Hi, I’m Lee, the new Secretary for CN Sports, taking over from Luke, who has done a fantastic job over the past 12 months. For those who don’t know me, I’m also a coach and have been involved with the U14 girls’ team for the last four seasons. I help out with the newly formed U11 Comets team and, when I’m not on the pitch, I work as a Sales Manager for National World (The Gazette). I’m also a dad to two amazing daughters, Olivia (15) and Millie (13). It’s been an incredibly busy start to the season, both on and off the field, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the highlights with you in my half-term report.
On the Field
Let’s start where it matters most: the football! We are thrilled to welcome not one, but four new U7 teams this season: Blues, Whites, Tangerine, and the Diamonds. It’s been fantastic to see these young players beginning their football journey and enjoying the game with such enthusiasm.
Our U8 boys and girls teams have both kicked off the season with strong performances, while the U9 Tigers have also been delivering some notable results. Moving up the age groups, the U10 Blues and Wildcats have had a busy start, and the Cobras, playing up a year in the U11 league, are adapting well to the 9-a-side game.
Our U11 girls have seen great success this season, with the Wildcats competing in a Saturday boys league and our newly formed Sunday team, the Comets, having a solid Phase 1, showcasing a great mix of experienced players and newcomers.
From U12 upwards, the results have been equally impressive. Both the Seasiders and the Whites have had strong starts and are sitting in promising positions in their respective leagues. The U13 mixed team remains undefeated, winning two games and drawing two, currently placing them third in their league. Meanwhile, our oldest team, the U14 girls, are second in their table with a game in hand, following a brilliant win against top-of-the-table Fleetwood.
A massive well done to all the teams for their efforts so far, and best of luck as we head into the next stage of the season leading up to Christmas!
Off the Field
It’s been just as busy off the pitch for the committee and coaches. We’ve been hard at work ensuring all qualifications are up-to-date, completing the necessary pre-season paperwork, and registering and affiliating teams.
We’re also excited to have launched our new home and away kits this summer, thanks to Macron for setting up our very own club shop. You can check it out here: CN Sports Club Shop.
Sponsorship has been another key focus, and we’ve been collaborating with local businesses to secure sponsorship for our teams. This has enabled us to provide kits, jackets, and more. If you or someone you know would like to become a sponsor, please reach out at cnsports2019.secretary@gmail.com.
We’ve also created Coaches and Parents Handbooks for the new season and are continuously working on improving our website.
On October 15th, we held our AGM, where the committee for the next 12 months was voted in. We said a heartfelt thank you to Tracey, who has served as the club’s treasurer for the last three seasons and has been instrumental in introducing team budgets. Luke Appleton will now take over as Treasurer, while I will be stepping in as Secretary. Sam will continue as our Safeguarding Officer, and we’re thrilled to welcome Katie Fox as Assistant Welfare Officer.
Jen Brocklebank, one of our U7 managers, was also voted onto the committee as Vice Chair. Jen brings a wealth of football experience, and we’re excited to see her contribute to new fundraising ideas and the launch of a new ladies football session. A warm welcome also to Becky Wood, who will be helping us expand our social media presence.
Looking Ahead
As a club, we are always looking to expand and improve. In the coming months, we hope to welcome at least two more teams to CN Sports and continue growing our partnership with CN Active and the Monday Night Development Centre. This has been kindly sponsored for the first time this year by Carpets of Lytham and will provide a pathway for our U7 teams in the 25/26 season.
We’re also planning Christmas socials and events, as well as exploring tournament opportunities, including the potential for a 3v3 competition on our state-of-the-art pitches. Additionally, we’re considering a big club event for next summer—so stay tuned!
As you can see, there’s never a dull moment at CN Sports. If you feel you can contribute your expertise or volunteer your time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are always looking for more volunteers to join our fantastic club community.
Thank you for all your support, and here’s to a successful rest of the season! Don’t forget to look out for my next half-term report!
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