Cardiff and Vale County Schoolboys Football
‘Discipline, enthusiasm and respect’
55 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AT
Telephone (Work): (029) 2059 3465 Mobile: 07725 996424
E Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cvc-schoolboysfootball.co.uk
Chairman: Mathew Davies
Dear Parents,
We are very pleased that your son/daughter has been nominated by his/her school to trial for the
‘Cardiff and Vale County Schools Football’ squad. In case you are not familiar with the schools’ football
setup in Cardiff and the Vale we have included basic information below.
What we do and how it works:
1. Cardiff and the Vale County Schools Football. Players recommended by their schools are
chosen, via trials, to join these teams. It is for one of these teams that your son/daughter has
been nominated. This means s/he will trial for the opportunity to represent both his school
and his county in competitions against other counties in Wales.
2. What we do not do is play in local leagues because we are a school organisation, not a local
football club. This does not stop your son/daughter from playing for his local club whenever he
is not required for a game at county level.
3. Opportunities arise for boys playing in our teams to be recommended for the South Wales and
the National Squads because all games are seen by the national selectors. Additionally, games
are always visited by Premier League scouts and several ‘old boys’ have signed for Premier
League clubs!
What does this mean for your son/daughter?
Well, first of all – congratulations on making it to trial. S/he has been recommended by the school as
good enough to be considered for a place in the County team and Development Squad not only in terms
of skill but also because of the level of commitment and loyalty shown to school – based football.
Obviously too, as a potential member of the County team and Development Squad there are certain other
things that are important:
1. It is important that your son/daughter attends every practice session
2. It is important that s/he is available for games, approximately 15 midweek County level
games during the autumn term with, semis and finals during the Spring Term.
3. S/he must understand that County games and training have priority over any other games,
including those for his local club should a rare clash of dates occur.
4. S/he needs to recognise that training sessions and games will emphasise an ethos which
encourages discipline as well as enthusiasm in play, and a healthy respect for opponents.
5. That s/he and you understand that Cardiff & Vale Schools’ is working closely with schools so
that students can gain a sense of pride and achievement in representing their school and
county. We also want them to enjoy playing football, for both their school and their county.
Cardiff and Vale County Schoolboys Football
‘Discipline, enthusiasm and respect’
55 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AT
Telephone (Work): (029) 2059 3465 Mobile: 07725 996424
E Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cvc-schoolboysfootball.co.uk
Chairman: Mathew Davies
County Training/Matches
- For the forthcoming season we will train twice a week at our fantastic facilities at the CCFC House of
Sport indoor 3G pitch in Leckwith, outdoor 3G pitch at Leckwith Stadium, the 3G Cardiff Uni pitch at
Llanrumney and indoor Futsal at Mary Immaculate High with a strength and conditioning session also.
- Home matches will be played at University Playing Fields 3G, Llanrumney or Leckwith Stadium 3g pitch.
The majority of matches are midweek with our home and away games played on a midweek evening.
Development Squads/Training
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Our development training and matches are run by our partners Cardiff University Sport and they
will hold weekly training and termly matches against area teams and against as part of our
pathway the County and development team will play matches as part of our player ID process
throughout the season.
We will use the Development environment to create a strong player pathway for our students to
ultimately progress to the County team.
Training Kit/Match day kit
 Training kit and match day wear will be available to purchase from our kit suppliers.
 This will consist of combined training/match kit, match and all-weather training Jacket.
 On match days, players are asked to arrive wearing black trousers, black shoes and white shirt
and tie.
Trial Process
-To ensure we select the strongest squad possible for next season, each team will go through a
rigorous trial process.
-There will be a minimum of 3 trials and possibly up to 4 depending on numbers for each trial.
-Successful players will be informed the night of the trial via our website.
-Players will be selected for places in either the County squad or Development Squad. Approx 18 in each
squad.
www.cvc-schoolboysfootball.co.uk
-Information, informing the successful trialists of the next trial date will be posted on the
relevant website page (e.g. U9/10/11/U12/U13/U14/U15/U16)
Good Luck!
Mathew Davies
Chairman, Cardiff and Vale County Schools FA
Cardiff and Vale County Schoolboys Football
‘Discipline, enthusiasm and respect’
55 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AT
Telephone (Work): (029) 2059 3465 Mobile: 07725 996424
E Mail: [email protected] Website: www.cvc-schoolboysfootball.co.uk
Chairman: Mathew Davies