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LATEST NEWS

18/08/08
The coaching and youth team details have been updated. North Kelvin United teams will play in the East Dunbartonshire Soccer Sevens Association this season which means games will now take place on Saturday mornings.

22/07/08
The new season finances letter has been added to the policies section.

07/06/08
Click here to view pictures from the NKU 2008 Player of the Year Award.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone for their hard work throughout the season. Look out for our end of term newsletter for more news and reviews as well as a look to next season.

05/06/08
Click Here to view pictures from our hugely successful 2008 tournament last weekend.

02/06/08
The 3rd annual NGFDG Spring Tournament was held on Sunday 1st June at North Kelvinside Pitches, there was an excellent turnout with around 350 players, coaches and families in attendance, with councillor Jim MacKechie presenting the awards and medals.

Special thanks must go out to NGFDG vice chairman John Burns who once again took on the lion share of the organising of the tournament and did a sterling job!

Awards were given to the group winner, fair play winner and player of the tournament for each age group..

The roll of honour was:-

1999's - GW - Scotland BC, FP - Broomhill & POT - Michael McLaughlin of Scotland BC

1998's - GW - Broomhill, FP - Scotland BC & POT - Lee Ralston of Pollock BC

1997's - GW - Cathcart, FP - Clydebank BC & POT - Joe Brown of North Kelvin

Photos will be uploaded shortly.

02/06/08
The first ever North Kelvin Utd awards night was held on Wednesday 28th May at Maryhill Community Centre, there was an excellent turnout with the hall full of players, coaches and families.

The players all recived a match ball which were donated by the SFA Quality Mark team which they can practice their skills with over the summer. Awards were given to players from 3 teams for Players of the Year and Most Improved Player.

The roll of honour was:-

1999's - POY - Grant Mackie & MIP - Stuart Gilfillan

1998's - POY - Steven Spence & MIP - Stuart Watt

1997's - POY - Jason Milligan & MIP - George Reynolds

Photos will be uploaded shortly.

06/08
The first ever North Kelvin Utd awards night was held on Wednesday 28th May at Maryhill Community Centre, there was an excellent turnout with the hall full of players, coaches and families.

The roll of honour was:-

1999's - POY - Grant Mackie & MIP - Stuart Gilfillan

1998's - POY - Steven Spence & MIP - Stuart Watt

1997's - POY - Jason Milligan & MIP - George Reynolds

Photos will be uploaded shortly.

22/05/08
The North Kelvin Utd awards night will be hosted on Wednesday 28th May at Maryhill Community Centre with a 6.30 pm kick off. All children's team players and parents are invited to attend.

The annual spring tournament will be held at NK pitches on 1st June with a 10am start, see press release section for more details.

The Groups Development Plan has been uploaded, as is required by the clubs constitution, see the Business Plan section.

The Youth & Adult team information sections have been updated.

04/05/08
The new North Kelvin Utd 2000's team will have its first game on Saturday 10th May at Caldercuilt Pitches with a 10 am kick off.

Coach Mark Adams would like all children who were born in 2000, and who wish to be part of the team, to attend Sunday Training at 11am sharp on the 4th May and on Wednesday night at 6pm sharp on the 7th May. Both sessions will be at the North Kelvinside pitches.

04/05/08
Following NGFDGs involvement in the successful community event held by North Woodside Community Action Group, we were delighted to receive at letter inviting us to attend ther next scheduled event in August:
" We are writing to thank you for the involvement of your group at our event on the 30th of March 2008.
" Having the football coaching activities contributed to the success of the day. We really appreciated having your input and the contribution made by all of the volunteers from your group.
"The group are hoping to run a smaller scale event during the school holidays in August and hope that you will be able to take part.
"Look forward to working with you again in the future."
Yours sincerely,
Sevana Navasanian

20/04/08
North Glasgow 5k Fun Run (EVENT REVIEW)

Click here to view more event pictures
NGFDG coaches attended the NG5k 2008 event which, in its 3rd year, proved a huge success attracting an estimated 2500 participants. NGFDG provided a 'Beat the Goalie' competition which was extremely popular with the kids (and big kids!). We also had a stall to distribute flyers and newsletter showcasing what we offer the local community. After approching many of the event attendees we were encouraged by the response we received and hope to strengthen our kids' teams as well as our ladies team. Thanks to everyone who made the day very successful and we look forward to working with you in the future.

16/04/08
North Glasgow 5k Fun Run
NG5k is all about promoting physical activity and a healthier lifestyle for residents living and working in North Glasgow as well as offering a great fun day out. What makes the NG5k unique is that it is one of only a few running events in Glasgow that is truly open to all where people of all ages and all levels of fitness or ability can take part.
NGFDG coaches will be representing our club with the aim of showcasing what we provide for the community and deliver information to interested parties.
Nearly 2000 fun runners took to the streets of North Glasgow last April in what turned out to be the biggest NG5k yet! Friends, families, neighbours & work colleagues came together on the day to cheer each other on with much laughter along the way. Back for its third year, ng5k returns for 2008 and promises to be bigger than ever!
We hope to see you there

16/04/08
Crossland AFC and NKU coaches took part in a hugely successful community event held at Cedar Street in March. The coaches held two half hour coaching sessions and set up a stand distributing newsletters and fliers aimed at attracting new players to our teams and highlighting what we offer to the local community. We had a fantastic response from the attendees and event organisers and look forward to working with them in the future

12/02/08

FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Sunday Coaching
Football coaching for all children aged from 5 to 12 years old started again on Sunday the 20th January 2008 at North Kelvinside Pitches, from 11 am until 12.30.
All children who have taken part in the past are welcome along with any new boys or girls who want to get involved in playing football. Cost is 50p.

Friday Night Football
Football Games for all youths aged from 12 to 16 years old started again on Friday the 25th January 2008 at North Kelvinside Pitches, from 6.15 pm until 8pm.
2 Experienced coaches are on hand to organise games for any male or female youths who want to come along and play football. Cost is £1.

Teams
There are places available in all of our North Kelvin United teams for next season.
If we have enough players and volunteers we hope to start a new team next season for children born in 2000. This proposed team will begin training at NK pitches on Sunday 24th February 2008 at 11 am.
The teams with children born in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 are all looking for additional players for the remainder of this season and next for both 11 a side and 7 a side fixtures.
So, if you want to take part come along on either Sunday Morning or Friday evening contact us by email: info@crosslandsafc.co.uk. Alternatively call Pauline on 0781 387 2114.

29/11/07
Welcome to the new-look NGFDG website. We are currently working on the new NK United site which will give the latest news, events and pictures for all the kids' and ladies teams.

27/11/07
Look out for the first NGFDG newsletter (Click Here to download NOW) bringing you all the latest news about your local team - Out in December

Photos page has been updated:
November Sunday coaching for kids and ladies as well as game pictures.
NKU 3k run pics uploaded.
Links page reinstalled

23/10/07
Crosslands and NKU took part in the Show Racism the Red Card launch weekend - pictured below is the 97s wearing the t-shirts. Visit www.srtrc.org for more information.

22/10/07
Race Night at Crosslands Bar - Sunday 28th October, 7pm
Our race night is not only an great night out, it also helps raise funds which are vital for all aspects of running our teams and coaching sessions, from paying for pitches to buying equipment essential for games and training - If you or your child is involved with Crosslands or NKU your support is very much appreciated - With loads of prizes and cash to be won it's definately not a night to be missed.

14/10/07
Adult team and youth team information updated
Coaching timetable added to coaching section
NGFDG email is now available - info@ngfdg.co.uk

18/09/07
Photo has been added to photos section - '99 NKU team photo

04/09/07
Photos have been added to photos section - Kids taking part in the
Great Scottish Run 2008 - WELL DONE!

New link added under links section - http://www.footballcentral.org

24/08/07
New pictures have been added to photos section - Coaches going through the Level 3 Coaching training.

09/08/07
Sunday morning coaching for kids returns - 1st session back is on Sunday 19th August at 11am at the North Kelvinside pitches. Please remember to bring 50p and a drink.

09/08/07
NEW Friday Night Football for kids between 12 and 15 begins on Friday 17th August 6.30pm to 8pm at the North Kelvinside pitches - bring your mates along and
£1 each.

20/06/07
The Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Smith to the roles of Child Protection/Player Welfare Officer and Volunteer Coordinator. If you would like any information about these roles please visit our policy section.

If you have time to help the club, in any way,large or small please contact Thomas by emailing:- info@crosslandsafc.co.uk

16/05/07
Sense over Sectarianism Tournament Photos have been added to the Photos Section

New Coaching Section has been added to the site

16/05/07
Sense over Sectarianism Tournament
To celebrate the end of the first full season for our North Kelvin United teams the Group has organised a mini tournament for Sunday 3rd June from 11 am at North Kelvinside Pitches. Teams from the Greater Glasgow area will come along and take part. This will be a fun and enjoyable day for children and we would encourage parents and friends to come along and enjoy the football and support all the young players.

Race and Crosslands AFC Awards Night
The NGFDG invite you along to join us in the Crosslands Bar, Queen Margaret Drive, for our annual Race Night/Player of the Year Night on Sunday 27th May at 7pm.
Members of Crosslands AFC founded the NGFDG and this is our annual fundraiser and celebration! All parents, friends and relatives are most welcome!
If you would like to sponsor a race (bottle of spirits) or own a horse (£2 each) contact John Burns on 0795 165 9826.

Volunteers Required
As the club grows and we cater for increasing amounts of children (and adults!) so does the workload of the existing volunteers. Therefore we require additional helpers, primarily for the benefit and safety of the children and to help the club achieve the Scottish Football Association Community Club Quality Mark status. We have vacancies for the following positions.

Child Protection Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, First Aiders, coaches and an assistant team manager (adult 1st team). For job descriptions visit http://www.ngfdg.co.uk/Policies.html. If you are interested please contact mark@crosslandsafc.co.uk or call Mark Adams on 0777 911 7223. The club will provide any training required.

04/05/07
Various Job Descriptions Added to Policy section.

24/04/07
Glasgow City Council announce plans to upgrade North Kelvinside pitches.

See Press Release section for further details.

Various Policies Added to Policy section.

15/04/07
Sunday Coaching
Football coaching for all children aged from 5 to 12 years old starts again on Sunday the 22nd April 2007 at North Kelvinside Pitches, from 11 am until 12.30.

All children who have taken part this season are welcome along with any new boys or girls who want to get involved in playing football.

The Spring Sunday coaching program will run from 22nd April over 6 weeks until Sunday the 27th May 2007.

Teams
There are places available in all of our North Kelvin United teams for next season.

If we have enough players and volunteers we hope to start a new team next season for children born in 1999.

The teams with children born in 1997 and 1998 are both looking for additional players for the next seasons
7 a side fixtures.

The team for children born in 1996 moves from 7 a side to 11 a side next season and additional players are required.

So if you want to take part come along to Sunday morning coaching and let us know.

Sense over Sectarianism Tournament
We intend to run another NGFDG/Sense over Sectarianism tournament to mark the end of the season. This will be held on Sunday 3rd of June at North Kelvinside pitches. This will be a fun and enjoyable day for children and we would encourage parents to come along and enjoy the football.

11/04/07
Photos from the NKU 1996 team's visit to the soccer circus have been added.

Youth Team & Adult Team sections have been updated.

28/03/07
Please note that there will be no training on Sunday the 8th April or Sunday 15th April as it is the Easter school holidays. Training will resume on Sunday 22nd April.

06/02/07
The new North Kelvin Utd ladies team played their first game last week and ran out winners by 8 goals to 6, well done girls. Results, fixtures and league table can be viewed from the link below.

http://www.activeglasgow.com/active_sport/football/adult-5-a-side-tables.asp

21/01/07
New Photos Added to Photos section.

07/01/07
FOOTBALL IS BACK!
The North Glasgow Football Development Group offer the chance to keep fit and play football for boys, girls and adults of all ages in the North & West Glasgow Area. A team of qualified coaches host various coaching sessions at several venues. The NGFDG has a stated aim of providing opportunity for all to play football and aim to provide the best coaching and facilities available for all who want to participate.

Sunday Coaching
Football coaching for all children aged from 5 to 12 years old starts again on Sunday the 14th January 2007 at North Kelvinside Pitches. All children who have taken part last year are welcome along with any new boys or girls who want to get involved in playing football. Coaching Sessions start at 11am and finish at 12.30pm. No need to pre-register just turn up ready to play and bring 50p and water. For more information contact David on 07989 498538.

Adult Teams
We currently have two adult teams who train on Tuesday evenings at Hyndland High School and Thursday evenings at North Kelvinside Pitches. Training takes place between 6.15pm and 8pm.The teams play matches on Saturdays Mornings in the GDSML and Saturday Afternoons in the GGPL. For more information contact John on 07985 783199.

Children’s Teams
We currently have teams for children born in 1996 and 1997. In 2007 we hope to have teams for children born in 1995 and 1998. The teams train on Wednesday evenings at Clevedon Secondary School at various times between 5.45pm and 7.30pm. Games in the SYCA Leagues and additional training are on Sunday mornings at various times between 10am and 12noon. For more information contact Walter on 0778 4932055.

Ladies Football
We intend to offer coaching for Girls and Ladies of the age of 15 and above in 2007. Coaching Sessions are provisionally planned for Tuesday evenings at Hyndland High School between 7pm and 8pm although this is subject to demand and suitability for participants. We wish to encourage women of all abilities to improve their skills and play football. For more information contact Pauline on 07813 872114.

06/12/06
Due to restructuring of our Committes the following positions are currently available:-

NGFDG - Office Bearer, CAFC - Office Bearer, NKU - Secretary, NKU - Treasurer, NKU - Fundraiser & NKU - Ofice Bearer

We invite applicant for all positions and are particularly keen to recruit non-playing applicants from family & friends of both the adult and child players.

Details of all positions including roles & responsibilities are available from Paul Tyler.

04/12/06
Please note that yesterday was the last Sunday coaching session at North Kelvinside of 2006. We are now having our winter break and will resume training on Sunday 14th January 2007.

26/11/06
Our Christmas Party (adults only) will be held in the Liquid Ship (function room), Great Western Road on Saturday 9th December at 8pm. Tickets are available from coaches at a price of £3 each.

All support and attendance would be greatly appreciated, as we would like to see a good turn out and we are also looking for raffle prizes. Contact any of the coaches for tickets or to donate a raffle prize.

Training T-Shirts @ £2 and Training Tops @ £5 are now available.

08/11/06
Launch 0f 1998 Age Group Team
Following the success and development of The NGFDG and the setting up of the two football teams for children to play in Strathclyde Youth Club Association on a Sunday mornings at the 1996 and 1997 age groups we have decided to start a team for children in the 1998 age group.

The League fixtures will commence in January 2007. Further information will be provided nearer the time.

Games will be played on a Sunday morning commencing at 10 a.m. and finishing at 12 noon. They will be played at Springburn Park.

On match days we would arrange to meet the children at North Kelvinside Pitches at 9 o’clock or at Springburn Park at 9.15.

On match days and at training sessions children should wear the NGFDG training top and t-shirt provided. Children should bring their football boots or trainers to assist them in their games.

If your child does not have a t-shirt or drill top they will soon be available at a cost of £2 for T-Shirts and £5 for Drill Tops. (This represents a subsidy of approximately 50% of cost).

Children involved in these 1998 age group matches will train on a Wednesday evening from January 2007 with venue and time to be confirmed. In the meantime it is strongly recommended that if your child wishes to be considered for the team that they should attend Sunday morning training sessions at NK pitches between 11am and 12.30.

15/10/06
Please note that there will be no training next week (22nd) as it is the October school holiday. Training will resume on Sunday 29th October.

08/10/06
The Club Fundraising Race Night is being held in the Crosslands Bar on Sunday 29th October with a 7pm start. All Welcome.

12/09/06
The North Kelvin Utd 1996 (under 11's Team) played their first SYCA games of the season on Sunday 10th September at Glasgow Green.

Please note that the Sunday Coaching session will not take place Sunday 24th September as it's the September Weekend holiday.

30/08/06
Photos from our recent Sense Over Sectarianism Tournament can now be viewed in the photos section.

The North Kelvin Utd 1997 (under 10's Team) will play their first SYCA games of the season this Sunday 3rd September at Nethercraigs with a 10pm kick off.

The Adults Teams season's have started and results can be viewed by clicking through the Adult Teams section.

07/08/06
FOOTBALL IS BACK!
Football coaching for all children aged from 5 to 12 years old starts again on Sunday the 20th August 2006 at North Kelvinside Pitches.

Please note that this season we have a new coaching time of 11am until 12.30 pm.

All children who have taken part last season are welcome along with any new boys or girls who want to get involved in playing football.

New Teams
This season we have formed 2 teams, at under 10 & under 11 age groups, and they will compete in the Strathclyde Youth Club Association Leagues and games will take place on Sunday Mornings at 10am. The teams will be known as North Kelvin Utd. If you were born in 1996 or 1997 and want to get involved in the teams please call Pauline on 0781 387 2114.

Sense over Sectarianism Tournament
Prior to the League commencing the Group has organised a mini tournament for Sunday 13th August from 12 noon. The competition will take place at North Kelvinside Pitches and will involve our 2 new teams playing against teams from the Greater Glasgow area who will come along and take part. This should be a fun and enjoyable day for children and we would encourage parents to come along and enjoy the football along with refreshments!