Gresley FC in the Community

Our blog often highlights the work of community groups within the ward and the latest of these is Gresley FC.  Formed following the sad demise of Gresley Rovers, Gresley FC currently play in the 8th level of the Football pyramid in the Evo-Stick Northern Premier League Division One South.

Although the football club has been around for a long time and Gresley is a revered name in Non-League Football circles, the community is relatively new and we would like to help spread the word.

The following information explains the work of the community project and also gives contact details.

Gresley FC in the Community (GFCITC) is the community arm of Gresley Football club.

 The vision of Gresley FC in the Community is simple:

 To improve the lives of people within the local community by increasing participation in sport, and putting Gresley FC at the heart of the community

To do this GFCITC are constantly creating new programmes and partnerships to engage with the South Derbyshire community to be inclusive for all in a number of different ways.

 

Sunday Coaching Club:

 Gresley FC in the Community now offer football coaching sessions for boys and girls aged 5-11 (School year 1-6) on Sunday mornings all year round at Eureka Primary School, Midway.

Eureka Primary has kindly offered the school for our use, and sessions are open to all children, not just those who attend the school.

 

The sessions will be 90 minutes long and will aim to build confidence and teach new skills to children of all abilities within a fun and safe environment.  Each week there will be a different topic to develop skills through; passing, dribbling, shooting and finishing etc…

 

The sessions will cost just £4.50 each week and will be 9:00am – 10:30am.

To book your child onto our new Sunday club or for more info contact matt.toulson@gresleyfc.com or on 07940 936 966.

 Education & school partnerships

Gresley FC in the Community coaches are able to deliver a range of fun and exciting sessions within schools during curriculum time. The aim of this provision is to help develop children’s skills and promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles through differentiated sessions which meet each child’s individual needs. These sessions can also be used to engage with children who may not have the opportunity to take part in physical activity outside of school, whilst also improving the confidence of all participants taking part.

The format used is dependent on the requirements of the school and can be linked to specific sessions to incorporate topics such as generic football, multi-skills, FUNdamentals and healthy lifestyles. The flexibility of curriculum coaching means that it can also be used to support and enhance existing school events such as sports days and activity weeks.

 

Over 50’s Walking Football:

 

 

GFCITC have teamed up with South Derbyshire District Council’s Village Games scheme to support the new walking football sessions in Swadlincote.

Devised back in 2011 by the Chesterfield FC Community Trust, walking football’s basic aim is to keep people aged over 50 involved with the sport.

And now people living in South Derbyshire can get involved in walking football. Between 7pm and 8pm on Mondays, weekly walking football sessions are being held at Swadlincote’s Green Bank Leisure Centre.

GFCITC have been able offer our support to the scheme by helping the players enter teams into future tournaments to represent the club, and Gresley FC Chairman Barry North has kindly donated an old first team kit for the players to use during tournaments.  

Walking football at Green Bank Leisure Centre costs £3 per session, with those planning to take part urged to wear comfortable clothes suitable for walking around.

Community Day 2015:

On Saturday 18^th April, Gresley FC in the Community will be holding the annual Community Day. 

 From 11:00am, boys and girls (individuals or teams) aged between 5-11 years old will have the opportunity to play small sided games on the pitch, along with a skills area and penalty shootout!

There will also lots going on off the pitch to keep you entertained! Then after the small sided games everyone will be able to stay to watch the 1^st team’s final home game of the season vs Tividale.

There’s no additional charge to register children for the day, other than your normal match day entry of:

Adults - £ £7

Under 12’s - £1

For more info on anything regarding Gresley FC in the Community, please contact our Community Officer Matt Toulson:

 

Email: Matt.toulson@gresleyfc.com

Twitter: @GFCITC

Tel: 07940 936 966