WROXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB Whilst we are enduring these strangest of times, we hope all Bridge readers are safe & well. Our season closed on March 13 due to a COVID 19 lockdown with several games still to play. The FA eventually decided that all leagues at Step 5 (the level of the Eastern Counties Premier division and below), would be null & void. Despite the threat of a legal challenge from a lobby of clubs, mainly from those hoping for promotion, this was enacted and our 1st team finished in 5th place. All together it was a good season for us with a very successful run to the Quarter Final of The FA Vase 10 years after we got to the final. Unfortunately we were unable to hold a reunion of that achievement and have also had to cancel our junior 5-a-side tournament due to be held in June. Although several of our volunteers are in their 70’s and have been in isolation, we haven’t allowed “the grass to grow beneath our feet”. In fact it has been a very busy period as we have had to get close season jobs done in very difficult circumstances. Our groundsman and support staff have done a brilliant job of pitch maintenance not only getting the grass seeded & cut but of top dressing and spreading 80 tonnes of renovation soil. The pitch has improved immensely although with such a dry spell there has been the need for a lot of watering, without the assistance of irrigation systems like those used by the Premier League Clubs and our local farmers! Off the field communication has continued but in a different way. Not with meetings at the club but via virtual conferencing using ZOOM. This has been put to good use with regular updates amongst our coaches to establish “a Wroxham DNA” across the club; from u6’s right through to the senior men’s teams not forgetting our female division. The ladies team was only established last season with a Wildcat’s centre also set-up at Rackheath. As the female game is now growing fast we are forging links with Bure Valley FC to offer a Broadland Club which will support all age groups. Like all clubs and businesses, financing has proved very difficult with no income coming in and clubhouse bookings having to be cancelled. We have however been successful with a a number of grant applications to keep us going. There is still plenty of administration to be done and various AGM’s are taking place now via ZOOM. Our own AGM is scheduled for June 25th also using ZOOM. After the AGM there will be an EGM to confirm the club structure changing to a Community Interest Company (CIC) to provide greater flexibility and protection for the club. As mentioned several of our volunteers are now getting older and it would be helpful to get some younger blood. Although all football may not be starting again for some time, this is a good opportunity to get involved. We can guarantee plenty of social distancing and plenty of fresh air. Anyone interested in helping the club in any way including sponsorship, please contact Chris Green 07508219072


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