Our presentation night this year was held on 4th June at The Invincibles Lounge, Preston North End – and what a great night we had.

It was a great turn out with over 200 people attending on the night and spirits were not dampened to much by the fire alarm.

Special Award for Paul Sergeant, Mick Metcalfe & Bernie Metcalfe

Penwortham St Teresa (away)

Lads v Dads

Hoole

St Teresa home

Lostock

Red Rose

Canaries

We would like to thank all the people who took part in the sponsored walk today. Here are a few photos .

 



It was a great turn out with over 200 people attending on the night.  Well done to all of the boys who were impeccably behaved throughout the evening and thankyou to all parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and friends for supporting the night.

Tom Durney who received a trophy for helping with the sponsored walk

Ian Vevers and Craig Chappell - Under 9's presentation

Under 9's (season 2009/2010)

Ford Nash u10's presentation

Under 10's (season 2009/2010)

Karl Jepson under 12's presentation

Under 12's (partial) team season 2009/2010

Mick Metcalf under 13's presentation

Bernie Metcalf presented with flowers for all her hard work with the under 13 team

Under 13 team (season 2009/2010)

Melvine Along - Under 14 presentation

Paul Sergeant Under 14's presentation

Under 14's (season 2009/2010)

Alicia Houghton (winner 2008/2009) hands over the Kevin Pomfret Trophy to Craig Chappell (winner 2009/2010)

The committee and a selection of the managers of Ripon Reds JFC attended the Preston Sports Forum Annual Awards dinner at the Guild Hall in Preston.  We received nominations for Club of the year and two nominations for Volunteer of the year, one of which had been shortlisted to final three.

The event was attended by many sporting clubs in the Preston area including Preston Swimming Club, Preston Pirates BMX Club and Fishwick Rangers.  The guest speaker was the Olympic 400 metre Bronze medalist from the 2000 Sydney games Kathryn Merry.  She provided an insight into the sacrifices and sheer determination needed to achieve success.

We are delighted to announce that Jackie Hall our club secretary received a highly commended award in the Volunteer of the year award for all her hard work and commitment to our club over the last year.  I’m sure you will join me in crongratulating Jackie on her award and thanking her for all her work.

Jackie Hall

Ripon Reds Committee and managers

Many thanks to Melvine for the great photos of the day and once again many thanks to all players, managers, parents and committee of Ripon Reds JFC for your continued support of our great club.

Alan Durney

Chairman

Ripon Reds JFC are organising a sponsored walk for Sat 27th Feb 2010 to coincide with being presented with our FA Charter Standard Award on the pitch before the PNE vs. Cardiff City game.  All club players should have by now received their sponsor forms from each team manager/coach and an accompanying letter to explain the format of the day.

We will be walking around Moor Park starting at 10.30am and hope to complete 5 laps before 12.30 – 1.00pm.  All players, managers/coaches and parents will then convene at Moor Park Conservative Club for a hot lunch provided by the club.  We will then proceed, as a club, to PNE to watch the game against Cardiff City and prior to kick off be presented with our FA Charter Standard Award.

There is no cost for players attending the game  but a small charge is payable for parents/carers wishing to attend (all details are available through your respective manager/coach).

All parents are encouraged to join us on this great day for the club and please feel free to bring any siblings of players although Ripon Reds JFC cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury incurred on the day.  We need a ratio of 1 adult to 4 children on the walk so can you please let your manager/coach know ASAP if you, or our players, are unavailable to attend?

If you have any queries regarding this event please do not hesitate to contact a member of the committee (all contact details are available on the ‘Committee’ page of this website) or alternatively your team manager should be be able to help you.

Many thanks for your continued support of Ripon Reds JFC

Alan Durney

Chairman

It is with great pleasure I can announce that Ripon Reds JFC has been awarded FA Charter Club Standard status.

Ripon Reds on a roll

Published Date: 01 October 2009
A youth football club in Preston have started the season with a spring in their step.
In the past nine months, the Fulwood-based club have gone from strength to strength on and off the pitch.

The club successfully applied for grants from the Preston Sports Forum, The Football Foundation and the ’02 it’s your community’ grant, and for good measure, they have also gained sponsorship from Preston-based Peugeot dealers Robins & Day, GB Catering Engineers, The Norman Jepson and Safestyle UK.

The funding has been used to purchase much needed kit and training equipment.

Treasurer Susan Sergeant said: “This time last year it was looking unlikely that the club would be able to continue operating due to lack of finances and lack of commitment.

“But in January 2009, a new committee came into place and the club is now going from strength to strength.

“We now 63 players signed on for this season playing for five teams ranging from Under-9s to Under-14s playing in both the Central Lancs Junior League and Mid Lancs Colts League.

“We are also working towards the Charter Standard Award which we are hoping to complete later this year.”

If any youngsters want to join this growing club, ring 07825 108107 for more details.

This campaign is in place to highlight the pressures placed on young footballers by unacceptable behaviour from coaches and parents.

Please take the time to view the new Respect video launched by the FA which helps to improve behaviour within the game into this new season.

click here