Another Good Cause

Steve Good Vipers U13 Manager is off to Everest -  and he's not buying some double glazing! He's raising money for the charity “Children with Leukaemia” and would like your help. For more details Click here

In Julian's Memory

A charity day in memory of Julian Butler and to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support is being organised by Jenni Butler. The event  is on 29th August, between 11-5 pm, at Watersfield Football Club, Alban Head Playing Field, Sandy Lane , RH20 1NE  and includes a football tournament, stalls , raffle ,tombola, kids stalls, cakes etc.  Vipers U13 team will be playing as well as the girls team which are now under 16s are reforming for the day. Please do support this worthy cause.  Also if you can help with donations for the raffle, tombola etc or you need more information please contact us using the 'Your comments' link on the left.

Website Ready For New Season

With the start of the new football season geting closer the website is now ready for the new season. So if you played for the Under 7's last season you are now the Vipers Under 8's. Any problems please let us know.

Vipers U10's win Steyning tournament

Vipers U10s win Steyning Tournament Possunt quia posse videntur - they can do it because they think they can. Such was the approach of Storrington Vipers U10s at the Steyning 6-a-side tournament on Saturday.  Firm belief in their abilities after a good season, they marched through the qualifying group with sound goalkeeping, a steady defence, creativity in midfield and an eye for goal up front.  They started with a draw with Steyning and followed this with victories over East Grinstead, Roffey Robins and a sound comprehensive 5-0 demolition of Cranleigh.  At times they played quite excellent football and turned in a much sounder performance than their more illustrious counterparts managed in the evening against USA.  The semi-final saw a 2-0 victory over Partridge Green and the final was won 2-1 over East Grinstead through sheer effort and determination, with goals from Heasman and Solomon.  Top scorer was Fox with 6 goals.  For coach Hartley, whose joy was in abundance at the final whistle and when the trophy was lifted, it was a fitting finale to the season. The second Storrington team were at times unlucky and drew two and lost two in the group and did not progress.

Presentation Evening Times

May 21st at Sullington Village Hall 6:00 Doors Open 8:00 Under 13’s 6:15 Under 7’s 8:15 Under 13’s United 6:30 Under 8’s 8:30 Under 14’s 6:45 Under 10’s 8:45 Raffle 7:00 Under 10’s United 9:00 Under 15’s 7:15 Under 11’s 9:15 Under 15’s United 7:30 Under 11’s United 9:30 Under 16’s 7:45 Under 12’s

Thankyou From Jenni

I would just like to say thankyou, to all at vipers as a whole, but mostly to under 12,s parents and players who have been so supportive and kind to us, the last few months have been so hard , losing julian has been devastating , but through it all there has been one focus for all of us and that has been football , and even though it has not always been easy ,we have all done as julian would have wished and carried on , and those boys did him so proud ,winning the league :), lastly i want to thank don as coach and even though steve felt he was stand in manager as julian was still with us ,i think he has done a fantastic job as manager ! and i hope he continues in this role , so thankyou steve ,

U16 Plate Winners

The victorious U16 Plate winning side (without the plate!?) Well done to Mick Suters U16 Squad for beating Steyning 1-0 in the Plate final on Sunday 25th April! To view full size Click here

U16 Win Julian Butler Memorial Trophy

The Vipers playing season came to a grand finale today with the fun day followed by the Chairmans Xi v Mick Suters "Butchers U16's" for the Julian Butler Memorial Trophy. The Chairmans squad were slow to start (having filled themselves with the Butchers Burgers just prior to the match- Thanks for supplying the BBQ meat Mick!) resulting in a quick goal just under the bar which the chairmans keeper had neither the reach or ability to save - this was followed by a truly atrocious pass by an unnamed defender across goal to allow the U16's to score there second. Things then settled for a while and the Chairmans Xi started to find their positions, and ability to kick the strange round thing! At half time the score (I think!) was 4-1 to the U16. The Chairmans Xi crawled to the dressing room for the half time team talk, and like Forest Gumps leg braces, they threw off their Zimmer Frames for the 2nd half. Assisted by the referees problem in counting to 11 they scored after 10 minutes and held the U16's for 20 or so minutes, until the U16 striker headed the ball out of the goalkeepers hands, and to the shock of the Chairmans Xi the goal stood!!! So the U16 were deserved 5-2 (or 3?) winners in their final swan song in Vipers colors and we wish them all the very best for the future and thank all those who have helped them over the years! Click here

Vipers AGM 2010

The Storrington and Sullington Vipers AGM will be held at The Crown, Cootham, at 8.15 on Tuesday 8th June 2010

U12 Winners

"The Victorious U12 team 2009 / 2010.   This team's spirit, determination and will to win are an inspiration to us all" says Manager Steve Good after winning U12 'D' league without losing a game! (Dont forget you can see this and other photo's in the gallery by clicking on the link on the left). To view this picture full size Click here

U13 United League Winners

U13 United team pick up their 'B' division trophy. To view full size Click here

Fun Day and Presentation Evening 2010

The Vipers are once again holding their Fun Day, this year on May 8th. This is a day of football for all Vipers and their families culminating in the much anticipated Chairmans xi against the U16 Squad Match Timings are:- Storrington FC pitch: 9.30- Under 7's 8's and 9's 11.00- U15 and U15 Utd 13.00- Chairman's XI game against U16 for the Julian Butler Trophy Top Hormare: 10.00- U10 & U10 Utd 11.15- U11 and U11 Utd Bottom Hormare 10.00- U12 and U13's 11.20- U13Utd and U14 There will be a BBQ and the Storrington FC bar will be open. This years presentation evening is on May 21st at Sullington Village Hall - doors open 6pm. There will be lots going on throughout the evening - please contact your team manager for timings!

Cup Final Weekend

Congratulations to the U12 Team and U13 United Team who pick up their League Winners Trophys today,(24th April) and to the U15 team who get their runners up trophys, and good luck to Mick Suters team in their plate final tomorrow against Stenning, in what is their last game but one in Vipers colours!

Julian Butler Storrington Vipers Manager and Coach

It is with great regret that I find myself writing this document concerning my friend and fellow coach, Julian. As some of you may know Julian Butler passed away on the Wednesday 10th March after a very short but very dignified battle against his illness, Julian was a founder of the Vipers team that I have found myself in caretaker charge of over recent months, and as such was responsible for taking a group of small boys at Under 8 and passing on to them his joy of football and sport in general, so much so that thankfully Julian was able to share in the Joy of his team winning the under 12 D league this year with two games to spare, this has been the best of seasons and the worst too.Always a credit to himself and his team, Julian was a very keen sportsman not just at football where he played himself for Watersfield with distinction, being player of the year for both managers and his fellow team members on several occasions, but at other sports too, taking part in the great south run and being a keen Tennis, golf and Badminton player.Julian started his working life as a stable lad for Guy Harwood, with aspirations to become a jockey, something tells me that he would have excelled at that too, given the chance, but that didn't work out and Julian found himself a job at the West Sussex Golf Club, where he proved his dedication and commitment over twenty years service.Julian always gave his best for 'his team', and always enjoyed taking part in the fun day Chairman's 11, against the Under 16 matches, and I am pleased that there will be memorial cup named in his honour for these matches in future. Julian will be missed by us all and I have been privileged to know him and to call him friend. Our thoughts are with Julian's family at this very sad time.Steve Good. Vipers U12

Calling Parents, Managers, & Coaches!

At the Vipers this year we are looking at several ways to drive the Club forward. One such thing is trying to get a FA qualified referee on each team (as well as a FA Level 1 coach). You may ask why? The answer is twofold. 1) A qualified referee gains more respect from Managers, Coaches and Players because of his rules knowledge and the training to correctly deal with players and diffuse hostile situations. 2) As a club it is "Best Practice" To spearhead this, I am currently doing a course myself, which I am 3/4 of the way through, and have refereed 3 matches. What have I found? 1) I did not know as much about the rules as I thought 2) I've realised how much harder it is to referee a match correctly than it looks, so now have greater respect for the man in the middle 3) Its very rewarding to do 4) I feel a lot fitter! So the challenge goes out to all teams to put someone forward for the course preferably a coach or manager - some teams run lean on managers and coaches though, so come on parents (or siblings older than the age they would refereeing!) see what you can do to help your team! Roger Murphy Secretary

PLAYERS WANTED!

Vipers require players for our U13 and U16 Teams - please contact Roger Murphy on 07780986587 for further information!

Changes at the top!

Unfortunately Richard Venn has decided to step down as Secretary. Richard has done a great job behind the scenes keeping the club running smoothly, so a big thank you to him. Luckily Roger Murphy has decided he has much to much free time and has decided to take on the role. For a full list of committee members click the link 'The Committee' on the left.

New Season

The days are counting down to the beginning of the new season and the preparations have begun. The website is now ready for the 2009/10 season! (hopefully - if its not please let us know!)

Chairman's XI v U15 Match Report

The season has been closed out with a very enjoyable weekend for all Vipers players who took part in both the Awards Evening and the Fun Day. We would like to thank all the players families, and friends for supporting these events so well, and to all the coaches for their assistance in making them possible. The Chairmans Xi took on the  Mick Suters Butchers  U15 squad in the season finale today in a very close match. The Chairmans squad had a good run of play in the first half leading to a well deserved goal, and continually pushed the U15 back. However, the U15 came out a different team for the second half (presumably after talk of “mincemeat” by their manager at half time!) and kept pressing the chairmans Xi back into there own half and threatening goal. The equaliser came from a great free kick from Guy West that beat the Chairmans keeper just inside his post. The teams could not be separated at full time so it was down to a penalty shootout. After 5 penalties each the score was tied and  we were in to sudden death. The Chairmans keeper finally managed to save one, which left Chairmans captain Steve Tuhey the opportunity to close the match out, which he duly did. A great game that went to the wire. I am sure the Butcher is already planning next years revenge!

Respect

Next season the H&DYFL will be fully adopting the FA 'Respect' campaign. Please can all parents, supporters and anyone else involved with Vipers teams take time to click on the link below and check out  the 'Guide for parents' and watch some of the video clips.   The League will have the power to deduct points ,issue fines and ultimately expel teams for breaches of the Respect guidelines.   To view Click here

U12 Vipers 0 - Dorkinians 8

U13 Harsh realities of life in a higher league !

U15 Vipers (0) 1 Horsham Sparrows (0)1

U14U Vipers 2 - Lower Beeding 1

U13 Fixtures out