TRING ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB
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The Grass Roots Stadium,Dorian Williams Sports Centre,Cow Lane,Tring,Herts,HP23 5NS
01442 891144 with answerphone
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NEWS
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Help Needed (posted Thu 23rd May 2013)
The pre season period allows the club a small window of time to undertake all the repair and maintenance jobs around the club evolving mainly around painting and cleaning. We intend to have weekly work party on a Wednesday evening between say 5pm and 8pm when all materials will be provided just labour needed so if you are free please come along and offer your services. If you have any queries please contact either Mick Eldridge or Barry Simmons.
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Trial Match - Saturday 29th June (posted Wed 22nd May 2013)
The Club is to hold a Trial session on the Astroturf Pitch at RAF Halton, Nuffield Pavilion, HP22 5PG commencing at 3pm on Saturday 29th June, the club is looking add experienced and committed players to its First Team squad but welcomes players of all abilities to attend. The club runs four senior teams, with its First Team in the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League, Reserves in the Suburban Football League and the “A” and “B” teams in the West Herts League.
Please bring own training kit, suitable footwear and a drink or water bottle. Any queries and a brief outline of playing experience should be emailed to tringathleticfc@hotmail.com where we will confirm and acknowledge your details and answer any questions that you may have.
PRE SEASON TRAINING - starts on Thursday 27th June meeting at 7pm for a 7:15pm start at the Club and again newcomers are very welcome and should email the Club and we will clarify any issues that you may have.
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Bowls Champions (posted Sun 19th May 2013)
The Annual Bowls competition between the Pendley sports clubs i.e. Rugby, Squash and Football Clubs saw the Athletic team win the trophy for the 7th time in the last 10 years. A fun afternoon with non-bowlers participating and Vice Chairman, Barry Simmons, captained the team that included Committee Members Mick Eldridge, Richard Vincent and Paul Humphreys with partner Sue Williamson, former linesman Pete Stilwell and supporters Rob Duling, Clive Goodall, Mick Smith and Wayne Adams.
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Presentation Awards 2012-2103 (posted Sat 18th May 2013)
The Club held its Presentation Evening on Friday evening with a good turnout of players and supporters. The awards were as follows:- First Team: Player's Player - Chris Salmon, Manager's Player - Mike Underwood and Supporter's Player - Mike Underwood; Reserve Team: Player's Player - Ollie Butler, Manager's Player - Stuart Stedman; "A" Team: Player's Player - James Livingstone, Manager's Player - Glenn Sizer; "B" Team: Player's Player - Dave Allen, Manager's Player - Richard Williams; Youth Team: Player's Player - Sam Shearman and Player's Player - Lewis Cox.
Clubman of the Year went to Trevor Langley who in addition to being the First Team Sports Therapist is Registration Secretary, Youth Protection Officer and Health & Safety Officer undertaking many hours work behind the scenes which this award acknowledges.
Robbie Duncan joined the 300 Club having achieved 335 appearances by end the season evidencing great loyalty to the Club.
Small presentations were made to our Groundsman - Darrell Bodimeade for an excellent playing surface once again, Kit Lady - Dee Wells who does a terrific job with six kits every weekend, Colin Sturges of Okewood Imagery for his excellent photographs and control of our website and Gill Eldridge and Sandra Foskett for making the players sandwiches each week.
Pre-season training commences on Thursday 27th June and all existing and new are welcome to attend. A number of friendly fixtures have already been arranged and these are shown on our website.
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Congratulations on New Born (posted Wed 15th May 2013)
Many congratulations to First Team player, Andy Humphreys (478 club appearances) and his wife Lorraine on the birth of their baby daughter, Ellie Grace, who was so keen to come into this world was born on Monday 13th May, just 10 minutes after arriving at hospital. Ellie weighed in at 6lb 8ozs and the mid-wife assisting with the delivery was Lorraine's close friend, Laura Brimson.
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Charity Shield Draw 2013-14 (posted Wed 15th May 2013)
The draw for next seasons competition has taken place and we will be playing Codicote at The Grass Roots Stadium on Tuesday 6th August kick off 7:45pm. The winners will then be at home in the next round when they will meet either Oxhey Jets or St Margaretsbury.
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TAFC Golf Tour Result (posted Tue 14th May 2013)
The annual trip to Spain for 5 hard days and nights playing golf saw Ian Butler pip Mark Boniface on the last day to take this years trophy. Last years winner, Phil Casserley, went from hero to zero coming in 8th place. Other club members taking part were Mick Eldridge, T Rice, Alan Gray, Keith Butler and Dave Stacey.
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100 Club Winners - April 2013 (posted Mon 6th May 2013)
The monthly draw took place at the weekend and the winners for the month of April were:- 6th April: Paul Lewis £10; 13th April: Alan Gray £10; 20th April: Barry Johnson £10; 27th April: Dave Richards £100 & Jamie Robins £20. As usual winnings can be collected form the bar or by contacting Mick Eldridge.
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RESULTS
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First team
Mon 6th May 2013 St Mary's Cup Final
Berkhamsted 3-1 TAFC Athletics season drew to a close with a loss against their local rivals Berkhamsted in the St Mary's Cup Final. The game was played at a reasonable pace considering it was probably the warmest day of the year and the pitch was hard and unpredictable. Athletics undoing was their nemesis, conceding t... [full report]
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Reserve team
Sat 4th May 2013 League
Hartley Wintney 1-3 TAFC The Ressies finished off a good season in style with an impressive 3-1 win at Hartley Wintney.
4 foot 7 inch Che To was forced in goal due to Nick Law and Dave Durbridge going to watch Watford and Dave Adamson being in a hedge in Dunstable, and 33 year old Rob Baker and 48 year old Ian Richardso... [full report]
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A team
Thu 2nd May 2013 Watford Peace Final
Hemel Rovers 0-1 TAFC A goal from Glen Sizer 15 minutes from the end won the cup for Tring Athletic "A" team. Fantastic end of the season for the team congratulations to all the players and Managers Dave Adamson and James Bevan. (Full report to follow)
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B team
Sat 11th May 2013 League
Hadley B 6-0 TAFC |
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Ladies team
Sun 24th Mar 2013 League
TAFC Cancelled Kent Magpies |
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Youth Team
Thu 28th Feb 2013 League
Hemel Hemsptead 6-0 TAFC |
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FIXTURES
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First team
Sat 29th Jun 2013 3pm: Neutral Trial Match match versus Trial Match |
Reserve team
Wed 24th Jul 2013 7:45pm: Home (Cow Lane) Friendly match versus Hoddesdon Town |
A team
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B team
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Ladies team
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Youth Team
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EVENTS
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Sat 29th Jun 2013 - Trial Match - 29th June
The Club is to hold a Trial session on the Astroturf Pitch at RAF Halton, Nuffield Pavilion, HP22 5PG commencing at 3pm on Saturday 29th June, the club is looking add experienced and committed players to its First Team squad but welcomes players of all abilities to attend. The club runs four senior teams, with its First Team in the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League, Reserves in the Suburban Football League and the “A” and “B” teams in the West Herts League.
Please bring own training kit, suitable footwear and a drink or water bottle. Any queries and a brief outline of playing experience should be emailed to tringathleticfc@hotmail.com where we will confirm and acknowledge your details and answer any questions that you may have.
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Fri 19th Jul 2013 - TAFC Annual Golf Day
This will be held at Mentmore Golf & Country Club on Friday 19th July 2013 and will comprise of Coffee or tea on arrival, 9 holes Texas Scramble on the Rothschild course, followed by lunch and then 18 holes on the Rosebery rounding off with a two course meal and coffee plus prize giving. Tickets £30 Mentmore Club member and £67 for TAFC member. Contact Mick Eldridge for further information or to express your interest in playing. |
Tue 23rd Jul 2013 - 1st Team v Northwood
Pre-season friendly kick off 7:45pm |
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