North Area Archived NewsSeptember 17, 2011: Richard Stapley - Presentation Below is a picture of Richard Stapley being presented with his award for being nominated as the North Area's best young ref. Jason Haywood of Devon FA is making the presentation. 
September 10, 2011: Bideford Youth - Official Launch Bideford AFC Youth Celebrate their official launch with MP Geoffery Cox, Q.C., M.P.(3rd from left), Torridge District Council Leader, Barry Parsons (4th from left) and Bideford Mayor Trevor Johns (2nd from right.) 
The under 15s team are pictured in their new first team home strip. The photo was taken at half time during Bideford's 4-0 win against Tiverton Town in the FA Cup. Youth players from the under 11s and under 13s acted as mascots for the match whilst the under 15s were ball boys. MP Geoffery Cox joined some of the youth players in the stand during the match and talked with them about the opportunity that they have with Bideford AFC. August 2, 2011: Devon County FA August Newsletter 
View the latest newsletter. July 21, 2011: Election Result & Community Awards Devon FA have today confirmed the result of the recent Councillor elections for the North Area vacancies. The three successful names were Tony Alcock, Tony Cloak and Brian Fishleigh. Last night at the Community Awards at Exeter FC the following North Area people were honoured with certificates for being nominated and John Palfreyman who won his nominated category: July 2, 2011: Devon County FA July Newsletter 
View the latest newsletter. June 23, 2011: Ilfracombe FC - Charles Norsworthy Winners - North Area Ilfracombe Town FC capped off a fine season by their Ladies Team being the North Area's nomination for the Charles Norsworthy Award for Season 2010/11. They received a cheque for £250 and a certificate from Devon FA. They were also presented with the Kivell Cup on behalf of the North Area Members to go with the Les Philips Cup they have already won, the Fairplay Award for the Western League and finishing 3rd in the Western League. Below are photos of the team: L-R - Steve Boni, Sophie Russell, Jordan Davey, Rob Bates - North Area Co-Ordinator, Kizzy Tarrant, Bill Cresswell, In the front are Liz Middleton and Donna Adams. 
L-R - Rob Bates - North Area Co-Ordinator, Kristy Parish. 
L-R - Kizzy Tarrant, Jordan Davey, Donna Adams, Liz Middleton, Sophie Russell. June 23, 2011: Friendlies Required S.C.B.Unit(ed) are seeking friendlies prior to playing Exeter city Legends, full details on the noticeboard. June 16, 2011: Match Based Discipline If you have not attended one of the sessions on the new regime for discipline then you should take a look at the guide that can be found on this page June 08, 2011: Bideford AFC Launch New Youth-Community Football Initiative  L-R - Alan and Jennie Lindsay, Franchise holders for the Robins Nest, Kevin Tyrrell - Football Secretary, Roy Portch - Club Chairman, Bob Lovelace - Youth Chairman, Pete North - Head Youth Coach, Neil Blackburn - Youth Secretary, Gary Smith - Youth Development Officer, In the front are hopefuls, Billy Blackburn and Ben Floyd. Youth and Community Football is about to receive a major boost in BIDEFORD with the announcement that BIDEFORD AFC will join forces with an experienced group of FA Coaches and professionals, to launch a new Junior Football Section at the Sports Ground. June 2, 2011: Devon County FA June Newsletter 
View the latest newsletter. May 24, 2011: North Devon Development Centre Presentation Evening John Fry and myself attended this great evening to recognise the achievements and hard work put in by the children and coaches this season. North Devon old boy and guest of honour, George Friend (Doncaster Rovers) attended. George answered questions about his career and experiences in the game and is a credit to the game. Read the article that was in the North Devon Journal. May 12, 2011: Cup Final Results Congratulations to Ilfracombe Town FC who beat Cadbury Heath 3-1 to win the Les Phillips Cup. You can read the match report on the North Devon Journal website. And commisserations to Barnstaple Town Reserves who lost 3-2 to Loddiswell Athletic in the Devon County Senior Cup Final. You can read the match report on the North Devon Journal website. May 4, 2011: Devon County FA May Newsletter 
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View the latest newsletter. March 14, 2011: Snoods Banned Please see the information below that relates to the wearing of Snoods at all Levels of Football. Snoods (Neck Scarves) March 1, 2011: Devon County FA March Newsletter 
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November 19th, 2010: North Devon Journal Sports Awards 2010 
It was a great night at the Journal Sports Awards for the North Devon Gazette League. Woolsery FC were announced as the Senior Team of the Year following their success in the Devon County Intermediate Cup and league and cup double last season. And John Palfreyman of North Molton SC picked up the Outstanding Services to North Devon Sport Award for his 60 years involvement. Showing his dedication John even dropped off a registration form on the way to the ceremony! Well done to both.
November 1st, 2010: Devon County FA November Newsletter View the latest newsletter. October 22nd, 2010: Devon County FA Update There are to be revised FA Standard Code of Rules for both Youth and Adult football. As soon as final versions are received they will be posted here. The matter of girls not being permitted to play mixed football after a certain age will be debated by the County FA at their next full meeting. It is pretty certain that next season match based suspensions will be introduced to all of adult football. It is still being trialled but at present if you are suspended from a Saturday team you will serve your matches for Saturday games and if you are a Sunday League player you would serve your suspension through Sunday games. Further details to follow. October 11th, 2010: Exeter Lions FC Exeter Lions FC, Devon's First Gay Friendly football club. Formed in 2009, the club was started to provide gay (and straight) men and women with an opportunity to play football in a non-judgemental environment and make new friends along the way. They currently have members from Exeter, East Devon, Plymouth, Newton Abbot and Taunton. They welcome players of all ages, abilities and sexuality so why not go along and meet them! If you need a lift to get to Exeter get in contact with them and they'll see if they can find you a lift. For further information please go to www.exeterlionsfc.co.uk October 5th, 2010: New Websites Two clubs have recently launched websites. Barnstaple FC have launched two, one for their adult team www.barnstaplefootballclub.co.uk 
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September 2nd, 2010: Devon County FA September Newsletter View the latest newsletter. August 21st, 2010: Kingsley League Website now live You can now view the Kingsley League tables, fixtures and results via their FA Full Time website 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 6th, 2010: Devon County FA August Newsletter View the latest newsletter. 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. 
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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. 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 May 9th, 2010: Braunton Challenge Cup Final - Braunton 2-1 Barnstaple AAC Congratulations to Braunton Reserves who beat Barnstaple AAC in the Braunton Challenge Cup. You can read the match report on the North Devon Journal site May 7th, 2010: Torridge Cup Final - Barnstaple AAC 1-0 AET Braunton Congratulations to Barnstaple AAC who beat Braunton 1-0. Also on the night the 3 winners of the "Team of the Round" were presented with their £50.00 cheques. May 7th, 2010: Coryton Athletic FC on tour and requiring friendlies Coryton Athletic FC on tour and requiring friendlies. Please view the Noticeboard for further information. May 4th, 2010: St Lukes Bowl Final Congratulations to Bideford FC who beat Exeter City in the St Lukes Bowl Final. You can read the match report on the North Devon Journal site May 4th, 2010: Hansen Cup Final Congratulations to Wrey Arms who beat Anchor 3-1, both of the North Devon Journal Football League, May 3rd, 2010: Westward Ho! Cup Final Bad luck to Boca Seniors of the North Devon Journal Football League May 3rd, 2010: Dynamo Buddies Bad luck to Dynamo Buddies of the Wrey Arms Sunday League May 2nd, 2010: Landkey FC requiring additional officials and players Landkey FC require club officials and new players. Please view the Noticeboard for further information. May 2nd, 2010: Ground Grading Proposal - Latest News A working party for the Devon FA has looked at what differences there are between the different grades, Premier, Senior, Intermediate. Only two leagues have any qualifications for their Premier teams and they are the Devon & Exeter League and North Devon Journal League. This set of standards is being proposed as a basis for the County Cup Competitions and is proposed to be brought in for Season 2013/14. If adopted it is is hoped that leagues will be able to use the standards for their own divisions although it is unlikely that would be compulsory. If a club did not meet the standard for their Cup level they would be able to use an alternative ground but they would not be able to play in a lower level Cup Competition. A working document of the standards can be downloaded here 
April 30th, 2010: Devon County FA May Newsletter View the latest newsletter. April 22nd, 2010: Appledore - Devon Premier Cup Champions 
Congratulations to Appledore who pulled off a stunning comeback to win 5-3 against the Royal Marines to bring the Devon Premier Cup back to the North Area for a second season. It was a cracking game and Geoff Copp should be congratulated for his team's attitude, particularly towards the end of the game. Read the match report April 19th, 2010: Bideford Blues & Appledore Girls - Devon Under 14 Girls Cup Champions Congratulations to Bideford Blues & Appledore Girls who beat Ashmoor 5-1 at Coach Road, Newton Abbot on Monday night to become the Devon Under 14 Girls Cup Champions of Devon. There is a report on the Devon County FA's site April 9th, 2010: Woolsery - Devon Intermediate Cup Champions
Congratulations to Woolsery who beat Windsor Car Sales 4-2 at Coach Road, Newton Abbot on Thursday night to become the Intermediate Champions of Devon. It was a cracking game and Woolsery thoroughly deserved the win. I was honoured and very proud to be the Guest at this game. Woolsery are a fine advert for North Area football. Read the match report on the North Devon Journal website April 7th, 2010: Devon Cup Finalists - Dynamo Buddies Congratulations to Dynamo Buddies who have reached the final of the Devon County Sunday Senior Cup. They will play Wonford United Final on Sunday 2nd May. The kick off is 11.00am at Coach Road, Newton Abbot. April 5th, 2010: Holman Cup Final Congratulations to Northam Lions who beat Barnstaple AAC 6-4 to win the Holman Cup. Read the match report on the North Devon Journal website April 5th, 2010: Torridge Cup Details The Cups and Tournaments page has been updated with details of the previous rounds, and forthcoming semi-finals and final for the Torridge Challenge Cup. View them on the Cups/Tournaments page. March 31st, 2010: Cups and Tournaments page The cups and tournaments page has gone live with details of the Bideford Blues & Appledore JFC Annual 6 A-Side Youth Football Tournament which takes place at Sandymere in June. More details including the entry form can be found via the Cups/Tournaments page . 
March 30th, 2010: Devon County FA April Newsletter View the latest newsletter. March 30th, 2010: Fair Play The North Devon Journal League last night gave its support to a Fair Play proposal. This will involve referees giving teams a mark out of 100. It was decided to trial this in the Premier Division initially from Season 2010/11 and, if successful, to roll it out to all Divisions the following season. March 29th, 2010: FA Standard Code of Rules Update All leagues should have received the lastest version of the FA Standard Code of Rules for next season. One small change is the addition of a cap on fines at Rule 5(D). If any league has not received this please contact me and I will send you a copy. March 17th, 2010: Pivot Trophy Congratulations to the Hodgson Insurance Kingsley League who pipped North Devon Journal League representatives Landkey Town at the post in a 4-3 thoroughly entertaining match. On the night £214 was raised for the Cancer Fund at the NDDH including a very generous donation from Landkey Town of £83. Read the match report on the Journal's website
March 5th, 2010: Devon County FA March Newsletter View the latest newsletter.
Both Shields have now been presented. The Senior Shield went to Halwill (pictured below) and the Intermediate Shield went to Woolsery. The Shields are presented to the Senior and Intermediate team from the North Area that gets the furthest in their respective cup. The photo on the right show Andrew (Winnie) Winser receiving the Shield from Rob Bates, Devon FA Area Co-Ordinator. Click on the photos for larger version.
February 1st, 2010: Devon County FA February Newsletter View the latest newsletter. January 16, 2010: Albert Beer - Tribute reproduced with the kind permission of the North Devon Journal
August 15, 2009: Jewellery Issue - Important Message for All Players All referees have been instructed by The FA to strictly apply the Laws of the Game in relation to the wearing of jewellery and in particular wedding rings. Up until this season, at local level, it has been acceptable practice for a single band wedding ring, which cannot be removed, to be taped up. This is no longer permitted and that, from the start of the forthcoming season, ALL jewellery, including wedding rings, MUST be removed. This does also apply to referees (except for a watch or similar device for timing the match). June 12, 2009: Debt Recovery The Devon FA can assist your club to recover monies due to your club. However there are strict criteria, mainly involving time limits. Use the noticeboard to promote your club event or news. Send the details using the contact us page. |
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