The 2006/7 season will be looked back upon with immense pride for the coaches and management of Horsham Youth Football. Entering teams at three age groups, into four different divisions, the Club was able to celebrate no less than three championship titles, a third place, three cup finals and, perhaps most notably of all, the appearance of several members of the under 18 squad in John Maggs' first team.

The Youth programme is recognised as an essential part of the fabric of Horsham Football Club and, as the proud recipients of the Charter Standard Club award,  we are able to offer parents the assurance that the Club adheres to the best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection, with the aim of improving the playing experience for everyone concerned.

We are keen to build on last season's successes and will be fielding sides at four different age groups for the 2007/8 season; under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 18s. If you are interested in playing for the Club, please contact Annie Raby on 01403 732706

HORSHAM YOUTH FOOTBALL NEWS

Trials for Season 2008 -2009 for Horsham Youth F.A. Chartered Club

Horsham Youth are on the look out for new players for the 2008/2009 season and will be holding trials at Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18 levels.

The Under 18s will playing in the Ryman Youth League in which midweek home games will be on Thursday evenings. The squad will be playing against other Ryman & Conference Youth sides including AFC Wimbledon, Staines Town, Tooting & Mitcham United, Tonbridge Angels, Worthing and Lewes. Pre-season Training will be held twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, commencing 1st week of July 2008.

The Under 15s will be hoping to build on this season's fantastic achievements at Under 14 level and are looking to strengthen over the summer. The side will be playing in the Arun & Chichester League on Sundays.

The Under 13s, winners of this season's Challenge Trophy at Under 12 level, will also be playing in the Arun & Chichester League on Sundays and are looking for new players for next season.

The Club is also looking for players for their newly formed Under 11s, playing in the Arun & Chichester League on Sundays

Please contact Annie Raby Horsham Youth on 01403 732706 / 07800922442 for all enquires and she will be able to help you with any questions you have.
 

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David O'Callaghan's superbly struck free-kick completed a tremendous turnaround for the Under 14s as they overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Fishersgate Flyers 3-2 to conclude their season with a fantastic 100% success rate in all competitions. Full report...

Meanwhile, Zak Comber took his personal tally to 52 goals for the season as the Under 12s defeated Regis 2000 'A' in a hard fought encounter. During a fairly even first half Regis had 4 successive corners that saw Hornets' 'keeper Lewis Blaney make some fine saves but, just as it was beginning to look like it would be goalless at the break, Stanley Rice broke the deadlock. During the second half Regis came out raring to go and scored 2 goals within the first 10 minutes. Horsham weren't beaten yet though! Zak managed an equalizer and it was game on. Both teams then had chances but if fell to Horsham's prolific striker to have the final say when he notched the winner although, sadly, injury forced to watch the last minutes of the game on the sidelines.

The Under 16s took the runners-up spot in the Arun & Chichester League after crashing 4-1 against title rivals Worthing United tonight. Having been awarded maximum points following Bognor's failure to fulfil Thursday's fixture, the Hornets stood 2 points ahead of tonight's opponents at the start of this championship decider. Sadly for Horsham, despite holding their hosts to a 1-1 draw at the break thanks to an effort from Patrick O'Sullivan, Worthing fired in 3 unanswered goals after the interval to take the title by just a single point. In spite of the result, the lads can be proud of their achievements in which they were never out of the top 4 all season and lost just twice in the league, both times against Worthing United.

Both the Under 14s and Under 16s were left kicking their heels tonight after their Arun & Chichester League fixtures were postponed. The Under 14s, fresh from Tuesday night's title winning victory against Adur Athletic, were awarded the points after Chichester City Colts were unable to field a side while the U16s' visit to Bognor Regis Town was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. Meanwhile, their home match with championship rivals Worthing United, postponed from Tuesday night, will now take place at Worthing Utd on Friday 2nd May, ko 6.30pm.

Zak Comber was the toast of the U12s after scoring all 4 goals in the 4-1 win at Bognor Regis Colts on Tuesday evening to take his personal tally to an amazing 50 goals for the season !! Well done Zak !

George Hall, Louis Masih and Josh Clack grabbed the goals that secured the Hornets U14s a 3-0 win against title rivals Adur Athletic to secure the Arun & Chichester League championship and, in the process, claim a fabulous treble. Having claimed the County and League Cup trophies last week, Matt Bulley's all- conquering side knew that victory over Adur would clinch the title but it took Horsham until 3 minutes before the break to open the scoring when Hall deflected David O'Callaghan's in to the net. From then on in, only the Adur 'keeper stood between Horsham and a convincing win but Masih and Clack struck twice more to continue the 100% record that they will hope to defend when they face Chichester City Colts on Thursday in the season's finale. Match report...

Monday night's Ryman Youth League meeting with Worthing, scheduled for last night, was postponed due to the Rebels' League Cup commitments. This match will now take place at Woodside Road at a date to be announced.

A brace of goals from George Hall saw Horsham's Under 14s claim the League Cup today with a 2-1 win against Felpham Colts. The young Hornets have already claimed the County Cup and remain on course for a treble triumph, sitting 3 points clear of 2nd placed Adur Athletic with 3 games remaining. Full report...

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