Crosspool Juniors is looking for a new goalkeeper to join the U9s team. CDYST image from http://www.cdyst.co.uk
Crosspool Juniors is looking for a new goalkeeper to join the U9s team for the season 2013-14.
From September they will play most Sunday mornings through until March/April 2014. Our home ground is at Coldwell Lane. Away fixtures can be as far away as Rotherham.
If you think that your son would be interested in joining the team then please drop jrwales@gmail.com an email with name, school and any experience they may already have.
They should currently be in Y3, moving up to Y4 in September and should not be linked to any other club.
Crosspool Juniors FC is holding a free community training session for local Y5 boys on Saturday 4 May at CDYST on Coldwell Lane.
The emphasis will be on enjoyment and player development. Free tea and coffee is provided for parents, as well as cold drinks for the boys. Crosspool Juniors is an FA Charter Standard Status club.
Snow falling in Crosspool over the last 36 hours has caused problems on local roads and disruption to public transport and events.
The snowfall in Crosspool seems to be around 15cm, although the wind has caused drifts in some places of up to 50cm.
The 51 bus has been disrupted, with a Saturday morning update on the Travel South Yorkshire website stating the service was terminating at Brook hill and Gleadless.
The snow is still falling, with main roads and side roads not clear at 11am today. Some forecasts are indicating that the snow may ease off this afternoon.
Do check up on your neighbours who may feel isolated and vulnerable during the cold spell.
Snow falling in Crosspool over the last 48 hours has caused problems on local roads and disruption to public transport and events.
Major roads were gritted in preparation for the snowfall, which was over 10cm deep in some areas.
On Friday night, 51 buses were terminating at Crosspool instead of Lodge Moor, and Gleadless Town End instead of Charnock going the other direction. As of 12pm Saturday, the service was reported to be running as normal. Latest updates to public transport are on the Travel South Yorkshire website.
The main roads through Crosspool were also clear of snow on Saturday morning. However, surface snow and ice on side roads were continuing to cause problems for cars and pedestrians.
If you fancy helping clear the pitch at Sandygate, Hallam FC are looking for volunteers. Soup and sandwiches will be provided for anyone who turns up to lend a hand!
An Open Day at Hillside Harvest has also fallen victim to the weather.
Do also check up on your neighbours who may feel isolated and vulnerable during the cold spell.
Wrapping up warm at the shopsClearing snow at SandygateGritting Cardoness RoadCairns RoadManchester Road snow sculpture. Photo: David RumseyA lorry stuck in the ice at the top of Darwin Lane
Harry Jessop (front) competes at the British Short Track Speed Skating Championship in Nottingham
Well done to 11-year-old Harry Jessop from Crosspool who has won a silver medal at a prestigious national speed skating championship.
Harry fought off tough competition to finish second in the under-11s category of the British Short Track Speed Skating Championship, in Nottingham.
The two-day competition required racing over three different lengths – 500m, which he won; 333m, in which he came fifth after a fall; and a 222m race which saw him come in third. The three race times are averaged to provide an accumulated score.
Harry, who trains with Sheffield Speed Skating Club at iceSheffield, was a fraction away from winning the overall tournament which involved competitors from as far as London, Birmingham and Dundee.
Harry with his silver medal on the podium
He said: “I feel really proud of myself because I haven’t been skating for that long – only 18 months. It was a bit hectic rushing around and changing my skates but I did well in the end.
“Speed skating is really important to me – it’s my favourite thing in the world and I just love it. My mum encouraged me to go to my first session at iceSheffield and I just wanted to keep on doing it.”
Harry’s mum Clare said: “It’s a great sport to be involved in – iceSheffield has a great atmosphere and everyone’s lovely. It’s good for the children because it teaches them to look out for each other and practice discipline.”
Harry’s skating success comes as Michael O’Dea, Sheffield Speed Skating Club’s oldest member at 67, has qualified for the European Masters Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Holland on Saturday 19 January.
Mandy Parker, general manager at iceSheffield, which is operated by Sheffield International Venues (SIV) said: “Harry and Michael’s skating success is great for iceSheffield and the Sheffield Speed Skating Club. It shows that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy and succeed in sport, and we wish Michael the best of luck for the European Masters.”
Crosspool Tavern, departure point for a monthly women’s bike ride
A local cycling group are currently running a monthly cycle ride that departs from Crosspool.
The Sheffield Women’s Cycling group leave at 9am from Crosspool Tavern for a women-only ride in the peaks on the last Sunday of each month. The next two rides are on 30 September and 28 October.
All abilities are welcome and you can contact them via their website or Facebook page for more information.
A Crosspool-based fitness initiative will be holding a free, charity health and fun day on Sunday 16 September from 12-4pm at Hallam football club on Sandygate Road.
The event is being held to promote healthy living in the community and raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust. There’ll be activities such as football and other sports to get involved with, a healthy BBQ with lots of great ideas for a more nutritional grill, stalls from various health-related traders and a raffle, bouncy castle and games. Smoothies and drinks will be available from the new Hallam clubhouse.
Former Tapton pupil Kate Hill is organising the fun day
Former Tapton pupil Kate Hill is organising the fun day as part of her FunMeFit initiative. FunMeFit is a central hub for local sports clubs, activity groups and larger organisations to list details about what they’re doing so that families in Sheffield and further afield can choose what activity to try next and get active.
Kate recently moved back to Crosspool after a decade living in other areas of Sheffield. She said: “We’re a family trying to help other families feel like part of a community with support and resources to get healthy and find fun activities to take part in. I organised this free event to make more people aware of what we’re trying to do and to raise money for a very worthy cause. Whatever the weather, there will be lots going on.”
Kate is also looking for any local businesses to support the fun day, for example through raffle prizes or healthy BBQ food. You can get in touch with her using kate@funmefit.com or via the FunMeFit website.
Players from Ranmoor Badminton Club pick up their awards
Ranmoor Badminton Club is proud to have been selected by the Sheffield Badminton League as the 2012 Club of the Year.
Club members attended the awards dinner at Abbeydale Sports Club where they collected four out of five plastics league titles and the overall prize.
The club meets each Friday evening at Tapton School. If you’re interested in getting involved then visit ranmoorbadminton.blogspot.com or call 0114 268 4090.
Premier League champions Manchester City will send an under-18 team to Sandygate on Monday 16 July as part of Hallam FC’s pre-season preparation.
The Countrymen are also due to play Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday 24 July and Sheffield United on Monday 30 July. For these types of fixture, the Owls and the Blades often send a team of youngsters or reserves.
Sandygate games in bold. Check with Hallam FC for confirmed details before you set off.
Tuesday 3 July Worksop Parramore (a) 7.45pm
Monday 16 July Manchester City (h) 7.45pm
Tuesday 24 July Sheffield Wednesday (h) 7.45pm
Saturday 28 July Harborough Town (a) 1pm
Monday 30 July Sheffield United (h) 7.45pm (provisional)
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