Freshers Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2007/2008 Season
This year I need to get some new younger players so the team can continue in the
future years. I am in my final year of Uni and most likely cannot continue to
organise the team and the league after this year. Therefore I will be handing
over the team after Christmas to anyone who is willing and will be guaranteed to
be around for next year 2008/2009 season. The league organiser job will
also be up to grabs but the onus maybe on the new Paft captain to continue the
league if no one steps up. It was the only reason why I took over, it's not that
hard to organise really. I have sorted out all the rules and fixtures for the
new organiser.
This means that no one will be allowed to join who is not
able to play next year and this also means that there may be competition for
places.
Why should you join us and not UCL?
We have more fun. We are more flexible. You will feel more pride playing for us
than the UCL teams, I don't know why, that is just the case.
What standard are we?
We are quite good. It is no use mentioning other societies that we have beaten
or lost to, but generally we win the large majority of our games.
When are the trials?
There are no trials. If you want to play, you will play, newcomers of course
will have to wait their turn, but if you impress in training or as a substitute
(everybody who turns up to play gets at least 1/3 of the game), there will be no
bias in selecting the team for future games. Don't be intimidated. Most of the
present team started off as unfit or unskilled players and have progressed from
there.
When do we play?
Traditionally we are a Wednesday afternoon team, but traditionally the
Premiership is played on Saturday, things change! It is extremely rare that we
don't meet for at least training (often just as much if not more fun than an
actual match) on a Wednesday on the even rarer occasion that we don't have a
game. However, we do also have games on Saturdays or Sundays from time to time.
Don't worry if you feel you can't make every game, join the team anyway.
Where do we play?
Regents Park football pitches
Who do we play?
A typical opponent for us would be another department or society from UCL.
Why do we play?
The team was formed for people that just wanted to have a kick-around, but with
actual opponents and arranged fixtures. Don't be put off by the constant
references to training etc... We do have fun, if we didn't, the team would fall
apart! Though as time has gone we have progressed into a fitter and more serious
team, but without losing the traditions that we have, it is a good thing to be
part of all round. You can take the team as seriously as you like, if you attend
all of the gatherings and put in enough effort you are going to get the most out
of the team however, though if you just want to play football every now and
then, that's fine as well.
What do we play in?
We have a blue and white kit, which will cost you between 20 and 25 pounds
depending on numbers, you are not obliged to buy the kit (shirt, shorts, socks),
but if you become a regular to the team you will eventually be expected to, it
is a nice way to remember what will hopefully be an enjoyable part to your
university life.
When should you join?
Whenever you like, subject to availability in the squad.
How do you join?
Since you are here now, the easiest way to join is to email me and I will add
you to the mailing list and that's it you're in!
Dave Anthony
uclpaft@yahoo.com
07719406315
