Association Information
Updated Tuesday, 15 January 2019
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27th September 2018 The McDonalds Regional Awards (Gwent Region) were presented at our Council Meeting on the 26th September 2018. Seven winners received their awards from Association Chairman Mr Geoff Phillips. 14th September 2018
The next Referees
Course will commence
on Wednesday 17th October 2018 at Blackwood Cricket Club
commencing at 7.00pm.
This will be the opportunity for those people who are thinking
of taking up the whistle to learn about the many aspects of the
game that others take for granted. The course is now
mainly online but there are a couple of sessions with
interaction with the instructor, and a concluding session where
referees develop their skills with practical training. For
further details of this course or to register an interest please
visit (Referres
Course) or to enrol please contact the GCFA
Interim Referee's Officer Mr Kevin Jones on
Home: 01685 379719 10th September 2018 This is a reminder to all clubs about the up and coming ‘Grow Your Club’ Workshop taking place on Thursday 4th October at Dragon Park, 6:30pm. We highly recommend that every club is represented at this workshop, with a maximum of two members each due to capacity. League representatives are welcome to attend, but there will be a follow up course early next year for leagues specifically. To register and to find out more information, please visit: Grow your club workshop 26th August 2018
The funeral of Jake Pickford
will be held on Friday 31st August 2018, there will be a service
at 1:30pm at St Paul’s Church, Abertysswg, then straight to
Llwydcoed Crematorium at 3pm. 24th August 2018 We are very sad to report the devastating news that 16 year old Aberbargoed Buds player, Jake Pickford, suddenly passed away in his sleep on Wednesday 15 August 2018. Jake was a fine member of the invincible Pengam Boys & Girls under 16 team last year scoring 26 goals during the season. He will sadly be missed by his club and our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this extremely traumatic time. RIP Jake. 6th August 2018 This years Groundhop UK in Gwent takes place on the 25th August 2018; the games are as follows: AC Pontymister v Blaenavon Blues kick off 11.00am Rogerstone v Newport Corinthians kick off 1.30pm Villa Dino/Christchurch v Newport Civil Service kick off 4.00pm Pill YMCA v Lliswerry kick off 6.30pm 2nd August 2018 The Association is looking to appoint a suitable person to become the Head Coach and oversee the recruitment and development of our Associations Senior Representative Team Please see advert. 26th July 2018 The Association is seeking to appoint a Referees Officer. Please see advert. A job description can be found here. First Round Draw for the Association Cup Competitions was done last night by Mr Henry Wills (President) & Mr Graham Williams (Member of the Football & Competitions Committee). 10th July 2018 10th July 2018
Our Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Seymour, former player and coach at Abertillery Town Football Club. Tony started his career playing for Cwmtillery Excelsiors Football Club and was a well respected member of the community. RIP Tony. Tony's funeral will take place at the Ebeneezer Chapel in Abertillery on Friday 13th July 2018 at 11.00am. Our condolences go out to all the family at this sad time. 3rd July 2018 FAW Registration & Transfers available now - CLICK HERE 15th June 2018 14th June 2018 If you are looking for grants for your club, Sport Wales Community Chest applications are now being completed via an online system that can be found here - http://sport.wales/funding--support/our-grants/community-chest.aspx 26th May 2018
The 2018/2019 affiliation form is now available -
CLICK
HERE. 18th May 2018
The next On-Line Referees Course will commence on Monday 11th
June 2018 at 7.00 pm, the venue is Cwmbran Celtic Club House,
not the football ground.
If there are quesries you are
advised to enrol on;
www.becomearef@wales.com 17th May 2018 The closing date for nominations for the McDonalds FAW Grassroots Football Awards close on the 31st May 2018. Don't let your club lose out CLICK HERE. 12th May 2018 Congratulations to Abertillery Bluebirds Football Club on winning the Gwent County Football Association Senior Cup beating Newport Civil Service Football Club 5-1 in the Final. 12th May 2018 Congratulations to Cromwell Football Club on gaining promotion to the Gwent County League after beating Tranch Football Club 1-0 in the Play-Off Final at Caldicot. 6th May 2018 Congratulations to Ynysddu Welfare Football Club on winning the Gwent County Football Association Amateur Cup after beating Abertillery Excelsiors Football Club 2-0 in the Final. 30th April 2018 The FAW Grassroots Football Awards will be held on the 16th November 2018. If you know a club or person that deserves a nomination please CLICK HERE. 29th April 2018 Congratulations to Malpas United Junior Football Club on winning the Darren Morgan Under 16 Cup after beating Llanyrafon Junior Football Club 2-1. On behalf of the Association I would like to thank both teams for providing the spectators with an excellent game of football. 27th April 2018 The Under 16 Cup Final has been postponed. The Final will now be played at Ty-Isaf Park, Risca on Sunday 29th April 2018 kick off 11.30am. Newport Civil Service FC will play Abertillery Bluebirds FC in the Final of the Senior Cup at Ty-Isaf Park Risca on the 12th May 2018 kick off 2.30pm 22nd April 2018 Congratulations to Fleur-De-Lys Junior Football Club on winning the Kenneth Powell Under 14 Cup after beating Coed Eva Athletic Junior Football Club 1-0. On behalf of the Association I would like to thank both teams for providing the spectators with an excellent game of football. 8th April 2018 Congratulations to the South Wales Football Association on winning the FAW Regions cup. 24th March 2018 Fleur-De-Lys Junior Football Club will play Coed Eva Junior Football Club in the Under 14 Cup Final at Risca United FC on the 21st April 2018 kick off 10.30am. 19th March 2018
FAW refereeing course Gwent County
FA:
Introductory Session @ Blackwood Cricket Club on March 26th 2018
@ 6.30pm; End of Course Practical Session @ Cwmbran
Stadium Sunday 27th May 2018 @ 11:00am. Study in your own home,
register now at
www.becomearef.wales
18th March 2018 Ynysddu Welfare FC will play Abertillery Excelsiors FC in the Amateur Cup Final, after beating Brynmawr FC in a penalty shoot out.
Malpas United JFC will play Llanyrafon JFC on the Final of the GCFA Under 16 Cup.
9th March 2018 Do you want to become a referee? The FAW has now changed the procedure; gone is the 8 week course, its now replaced with a new system where you can study at home, take the examination at home, then attend a final training session given by an experienced referee where you will be given your certificate and a full kit. To register please CLICK HERE.
27th February 2018 The Welsh Football Trust are advertising for a Football Development Manager. Team leading on Club Growth and Business Support with the area responsibility across Gwent. If interested a job description can be found HERE.
8th February 2018 All FAW Registration/Transfer Forms are now available - click here.
3rd February 2018 Abertillery Excelsiors FC are through to Amateur Cup Final.
2nd February 2018 Are you interested in becoming a referee? You can now study in your own home to become a qualified referee. Full details can be found by clicking on the following link: https://www.becomearef.wales/
If you have any questions please contact us and best wishes in your quest to be an Association Referee.
29th January 2018 Jeff 'Jasper' Hughes
Our Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Jeff Hughes. Jeff played for several clubs but finished his career at Newport Corinthians Football Club. Jeff passed away on the 11th December 2017 aged 57. Our sincere condolences go out to all the family.
12th October 2017 The funeral of Warren Minshull will be held at the Gwent Crematorium, Cwmbran on Friday 20th October 2017 at 10.00am.
10th October 2017 Thomas Rowe 2001-2017 Whitehead Graig United Junior Football Club have
informed us of the sudden death of player Thomas Rowe. Thomas tragically
passed away on Saturday 7th October 2017 age 15. Thomas was a popular
member of the team and was voted player of the year last season.
2nd October 2017 Warren Minshull 1985-2017
Upper
Cwmbran
AFC
are deeply saddened to announce the passing of
player
Warren Minshull
on Saturday 30th September 2017, aged 32. Warren
joined the club whilst it was in its infancy, and quickly established
himself as an important member of the squad.
1st October 2017 The funeral of Keith Williams will be held at Blaenau Gwent Baptist Church, Victoria Street, Abertillery on Friday 27th October 2017 at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Gwent Crematorium, Croesyceiliog at 4.00pm.
Refreshments will be provided after the funeral at the New Bridgend Inn.
25th September 2017 Keith Williams 1955-2017
We have been informed by Abertillery Excelsiors AFC of the tragic news of the passing of long serving Secretary of the club Keith Williams, on Saturday 23rd September 2017. Keith was a loyal servant to the club, whose hard work and dedication to Abertillery Excelsiors was only surpassed by his lust for life and laughs. His body of work across many levels of Welsh football is a testament to his love of the game and his award-winning programmes were the stuff of legends. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Keith at this sad time. All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence at games this weekend as a mark of respect for Keith and the family he has left behind. Funeral details will be posted when known. RIP Keith
16th September 2017 The funeral of Christopher Barnett will take place on Friday 29th September 2017 at 11.00am in St Pauls Church Cwmtillery followed by burial at the Cemetery. Refreshments will be provided after the funeral at the New Bridgend Inn. 11th September 2017 Christopher Barnett 1974-2017
We have been advised by Abertillery Excelsiors FC of the passing of player Christopher Barnett. Christopher collapsed while playing for the club on Saturday and passed away in hospital. The club are totally devastated at the loss of this popular player and did all they could at the game on Saturday to save him. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Christopher at this sad time. All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence at games this weekend as a mark of respect for Christopher and the family he has left behind.
Funeral details will be posted when known. RIP Christopher.
16th August 2017 Due to FAW Rule Changes there are new Misconduct Report Forms for Referees
13th May 2017 Malpas United FC won the Senior Cup after beating Neuadd Wen FC 2-0.
Albion Rovers FC won the County Motors Challenge Cup after coming from behind to beat Ynysddu Welfare 4-3 in extra time.
6th May 2017 Fairfield United FC won the GCFA Amateur Cup 5-4 on penalties after the game finished 1-1.
30th April 2017 Closing date for entries into the Association Cups for season 2017/2018 is July 1st 2017.
29th April 2017 Cromwell Junior FC won the Junior Under 14 Cup after beating Caerleon Jun FC 4-1 on penalties. The thrilling Final finished 3-3 after extra time.
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