grids pages, also on the 'print all tables' page and Top Goalscorers page. If you are interested, please contact Chairman Stuart Turner.

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.
 
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or require support.
 
Lee Suter | Football Development Manager
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?

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!

Dedicated to the memory of the following, whose service to the League was invaluable and greatly appreciated Dave Brennan League Council Member in various rôles 1971 - 1984 Brian Cheal League Council Member 1971 - 1973 Malcolm Foy League Council Member 1972 - 1985 Harry Friend Registration Secretary, Referees Secretary 1968-1979 & 1979-1987 Minutes Secretary, League Council Member, Vice Chairman 1984-87, Vice President 1987-2011 Cecil King League Council Member and Benevolent Fund Secretary 1969 – 1979 Tony Norman Minutes Secretary, Registrations Secretary, Referees Secretary, Benevolent Fund Secretary 1975 – 1985 Alan Rofe League Council Member and Registration Secretary 1985 – 1999 Paul Rogers League Council Member 1979 - 1984 Jim Smith League Council Member and Treasurer 1973 - 1985 & 1994 - 2001 Vice President 1985 – 2001

Members of Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC’s) can claim tax rebates on certain types of fund raising. This could bring clubs additional income of 28p in the pound. Details can be found at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/casc/index.htm

The West Kent Sunday League cannot offer advice on this scheme. Your County Football Association may have some information.