Seniors Announce Pre-Season Friendly Dates
Sunday 29 June

NEW MARSKE seniors begin the defence of their Wearside League title on Saturday 9th August. In readiness for the new campaign a number of friendly games have been announced including a clash with local rivals Marske United.

Wednesday 16th July - Guisborough Town (H) kick-off 6.30
Saturday 19th July - Thorpe Utd (H) kick-off 2.30 UPDATED
Tuesday 22nd July - Marske Utd (H) kick-off 7.00 UPDATED
Saturday 26th July - Silksworth (H) kick-off 2.30
Wednesday 30th July - North Ormesby (H) kick-off 6.30
Saturday 2nd August - S. Nissan (H) kick-off 2.30

Enjoy Your Summer
Wednesday 18 June

WELL THAT'S just about it for another eventful season. Junior and senior footballers are taking a well earned break and we intend to do likewise. We'll be back in plenty of time before the big kick-off with a new look site so in the meantime, enjoy your summer.

Predict The Boro Score Competition 2008-2009
Wednesday 18 June

WITH BORO's new season fixtures now released, we're launching our 2008/09 Predict the Boro Score competition. Entering couldn't be easier. Simply click here to download your entry form, fill it in by predicting the score of all Boro's 38 league games, add your contact details and hand the form to any New Marske Sports Club rep, together with your pound coin entry money.

At the end of the season the top scorer will pick up £50, with £25 and £10 going to those in second and third place. Paul Marshall scooped the top prize last season but next season it could be you. We'll have regular updates of your progress throughout the season here on the web-site. Good luck!

Football Section AGM
Wednesday 18 June

THE FOOTBALL section's Annual General Meeting will be held at the Sports Club on Monday 30th June with an 8pm start - all welcome.

Players Wanted for Under 13's
Tuesday 1 April

NEW MARSKE Sports club are looking for junior footballers to join next season's under 13's squad. We welcome players of all abilities who enjoy playing football. For further information or to register your interest, please e-mail Geoff Currie.

We're supporting Kick4Life

Kick4Life IS A registered charity that uses football as a tool to fight poverty and disease in the world's poorest countries. As the most popular game on the planet, football has the power to unite, bring hope and create opportunities. The vision of Kick4Life is the effective and widespread use of football as a tool for tackling poverty and disease in the developing world.

New Marske Sports Club is supporting Kick4Life by asking members to donate as many used playing kits and boots that we can lay our hands on. The project organisers are currently in Lesotho and it would be great if we could have some gear to handover when they return. If you have anything to donate you can drop it off behind the bar at the New Marske Sports Club. Alternatively you can give it to Joe Cole, who is co-ordinating the collection.

Thank you!

Poem

They stand on a field with their hearts beating fast
The whistle has blown, the die has been cast.
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
Mum and Dad cannot help, he stands all alone
The ball near his feet, he kicks and it misses.
There’s a moan from the crowd, some boo’s and some hisses
A thoughtless voice cries "Take off the bum"
tears fill his eyes, it’s no longer fun
If your tempted to shout or groan, Remember
it’s a child who stands all alone
So open your heart, give them a break.
It’s moments like this, a player you make.
Keep this in mind and please don’t forget
They’re only Children, not Adult’s yet

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