January Newsletter

We hope you’ve all had a fantastic festive season and are ready for an exciting year ahead with Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club.

Reflecting on December

December was a fantastic month for the club, with several events bringing our community together.

Toy Drive

Thank you to Katie for leading the charge. The generous donations felt like Santa had arrived early. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to this wonderful cause.

Dave Bock’s Final Week of the 50-in-52 Challenge

Congratulations to Dave Bock for completing his incredible challenge of running 50 miles a week for 52 weeks in memory of Ethan Westerman. Over 200 participants from Wetherby Athletic JFC joined him for his final Wetherby Park Run. Dave has raised a tremendous amount of money and heightened awareness around mental health. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and donated.

Boxing Day Fun – WAJFC Dads vs. KDR Dads

The Boxing Day Dads’ game was a standout moment. Thank you to all the players and supporters who made it such a competitive and entertaining match. We plan to repeat it next year at Grange Park, with a ladies’ game included – exciting news for everyone!

Special thanks to Rob, Simon, and Gav for officiating and Clare for running the bar – and the unofficial “lock-in” afterward!

Looking Ahead to January

January is shaping up to be a busy month as we return to the footballing routine and plan for the months ahead.

Harrogate Town

Wetherby Athletic JFC will feature in Harrogate Town’s New Year’s Day program. Many of our teams have enjoyed trips to their games through the Kickback Scheme. Harrogate Town is fast becoming a favorite local professional club.

Gala Planning Begins

(Shhh, don’t say it out loud!) Preparations for our annual Gala begin this month. Soon, we’ll be reaching out for volunteers. Don’t worry – we promise no boiling water across two pitches this year… just one! With last year’s experience, we’re confident everything will run smoothly.

Club Subs Reminder

As we dive into the second half of the season, club subs are now due. We kindly ask parents to take responsibility for this without requiring follow-ups from coaches or club leaders.

For families needing financial assistance, please reach out to your coach or club leadership. We handle these matters privately and are committed to ensuring every child can participate.

Let’s Kick Off 2025 Right

We’re excited to see everyone back in action this month. Let’s make this year one to remember as we grow together as a club and community.

Warm Regards,

Robert Clabby

Vice Chair

Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club