Welcome to the start of the new season, I hope that all our players, parents/guardians and all their relatives enjoy a successful season with Christchurch Youth. Let's hope the weather is kind to us (we don't have to postpone too many games until the end of the season), all matches are played in the kind of spirit we would like to see and that we support all the teams, including our opponents, and treat everybody with Respect and without Prejudice.

Our teams will look fantastic this year in their new classic kit, please look after it, you will notice that on the front of our shirts this year we are showing our support for Julia's House (Dorset Children's Hospice) as we are hoping to raise monies throughout the year for this worthy charity, if you can offer any support, make a donation or just help with fund-raising events, please contact me. I would like to thank our Club sponsor In-Excess for supporting the youth teams with this initiative.

We are now listing all the matches on the website for you to review along with weekly match reports and hopefully, in the future, pictures; you will also find the link to the FA website where competitive teams can view their league positions.

Please note that there is a midweek game on the 8th September (Tuesday) with some of our teams playing away, please help us by getting your child to the agreed meeting point or football ground on time.

We are still looking for new players for some of our younger teams, under 6's, under 7's and under 8's if you know of anybody who might be interested in joining a friendly club please contact the Club Secretary. If anybody wishes to help within the running of the Club or a particular team, please let me know as volunteers are always welcome.

Have a great season and I look forward to meeting as many people as possible throughout the coming months.


Mark Duffy