Notice Board
Please note our Annual Spring Race-Night will take place in The Lakes on Friday 26th March. If you would like to sponsor a race at a cost of just €100 please contact any Committee member. Also horses for sale at a cost of €10 each. Please download your race sheet here. Thanks in advance for your continued support.
Check pitch playability for all local authority controlled pitches here - updated approx 2pm each Friday for that weekend
This Week's Home Fixtures
Below see details of this weekends home fixtures - why not come our for a bit of fresh air + support our teams. Can we please urge all our players, managers and supporters to show respect to referees before, during & after all our matches. BFC follow the guidelined drawn up by FAI - full Codes of Ethics for all can be viewed or downloaded on this website.
Saturday 6th March - Community College
No matches here today
Saturday 6th March - Crosschapel
AUL Div 2A
V. Tyrellstown @ 14.30
Sunday 7th March - Community College
U-12 Div 3
V. Broadford @ 10.15
U-13 Div 2
V. Dalkey Utd @ 11.30
U-14 Premier
V. Terenure @ 12.45
Sunday 7th March - Crosschapel
AUL Premier B
V, Sandyhill Celtic @ 11.00
U-16 Div 1
V. Broadford @ 13.00
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BFC Soccer Academy
Our Sunday morning academy resumes on Sunday 20th September @ 11am at The Community College. This academy is for boys & girls aged 5 - 8 and all are welcome. Club registration is €20 per child for the season with weekly subs €2. Also we are always looking for new parents to get involved - if you are available to help out for an hour on Sunday mornings please contact John Price on 086 2572505
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BFC Leisurewear
Following a large demand from our members we are pleased to launch our new range of BFC Leisurewear which is available to order with immediate effect. We have samples of all items available to view if required. To place your orders please email your requirements to leisurewear@blessingtonfc.com or contact either John Price on 086-2572505 or Martin Gilligan on 087-8124599. Click on this link to view the pricelist.
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Managers Notices
* Two weeks notice must be given to Lillie Balfe in order for any match to be cancelled with SDFL
* Any player injured while playing for Blessington FC & requiring physio treatment MUST get a voucher from Lillie Balfe in advance of visiting the physio
* Please try to encourage as many people as possible to participate in our Last Man Standing competition - for full details see index on left
* In an effort to reduce costs and achieve better value for all our teams we are arranging the bulk purchase of footballs - as you can see these come complete with our club crest. All club managers can place their order now with John Price on 086-2572505. Please see attached for full details - BFC logo match & training footballs
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Special Offer (Avon Ri)
All fully paid up members of BFC can avail of a special reduced rate of €400 for Gym / Pool Membership of Avon Ri (can be paid by direct debit). Please contact Shane O'Brien if you would like to take up this offer - 087 2768441. Remember you can become a member of BFC for just €20.
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Christmas Draw
Many thanks to all who supported our Annual X-Mas Draw which took place in The Lakes on Sat 12th Dec - just click here to see full list of winners
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Membership Fees (2009-10)
Senior, Lady & Junior Players €80
Two or more children from the same family €120
Academy €20
Managers, Assistants & Committee €50
Ordinary / Non-playing Member €20
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Season 2008/09 - Honours :
Well done to all the players on our various teams for completing another season. Trophies were a bit hard to come by this season but congratulations to the following teams who finished Runner-Up :
Under 11 Division 1
Under 13 Division 1
Under 9 Major 1 League Cup
Under 10 Major 1 League Cup
Notable mentions also for our Sunday Senior team who gained promotion from AUL Premier C & the following teams who all finished third in their leagues :-
Under 9 Division 1
Under 9 Division 5
Under 10 Division 4
Under 12 Dividion 3
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Blessington F.C. Bottled Water
We are pleased to announce the launch of our own bottled mineral water, which is currently available to purchase from Centra, Compuworx, Dunnes Stores, Macari's, Maxol Service Station, O'Hora's, Supervalu, Texaco Service Station The Lakes & Zucchini.
Trays containing 24 x 500ml bottles can be purchased directly from the club for €15 - please contact your team manager or any club committee member. As always we appreciate your continued support.
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SDFL Referee's Fees 2008/09
All small sided games €15
U11 to U14 games €24
U15 to U16 games €28
U17 games €42
Additional travel fee of €15 applies to Blessington (this is split over all the games played by the referee)
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