About the Club
East Calder Colts FC was re-formed in August 2002 and in a short space of time has grown to provide a focal point for the children of East Calder and its surroundings, to come together and enjoy the game of Football.
As the original sporting colours of the village were traditionally Gold and Black, these colours have been adopted by the Colts as their Club's colours.
In July 2007, East Calder Colts were awarded full Community Club status by West Lothian Council, showing that the Club has met required standards/criteria in coaching, child protection, first aid and management/administration, as well as demonstrating commitment to Club development, with a view to improving coaching standards and aiming for SFA Quality Mark in the near future.
In the coming season, the club will have 8 teams in total; 4 playing in the West Lothian Soccer Sevens League and 4 playing in the West Lothian Association of Youth Football League. The Club uses East Calder park as its home pitch and travels all over West Lothian and beyond to play away games. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our teams, please speak to one of the coaches or committee members or email the club by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
All levels of competence are catered for with a regular Soccer School running during normal school term time, and training for each of the established age-group squads running on various other nights of the week.
Please feel free to navigate around the site using the links on the menu bar left of this page. Contact information and times of training for the various Squads / Soccer School can be found on their relevant page.
The Club are always looking for volunteers and parents who would like to give some time to help in the running of the club. This need not be coaching the teams, this is your community's club. All offers of help are gladly received. If you feel you can offer something please contact either the committee or any of the coaches.
The Committee, elected at each AGM, organises the administration and finances of the Club.
Coaching staff and committee, November 2007
Committee 2008/09
Chairperson: Martin Thomson
Secretary: Elaine Gorrie
Vice-Secretary: Karen Davidson
Treasurer : Elizabeth Bruce
Player Protection Officer: Helen Pilkington
Club Development Officer: Caroline Lauder
Fundraising members: Caroline Ferguson, Sandra Yeats, Fiona McDowell, Karen Fletcher
Coaching staff 2007/08
Head Coach: Eddie Henry
Under 16s : Graham Hamilton
Under 15s : Colin Hannah / James Langdon / Scott Crabbe
Under 14s : Eddie Henry / Neil Dunsmore
Under 13s : James Miller / Alistair Mackay / Alan Young / David Wallace
Under 12s : Tony Hill / Craig MacQueen
Under 11s : David Paterson / Robert Stewart / David Davies
Under 10s : Graeme Bird / Derick Gilchrist
Under 9s: David Laurie / Alan Ramsay / Steven McPherson / Bill Martin
Soccer School : Eileen Kelly / Neil Kelly
First Aid
Under 16s : John Lauder
Under 15s : James Langdon
Under 14s : Neil Dunsmore
Under 13s : James Miller
Under 12s : Tony Hill
Under 11s : Denise Maybury
Under 10s : Graeme Bird
Under 9s : Bill Martin
Club Helpers
Under 16s : David Dunlop
Website
Neil Dunsmore
Pitch Co-ordinators
Sevens pitch : Neil Dunsmore
Elevens pitch : Caroline Lauder
All members are bound by the Club's Codes of Conducts.
Fair Play Policy
It is the policy of East Calder Colts F.C. to ensure that all participants, volunteers, coaches and parents promote fair play at all times. Players are encouraged to be ‘good sports’ and to co-operate with and respect their team mates, coaches, officials and opponents at all times. The aim is for the players to enjoy the game, improve their skills and have fun.
Equal Opportunities Policy
East Calder Colts F.C. is strongly committed to equal opportunities for all sectors of the community. It is their policy to ensure that all participants, volunteers, coaches or parents receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender, marital status, employment status, social class, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief or disability.
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