Welcome to the website for the North Area of Devon. This site is run by Rob Bates who is the Devon FA Area Co-Ordinator for the North Area. The aim of the site is to provide a one stop resource for all things to do with football in the North Area. If you wish to submit information or articles for the site please contact us.
Your North Area Representatives on the Devon FA are below, their contact details can be found in the Devon FA Handbook:
| Vice President & Life Member | Area Representatives | League Council Member Representatives |  DEVON FA |
| John Fry | Robert Bates | Kingsley Youth League - Chris Ham | |
| Life Member | Jimmy Jewell | Kingsley League - Alan Bewes | |
| Bill Smale | Dave Parish | North Devon Gazette Football League - Tony Alcock | |
| FA Member Club Representative | Mike Stevens | Wrey Arms North Devon Sunday League - Tony Cloak | |
| Bideford FC - Ron Ackland | North Devon Contractors Youth League - Gina Maynard |
North Area NewsAugust 21st, 2010: Kingsley League Website now live You can now view the Kingsley League tables, fixtures and results via their FA Full Time website or get an instant glance at all the leagues on this page. August 21st, 2010: Exeter City North Devon Development Centre A new relationship has been made between Exeter City FC and the North Devon Centre of Excellence. This is really good news for the centre which really has been making good ground since Devon FA decided not to fund the centre and the reins were taken on by Dave Langford. With four level-three coaches — Langford, Ray Charran, Bob Moon and Jeremy Huggins — and goalkeeping coach David Bennett, North Devon has one of the most knowledgeable teams in the county. New players in the under-10 and under-11 age groups can go to Park School for trials on September 6 and 13 from 4.45 to 6pm. On the same dates, players wishing to try out for the under-12s and under-13s will train from 6.15 to 7.45pm. Promising under-9s are also encouraged to go to the early sessions as they may be offered an opportunity to join. Boys who already train at North Devon start again on September 20. There are also plans to start a new girls group on Fridays from October. To book a place in any of the sessions or to find out more, call Dave Langford on 01237 479625 or 07877 730986. Alternatively, e-mail davelinga@aol.com. August 14th, 2010: Next Referee Courses Full details of the next referee course can now be found on the North Devon Referee's website. The course starts on September 15th so don't delay if you are interested. The course starts on September 15th so don't delay if you are interested. This course is open to anyone aged 14 or over, male or female. More details are also available from Andy Walter at andyjwalter@hotmail.com or by phoning him on either 01237 421444 or 07766 140560. August 10th, 2010: Devon Sunday Cup Draws The Devon Sunday Cup Draws can now be viewed by following the links below: August 7th, 2010: Sunday League Sponsorship The Sunday League are looking for new sponsors. If you are interested please contact Dave Loder on 07887 880235. 
August 6th, 2010: Devon County FA August Newsletter View the latest newsletter. August 6th, 2010: Devon Cup Draws The Devon Cup Draws can now be viewed by following the links below: August 2nd, 2010: Barnstaple AAC 6-a-side Tournament Ammies are sorry to say that this event scheduled for 7th August 2010 has been cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances but will definitely be up and running bigger and better next season. 
August 1st, 2010: North Devon Journal Sports Awards 2010 The North Devon Journal is searching for the region’s sporting stars. In this Thursday’s edition (July 29) they are launching the North Devon Journal Sports Awards 2010.
The awards, in 11 categories, will celebrate the achievements of men and women, boys and girls, in all sports. They are asking their readers and the region’s sports clubs and competitions to nominate who they think is worthy of winning a prize. All nominees will be considered by a judging panel, who will select a shortlist of three for each category.
The winners will be announced at the North Devon Journal Sports Awards 2010 Dinner at the Barnstaple Hotel on Thursday, November 18. Nomination forms will be printed in the Journal for the next six weeks. A form can also be downloaded here August 1st, 2010: Devon Cup Draws The Devon Cup Draws can now be viewed by following the links below: July 4th, 2010: Torridge Challenge Cup Entry Forms Torridge Challenge Cup entry forms for season 2010/11 are now available on the Cups and Tournaments page. The closing date for entries is 5th September. June 30th, 2010: North Devon Football League Sponsors The North Devon Football League is pleased to announce a sponsorship deal with the North Devon Gazette. The League's name will be the North Devon Gazette Football League. 
June 30th, 2010: Devon County FA July Newsletter View the latest newsletter.
June 20th, 2010: Devon FA AGM It was the Devon FA AGM on Saturday and, current Devon FA Vice-President, John Fry narrowly missed out on being elected as the new President by 24-22 votes. However, Bideford Ladies were the North Area's nomination for the Charles Norsworthy Award this season. Two of their players attended for the presentation, Sophie Smart (left) and Tanya Murphy (right) seen in the photo accepting their award from the newly elected President Mervyn Benney. They received a certificate, the Kivell Cup and a cheque for £250. They were recommended to the North Area by the Devon Women's League where they also won the Premier Division fairplay award. "They are a credit to the North Area and thoroughly deserved the nomination," commented North Area Co-Ordinator Rob Bates. June 17th, 2010: Barnstaple AAC 6-a-side Tournament The tournament will take place on the 8th August 2010 (please note changed date). The cost of this competition is £20 per team. There will be refreshments and a BBQ provided, as well as the opportunity to catch up with friends and last year's opponents. Download more details and an entry form here. June 12th , 2010: Basic Referees Course The next Basic Referees Course in the North Area will start on 15th September 2010 at Appledore FC. The minimum age is 14 years old. The course is 24 hours altogether plus 6 games. Remember that the North Devon Football League can support you financially subject to conditions for undertaking this course. You can view more details about the content of the course here. June 11th , 2010: Soccability Events - Great Torrington Community College Devon County Football Association and Torridge District Council are again running free football coaching and fun games for junior players with disabilities and/or special needs. After successful Soccability events last year, more have been this summer. Youngsters aged 8 to 16years with learning difficulties or sensory and physical impairments are welcome to attend these free football sessions at Great Torrington Community College on four dates in June and July. All are welcome, whatever ability. The dates are Wednesdays, June 16, 23, 30 and July 14, from 6.30-7.30pm. FA qualified coaches will lead all sessions. For more details and to register your interest contact Dai Carpenter on (01626) 323560 or e-mail david.carpenter@devonfa.com May 21st, 2010: Festival of Football and Fun Billing itself as "probably the biggest football tournament in the South West", this takes place 24th and 25th July at the Westpoint Area near Exeter. There are categories for all ages, male and female. Further details can be found at the tournament's official website May 14th, 2010: Positive Mental Attitude Football - Flyer David Carpenter, the Disability Football Development Officer for Devon FA has asked if the North Area can assist with a new project. "The project I am currently setting up is football sessions in Barnstaple for players with mental health issues and homeless players. A lot of the guys that show up have addiction problems, or may be on a lot of treatment prescriptions for mental health problems, and most are homeless. We’ve only started this recently but it is going quite well so we would like to get the players some equipment. I can get them footballs; but they need football boots and shin pads etc. The guys currently turn up and play in whatever clothes and shoes they have – be that jeans and a pair of Dr Martins – whatever shoes they currently own. Could you ask all mainstream men’s football teams in your area to ask all players if they can donate any old football boots (be they studs or blades) to this project? Specifically any players that will be getting new boots over the summer for next season – I am after those old boots to recycle and give to these players. Similarly any old pairs of shin pads, goalkeeper gloves – anything that could be re-used by these players to benefit them." If you know of anyone who would like to attend the sessions, they take place every Wednesday 11am to 1pm at the Tarka Tennis Centre Pitches in Barnstaple. View the flyer here View archived news here. Use the noticeboard to promote your club event or news. Send the details using the contact us page. |
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575kB. This is a great opportunity to nominate someone from the footballing community here in the North so don't leave it to someone else, fill in a form today.
For more details and to register your interest contact Adam Hopkins on 01626 325917, 07772 953003 or e-mail 
