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	*Club News: New AC Seniors* Squad** We are pleased to announce that the former Oxgangs FC adult team has now joined our club as our ‘Senior’ squad. Full details are on the Seniors Team Page

	U15s (2002s) Our Under 15s are looking for a goalkeeper to add to their squad. The team participate in the South East Region U15s League Division 3 with home games played on Sunday afternoons at Colinton Mains Park. Training sessions are held at either Oxgangs Primary Astro, Firhill High School Astro or Colinton Mains Park from 6pm to 7.30pm on Monday & Wednesday nights. We also provide specialist goalkeeper training by the Scottish Goalkeeping Academy on Wednesday evenings commencing October 2016. For Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

All Tiny tekkers sessions running between 20 August and 8 October Are now Full. However, you can still register your child by emailing tinytekkers@acoxgangs.com and we will place them on a waiting list for the next sessions planned in late october http://acoxgangs.com/misc/tiny_tekkers.html

	ACO 2004s (U13s) We are urgently looking for players to increase our current squad size in time for the 2016/17 season. The team will join the 1st Division of the SERYFA 11-a-side league in August. Pre-season training sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Sundays For Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left



	U17s : Season 2016/17 To support our 2000s in their move from Sunday U16 to Saturday U17 for next season, we are looking for enthusiastic, committed players to add to our squad. We will be participating in the SFA South East Region U17s League next season with home games being played on Saturday afternoons at Colinton Mains Park. Training sessions are held at Oxgangs Primary, Firhill High School Astro or Colinton Mains Park from 5.45pm to 7.45pm on Wednesday nights. For Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

click to view /Download (2.3MB PDF) Download the Scottish FA South East Region coach education calendar for 2016 ACO Coaches interested in attending any of the courses should book them direct via the via the SFA website at https://www.scottishfalive.co.uk/scottishfa/coach/index.cfm

	Our governing body, the Scottish Youth Football Association, has issued an updated policy document:- Use of Social Media Policy for SYFA Players, Parents/Carers, Officials, Clubs, Leagues and Regions To download click on the above (75Kb PDF)or to view in a browser click on the SYFA logo.

We all know that juggling your commitments these days is difficult to say the least, however we would like everyone to spend just a minute of their time looking at the words in this image. As a club we are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with ’other interests’ and as a consequence more of our games are having to be conceded due to a lack of squad numbers. This has been particularly prevalent this season and the loss of points, as well as being forced to concede cup ties, is no doubt having an impact on the morale of several of our squads and that includes players, coaches and parents alike. To give you an example of how unexpected withdrawals from a squad can impact others consider this – let’s assume 3 or 4 players decide they can’t play and we are forced to call off a game. That no doubt leaves quite a number of ACO players/parents frustrated that they have no game to enjoy. Add to the mix the opposition players, coaches and parents and all-in these 3 or 4 withdrawals have affected, in all probability, at least 50 individuals. Understandably, those who are prepared to commit themselves to the Club become disillusioned and may eventually look elsewhere for regular football. There are also the financial implications on the club to consider given that pitch hire and refereeing costs have to be met in part or full depending on the timing of the cancellation. We fully understand that there are occasions during the season when you simply cannot avoid missing either training or a game, however we ask that your other commitments take a back seat and priority is given to your team mates and coaches if there’s a clash of interests. Remember the facts – a call off can impact up to 50 individuals, the clubs’ reputation can be damaged, there are cost implications and points/ties lost and most importantly of all your team mates are being denied the opportunity to enjoy a sport they clearly love to be part of. Let’s change things – let’s put AC Oxgangs first!


	The SFA has published a useful guide to pre and post match nutrition aimed at players of all age-groups. Download the PDF version (475kB) by clicking on the thumbnail.

We now have some useful information and user instructions for the defibrillator! Click on the above image to visit our help page.

	ACO 1998/99s (U19 Blacks) Are looking for a striker to add to their squad For more information & Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

	ACO 2001s (U16s) Require two or three players to add to their squad For more information & Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

	ACO 2003s (U14s) Require players to add to their squad For more information & Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

	ACO 2005s (U10s) Require players to add to their squad For more information & Contact Details visit our Players Wanted section or click on the thumbnail on the left

	In common with many pitches up and down the country Colinton Mains Park is often plagued by dog fouling. We are determined to stamp this out and our Committee often contact the Councils' Environmental Wardens with a view to increasing patrols to catch the owners who are responsible for this anti-social, offensive and potentially harmful conduct ... but we need your help! The Council has advised that their Environmental Wardens operate a complaints based Tracking System. This means that the more complaints they receive on a regular basis about a specific problem, the more attention it's given. If few complaints are made then there's the possibility the issue will drop off their radar. Can we therefore ask all users of the pitches at Colinton Mains, be it a parent, player, coach or spectator, to contact the Council on every occasion they come across dog fouling on the pitches and surrounding areas. It would also help if you mention that your concern relates to footballing activities. In the first instance please refer your complaints to:- Adam Reid Customer Service Team Leader South-West Neighbourhood Office Tel 0131 527 3853 or email Adam.Reid@edinburgh.gov.uk Please also copy all emails to southwestteam@edinburgh.gov.uk With the help of Adam and his team we can all work together to catch the culprits and make our home ground a safer and more pleasant place for everyone concerned.

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The Official AC Oxgangs FC Free App is Now Available! The AC Oxgangs App will keep you up-to-date with news, events, fixtures, results, league tables, photos and much more. To get the full features of our App you need to download Team App to your smartphone or tablet. Download it HERE (http://teamapp.com/app) - it's 100% free. Launch Team App and search for AC Oxgangs FC then ... Sign-up to Team App. You'll be sent an email from Team App to confirm your registration Search for our App and request access to group(s) that apply to you. One of our App admin team will approve your request as soon as possible Alternatively, you can sign up and view all app content online on the website version at https://acoxgangsfc.teamapp.com/ Spread the word! FLYER (350KB PDF)