LATEST NOTICES
********************************************************** TRAINING CANCELLED - UNDER 9 to 12 age groups *****************************************
Training on Wednesday, 8th February for the younger age groups, is CANCELLED due to the icy conditions.
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Forthcoming fixtures
Sunday, February 12th v Scunthorpe - All age groups
Monday, February 13th Under 12 & 13 Away v Middlesbrough, MFC Academy, Rockliffe Park DL2 2DU - Kick off 2.30pm
Tuesday, February 14th Under 14 Away v Middlesbrough (as above)
Wednesday, February 15th Under 10 & 11 Away v Middlesbrough(as above)
No training during half term week Feb 13th to 17th
Sunday, February 19th v Rotherham - All age groups
Notice to all Parents
At home games can parents please assist in erecting and dismantling the goals before and after games. Many thanks to those parents who already help it is greatly appreciated.
Winter Training - New venues - All surfaces are astroturf
Winter training starts week commencing October 17th. The venues and start date and times are as follows;
Under 9,10, 11 & 12 (Wednesdays and Fridays)
From Wednesday, October 19th at Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Ave, Darlington DL1 1LJ. 6pm to 7.30pm.
Friday, October 21st at Sedgefield Community College, Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield TS21 3DD. 6pm to 7.30pm. Please park on the left on entering the College.
Under 13, 14, 15 & 16 (Tuesdays and Fridays)
From Tuesday, October 18th at East Durham College, Peterlee Campus, Willerby Grove, Peterlee SR8 2RN. 5.30pm to 7pm.
Friday, October 21st at East Durham College, Peterlee Campus, Willerby Green, Peterlee SR8 2RN. 6pm to 7.30pm.
Winter training will continue at these venues until the March, 2012. Training will then return to Houghall Campus.
Injury Clinic
Injury clinics will be held every Friday between 5pm and 8pm at the Darlington Arena Stadium. The clinic will be held in the First Aid room which is located 100 yards past the man reception. Access is gained via the grey door.
Please note all players attending the clinic must be suitably dressed for traetment and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Club does not operate a booking system. Please be patient. Players will be seen on a first come basis.
Filming of Games - Centre of Excellence
A number of league clubs have contacted Darlington Football Club requesting to film matches for development purposes this season. We do not object to Clubs recording the games for such purposes however if any parent has any objections please contact the Youth Department.
STANDARD NOTICES
Can all parents please refrain from contacting coaching staff unless it is urgent.
All parents are requested to check the website or call the Youth Department on (01325) 387 015. If there is no reply please leave a message and your call will be returned. If there is no reply and your call is urgent please contact the main switchboard (01325) 387000.
Notice to All Parents
During games can parents please refrain from coaching their sons. Giving advice and direction during games is the role for the Team coaches. Vocal instruction given by parents can lead to the children becoming confused.
Please support your child with vocal encouragement but leave the coaching to the coaches.
