Merry Christmas everybody, I trust you had a fabulous time yesterday and are ready for an entertaining match against Colchester United-hope you away supporters have had a good trip up north and enjoy your day out at Spotland.
MASCOTS
Today we welcome Olivia Grace Powell and Callum Murray as our mascots.
Olivia is nine years old, lives at home with mum, dad, sister and a cat, called Mylo.
She attends Crossgates Primary School, where her favourite subject is Art and enjoys all sports especially Netball.
Olivia says that when she’s older her ambition is to own a horse and play golf at Turnshill Golf Club.
She is a Dale supporter with Ian Henderson being her favourite player.
Callum will be nine on 29th December and is over here in England on holiday from Adelaide, Australia.
He goes to Woodend Primary School and plays football for the Cove FC Under 10’s.
Callum supports both Dale and Liverpool with his favourite player being Peter Vincenti plus worldwide, Neymar, who he aspires to be like as a professional footballer.
Back home, Callum likes playing Australian Rules Football and FIFA 16 on his PS3
We hope both enjoy their day out at Spotland with an exciting performance and three points for the Dale.
FUTSAL/BTEC SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Fantastic news with our “A” team topping the Futsal/Football League Trust North West Division, a well deserved achievement for the students, further proof of their talent after their semi final appearance in the Soccer AM Futsal Cup last season.
We are now recruiting for our BTEC Scholarship Programme commencing in September 2016
BTEC Level “2” Diploma in Sport or
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Performance & Excellence (equivalent to 3 “A” Levels)
The Courses offer the opportunity to:
….get a first class education that could lead to University
….gain qualifications to work in the sports industry (relevant football/sports coaching awards)
….train and compete in a professional environment (Rochdale AFC to be used for training/education)
….represent Rochdale AFC against other Professional Clubs (team competing in North West League)
Pathways are-scholarships/professional contracts/employment in Leisure Industry
Rochdale AFC Football in the Community Trust is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring footballers, aged 16-18 to pursue a Futsal/football & Education Scholarship.
For more information, contact me on: 07958593121 or email: keith.hicks@rochdaleafc.co.uk
See you all in the New Year on Saturday 9th January when Chesterfield visit Spotland