Hi all!

Clubzap Membership is now open for new members and renewing members to pay their subs.

Subs include gear, training up to twice a week, weekend matches, club coaches, training for parent coaches.

Please retain your receipt as it will be used as a voucher to redeem a pair of socks and shorts at Rathmines Sports. You must produce your receipt in the shop as proof of membership. Our new Stanno range will be available in the shop as of 21st August.

NEW Player Registration:

Parents need to register their child with a photo and proof of DoB. Fee 30 Euro . Please go to https://ddslweb.sportlomo.com/

BFC will credit all members with 10 euros towards their subs in view of potential savings that may be made by the club with the new registration process.

We look forward to welcoming you all back in the coming weeks. Separate comms to training times etc to follow.

BACKGROUD INFORMATION;
Over the last twelve months the DDSL have been working on the implementation of a strategy for the development of underage football - across both girls and boys divisions. Investments have been made in technology and resources (the DDSL had been solely volunteer led until this year). Progress to date has been very positive and we anticipate that clubs such as ours will significantly benefit from the changes being implemented from a structural, operational and player/talent development perspective.  Clearly investment costs money and the DDSL are looking to it's player community for support - we are the beneficiaries.  In the spirit of transparency, we are sharing with you where your 30 euro registration fees go.

We will help this year by providing a 10 euro credit to your fees as  we believe as a club we may generate some savings.  Note, it will be a number of months of adopting these new processes before DDSL clubs will fully understand the commercial implications on our finances. Any additional savings will be put straight back into the club.

• Insurance per player with reduced excess for all registered players
•  FAI/LFA/SFAI Fees
•  Costs per player for information/technology and systems      
• Contribution to DDSL charity -  Childline
• Costs of running the League and supports to volunteers etc.
• New Employees/Staffing costs in admin etc
• Full-time Professional Director of Football for the league
• Emerging Talent Programme for both Boys/Girls requiring additional coaches
• Coaching Education programmes for clubs
• The development and upgrading of our facilities in Ballyowen etc
• Investment in IT structures which includes player & club registration, referees ,fixtures electronic ID’s etc
• To increase and maximise the number of Activities in Ballyowen/Abbotstown for both Boys/Girls Teams
• To promote & introduce ‘After-School Soccer Programmes’ for Football for All players