Eastwood Falcons WFC​​​ Committee 2023​
Chairman: Rob Evison
Vice Chairman: David Holborn
Secretary: Dean Clarke
Treasurer: Des Livings
Committee Members:
David Holborn Membership Secretary
Ken Anderson Committee Member
​Rob Wood Committee Member
Martin Berry Committee Member
Tim Fewster Committee Member & Website coordinator
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Bryan Matthews Webmaster
Committee changes...
Leigh Wilby has decided to step down from his role as a committee member for health reasons and we wish him all the very best for the future and reiterate our thanks for the huge contribution he has made to the club. Leigh has promised to stay in touch.
The Committee voted in Ken Anderson at the last committee meeting (on the 25th of March) as Leigh’s replacement and we are delighted to welcome him into the fold as a fully fledged committee member.
FEES, REGISTRATIONS ETC...
Please ensure you are up to date with the following:
Membership/Training Fees
The annual membership fee for is £20 plus £5 for players who register to play in the EWFL. . Training session and match fees are £4. There are two ways to pay:
- Bank transfer (quoting your name as the reference) to Eastwood Falcons WFC, Account No. 33995291,
Sort Code 20-45-45
- By contactless card at a training session.
FA Registration
Competitive walking football has returned.
Please e-mail the club (eastwooodfalconswfc@gmail.com) indicating the age categories (Over 50, Over 60, Over 65, Over 70) for which you wish to be registered. Registration forms can be downloaded on the Downloads page
Personal Details
E-mail the club if there are any changes to your personal details including address or telephone number.
Des's Membership Stats
Club Treasurer and stats boffin Des Livings has been looking at membership trends over the past 5 years and came up with the following numbers which reveal that we're in better shape than ever (statistically if not physically).
Year/Members
2018/64
2019/67
2020/56
2021/58
2022/78
2023/90
Des's numbers show that while in the earlier years new players were basically just keeping pace with those leaving, we have now seen steady growth since the COVID period. Drilling down, he reveals:
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Of the 64 members in 2018, 29 were still members in 2023.
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On average a member attended 24 training sessions last year (excl.competitive events).
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The most sessions attended was 77, while 68 members attended 10 or more sessions.
Concussion Protocol
guidelines issued...
The FA has ordered that all football clubs, including Walking Football, must have concussion protocols in place.
A confirmed concussion requires at least a 14-day respite from physical activity followed by at least 5 days of gradual exercise prior to a return to full play.
To read or download the Eastwood Falcons guidelines on head injuries go here. Player safety is and always will be a priority for the club