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Summer Gala 2026

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Summer Gala 2025

vicechair@wetherbyathleticjfc.co.uk (Rob Clabby) — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:19 GMT

Thanks everyone who took part for making it a wonderful day!

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January Newsletter

vicechair@wetherbyathleticjfc.co.uk (Rob Clabby) — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:27:12 GMT

January Newsletter

We hope you’ve all had a fantastic festive season and are ready for an exciting year ahead with Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club.

Reflecting on December

December was a fantastic month for the club, with several events bringing our community together.

Toy Drive

Thank you to Katie for leading the charge. The generous donations felt like Santa had arrived early. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to this wonderful cause.

Dave Bock’s Final Week of the 50-in-52 Challenge

Congratulations to Dave Bock for completing his incredible challenge of running 50 miles a week for 52 weeks in memory of Ethan Westerman. Over 200 participants from Wetherby Athletic JFC joined him for his final Wetherby Park Run. Dave has raised a tremendous amount of money and heightened awareness around mental health. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and donated.

Boxing Day Fun – WAJFC Dads vs. KDR Dads

The Boxing Day Dads’ game was a standout moment. Thank you to all the players and supporters who made it such a competitive and entertaining match. We plan to repeat it next year at Grange Park, with a ladies’ game included – exciting news for everyone!

Special thanks to Rob, Simon, and Gav for officiating and Clare for running the bar – and the unofficial “lock-in” afterward!

Looking Ahead to January

January is shaping up to be a busy month as we return to the footballing routine and plan for the months ahead.

Harrogate Town

Wetherby Athletic JFC will feature in Harrogate Town’s New Year’s Day program. Many of our teams have enjoyed trips to their games through the Kickback Scheme. Harrogate Town is fast becoming a favorite local professional club.

Gala Planning Begins

(Shhh, don’t say it out loud!) Preparations for our annual Gala begin this month. Soon, we’ll be reaching out for volunteers. Don’t worry – we promise no boiling water across two pitches this year… just one! With last year’s experience, we’re confident everything will run smoothly.

Club Subs Reminder

As we dive into the second half of the season, club subs are now due. We kindly ask parents to take responsibility for this without requiring follow-ups from coaches or club leaders.

For families needing financial assistance, please reach out to your coach or club leadership. We handle these matters privately and are committed to ensuring every child can participate.

Let’s Kick Off 2025 Right

We’re excited to see everyone back in action this month. Let’s make this year one to remember as we grow together as a club and community.

Warm Regards,

Robert Clabby

Vice Chair

Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club

Boxing Day Game

vicechair@wetherbyathleticjfc.co.uk (Rob Clabby) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:14:59 GMT

Boxing Day Game

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�� Santa's Special Invitation to the Boxing Day Football Match! ��

Ho, ho, ho! Gather round, everyone! This Boxing Day, I’m inviting you all to head down to The Ings for a jolly good time watching the Kirk Deighton Dads take on the Wetherby Athletic Junior Dads . Trust me, it’ll be more exciting than a sleigh ride on Christmas Eve!

�� Date: Boxing Day
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
�� Location: The Ings

Dave Bock 50 in 52 - Memory of Ethan

vicechair@wetherbyathleticjfc.co.uk (Rob Clabby) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:57:08 GMT

Dave Bock 50 in 52 - In Memory of Ethan Westerman

Ethan’s Park Run – 21/12
Join us to honour Top Lad Ethan and support Mind!

When: Saturday, 21st December, 9am
Where: Wetherby Sports Association, Lodge Lane, Wetherby LS22 5HA
Run Details: 5k (3 laps). Run, walk, or crawl—it’s all about taking part! If you can’t register for a Park Run barcode, no problem. Just head to the right of the finishing tunnel after you cross the line.

Special T-Shirts!
Wetherby JFC orange T-shirts are available for £10 each (sizes: Medium or Large). All profits go to Mind.
How to get one:
Email or text Dave at 07377726573 with your size, and he’ll reserve one for you to collect on the day.

Other Highlights
Raffle
Clubhouse open for a cuppa after the run, until 11am.
Donate via JustGiving: David’s JustGiving Page
https://www.justgiving.com/page/david-bock-1704049495788...

Register for Park Run here: www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

December Newsletter

vicechair@wetherbyathleticjfc.co.uk (Rob Clabby) — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:29:20 GMT

December Newsletter

Dear Parents, Carers, and Supporters,

Welcome to our very first newsletter ‘Shin Pads and Shoelaces’ of the year! Yes, it’s December, but we figured it’s as good a month as any to start something new. We’re excited to use this opportunity to keep everyone informed and connected as we continue to grow and develop as a club.

First, we want to extend a warm welcome to everyone who is part of Wetherby Athletic JFC. Whether you’re one of the many volunteers who help manage the club, a coach or support staff member, or simply someone who shows up every weekend to cheer on their child’s team, we are so pleased to have you with us. Your involvement, no matter how big or small, is what keeps this club running. It’s your club, and we’re grateful for everything you do to make it a success.

As we look to the future, our goal is to establish Wetherby Athletic as a community-focused club that emphasises inclusivity, participation, and competition. We’re committed to helping young players develop their football skills, grow in confidence, and build valuable life skills like communication and teamwork – all while staying fit and healthy. Of course, we also recognise the crucial role parents and carers play in this journey (including the endless search for shin pads and those elusive matching socks!).

The club is entirely volunteer-run, and we cannot stress enough how much we rely on your support. From coaching to admin work to simply helping put up the nets before a game, every bit of help makes a difference. Junior sports clubs face unique challenges as participants grow up and move on, meaning we are always looking for new volunteers to step in and ensure the club can continue to thrive. Early involvement in smaller tasks not only supports the club but also enriches your child’s experience in the long run. So, if you can lend a hand – even occasionally – we’d love to hear from you!

We’re thrilled with the progress made this year in shaping the club’s structure, and we want to thank everyone who has stepped into a role. There are still some positions to fill, but the response so far has been fantastic. A big thank you to all who have gotten involved – your contributions are making a real difference.

On the social side, we have some fantastic events coming up to round off the year! Join us on Friday, 20th December, for our Christmas Social – a chance for all adults involved with the club to relax and celebrate. Starting at 7 PM at Wetherby Sports Association, we’ll enjoy a festive stroll (with bar stops!) up to The Engine Shed for a lively Christmas party. Tickets can be booked in advance online, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible.

The next day, on Saturday, 21st December, we’ll be joining Dave Bock at the 9 AM Wetherby Park Run as he finishes his remarkable challenge of running 50 miles a week for 52 weeks in memory of Ethan Westerman. This is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and support for mental health. We encourage as many parents and players as possible to participate or come along to cheer him on.

Finally, on Boxing Day, don’t miss the WAJFC Dads vs. KDR Dads match at 1:30 PM – a fun, community- focused game with proceeds going to charity. Whether you’re supporting your team or just enjoying the festive atmosphere, it’s a great way to cap off the holiday season.

Thank you for being part of Wetherby Athletic JFC. We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and a wonderful festive season.

Warm Regards,

G. Lewis.

Gareth Lewis
Chair
Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club

Football's coming home..... (our Gala!)

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:57:58 GMT

Our Summer Football Gala returns!

We are delighted to announce the return of our summer gala, to be held on 29th and 30th June 2024. We hope you will join us for a day of fun, football and sun (although we can't promise the latter!).

See our Summer Gala page for details and how to join.

New training sessions for U6, U7 and U8 boys groups

gareth@lewisbri.co.uk (Gareth Lewis) — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:03:44 GMT

From 5 April 2024, our new training sessions are being held for boys age groups U6, U7 and U8 - would your boys like to join the tiny tangerine army?!

If of interest, please contact our lead coach Clare Bradbury - clarejenkins123@hotmail.com

Our new website is live....!

gareth@lewisbri.co.uk (Gareth Lewis) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:59:23 GMT

The new home of football is here.....!

Welcome to our new website, which will now be the hub of all our news and updates for the club. We hope you will enjoy all it's features. If anybody has any success stories or club news they would like to share on our blog feature please email gareth@lewisbri.co.uk.

Mike Sheerin hangs up his boots

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:58:40 GMT

MIKE SHEERIN – A LEGEND OF OUR CLUB If you have been following the fortunes of our football club for the last 18 years, there has been one person who has been instrumental in nurturing and growing the younger boys age groups, as well as being a leader in developing the club and being the driving force in our hugely successful galas. That person is Mike Sheerin. Starting in the 2003/4 season as the assistant to Geoff Cheetham’s U8 boys team, Mike then took on the role of coaching the U8 and U7 boys from 2006/7 and stayed with the younger age groups all the way until Sunday 27th June 2021. Mike’s impact on the club is impossible to pay credit to in a couple of paragraphs. He has been selfless in his service, giving up a huge amount of time to coach, attend club & league meetings, make pitch improvements and provide endless amounts of advice to aspiring and experienced coaches. Simply put, we wouldn’t be the club we are without him. We must also remember that the hours he has given to Wetherby Athletic require the support and encouragement of Mike’s wife, Nicola. We extend a special thanks to her for allowing Mike to spend his weekends out of the house for the last 18 years and hope that you both enjoy Mike’s newfound free time. Mike, a big THANK YOU for everything that you have done; you are a Legend.

14 July 2021

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Summer Gala 2026

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Summer Gala 2025

Thanks everyone who took part for making it a wonderful day!

January Newsletter

January Newsletter

Boxing Day Game

Boxing Day Game https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-arthur-1734821473716?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

Dave Bock 50 in 52 - Memory of Ethan

Dave Bock 50 in 52 - In Memory of Ethan Westerman

December Newsletter

December Newsletter

Football's coming home..... (our Gala!)

Our Summer Football Gala returns!

New training sessions for U6, U7 and U8 boys groups

From 5 April 2024, our new training sessions are being held for boys age groups U6, U7 and U8 - would your boys like to join the tiny tangerine army?!

Our new website is live....!

The new home of football is here.....!

Mike Sheerin hangs up his boots

Boxing Day Game

https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-arthur-1734821473716?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA