Shildon AFC today received confirmation of the draw for the FA Cup and FA Trophy:
Emirates FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round – 7th August 2021
Shildon AFC vs Garforth Town FC
Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round – 21st August 2021
Shildon AFC or Garforth Town AFC vs Brighouse Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round- 9th October 2021
Cleethorpes Town FC vs Shildon AFC
Further details can be found here:
Shildon AFC over 40s have recently been promoted to the third division of the over 40s league and are once again one of the favourites to get promoted. To continue to improve we are looking to strengthen our team and have the following vacancies:
Manager
We are looking for a manager to take over team management with the ultimate aim of guiding the side to promotion to the second division.
Kit Person
We are looking for a kit person to wash the strip. The strip will be dropped off and collected on a weekly basis. Paid per wash.
If you are interested in either of these roles please contact Ian McMahon on 07414 081928.
Livin, Shildon AFC and Jubilee Fields Community Centre are to provide free summer school holiday provision for children in Shildon and have developed two schemes:
SHILDON AFC SCHEME
Details regarding the Shildon AFC scheme (if you do wish to book in then your child/ren must be able to attend all four days) are below and sessions will be led by Christian Taylor and our very own Ben Trotter and Aidan Heywood will host sessions – please email Carolyn at: cazmul@sky.com
JUBILEE FIELDS COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHEME
The details for the Jubilee Fields Community Centre scheme can be found below, but note the day and times you can only book places.
– 6 sessions will be taking place on Tuesday 27th July, Wednesday 28th July, Tuesday 3rd August, Wednesday 4th August, Tuesday 10th August & Wednesday 11th August. Times for all dates are from 10am to 12:30pm
– Age range: 5-13 years
– Sessions are FREE
– The sessions will involve a range of activities which include arts & crafts, creative play & physical sport which is being supported by a sports coach from the Foundation of Light.
– A healthy snack will be provided mid-morning along with a packed lunch at lunchtime.
To register your child’s interest & reserve a place please contact the centre direct on 01388 775425 on Thursday 8th July between the hours of 3pm & 6pm.
Hopefully we can all help your child/ren to have a fun filled summer.
Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that we have received this morning planning approval from Durham County Council for the construction of a community garden at Dean Street.
The plans include the construction of a community garden including seating areas, pergolas, toilet block, and refreshments hut, providing an exciting open-air facility for the local community.
The Club were successful in bidding for a £25,000 product bursary from Buildbase as part of their Community Club Award programme for the constuction of the gardern. The bursary covers building, electrical and hire materials and the bid was awarded by a panel of judges Buildbase and the FA.
Work now begins on putting the plans into action and the Club hope to begin construction late summer 2021.
https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/apr/29/buildbase-community-club-awards-made-20210429
The Supporters Club will be holding membership recruitment events at the following home games:
Tuesday 6th July 2021 – Shildon AFC vs Whickham AFC
Saturday 10th July 2021 – Shildon AFC vs Bishop Auckland FC
Application forms will be available and can be completed at each event. Alternatively, you can download an application form from here Membership Application Form and bring it along with you.
As a result of the membership’s vote to adopt a formal constitution, membership of the Shildon AFC Supporters Club is now charged on an annual basis. Membership is £5 Adults (over 18) and £3 juniors (under 18). Only current members will be able to vote at the club AGM. The renewal date for membership is the month of September.
Further details on the supporters club are available here: Supporters Club WebPage
Following correspondence received today from the Football Association (FA) we can confirm the position with regard to the FA Cup for the 2021/222 Season.
The FA had previously indicated that there would be 21 Step 4 Clubs, that are not exempt to the Preliminary Round and will instead enter the Competition in the Extra Preliminary Round, this would comprise of three clubs from five of the Step 4 Leagues and two Clubs from the other three Step 4 Leagues.
We can confirm that Shildon AFC has been accepted into the competition and will start in the extra preliminary round. The draw for the first two rounds of the competition will be held on 9th July 2021. Dates for each of the rounds have also been published and are listed below.
Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 7 August 2021
Preliminary Round – Saturday 21 August 2021
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 4 September 2021
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 18 September 2021
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 2 October 2021
Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 16 October 2021
First Round Proper – Saturday 6 November 2021
Second Round Proper – Saturday 4 December 2021
Third Round Proper – Saturday 8 January 2022
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 5 February 2022
Fifth Round Proper – Wednesday 2 March 2022
Quarter-Final – Saturday 19 March 2022
Semi-Final – Saturday 16 April 2022
Final – Saturday 14 May 2022
Further information on the competition can be found here:
CLUB LINE-UP AND PRIZE FUND DETAILS FOR THE EMIRATES FA CUP 2021-22
This Saturday (3rd July 2021), the Blue Diamond Social Club will be open to show England’s European Championship 2020 quarter-final tie against Ukraine.
The Social Club will be open from 6:30pm with the game kicking off at 8pm.
Every fan has their favourite player and, ultimately, the players are what the fans come to see. With the management team, they bear the burden of responsibility for bringing success to the club.
Here at Shildon, the players are the embodiment of the team spirit that runs through the club and the relationship between the players and fans here is very special.
The forthcoming season (2021/22) will be the highest level the club has ever played at. To associate your name with a member of the Shildon Football Club squad is to associate yourself with hard work, fair play, high performance, and team spirit.
We offer the following opportunities to sponsor your favourite member of the squad:
Player’s Shirt: Home £30; Away £30; Both £50
– Invitation to the end-of-season party.
– A photograph taken of you and your chosen player.
– Your name listed against the player profile in both the matchday programme and on the official website.
Management team £30
– Invitation to the end-of-season party.
– A photograph taken of you and your chosen team member.
– Your name listed against the individual’s profile in both the matchday programme and on the official website.
Squad members can be reserved by sending an email to briarave@hotmail.co.uk confirming which player(s)/team member(s) you want to sponsor and how you are going to pay. Sponsorship can be paid for online (via Bank Transfer – SHILDON AFC LTD, 40-41-24, 10739634), in cash at the ground, or through the till at the clubhouse.
Shildon AFC are delighted to announce that Enterprise Travel will become the club’s Official Travel Partner Sponsor for the 2021-22 season.
Enterprise Travel will provide VIP transport to all the club’s away matches for the 2021-22 season, our first in the Northern Premier League East Division.
Started initially by Barbara and Brian Brown, the husband and wife duo worked with many local schools, colleges and UK based tour clients, as they continued to enjoy operating their fleet of five high quality vehicles. In 2015, they decided it was time to hang up their coach keys and agreed to sell their business to the European Travel Group.
Since that time, Enterprise Travel has continued to grow, from five to sixteen vehicles. It has continued to develop on an already well established reputation. Working closely with every school and college in Darlington, the company continues to go from strength to strength locally. Enterprise also continues to develop on the ever growing touring arm of the business, now with five touring vehicles that often find themselves in every corner of the UK and Europe.
Having a professional company to transport players and officials to away games is very important and means players arrive relaxed and ready for the game.
Further information on Enterprise Travel can be found here: https://www.enterprisetravel.net/