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ETFC offers congratulations to Whitehawk FC on winning the Ryman League South Title and to Bognor Regis Town FC on winning the Play off Final. We wish both Clubs continued success on the next part of their journey.

The Committee would also like to thank all sponsors, supporters and volunteers for all their support and hard work throughout the 2011-12 season. Thanks also go to all management and players who have represented Eastbourne Town Football Club so well this season.

The new Ryman League season begins on 18th August 2012. Enjoy the suimmer break and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the Saffrons in August for for new campaign.

Please note that the Eastbourne Town FC
Presentation Evening
will be on Friday 18 May 2012
at the Cumberland Hotel
&
There will be a
Race Night
at The Lamb Public House Old Town
on Saturday 24 March 2012

The Victorious Eastbourne Town Reserve Team

EASTBOURNE TOWN RESERVES
WIN CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN

Congratulations to Peter Haydock and Paul Lewis, all players and all staff on this super achievement. With a 3-1 away victory at near neighbours, Hailsham Town FC, at the Beaconsfield, Eastbourne Town secured a second successive Sussex County Football League Reserve Premier League title on Saturday. Having led the table for virtually the whole season, this has still proved to be a tough League to win, with Hassocks FC and Pagham FC both proving to be dogged and determined opposition. As existing Champions, back to back titles are never easy to secure as all opponents want to lower your colours, however, everyone involved this season has contributed well and that special accolade of 'DOUBLE CHAMPIONS' has been achieved. Well done to all.

EASTBOURNE UNITES TO OFFER FREE YOUTH FOOTBALL COACHING

Youngsters are being offered free football coaching this Easter as part of a community partnership scheme led by Eastbourne Town Football Club and international charity Football 4 Peace. The coaching sessions have won the backing of several high profile supporters including Eastbourne Borough Council, the University of Brighton’s Chelsea School of Sport and the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette.

Year 7 children are now being invited to apply for places for the scheme called F4P @ Eastbourne Town FC, to be held from 2nd to 4th April 2012. The scheme is the first in a series of joint ventures as part of Eastbourne Town FC’s football in the community programme.

Leading coaches from Football 4 Peace will hold the first two sessions at the University of Brighton Sports Centre in Denton Road on April 2nd and 3rd. The youngsters will then take part in a Festival of Football at Eastbourne Town Football Club in The Saffrons on April 4th.

The scheme is aimed at not only improving football skills but, in line with the work carried out all over the world by Football 4 Peace, will also promote communication skills, enhance interaction, instil values and break down inhibitions and build trust, cooperation and sharing.

For details on how to reserve a place on the course, visit www.football4peace.eu/eastbourne_town_football_club.html

David Jenkins, Chairman of Eastbourne Town FC, said: “We are thrilled to be working with so many high profile local supporters to deliver what will be a fantastic community based coaching programme. This scheme is about more than just football. It’s about bringing local youngsters together through football to give them the chance to learn a number of life skills. We are privileged to be working with Football 4 Peace at the amazing facilities provided by the Chelsea School of Sport, and I would like to thank Eastbourne Borough Council and the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette for helping to make this possible. “Places are unfortunately limited to I would urge anyone interested to apply as soon as possible.”

Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, Cllr David Tutt, said: “The Council is delighted to be endorsing these coaching sessions. This scheme highlights what can be achieved when our local community comes together in partnership. This is an excellent example of how the Council’s relationship with Eastbourne Town Football Club can bring great benefits to local children.”

Dr Gary Stidder, a Senior lecturer at the University of Brighton and co-founder of the Football 4 Peace initiative, said “we are extremely pleased to have the local council and Eastbourne Town FC support the philosophy behind football 4 peace which puts the holistic development of young people at the very core of the project aims rather than the development of technical skills and performance.”

Contact Information:

Garry Newton
Eastbourne Town Football Club
redeyesports@hotmail.co.uk
+44 (0)7738 208143

Dr. Gary Stidder
Senior Lecturer
g.stidder@brighton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1273 643778

From left: Ian Fitzpatrick Senior Head of Community at Eastbourne Borough Council, David Jenkins ETFC Chairman , Cllr David Tutt Leader of EBC, Rob Cottrill Chief Executive EBC & Dr Gary Stidder co-founder of Football4Peace from the University of Brighton.

F4P @ Eastbourne Town FC

Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th April 2012

Time: 13:00-16:00

Football 4 Peace and Eastbourne Town Football Club have got together to provide an exciting opportunity for year 7 boys and girls of Eastbourne. F4P Coaches will work with the young people over the first two days at the University of Brighton’s Chelsea School of Sport in Meads. They will prepare and build them into teams to compete for the ‘Fair Play Award’ on the third day at the F4P Festival at Eastbourne Town Football Club’s ground at the Saffrons. This event is endorsed by Eastbourne Borough Council and the Eastbourne Herald & Gazette.

The event is free of charge however, places are limited so please return your application form NOW!!!

Please go to www.football4peace.eu for application forms.

Through the coaching of football with the values of trust, respect, responsibility, neutrality, equity and inclusion, F4P @ Eastbourne Town FC aims to:

Promote communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
Enhance interaction
Break down inhibitions
Build trust, co-operation and sharing
Increase working relationships
Develop leadership skills and confidence
Encourage team work
Allow joint decision-making and problem-solving
Encourage individuals to work outside 'usual' friendship boundaries
Develop positive personal and social qualities
Reinforce the theme of citizenship.
Develop Football skills

Dates & Venues:

University of Brighton Sports Centre
Denton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7SR
Telephone: 01323 643706
www.brighton.ac.uk/sportbrighton/facilities/eastbourne

Monday 2nd April 2012 13.00 - 16.00
Tuesday 3rd april 2012 13.00 - 16.00

Eastbourne Town Football Club
The Saffrons,Compton Place Road, Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1EA
Telephone: 01323 724328
www.etfc.biz

Monday 2nd April 2012 13.00 - 16.00
Tuesday 3rd april 2012 13.00 - 16.00

What to bring and what to wear

Suitable footwear – The most suitable footwear are either training shoes or astro turf shoes. The University of Brighton do not allow football boots unless they are rubber studs. No blades can be worn.
Suitable and comfortable football kit such as a track suit or sweat shirt and jogging bottoms.
Shin Pads: We strongly recommend that shin pads are worn at all times.
Refreshments: Participants should bring their own water in a suitable container.

Terms and Conditions

Places are not guaranteed until we have confirmed receipt of your application.
It is understood that the organisers accept no liability in respect of the applicants’ participation except for any statutory rights arising in relation to injury caused by negligence of the organisers.
In your absence you authorise the organisers to act in “loco parentis” should your child require emergency medical treatment.
Video footage/photography will be taken during this project and used for research and/or promotional purposes.

Please go to www.football4peace.eu for further details.

Eastbourne Town Football Club is delighted to announce a record sponsorship deal that has been agreed with Sussex Business Times Magazine and City Gym Express.

For a three-year term, locally-based Sussex Business Times (SBT) will be displayed on the front of the club's shirts with City Gym Express on the backs of the five most senior teams of the club.

Sponsor, local businessman and owner of both businesses, Lee Mansfield, has generously given the advertising space on shorts to the club's Eastbourne-based charity, ICT 4 Autism. He has also pledged £10 per goal scored to the charity with other club sponsors hoped to follow in a similar path. Club Chairman, David Jenkins, said "we are thrilled to have secured by far the biggest deal in the club's 130 year history, especially in these difficult times. I believe it reflects the club's ongoing efforts to be at the forefront of community issues. We are keen to be seen at the heart of Eastbourne sport, supporting the community wherever and however we can. I believe this was a major reason behind Sussex Business Times and City Gym's decision to commit to such a large investment in one organisation. The support for our charity again emphasises our sponsor's commitment to Eastbourne and we are truly delighted that they have chosen to invest in Eastbourne Town FC's future.

Danny Bloor, Club Manager added, “We cannot underestimate what this deal means for the club. It is hugely important for community football to gain this kind of support from local businesses. Businesses which can offer added value over and above the initial financial support.”

Lee Mansfield explained, "I know David Jenkins well and as a supporter of Eastbourne and a football fan, it wasn't too difficult to agree our deal. The club continues to grow and as the oldest club in Sussex, we are delighted to commit to them and the work they plan over the coming years. Playing at The Saffrons, next door to the Town Hall, the club is truly at the heart of Eastbourne and we are looking forward to sharing in the club's future."

Simon Skinner, Marketing Director of Park View Publishing Ltd, the publishers of Sussex Business Times Magazine added, “As the oldest business title in Sussex, we can see huge opportunities in this new deal for SBT. We do not intend to be a ‘silent’ sponsor of Eastbourne Town FC and are already planning a brand new SBT networking event to be held at the Saffrons on a quarterly basis and an annual gala dinner at the end of the season, which will raise money for both the club and our chosen charities. Sussex Business Times may be Sussex-Wide but we are based in the town and we fully intend to develop the local business community through the meetings along with other projects too.

As a part of the agreement, players will also have the opportunity to use the facilities at City Gym Express on South Street, just a few hundred yards away from the pitch. This is a huge benefit due to the gym housing high-end training equipment, not available at the football club not to mention the luxurious changing and shower rooms.

On top of all of this, Lee Mansfield has also pledged support to the club from his other businesses, Fresh Cleaning Services and Slaters Wine Bar.

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