News Archive - July 2008

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29th July 2008

Membership Forms Deadline Approaching

Just to remind those of you that haven't yet returned your membership forms for next season that the deadline of 31st July is fast approaching. If we have not received your completed forms by Thursday 31st July, you may not be able to play in the opening fixtures of the season as we will not be able to register you with the league in time.

If you are a new player and have not received any membership forms, please contact Ruth Watson, Club Secretary on 01273 589366 or by email to info@dynamo-gfc.co.uk as soon as possible.

If for any reason you are having difficulty with the forms, obtaining the photographs or are suffering financial hardship, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth or alternatively your own team manager in complete confidence.

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20th July 2008

Ladies Pre-Season Training

We have both experienced and less experienced players attending the ladies pre-season training sessions, so if you are 16+ and interested in playing, please come along or get in touch with us.

The sessions are held every Thursday evening between 7 - 8.30pm at Telscombe Playing Fields so why not come along and have a go?!

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13th July 2008

Dynamos at Lions Donkey Derby

As promised, the weather stayed dry today for the annual Newhaven, Peachaven & Seaford Lions Club Donkey Derby to take place at The Dell, Peacehaven. The event opened at 1.15pm and Dynamo GFC were all present and correct to host their penalty shoot out once more.

Next Saturday (19th July) is another Lions Club event, this time the Saltdean Lions Club Gala Day, so see you there!

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11th July 2008

Lions Club Donkey Derby

It is the annual Lions Club Donkey Derby on Sunday 13th July 2008 at The Dell, Peacehaven. The fun starts at 1.15pm and as usual the Club will be holding a penalty shoot out.

I understand that the weather for the weekend is looking OK at the moment, so no excuses, get down to the Donkey Derby, have some fun and support the Club's community activities at the same time. We will need several players to take a turn in goal, so bring your goalkeeping gloves!

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10th July 2008

Membership Forms for the new season

For those of you that were unable to attend the "It's a Knockout" Fun Day at the end of June, we have this week sent out your membership forms in the post for the forthcoming season.

All the usual paperwork is included along with several different ways to pay the annual subscriptions. It should be fairly straight forward, but should we need any assistance or have any queries regarding the forms, please do not hesitate to contact either your own team manager or Ruth Watson, Club Secretary.

All the forms must be returned to us by 31st July 2008 at the latest, so don't just put them to one side, complete and sign the forms and get them sent back to the Club Secretary as soon as you can. If you are having problems obtaining passport sized photographs, Ruth has the facility to take these on your behalf if you wish.

If you are a new player and haven't received any forms, please contact Ruth Watson on 01273 589366.

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7th July 2008

Dynamo Ladies Capture Ex-Arsenal Star

Angela Banks, ex-Arsenal and England striker has signed for newly formed Dynamo Ladies FC. Angela, who has been the Dynamo Girls' Honorary President since 2004 is delighted to strengthen her ties with her home team.

“I have been looking to get back into playing for some months and was really pleased when the club told me that they were starting a senior team,” Angela, a previous Golden Boot winner with Arsenal said today. “The club are really friendly and have a fantastic ethos of participation for the younger players and it will be great to be starting a new team.”

The senior team starts its pre-season training next Thursday, 10th July at Telscombe Playing Fields, Dynamo’s home ground. They will be managed by Steve Phythian whose previous experience includes managing teams at Saltdean United, Lancing and Lewes and a spell as Director of Brighton’s Girls’ Centre of Excellence.

Club Chairman Paul Cartwright told us why he wanted a senior team at the club. “It’s vital for the club that we look to develop senior football as it gives our youth players something to aim for as they get older. We have some superb players from the age of 7 to 15 years old and I would hate to seem them reach 16 then have to leave our club. This way we can encourage them to continue their football. I’m also hopeful that we can persuade some of the new senior players to assist with coaching the girls.”

If you are interested in trying out for the team you need to be 16 or over. Come along to the training session next week or alternatively call Steve Phythian on 01273 308414 or the Club Secretary on 01273 589366.

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6th July 2008

Dynamos at Peacehaven Carnival

OK, so the weather wasn't great - a bit wet and windy, but several representatives from Dynamos turned out to support the annual Carnival and host another penalty shoot out including Honorary President and Ladies player Angela Banks.

Next year I think we will have a Dynamo float, but we have ordered sunshine for next year's event!

Next Sunday is the Lions Club Donkey Derby at The Dell, so see you there!

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5th July 2008

Dynamos at Saltdean Primary School Fete

Today, volunteers from Dynamo Girls Football Club attended the Saltdean Primary School Fete and hosted a penalty shoot out. Many thanks to those who turned out to support this community initiative.

Tomorrow we will be attending the Peacehaven Carnival at the Joff - fingers crossed for dry weather!

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4th July 2008

Pre-Season Training

Although we are currently having a few weeks break from training, it's not too long before the senior and youth teams start pre-season training. These sessions will be held at Telscombe Playing Fields on Thursdays begininng:

Ladies (16+) - Thursday 10th July, 7 - 9pm

Youth (U14/U15) - Thursday 7th August until 4th September, 7 - 8.30pm

Our younger players (U12 and below) will have the Dynamo Three Lions Club every Friday afternoon from 8th to 29th August.

Nomal training sessions for all youth and junior teams will start on Saturday 6th September 2008 at 9.30am and once the playing season commences, additional optional training sessions will be held mid-week for the older age groups.

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1st July 2008

Dynamo Girls help Saltdean School to tournament win

Today at the Inter Primary Schools Girls Football Tournament held at the Deans Leisure Centre in Woodingdean, three current and one former Dynamo player helped Saltdean Primary School win their first school sporting event for over three years.

Current players Ocean, Chloe B and Amy along with former player Anna played a key part in the seven strong squad that saw Saltdean win their group and go along to the final.

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