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Meet Louie the Lion
23 Aug, 2010
Hello everyone at active soccer….
My name is Louie the lion and I love playing football and making new friends at active soccer.
I especially like learning new skills through all the fun games we play, I have also learnt the importance of been part of a team and been able to respect my coaches and friends. This has really helped me improve, not just by been a better player but a better lion as well.
I can’t wait to meet you at a camp or a School near you; I love visiting schools and having lots of fun and keeping fit, I will be helping share my experiences and fun and healthy tips with you at active soccer.
Please look back at the website soon to find out more information about what’s happening with Louie and active soccer.
Mascot Competition
11 Jun, 2010
Active Soccer are launching their very own mascot - a lion. The lion will be encouraging all active soccer participant’s to play in a Fun, Friendly environment. The Lion will also encourage the FUN, HEALTHY and INCLUSIVE ethos of active soccer through Schools, Children and Parents by providing regular messages through our website and literature.
The Lion to be launched later this Summer has yet to be given a name and we are asking all our soccer players to come up with a name for the lion and a brief story about the lion and it’s role in active soccer.
The winning entry will recieve an active soccer home playing strip (please see the active shop) and the chance to watch the active soccer ambassador Sue Smith play in a future England fixture.
And your winning name will proudly be the name chosen for the active soccer mascot
Closing Date - 31st July
Winner to be announced at the beginning of August.
All entries to be posted to -
active soccer - Mascot Competition
4 alexander wharf
Maghull
Liverpool
L31 7FB
or e-mailed to - (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Please include your Name, School and Home address contact details with your entry.
Good Luck
What’s On Pages Launched
10 Jun, 2010
Active Soccer continually aim to improve the service we offer. We have developed a new section to each individual active soccer franchise webpage. The What’s on ? section will provide an upto date information point for you to view all the available coaching offered by active soccer in your area. This will include - SCHOOLS, WEEKEND / HOLIDAY COACHING and SPECIAL EVENTS. For example Cheshunt are running a Special Event this Saturday with their England World Cup day, please see the link below
http://www.activesoccer.co.uk/index.php/cheshunt/
We hope that the ‘new’ information point will help keep you upto date with new courses.
Inflatables available
18 May, 2010
We are pleased to announce that active soccer will be able to provide Schools, Youth Groups or Private Parties the opportunity to use the bespoke active soccer inflatables. With a 25 metre soccer team challenge game and a fun ‘soccer am style’ target game they will provide hours of enjoyment and help with special fundraising iniatives and events you could be holding.
They will be available for hire throughout the summer and there after, please check the shop soon.
June Holiday Dates 2010
12 May, 2010
Please contact your regional manager to secure your half term place
Vote Bournemouth active soccer!!
30 Apr, 2010
active soccer Bournemouth are running a one day camp
Thursday May 6th
9am - 3pm
Aged 4 - 11 years
£15
@
Totton Sports Club
Southern Gardens
Ringwood Road
Southampton
SO40 8RW
Parents can stay and watch and use the bar area that will be open
To book please contact Chris Emms on - 0844 822 3934
Sue supports Sport Relief
24 Mar, 2010 Sue Smith
BBC presenters, celebrities and sports stars in the North West went head-to-head in a Dragon Boat challenge in aid of Sport Relief (18 March 2010).
Leading the two teams over the one-mile course in the Huron Basin in Salford Quays were BBC presenters Tony Livesey and Dianne Oxberry.
They were joined in the boats TV presenter Nick Hancock, comedian Justin Moorhouse and ex-Hollyoaks and Holby City star Jeremy Edwards.
Also putting their oars in were England cricketer James Anderson, England footballer Sue Smith, Olympic swimmer Steve Parry, North West Tonight’s Annabel Tiffin and Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver.
The teams were given expert help from the Pool of Life Dragon Boat club in Liverpool
So far Sport Relief has raised an amazing £31.6 million pounds.
online active soccer shop to open for Easter
22 Mar, 2010
active soccer are to launch their online shop.
Available online will be a full range of umbro training wear and active soccer replica shirts in the home and away colours for both children and adults.
England womens star and active soccer ambassador Sue Smiths personalised Training wear and kit will be in the shop along with the Sue Smith soccer parties for girls.
Active Soccer equipment, branded bags and training accessories will also be available to purchase from the shop.
Bournemouth becomes active
21 Mar, 2010
Chris Emms will be opening active soccer in Bournemouth from the beginning of May, forthcoming course dates will be announced shortly.
Warrington franchise to start
18 Mar, 2010
From April 1st active soccer Warrington will launch under the leadership of Simon Dow.
Male ambassador set to be announced
26 Feb, 2010
active soccer will shortly be announcing the companies male ambassador….
Cup Glory for Sue
26 Feb, 2010 Sue Smith
Leeds Carnegie Ladies have become winners of the FA Tesco Women’s Premier League Cup for the first time in their history after a 3-1 win against Everton Ladies at Spotland, Rochdale thanks to a brace from Ellen White.
Leeds started the game brightly and were in front after just 14 minutes when Katie Holtham’s low strike from 20 yards out was enough to beat Rachel Brown in the Everton goal.
Leeds doubled their lead six minutes later when a Sue Smith corner was fumbled by Brown and White was able to head home from a yard out.
Rick Passmoor’s side should have 3-0 up when White again picked up on a loose ball but her weak shot was saved by Brown.
The best chance for Everton Ladies in the first half fell to Everton Ladies captain Fara Williams whose free kick went over the bar.
Everton started the 2nd half stronger and were back in the game just 3 minutes into the 2nd half when Natasha Dowie broke down the left wing and was able to pick out influential midfielder Fara Williams who fired past Carly Telford.
Everton dominated much of the 2nd half and came closest to equalising with 20 minutes left when Jody Handley toe-poked an effort at the back post for Telford to clear away.
With 6 minutes left, Everton threw bodies forward in the hope of an equaliser but were hit on the break when Ellen White broke, and she shot past the helpless Brown to secure the win for Leeds.
Good luck Sue…
10 Feb, 2010
Active Soccer ambassador Sue Smith is looking to add the seasons first piece of silverware to the trophy cabinet. Playing for Leeds, Sue will be taking on Everton Ladies in the FA Premier League Cup Final at Rochdale at 7PM.
Good luck from everyone at active soccer
active keepers launched in Woking
03 Feb, 2010
Leon and Darren will be hosting specialist goalkeeping sessions at Manorcroft United in Englefield Green from February 23rd 2010. The course has been developed by active soccer Woking and will help young keepers develop their handling, positional and shot stopping skills.
Cheshunt annouce holiday camp
20 Jan, 2010
First date announced, second date to follow shortly, please see Cheshunt page
Book For February Half Term 2010
11 Jan, 2010
Bookings are now being taken for February Half Term camps in Sefton, Harrogate and Macclesfield.
North Merseyside dates are available on the page.
SUE SMITH AMBASSADOR ROLE
03 Dec, 2009
active soccer are pleased to announce that Englands most capped and successful female footballer will be working as an ambassador from 2010. More news and articles will follow shortly.
In the meantime please view http://www.suesmith8.com/ to read more information about Sue Smiths career.
Sue has also launched a calender for 2010 that will be available through the Sue Smith website within the next two weeks.
Crosby Christmas Camp
01 Dec, 2009
Active Soccer are running a two day indoor course at Chesterfield High Sports College in Crosby on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December.
The course will run from 10am - 3pm
The cost is £20 for 2 days, lots of great prizes to win including beat the Santa competition
Boys and Girls age 4-12yrs
To book please contact Sefton Head Coach Matthew on 07825442304
North Merseyside Drop & Shop Xmas Camps
20 Nov, 2009
Active Soccer are hosting two Drop and Shop camps over the 21st and 22nd December to help families with preparation time for xmas.
Indoor venues -
10am - 3pm
£25 for two days. Book before December 11th and receive a £5 Discount.
Special Prizes to be won.
Maricourt High School - Maghull
Tarleton High School - Tarleton
Booking form will be available from the 25th November 2009. To book early please contact Chris Jones.
CHESHUNT active in January 2010
15 Nov, 2009
Steven Edwards and Sarah Wiltshire will be running active soccer in Cheshunt from the start of January 2010, please view their forthcoming page to check the latest news and courses.
BURY Franchise starts January 2010
14 Nov, 2009 Announcement
Active Soccer announce that Bilal Rashid will be running the Bury franchise, the area will become active in January 2010.
Woking Active Soccer Schools Cup 2009
13 Nov, 2009
November 5th saw the inaugural staging of the Active Soccer Cup for school years 3 & 4. The 7 a-side tournament held in the afternoon and in partnership with Manorcroft United Junior Football Club was held at Cooper’s Hill Recreational Ground the home of Manorcroft United. The event designed to encourage both boys and girls to be more active and to help promote healthy eating benefitted from support from both Somerfield Stores and the local market in Staines who both donated massive portions of fruit so each child was able to receive apples, Satsuma’s and bananas when collecting their certificates and medals at the end of the tournament as well as having fresh oranges and bananas available throughout the course of the event.
The games of ten minutes were refereed by several Sports Leaders from Strodes College in Egham and it must be said that by the end of the day they had all worked extremely hard and deserve praise for their excellent attitude and professionalism in making the event a success.
Six teams took part in the group stage with Manorcroft and Thorpe Lea representing Egham, St Jude’s and St Cuthbert’s representing Englefield Green, St Paul’s representing Addlestone and St Ann’s Heath from Virginia Water all playing each other with the top 4 teams progressing to the Semi Finals. After some hotly contested group games the Semi Final line up saw Manorcroft face St Ann’s Heath and St Cuthbert’s take on St Paul’s. Both Semis’ were very close and end to end affairs which is a credit to the boys and girls from all the teams involved. Both games finished 1-0 with St Ann’s and St Cuthbert’s progressing to the final.
It has to be said that a fantastic afternoon of football culminated with a closely fought edgy final in which both teams could have won, but as the crowds watched on, the inevitable penalty shoot-out was to decide the winners. It was decided that the 7 players on the pitch at the final whistle would all get the chance to take a penalty in a slightly unorthodox seven strike penalty shoot-out. With the score at 4-3 in St Ann’s favour after 6penalties each St Cuthbert’s had to score to take St Ann’s to a pressure last kick, however it wasn’t to be and St Cuthbert’s missed to leave St Ann’s winners with a penalty to spare.
So congratulations to St Ann’s Heath on winning the first ever Active Soccer Cup held in partnership with Manorcroft United JFC and Runnymede Borough Council.
Active Soccer Woking would like to thank all the schools that took part, all the children for their excellent behaviour throughout the day, each and every one of them can be proud of their performance both on and off the pitch in representing their schools. Also a big thank you to the parents that came to support the schools, it made for a terrific atmosphere. Manorcoft United must also be thanked for the use of ground which made for an excellent setting.
Active Marathon Challenge
03 Nov, 2009
Now only days away Scott Wildman, Active Soccer Liverpool’s director
continues his preparations for undertaking the challenge of running in
the 2010 Virgin London Marathon.
He will be attempting the gruelling 26.2 mile course on April 25th
next year in the hope of raising money for two of Active Soccer’s
chosen charities ‘Childline’ and ‘NSPCC’.
To support this a sponsorship page has been created. Please click on
the link below to access the page and if possible given a donation.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=activemarathonchallenge&isTeam=false
Thanks for you support.
Don’t X the Line makes Sky Sports News
30 Oct, 2009
The ‘Don’t X the Line’ Campaign founded by Mal Lee from Walton in Liverpool hosted a special workshop last night . Active Soccer who are in partnership with the campaign were there to support the event, Scott Wildman and Mark Whitwood were able to contribute their support and opinions to an evening that featured local parents and children from football clubs who have been filmed and reported upon by students from Edge Hill University as part of a project that aims to reduce poor behaviour at sporting events. The workshop gave participants the opportunity to review their own conduct during matches and discuss how they could improve to help make the game better.
Mark Whitwood commented ’ For children who are just starting their footballing experiences be it through practice or in competitive games to learn that, kicking balls away, ignoring referees, swearing is not accepted is great. The children at the event were contributing significantly to the workshop which showed that if they can understand the difference between right and wrong now they will not only hold onto these beliefs as they grow up but also improve parents attitudes who put to much pressure either on them as players or referees and coaches who are offering valued help within youth football. ‘
Sky Sports News were at the event and this will be featured on Sunday 1st November, also present were Radio City, Talk City and the Liverpool Echo.
Active Soccer are helping to send this message out on a weekly basis throughout the country at it soccer clubs and events. This Thursday the ‘Don’t X The Line’ will be featured at a soccer tournament that Active Soccer are running in London at Manorcroft United for 12 local primary schools.
If you would like more information upon this campaign and would like to get involved please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Royal Mail Strike
21 Oct, 2009 Announcement
If you have yet to send in your application form to your local Active Soccer office for October 1/2 Term, please be aware that even though there is a postal strike, applications can still be made for these course’s.
You can make a payment and book your place through the ‘make a payment’ option on the website, alternatively, please contact your area manager through their local 0845 number or e-mail address.
We look forward to seeing you next week!
New Sefton and Harrogate October Flyers available for download
05 Sep, 2009 Announcement
For the Sefton flyer, click here.
For the Harrogate flyer, click here.
NVQ Training
19 Aug, 2009 Announcement
Active Soccer are pleased to announce that their franchisees and coaching staff now have the opportunity to develop their personal skills by working towards a variety of business and customer related NVQ’s from Level 2-4.
The continued learning and development of Active Soccer’s staff will benefit the ongoing improvement of the service we provide to parents, children and educational establishments.
New Active Partnerships with Drillboard and Don’t X the Line
27 Jul, 2009
Active Soccer is now working with Drillboard who are coaching curriculum specialists. Drillboard are helping provide all the Active Soccer coaches with new material and these are being used throughout the Active areas in the UK. We understand the importance of the sessions the children take part in and we constantly look to develop the content and innovative games that are used so that all particpants experience fun ‘new’ games all year round. Drillboard works perfectly with the FUN, HEALTHY and INCLUSIVE beliefs of the company.
Drillboard will be available through the forthcoming online shop and is included in the ‘newsletter’.
Don’t X the line is a campaign that Active Soccer now supports, we will be working with Don’t X the line within our Schools and Active Junior programs. Forthcoming Tournaments in the autumn term will promote this important message.
Kenny Dalglish meets Active Soccer
09 Jul, 2009 News
Following the success of the April/May Active Bike Challenge from Barcelona FC to Liverpool FC for the Marina Dalglish Charity, members of the team met with Kenny Dalglish to discuss the event and hand over a cheque for £9,000 to the charity. Mark Whitwood said ’ It was fantastic to meet Kenny Dalglish and recieve his thanks and praise for what was an unbelievable achievement by the team. Cycling over 1100 miles in 9 1/2 days is even more intense than the Tour De France as there was no rest day, i don’t think Kenny could quite believe what the team had done.’ It really was a great event and to see more information please visit http://www.activebikechallenge.co.uk, and the Sefton gallery for the photo’s with Kenny Dalglish.
Active Soccer as a company is extremely supportive of charitable events and causes and have already started planning future UK and International events to help. If you would like to help or would like your charity to work with active soccer please contact the office.
Active Soccer to play Everton Academy
08 Jul, 2009
Due to the recent success of the Active Soccer Juniors U’7s, Everton F.C have asked the team to go and play in a friendly match against the academy on Friday 10th July.
Liverpool Summer Camps announced
19 Jun, 2009
Please visit the Liverpool page to view the dates and courses.
WOKING AREA ACTIVE
17 Jun, 2009 Announcement
Confirmed dates….
The 20th of June at Englefield Green village fete where Active Soccer will be putting on a session for Manorcroft under 8’s and then running a beat the goalkeeper competition.
Then on the 5th of July Active Soccer will be running a series of sessions at the Runnymede Youth Festival, involving local schools.
SUMMER CAMPS
Manorcroft United FC - Football ground
27th - 30th July
25th - 28th August
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Saturday Morning Club to Start on the 11th of July 2009 at Manorcroft.
More news to follow, please check the Woking area for further updates.
Grassroots Success
15 Jun, 2009 News
Active Soccer successfully completed the Grassroots Live exhibition. An action packed three days involving the countrys top providers for Grassroots football was enjoyed by over 15,000 vistors. Coaches from Active Soccer attended the three days and were able to benefit from what the show had to offer, Matthew Slocombe from the Sefton team commented ’ it was a fantastic event and i have been able to improve my knowledge and coaching ideas from this show, being in an environment where there was so much to learn and experience was exciting and it can only be good that as a company we can further benefit the many people we work with already.’
The show was a great opportunity for qualified coaches to meet Active Soccer and we have recieved lots of enquiries from ‘new’ coaches looking to help strengthen the existing Active Soccer team.
Exciting ‘New’ partnerships have been developed which we will announce shortly, Jon Whitwood commented ’ The exhibition has not only provided the chance for qualified coaches to discuss their futures with Active Soccer but has also given Active Soccer the chance to develop new contacts that will provide further improvements to what we are already offering, we are looking forward to implementing these very soon!’
Thank you to everyone who helped support this event and Active Soccer over the 3 Days in Birmingham.
2 DAYS LEFT UNTIL GRASSROOTS LIVE
10 Jun, 2009
Active Soccer for the second year running will be featuring at the Grassroots Football Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham. If you have not yet bought a ticket there is still time. There will be 3 action packed days including the chance to talk to and watch past and present players, live coaching demonstrations and lots more.
Active Soccer will be located at stand 250 in the main hall near the entrance, we will be offering coaches the opportunity to get ACTIVE! So if you are interested in becoming a coach or even running your own business through soccer coaching then makesure you come and visit to find out more….
We look foward to seeing you there.
Enjoy the show.
Coaching Opportunities
09 Jun, 2009 Announcement
Are you passionate about football?
Are you self motivated?
Do you have your FA coaching qualifications?
Do you have the ability to work with children between 5 - 14 ?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all the above then you may have some of the
qualities Active Soccer are looking for in their coaching staff.
We are currently seeking coaches for our summer camps and new Sept
contracts.
You could become ‘Active’. Please call or send your CV direct to active soccer.
ACTIVE JUNIORS SUCCESS
08 Jun, 2009 Result
Active Soccer Juniors U7’s team won their second trophy of the season
yesterday.
Having already won the ‘Hightown Shield’ back in March they took part in
Forefield Rangers annual Tournament at Chesterfield High school,Crosby.
3 wins and a goalless draw in the group stages saw them top their group and
progress to the Semi Finals.
A great performance, but no goals meant that they had to endure the tension
of a nail biting penalty shoot-out.
They triumphed and sealed a second Cup Final place in only their first
season together.
And yet again they faced their local rivals Crosby Stuart F.C.
Superb passing and excellent team work meant that Active had the majority
of possession.They created most of the chances and an excellent display was
topped off with a fantastic goal.
A brilliant passing move was finished in style, meaning that Active Soccer
Juniors were winners again.
And all this was done without conceding a goal the entire day.
Head Coach Andy Hickey and Scott Wildman were delighted with the teams
performance and their behaviour throughout the day.
Andy said ‘This has topped an excellent first season for us.I can see our
team going from strength to strength in the next few seasons’
Scott added ’ We have a brilliant group of players.They are a credit to the
club and their parents.’
‘We would like to thank them all for letting us have the opportunity to
coach their children.Myself and Andy get a great deal of satisfaction in
seeing them develop as both individuals and players.’
Macclesfield and Harrogate Summer Forms Available
07 Jun, 2009 Announcement
Download a summer camp booking form by clicking this link…
NEW ACTIVE SOCCER FRANCHISE
05 Jun, 2009 News
From July 1st there will be a new Active Soccer centre in Woking, with Leon Turner and Darren Bedford at the helm.
Check back for more information soon!
Summer Camp Dates
03 Jun, 2009 Announcement
All of the Summer Camp dates will be announced on the 8th June, in just a few days.
Check back soon for full information!
Active Soccer camps this Easter holiday
29 Mar, 2009 Announcement
Active Bike Challenge
29 Mar, 2009 News
On April 22nd 2009, 10 cyclists will be flying from Liverpool to Barcelona to embark on the Active Soccer charity bike ride.
We will be raising awareness and money for the Marina Dalglish Appeal. Marina works closely with several cancer wards and the aim of our ride is to raise £25,000 for chairity between the participants. Active Soccer will cycle the 1000 miles from the Nou Camp to Anfield Liverpool in 10 days.
We are collecting signed Footballs Shirts along the way from, FC Barcelona, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Birmigham City, Stoke City, Crewe Alexander, Stockport County, Manchester City, Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool. Please donate and follow the progress of Mark and the team on www.activebikechallenge.co.uk.
Thank you for your help and support!
Upcoming Exhibitions
29 Mar, 2009 News
• Active Soccer is Exhbiting at the Careers in Sport & Leisure Exhbition in Sheffield on 25th / 26th March
• Leeds Metropolitan Univeristy
Active Soccer Franchise Seminar please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for confirmation time and date
Grassroots Football Show
29 Mar, 2009 Event
Problems accessing your Active Soccer email?
29 Mar, 2009 Announcement
Please speak to Mark Whitwood to get your new Active Soccer email settings.
If you wish to access your AS email from the web, the address is now http://www.activesoccer.co.uk/webmail - you can log in with your full email address and password.
I’d recommend choosing “RoundCube” to read your email - it’s the option on the right after you’ve logged in.
Any problems, please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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