Aldershot RA wish to share the exciting news that Premier League referee Tim Robinson will be their guest speaker on Thursday 8th February 2024. An evening with Tim Robinson will be held at Fleet Town FC, Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA and will start at 7.30pm. Please see the poster Tim Robinson for more details
There have been a number of reported instances where the Aldershot DFA website is not allowed to load on certain platforms (e.g. Chrome) because the security settings are not suitable and internet security packages such as Kaspersky stops the site from loading. We have now added a security certificate to work around this problem and
Injured whilst playing football? The Hampshire FA Benevolent Fund is available for players or officials injured whilst involved in a football match or football activities, who will, and possibly with their dependants, be subject to hardship as a result of being out of work. We would like to make it clear that it’s not an
At our Council meeting in September we were delighted to make presentation to Phil Blakey. Phil is moving to Gillingham, Dorset in November. He has been superb ambassador of Aldershot DFA as Life VP, Secretary and Treasurer plus serving many local clubs. We wish you all the best Phil. Thank you
The Chair of the Aldershot DFA, Mike Gardner, presented a Long Service (minimum 20 years) Award to Nigel Welch recently. Nigel has been involved in a variety of roles with Wey Valley FC since season 1993/94. He originally started with his son at the then named Alexandra Colts and soon started running the Under 7’s team. During
ADFA Long Service Award- Steve Cottingham Steve Cottingham commenced his involvement with local football in 1973/74 as a teenager as Registration Secretary for the Aldershot and District Saturday League. He was also Club Secretary for Park Athletic in the Farnborough and District Sunday League for 10 years. In 1994 he became involved with newly formed
ADFA Long Service Award- Thura Win We were delighted to make a presentation to our Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) President Thura Win at our recent AGM at Aldershot Town FC. Life Vice President John Marchment presented the ADFA Long Service Award (minimum 20 years) to Thura who has an extensive history in local football. Thura first
ADFA Long Service Award- Steve Hull At the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) 2023 AGM held at Aldershot Town Football Club recently there were presentations made to recognise Long Service Awards (minimum 20 years) within the local football community. Current Cove FC Chair Steve Hull was presented with his award by ADFA Life Vice President John Marchment.
Some stunning goals concluded a busy weekend of cup finals for the Aldershot Divisional Football Association as Yateley United lifted the Sunday Senior Invitational Cup beating Frimley Green 3-1 at Aldershot Town FC. United, who reached the FA Sunday Cup 4th round earlier in the season, went behind on seven minutes courtesy of a deflected
Aldershot Supporters Trust won the Eric Holbrook Invitation Trophy beating Rushmoor Community 3-2 in a superb advert for local grass roots football. The Trust opened the scoring on 10 minutes with a low well drilled right footed strike from Bobby Marlow. The lead lasted four minutes before Charlie Marshall guided in a header from close
The Annual General Meeting of the Aldershot Divisional Football Association will be held this Thursday 18th May 2023. The venue is Aldershot Town FC. The meeting starts at 8pm sharp, with bar facilities open from 7.30pm. Clubs will have been sent the agenda – note that all member clubs are required to attend.
Hartley Wintney U23 won the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) Mark Coombs Trophy on Saturday with a 3-0 victory versus Liphook United Aldershot Town FC’s EBB Stadium. Jimmy Bamgbose opened the scoring on 19 minutes. This was followed by a brace from Bermudan Isiah Blankendal in the 40th and 64th minutes. Hartley’s David Lamour was announced
Woking Vets defeated AFC Farnham Vets 6-1 in the final of the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Saturday Junior Invitation Cup played at the home of National League Aldershot Town FC. Scott Evans gave Woking the lead on 17 minutes with a close range effort. Six minutes before the interval Simon Edmonson levelled for Farnham before
Badshot Lea lifted the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) Saturday Senior Cup defeating Woking based Isthmian League South Central side Westfield 2-0. The match was played at the home of National League club Aldershot Town. The promoted Combined Counties League side took control of the match after the 57th minute dismissal of Westfield’s Jonathan Sanchez. A
At the Good Friday National League match between Aldershot Town and Yeovil Town the Aldershot DFA were represented to make a Long Service Award presentation to a long serving Shots stalwart. The Reverend Mike Pusey originally became Chaplain of Aldershot FC in the early 1970’s after a meeting with then manager Tommy McAnearney. He served
Hartley Wintney FC has an evening with Razor Ruddock on Friday 3rd March – it should be an entertaining evening and we are hoping to raise much needed funds for the club. Tickets are priced at £70 (which includes fish & chips, a drink, a fun evening of laughter & entertainment and, of course, VAT) which
The Aldershot Divisional FA are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts, prayers and sincerest condolences are with the Royal family
Cove walking football club, Over 70s winners of the WFA Southern League 2022 losing only one game in fourteen. Great performance, well done guys. [Photo and story from Facebook posting]
Bracknell Rangers from the Bracknell Sunday League took on FC Fleet from the Aldershot & Camberley Sunday League this morning in the last of our five finals for this season. In a very competitive game FC Fleet finally edged out the Bracknell side to win 4-2 and lift the ADFA Sunday Senior Cup for 2022.
Despite some good moves and great chances Four Marks found themselves in a great competitive match against Wey Valley at the EBB stadium in the ADFA Saturday Junior Cup Final. With chances at both ends at half time Wey Valley led 3-2. With the crowd looking forward to a second half as good as the
Aldershot Town are hosts to our remaining cup finals this weekend. On Saturday 28th we hold our ADFA Saturday Junior final between Wey Valley and Four Marks at 10.30, and tomorrow’s match is the final of the ADFA Sunday Senior Cup between Bracknell Rangers and FC Fleet, kick off at an earlier time of 10am.
Saturday 21st May – Yateley United met Hartley Wintney U23 development at the EBB stadium in an encounter with lots to talk about in an the bar afterwards. The match remained at stalemate with neither side being able to find the net until the very last minute of normal time when Yateley found a winner
A good crowd of almost 300 turned out to support their local teams on Tuesday evening. Hartley took the lead through Adam Allen after 21 minutes with Kingsley Eshun making it 2-0 just four minutes later. 2-0 at half time in a fairly open game. Five minutes into the second half though Kyen Nicholas added
Tuesday 17th May 2022 – tonight sees Fleet Town take on Hartley Wintney at the EBB stadium, home of Aldershot Town. This is for the final of the Association’s Saturday Senior Cup. Kick off is at 7.30pm and entry is just £7 for adults and £3 for U16s and seniors. Please come along and support
Sunday 8th May 2022 – at Aldershot Town FC – Foresters Arms faced Yateley United in the ADFA Eric Holbrook cup final. A crowd in excess of 250 watched on a lovely sunny morning as Foresters Arms won 6-2. Player of the match was awarded to Foresters’ Bradley Timpson. More details to follow…
Sunday 8th May sees The Foresters Arms take on Yateley United in the ADFA Eric Holbrook Cup to be played at the EBB stadium, home of Aldershot Town. Kick off is at 10.30am and entry is just £5. Please come along and support your team! The program for this match is free of charge on
The Aldershot Divisional Football Association 20 Years’ Service award was presented to Martin Baxter at the recent Hampshire Premier League match between Liss Athletic and Stockbridge. Martin has represented Liss Athletic in a variety of roles stretching nearly 40 years. A committee member since 1988 he has also served in roles of Secretary, Fixtures Secretary,
Significant progress has been made with the ADFA cup finals thanks to League Secretaries, Club Secretaries and also the good weather. We have now reached the stage where most finalists are known together with the dates for the finals which will all be held at The Aldershot Recreation ground. Our thanks go to Aldershot Town FC
8th March 2022 – Hartley Wintney Juniors FC can officially announce our sister partnership with Reading Women’s FC as today is international women’s day and we had been holding it as skys sports news came down last week and ‘should’ be including some of the interviews later today for IWD2022. For more information please see
Aldershot DFA Long Service Award- Tony Cherry Tony Cherry was presented with the Aldershot Divisional Football Association award for 20 Years’ Service at the recent Combined Counties League match between Fleet Town and Molesey. It was fitting that the award was made at Calthorpe Park where Tony spent 16 years, initially as manager, before a 15-year
Hampshire FA Award – Graham Brookland Graham Brookland has been presented with a Hampshire FA Certificate of Commendation which was initially awarded virtually, due to Covid-19 regulations, at the Hampshire FA 2020 and 2021 awards in July. The certificate is awarded to an individual for an additional 10 years’ service following a 25 Year Hampshire
Hampshire FA Award – John Marchment John Marchment has been presented with a Hampshire FA Certificate of Commendation which was initially awarded virtually, due to Covid-19 regulations, at the Hampshire FA 2020 and 2021 awards in July. The certificate is awarded to an individual for an additional 10 years’ service following a 25 Year Hampshire FA
Brief roundup for the past two weeks… In the Saturday Senior Cup the final three places have been claimed in the second round, with Farnham Town, Midhurst & Easebourne, and Fleet Town winning their first round ties. Farnham Town will play Hartley Wintney on February 2nd and Fleet Town will be at home to Midhurst
Just one midweek match this week. Tuesday evening in the Mark Coombs cup Yateley United took on Fleet Spurs A in a tightly contested match with the Yateley side running out eventual winners 4-3. Yateley United now face AMY Aldershot in the second round. The date for this fixture is yet to be decided.
With some of the early round matches now completed, a brief roundup so far… In the Saturday Senior Cup Godalming Town, Badshot Lea and the Army Rep XI all progress safely to the second round, with the remaining three ties being played this coming week to complete the round. The Mark Coombs cup is a
Aldershot DFA Chairman Mike Gardner presented Kierin Gurrie the “20 Years Service to Football in the ADFA Area” at last week’s Wessex League match between Fleet Spurs and Ash United. Kierin has been volunteering within local football since 1988 when he joined Fleet Youth FC. He served as a Youth Coach/Manager within various age groups in
The 2021/2022 Aldershot DFA cup draws have been published for the Open Age Saturday and Sunday Competitions, and these appear in the cups section of this website. Dates are still to be arranged for most fixtures. We are still working on the Ladies and Youth competitions and further news will appear here soon. Check back
A presentation was made recently in recognition of “20 Years’ Service to Football in the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Area” to PAUL SPOONER from Mytchett Athletic FC. Paul has had an extensive presence within local football. An amateur player in both the United Kingdom and in Russia his involvement in local football commenced in 1998
The Aldershot DFA were in attendance at Farnborough FC on Tuesday evening to make a presentation at the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round tie at home to Metropolitan Police. Prior to the match ROGER PIERCE was presented with his “20 Years’ Service to Football in the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Area”. Roger commenced his
Hartley Wintney JFC today hosts its first ever Referee Course, led by the Hampshire FA. The Referee plays an integral role in ensuring all participants enjoy their match day experience, helping create a competitive, fair, safe and enjoyable playing environment. Today, 14 students are embarking on the referee course – and their new career in refereeing. The FA Referee Course is
Aldershot DFA Recognition at Hampshire FA Grassroots Awards There was a healthy list of recipients from within the Aldershot Divisional Football Association area recognised at the recent Hampshire FA Grassroots Football Awards, sponsored by BSA Regal. The event was held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions and covered the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons. Included in the
Aldershot DFA President Appointed to the FA Board Our President, Thura KT Win JP has been appointed onto the FA Board. Aldershot DFA Chairman from 2005 to 2009, Thura has been a council member since 1995 and has served the role as President with distinction since 2009. Thura has a wealth of football experience having
English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be
A successful evening at Hartley Wintney saw around 150 spectators at the inaugural Hammond Moggach memorial shield match. Although Hartley ran out 5-1 winners, the real winners were the youngsters that will benefit from around £400 raised to help those in need with football costs. A successful evening, which will hopefully be repeated each year.
On Tuesday 27th July Hartley Wintney are playing Fleet Town at Hartley Wintney FC. It is a memorial game in memory of the late Eric Moggach and Arthur Hammond who were stalwarts in their own right for many years in local football and both will be sadly missed . Proceeds will go towards setting up a
It is now time to sort out your affiliation for 2021-22 to the Aldershot DFA! The affiliation and cup entry form is now available for download http://www.aldershotdfa.com/affiliation-and-cup-entry/ and should be completed before July 31st.
The Association’s Annual General Meeting has now been moved to Wednesday July 14th 2021. The North East Hants League will hold their AGM on 8th July and the Aldershot and Camberley Sunday League have scheduled their AGM for 8th July. The Aldershot Saturday League and the Farnham SUnday have yet to advise on their AGM
10th April – We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing on 10th April of Arthur “Arty” Hammond. Arty’s knowledge and wisdom of the beautiful game was truly incredible and he could hold court until the sun went down. Our sincere condolences to Arty’s family. The sun has set now, RIP Arty [Thanks to
The Hampshire FA Benevolent Fund is available for players or officials injured whilst involved in a football match or football activities, who will, and possibly with their dependants, be subject to hardship as a result of being out of work. We would like to make it clear that it’s not an insurance policy but to
Army FA Referees 100 Years Commemorative Brochure 1920-2020 Our colleagues at the Army FA would like to recognise 100 years since the formation of the Army FA Referees Committee and the significant achievements of Army Refereeing during this period please see the link below for a 104 page full colour commemorative brochure covering the extensive
2nd November 2020 – Aldershot DFA Sunday Cup winners We managed to complete our two outstanding cup finals from 2019/20 on Sunday 1st November. Both were keenly contested in front of good crowds and Farnborough FC looked after us and the games extremely well. Results were: The Eric Holbrook FinalHawley Bridge 4 Wyvern 3 The
31st October 2020 – Aldershot DFA Sunday Cup finals – programmes The Association’s Sunday cup finals will be played on Sunday 1st November 2020 at Farnborough FC. Programmes are available to download here The Eric Holbrook Final at 10.30amHawley Bridge v Wyvern The Sunday Senior Cup at 2.30pmFC Fleet v Bracknell Rangers Please note that
Further to our previous announcement below on 18th May, the following message has been issued by the Association’s Cup Committee. The Association’s Sunday cup finals will be played on Sunday 1st November 2020 at Farnborough FC. The Eric Holbrook Final at 10.30am Hawley Bridge v Wyvern The Sunday Senior Cup at 2.30pm FC Fleet v
18th May 2020 – Aldershot DFA Cup competitions Further to our previous announcement below on 16th March, the following message has been issued by the Association’s Cup Committee. As you will be aware the FA have voided grassroots football for 2019/20 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As it stands we have been left with a
23rd April 2020 – Aldershot DFA AGM postponed The Association’s Annual General Meeting due on 21st May 2020 has been postponed due to the current restrictions caused by Covid-19. We will advise of a new date for the AGM as soon as we are able to once restrictions have been lifted. Meanwhile, everybody please stay
16th March 2020 – All Aldershot DFA cup competitions suspended Please find below a link to the FA’s announcement today in regards to suspending grassroots football in relation to covid-19. http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/mar/16/grassroots-football-suspended-160320 Following on from their announcement, please take this as confirmation that Aldershot DFA are fully supporting the FA’s announcement and that grassroots football should
Our respected former @adfacups President and Secretary Eddie Spraggett received a Lifetime Award for services to football from @HampshireFA John Benfield. This was presented at our 125 anniversary match between @CamberleyTownFC and @Armyfa1888 in Aldershot
At a soaked Aldershot Military Stadium on Wednesday evening, 19th February 2020. Current Senior Cup holders Camberley Town, from the Combined Counties League, were the opponents and goals from Sean Thomson, Calum Wilkinson (2), Clay Bryant and Man of the Match Dan Stoneman completed a 5-0 victory for the Army who continue their preparation for
As part of our 125th anniversary year we are holding two special matches. On 2nd May an Aldershot Town Legends XI will be playing a Local All Stars XI, but the first game we are proud to put on is Camberley Town FC vs British Army Men’s Representative team. Camberley Town are the holders of
The Aldershot Divisional Football Association is 125 years old this year, having been founded on 9th August 1894. To celebrate this landmark date, a number of events are planned during the season and it would be great for as many as possible to support these events. The current ADFA Senior Cup holders, Camberley Town will
Thank you to La Manga Sports Tours At the recent Aldershot Divisional Football Association AGM all attending clubs were entered into a draw for a new football kit for the 2017-18 season. The winners were Yateley United and their Chairman Richard Pascoe is pictured receiving the new kit from Jordon Castle of La Manga Sports
Aldershot RA wish to share the exciting news that Premier League referee Tim Robinson will be their guest speaker on Thursday 8th February 2024. An evening with Tim Robinson will be held at Fleet Town FC, Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA and will start at 7.30pm. Please see the poster Tim Robinson for more details
There have been a number of reported instances where the Aldershot DFA website is not allowed to load on certain platforms (e.g. Chrome) because the security settings are not suitable and internet security packages such as Kaspersky stops the site from loading. We have now added a security certificate to work around this problem and
Injured whilst playing football? The Hampshire FA Benevolent Fund is available for players or officials injured whilst involved in a football match or football activities, who will, and possibly with their dependants, be subject to hardship as a result of being out of work. We would like to make it clear that it’s not an
At our Council meeting in September we were delighted to make presentation to Phil Blakey. Phil is moving to Gillingham, Dorset in November. He has been superb ambassador of Aldershot DFA as Life VP, Secretary and Treasurer plus serving many local clubs. We wish you all the best Phil. Thank you
The Chair of the Aldershot DFA, Mike Gardner, presented a Long Service (minimum 20 years) Award to Nigel Welch recently. Nigel has been involved in a variety of roles with Wey Valley FC since season 1993/94. He originally started with his son at the then named Alexandra Colts and soon started running the Under 7’s team. During
ADFA Long Service Award- Steve Cottingham Steve Cottingham commenced his involvement with local football in 1973/74 as a teenager as Registration Secretary for the Aldershot and District Saturday League. He was also Club Secretary for Park Athletic in the Farnborough and District Sunday League for 10 years. In 1994 he became involved with newly formed
ADFA Long Service Award- Thura Win We were delighted to make a presentation to our Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) President Thura Win at our recent AGM at Aldershot Town FC. Life Vice President John Marchment presented the ADFA Long Service Award (minimum 20 years) to Thura who has an extensive history in local football. Thura first
ADFA Long Service Award- Steve Hull At the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) 2023 AGM held at Aldershot Town Football Club recently there were presentations made to recognise Long Service Awards (minimum 20 years) within the local football community. Current Cove FC Chair Steve Hull was presented with his award by ADFA Life Vice President John Marchment.
Some stunning goals concluded a busy weekend of cup finals for the Aldershot Divisional Football Association as Yateley United lifted the Sunday Senior Invitational Cup beating Frimley Green 3-1 at Aldershot Town FC. United, who reached the FA Sunday Cup 4th round earlier in the season, went behind on seven minutes courtesy of a deflected
Aldershot Supporters Trust won the Eric Holbrook Invitation Trophy beating Rushmoor Community 3-2 in a superb advert for local grass roots football. The Trust opened the scoring on 10 minutes with a low well drilled right footed strike from Bobby Marlow. The lead lasted four minutes before Charlie Marshall guided in a header from close
The Annual General Meeting of the Aldershot Divisional Football Association will be held this Thursday 18th May 2023. The venue is Aldershot Town FC. The meeting starts at 8pm sharp, with bar facilities open from 7.30pm. Clubs will have been sent the agenda – note that all member clubs are required to attend.
Hartley Wintney U23 won the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) Mark Coombs Trophy on Saturday with a 3-0 victory versus Liphook United Aldershot Town FC’s EBB Stadium. Jimmy Bamgbose opened the scoring on 19 minutes. This was followed by a brace from Bermudan Isiah Blankendal in the 40th and 64th minutes. Hartley’s David Lamour was announced
Woking Vets defeated AFC Farnham Vets 6-1 in the final of the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Saturday Junior Invitation Cup played at the home of National League Aldershot Town FC. Scott Evans gave Woking the lead on 17 minutes with a close range effort. Six minutes before the interval Simon Edmonson levelled for Farnham before
Badshot Lea lifted the Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) Saturday Senior Cup defeating Woking based Isthmian League South Central side Westfield 2-0. The match was played at the home of National League club Aldershot Town. The promoted Combined Counties League side took control of the match after the 57th minute dismissal of Westfield’s Jonathan Sanchez. A
At the Good Friday National League match between Aldershot Town and Yeovil Town the Aldershot DFA were represented to make a Long Service Award presentation to a long serving Shots stalwart. The Reverend Mike Pusey originally became Chaplain of Aldershot FC in the early 1970’s after a meeting with then manager Tommy McAnearney. He served
Hartley Wintney FC has an evening with Razor Ruddock on Friday 3rd March – it should be an entertaining evening and we are hoping to raise much needed funds for the club. Tickets are priced at £70 (which includes fish & chips, a drink, a fun evening of laughter & entertainment and, of course, VAT) which
The Aldershot Divisional FA are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts, prayers and sincerest condolences are with the Royal family
Cove walking football club, Over 70s winners of the WFA Southern League 2022 losing only one game in fourteen. Great performance, well done guys. [Photo and story from Facebook posting]
Bracknell Rangers from the Bracknell Sunday League took on FC Fleet from the Aldershot & Camberley Sunday League this morning in the last of our five finals for this season. In a very competitive game FC Fleet finally edged out the Bracknell side to win 4-2 and lift the ADFA Sunday Senior Cup for 2022.
Despite some good moves and great chances Four Marks found themselves in a great competitive match against Wey Valley at the EBB stadium in the ADFA Saturday Junior Cup Final. With chances at both ends at half time Wey Valley led 3-2. With the crowd looking forward to a second half as good as the
Aldershot Town are hosts to our remaining cup finals this weekend. On Saturday 28th we hold our ADFA Saturday Junior final between Wey Valley and Four Marks at 10.30, and tomorrow’s match is the final of the ADFA Sunday Senior Cup between Bracknell Rangers and FC Fleet, kick off at an earlier time of 10am.
Saturday 21st May – Yateley United met Hartley Wintney U23 development at the EBB stadium in an encounter with lots to talk about in an the bar afterwards. The match remained at stalemate with neither side being able to find the net until the very last minute of normal time when Yateley found a winner
A good crowd of almost 300 turned out to support their local teams on Tuesday evening. Hartley took the lead through Adam Allen after 21 minutes with Kingsley Eshun making it 2-0 just four minutes later. 2-0 at half time in a fairly open game. Five minutes into the second half though Kyen Nicholas added
Tuesday 17th May 2022 – tonight sees Fleet Town take on Hartley Wintney at the EBB stadium, home of Aldershot Town. This is for the final of the Association’s Saturday Senior Cup. Kick off is at 7.30pm and entry is just £7 for adults and £3 for U16s and seniors. Please come along and support
Sunday 8th May 2022 – at Aldershot Town FC – Foresters Arms faced Yateley United in the ADFA Eric Holbrook cup final. A crowd in excess of 250 watched on a lovely sunny morning as Foresters Arms won 6-2. Player of the match was awarded to Foresters’ Bradley Timpson. More details to follow…
Sunday 8th May sees The Foresters Arms take on Yateley United in the ADFA Eric Holbrook Cup to be played at the EBB stadium, home of Aldershot Town. Kick off is at 10.30am and entry is just £5. Please come along and support your team! The program for this match is free of charge on
The Aldershot Divisional Football Association 20 Years’ Service award was presented to Martin Baxter at the recent Hampshire Premier League match between Liss Athletic and Stockbridge. Martin has represented Liss Athletic in a variety of roles stretching nearly 40 years. A committee member since 1988 he has also served in roles of Secretary, Fixtures Secretary,
Significant progress has been made with the ADFA cup finals thanks to League Secretaries, Club Secretaries and also the good weather. We have now reached the stage where most finalists are known together with the dates for the finals which will all be held at The Aldershot Recreation ground. Our thanks go to Aldershot Town FC
8th March 2022 – Hartley Wintney Juniors FC can officially announce our sister partnership with Reading Women’s FC as today is international women’s day and we had been holding it as skys sports news came down last week and ‘should’ be including some of the interviews later today for IWD2022. For more information please see
Aldershot DFA Long Service Award- Tony Cherry Tony Cherry was presented with the Aldershot Divisional Football Association award for 20 Years’ Service at the recent Combined Counties League match between Fleet Town and Molesey. It was fitting that the award was made at Calthorpe Park where Tony spent 16 years, initially as manager, before a 15-year
Hampshire FA Award – Graham Brookland Graham Brookland has been presented with a Hampshire FA Certificate of Commendation which was initially awarded virtually, due to Covid-19 regulations, at the Hampshire FA 2020 and 2021 awards in July. The certificate is awarded to an individual for an additional 10 years’ service following a 25 Year Hampshire
Hampshire FA Award – John Marchment John Marchment has been presented with a Hampshire FA Certificate of Commendation which was initially awarded virtually, due to Covid-19 regulations, at the Hampshire FA 2020 and 2021 awards in July. The certificate is awarded to an individual for an additional 10 years’ service following a 25 Year Hampshire FA
Brief roundup for the past two weeks… In the Saturday Senior Cup the final three places have been claimed in the second round, with Farnham Town, Midhurst & Easebourne, and Fleet Town winning their first round ties. Farnham Town will play Hartley Wintney on February 2nd and Fleet Town will be at home to Midhurst
Just one midweek match this week. Tuesday evening in the Mark Coombs cup Yateley United took on Fleet Spurs A in a tightly contested match with the Yateley side running out eventual winners 4-3. Yateley United now face AMY Aldershot in the second round. The date for this fixture is yet to be decided.
With some of the early round matches now completed, a brief roundup so far… In the Saturday Senior Cup Godalming Town, Badshot Lea and the Army Rep XI all progress safely to the second round, with the remaining three ties being played this coming week to complete the round. The Mark Coombs cup is a
Aldershot DFA Chairman Mike Gardner presented Kierin Gurrie the “20 Years Service to Football in the ADFA Area” at last week’s Wessex League match between Fleet Spurs and Ash United. Kierin has been volunteering within local football since 1988 when he joined Fleet Youth FC. He served as a Youth Coach/Manager within various age groups in
A presentation was made recently in recognition of “20 Years’ Service to Football in the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Area” to PAUL SPOONER from Mytchett Athletic FC. Paul has had an extensive presence within local football. An amateur player in both the United Kingdom and in Russia his involvement in local football commenced in 1998
The Aldershot DFA were in attendance at Farnborough FC on Tuesday evening to make a presentation at the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round tie at home to Metropolitan Police. Prior to the match ROGER PIERCE was presented with his “20 Years’ Service to Football in the Aldershot Divisional Football Association Area”. Roger commenced his
Hartley Wintney JFC today hosts its first ever Referee Course, led by the Hampshire FA. The Referee plays an integral role in ensuring all participants enjoy their match day experience, helping create a competitive, fair, safe and enjoyable playing environment. Today, 14 students are embarking on the referee course – and their new career in refereeing. The FA Referee Course is
Aldershot DFA Recognition at Hampshire FA Grassroots Awards There was a healthy list of recipients from within the Aldershot Divisional Football Association area recognised at the recent Hampshire FA Grassroots Football Awards, sponsored by BSA Regal. The event was held virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions and covered the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons. Included in the
Aldershot DFA President Appointed to the FA Board Our President, Thura KT Win JP has been appointed onto the FA Board. Aldershot DFA Chairman from 2005 to 2009, Thura has been a council member since 1995 and has served the role as President with distinction since 2009. Thura has a wealth of football experience having
English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be
A successful evening at Hartley Wintney saw around 150 spectators at the inaugural Hammond Moggach memorial shield match. Although Hartley ran out 5-1 winners, the real winners were the youngsters that will benefit from around £400 raised to help those in need with football costs. A successful evening, which will hopefully be repeated each year.
On Tuesday 27th July Hartley Wintney are playing Fleet Town at Hartley Wintney FC. It is a memorial game in memory of the late Eric Moggach and Arthur Hammond who were stalwarts in their own right for many years in local football and both will be sadly missed . Proceeds will go towards setting up a
It is now time to sort out your affiliation for 2021-22 to the Aldershot DFA! The affiliation and cup entry form is now available for download http://www.aldershotdfa.com/affiliation-and-cup-entry/ and should be completed before July 31st.
The Association’s Annual General Meeting has now been moved to Wednesday July 14th 2021. The North East Hants League will hold their AGM on 8th July and the Aldershot and Camberley Sunday League have scheduled their AGM for 8th July. The Aldershot Saturday League and the Farnham SUnday have yet to advise on their AGM
10th April – We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing on 10th April of Arthur “Arty” Hammond. Arty’s knowledge and wisdom of the beautiful game was truly incredible and he could hold court until the sun went down. Our sincere condolences to Arty’s family. The sun has set now, RIP Arty [Thanks to
The Hampshire FA Benevolent Fund is available for players or officials injured whilst involved in a football match or football activities, who will, and possibly with their dependants, be subject to hardship as a result of being out of work. We would like to make it clear that it’s not an insurance policy but to
Army FA Referees 100 Years Commemorative Brochure 1920-2020 Our colleagues at the Army FA would like to recognise 100 years since the formation of the Army FA Referees Committee and the significant achievements of Army Refereeing during this period please see the link below for a 104 page full colour commemorative brochure covering the extensive
2nd November 2020 – Aldershot DFA Sunday Cup winners We managed to complete our two outstanding cup finals from 2019/20 on Sunday 1st November. Both were keenly contested in front of good crowds and Farnborough FC looked after us and the games extremely well. Results were: The Eric Holbrook FinalHawley Bridge 4 Wyvern 3 The
31st October 2020 – Aldershot DFA Sunday Cup finals – programmes The Association’s Sunday cup finals will be played on Sunday 1st November 2020 at Farnborough FC. Programmes are available to download here The Eric Holbrook Final at 10.30amHawley Bridge v Wyvern The Sunday Senior Cup at 2.30pmFC Fleet v Bracknell Rangers Please note that
18th May 2020 – Aldershot DFA Cup competitions Further to our previous announcement below on 16th March, the following message has been issued by the Association’s Cup Committee. As you will be aware the FA have voided grassroots football for 2019/20 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As it stands we have been left with a
23rd April 2020 – Aldershot DFA AGM postponed The Association’s Annual General Meeting due on 21st May 2020 has been postponed due to the current restrictions caused by Covid-19. We will advise of a new date for the AGM as soon as we are able to once restrictions have been lifted. Meanwhile, everybody please stay
16th March 2020 – All Aldershot DFA cup competitions suspended Please find below a link to the FA’s announcement today in regards to suspending grassroots football in relation to covid-19. http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/mar/16/grassroots-football-suspended-160320 Following on from their announcement, please take this as confirmation that Aldershot DFA are fully supporting the FA’s announcement and that grassroots football should
Our respected former @adfacups President and Secretary Eddie Spraggett received a Lifetime Award for services to football from @HampshireFA John Benfield. This was presented at our 125 anniversary match between @CamberleyTownFC and @Armyfa1888 in Aldershot
At a soaked Aldershot Military Stadium on Wednesday evening, 19th February 2020. Current Senior Cup holders Camberley Town, from the Combined Counties League, were the opponents and goals from Sean Thomson, Calum Wilkinson (2), Clay Bryant and Man of the Match Dan Stoneman completed a 5-0 victory for the Army who continue their preparation for
Thank you to La Manga Sports Tours At the recent Aldershot Divisional Football Association AGM all attending clubs were entered into a draw for a new football kit for the 2017-18 season. The winners were Yateley United and their Chairman Richard Pascoe is pictured receiving the new kit from Jordon Castle of La Manga Sports