RETURN TO FOOTBALL UPDATE - 22/2/2021
We are delighted that the Government has given a date of 29th March for Grassroots Football to start again and
we will do everything we can to ensure we can get training back up and running that week.
We await further guidance from the FA and the leagues regarding whether the leagues will look to finish the season in some way before we move ahead with booking any matches/pitches (friendly or league) and will of course keep you updated as soon as we have more information - there is talk of extending the season through to the end of June - let's wait and see.
Can’t wait to see you all back at Chipstead soon !
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THANK YOU JIMMY BULLARD
A fantastic turn-out for our "Q&A with Jimmy Bullard" on Thursday 18 February - 2 hours on Zoom with questions coming from all age groups, U7s to U18s - Jimmy did not shy away from any question and in some cases answered 2 & 3 questions
from members in succession !
We want thank Jimmy for giving up his evening to chat to our junior players & coaches and also for his "charitable donation"
which the Club will make on his behalf to the Sevenoaks Food Banks.
A very enjoyable evening of football stories from a real Pro !
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SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER REQUIRED FOR CHIPSTEAD FC
Are you able to volunteer for a couple of hours a week to update the Clubs profile on our social media pages. Contact with team managers/coaches regarding results etc. is essential plus reporting of upcoming cup matches, tournament victories & any other Chipstead "News".
If you think you could fulfil this role for the Club, please contact Caroline Davies at
carolinejdavies@gmail.com.
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MESSAGE FROM CHEVENING SCHOOL
Dear Chipstead FC
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to you, for your support in 2020.
Because of you, we were able to raise over £10,000 in the autumn term, which will enable us to support the school, children and our wonderful teachers in these trying times.
We couldn't have done it without you.
Best Wishes and Stay Safe
Sarah Hodson & Becky Massam
Chevening PTFA
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HEAD OF GIRLS FOOTBALL, ANDY BLACK - POST HEAD SHAVE - WELL DONE !
HEAD OF GIRLS FOOTBALL, ANDY BLACK RAISES MONEY FOR PROSTATE CANCER UK
Prostate Cancer UK has a simple ambition - to stop men dying from prostate cancer. Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support, we will stop prostate cancer being a killer.
In previous seasons we have helped the Football Association to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. This season Andy Black who runs the girls squads at Chipstead (and is the Chairman's son !) is shaving his head for charity - please support him if you can via the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-black28
Photos to follow !
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4 JANUARY 2021 - COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS UPDATE - NATIONAL LOCKDOWN
We have now received the latest update from the Government and unfortunately all U18 outdoor sport has now been suspended in line with the National Lockdown.
As a Club, all our players, coaches, match officials, volunteers, parents, and facility providers must adhere to the UK Government’s new national COVID-19 restrictions during this period.
We hope everyone stays safe in these uncertain times and we would like to assure all our members that as soon as we are permitted to be playing football - we will be back !
In the meantime Stay Alert, Control the Virus and Save Lives.
CHIPSTEAD FC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Alan Black, Jason Jarrett, Caroline Davies, Jennifer Gillespie, Catherine O’Connell, Marc Roots, GM de Sisto
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STATEMENT FROM LOAVES & FISHES - SEVENOAKS BRANCH
On behalf of Sevenoaks Foodbank, can I say a massive thank you to Chipstead Football Club for your amazing donations last Thursday. It was incredibly generous of you to consider supporting the Foodbank in such a practical way and will greatly help us help our families in these challenging times.
We wish you and all the Club members a peaceful and healthy Christmas
Thank you once again!!
Merrie Reynolds - Loaves & Fishes
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE CHIPSTEAD MEMBERS WHO DONATED TO THE SEVENOAKS FOOD BANK COLLECTION THIS WEEK - THE RESPONSE WAS COMPLETELY OVERWHELMING - YOU HAVE DONE YOUR CLUB PROUD !!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TOO FOR COLLECTING, SORTING AND DELIVERING THE 30 BOXES THAT WE MANAGED TO FILL. BY THE 17 DECEMBER ALL OF YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE WITH THE FOOD BANKS FOR DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE CLUB TOPPED UP THE BOXES WITH A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF SELECTION BOXES TOO !
ON BEHALF OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WE WISH ALL MEMBERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR !
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CHIPSTEAD FC SUPPORTING THE BRITISH LEGION
Chipstead FC has again purchased poppies for all Youth teams playing on Sundays from "Poppies for Kits" which raises money for the Royal British Legion.
In 2019 the appeal donated a record breaking £31,873.90 to
The Royal British Legion and we are proud to be able to continue with our support.
Below are our U15 Eagles, U15 Falcons, U12 Falcons and U12 Coyotes (Girls) who did manage to wear their "Poppies with Pride" in matches on Sunday 1 November 2020.
For teams who did not play that day, please wear your Poppies on Sunday 6 December and send in your photos.
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Club Statement - 3 November 2020 - Covid-19 Restrictions Update
We have now received the latest update from the FA and unfortunately all fixtures and training for indoor and outdoor youth and adult grassroots football is suspended from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020 in line with Government guidelines.
We will await further updates from our various hire venues but we expect mini soccer to continue from Saturday 5 December and youth soccer fixtures from Sunday 6 December.
All midweek training for U11/12/13/14/15/16 & 18s should continue from Tuesday 8 December. Again, we will require confirmation that our training facilities will re-open at this time.
As a Club, all our players, coaches, match officials, volunteers, parents, and facility providers must adhere to the UK Government’s new national COVID-19 restrictions during this period.
The Full FA Statement can be read via the link below:
https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/nov/03/non-elite-football-statement-031120
We hope everyone stays safe in these uncertain times and that all our members are back playing football as soon it is possible to do so.
In the meantime Stay Alert, Control the Virus and Save Lives.
CHIPSTEAD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Alan Black, Jason Jarrett, Caroline Davies, Jennifer Gillespie, Catherine O’Connell, Marc Roots, GM de Sisto
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Chipstead U14s are looking for a Goal Keeper for their 2020/21 Kent Youth League Central Division campaign.
Applicants should ideally be at county/district/academy level, however trials will be considered for players that believe they have the ability to compete as GK in our squad at this level.
We train on Tuesday evenings 8pm-9pm at Knole Academy 3G, Sevenoaks, Kent and play home games at the same venue (Sundays).
Congratulations to all the U14 Chipstead Eagles on an amazing season with special end of season awards going to:
Monty Howarth - Most Improved Player
Congratulations to all the U14 Chipstead Falcons on their 2019/20 season with special end of season awards going to:
Charlie Tuffield- Player of the Season
Fred Ivey - Manager's Player
Charlie Clarke - Most Improved Player
Tobe Uzoma & Will Pope - Joint Top Scorers (with 9 goals each) - 
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Chipstead JFC – Golden Boot Awards 2019/2020
I am pleased to announce that the following players will be awarded the “Golden Boots”:
Mini Soccer – Blake Fenwick – U9 Chipstead Eagles – 13 Goals
Junior Soccer – Ethan Thomas – U11 Chipstead Eagles – 34 Goals
Youth Football – Reuben Parks – U13 Chipstead Eagles – 18 Goals
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A special mention should also go to the following players who were the top scorers in their respective teams:
U11 Falcons – Sammy Drake – 20 Goals
U12 Eagles – Joseph Strebel – 16 Goals
U13 Kestrels – Kobi Smith – 10 Goals
U14 Eagles – Thomas Davies / Charlie Herbert – 8 Goals
U14 Falcons – Will Pope / Tobe Uzoma – 9 Goals
U15 Eagles – Freddie Kynaston – 16 Goals
U15 Falcons – Hayden Sharp – 13 Goals
U17 – Taylor Moyies – 8 Goals
U18 – Seif Jari – 10 Goals
WELL DONE TO ALL !
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Chipstead U15s & U17s in the Cup Final !!!
Marc Roots has steered his U17 boys to the U17/18 League Challenge Cup Final on Thursday 19 March. Chipstead will play Ballers Club FC in a repeat of last years U18 Final. The match will take place at the Tooting & Mitcham KNK Stadium with a 7.30pm Kick off.
Ian Borders and Jason Hemmingway secured a 2-1 victory over Bromley this weekend to secure their spot in the U15 League Challenge Cup Final. This match will be held at AFC Croydon on Sunday 22 March 2020.
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Chipstead First Team - Match News:
14/03/20
For the second time in 2 years Chipstead reach the Sevenoaks Charity Cup Final with a fabulous performance at their home ground. A 2-1 win over Rusthall Reserves sees them return to the Bourne Stadium on Good Friday to play either Cuxton 91 or Hildenborough FC who play their semi- final this coming Saturday 21st March. Goals from Joffie Shea (which has to be a contender for goal of the season) & a penalty from Captain Alfie Kitt sealed the victory ! Up the Chips !
07/03/20
Chistead first team extended their recent unbeaten run to eight games with a comfortable 6-1 win at home to Sutton Athletic Reserves (played at Bishop Justice pitch). On target for the Chips were Woodley (2), Hill (2), Highwood and Warner.