The 2017/18 squads have returned from another successful pre-season camp in Appledore.

The boys aged between 8 and 14 spent three days mixing football with surfing, with the added addition this year of a highly competitive tug-of-war competition which was won by Big Will and his apprentices.

It was great to be reunited with Alan and the rest of Bideford Blues & Appledore FC and we thank them for the use of their facilities for training and matches.

The 2002s journey in the Far East finally came to an end in the early hours of Friday morning as they succumbed 1-0 in the Semi Final of the Gothia Cup in China.

Having been unbeaten thus far and performing well, the boys are terribly disappointed but should be proud of the tenacity shown in adapting to the cultural differences as well as styles of play in this area of the world.  Such experiences have given them skills and memories that can only ad to their armoury for the future.  Well done chaps and safe journey home.

The Bath International Cup will take pace on Sunday the 27th and Monday 28th August at the University of Bath.  The 9-a-side international event will this year see the following teams visit Bath:

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Entrance is free with games kicking off at 1100 on the Sunday and 0900 on the Monday.

Skern Lodge has once again been selected as BWB’s venue for the start of their 2017/18 campaign. 70 boys will journey south to undergo so intense training and on the grass and in the sea.  The team bonding event is a highlight of the year and will finish with a welcome bbq back in Bath on the 25th August.

Will participants please let Tim know and pay cost for the coach if you are intending to travel on the bus.

The final stages are now being organised for the trip to China on the 8th August.  Members of the 2002 year will participate in the Far East World Youth Cup for the very first time, and they will also be carrying the St George’s flag at the opening ceremony in the main stadium. Good luck to all involved:

The Bath International cup will take place on Sunday and Monday 27/28 August at the University of Bath.  Rayo Vallecano return to defend their title and hope to make it three victories in a row.  Competing in the BWB cup will be:

Everton FC

Chelsea FC

Reading FC

Rayo Vallecano

Inter Milan

Erdington & Saltley

Cardiff City

Southampton

BK Skjold

BWB

The year 6 and year 7 trials this evening (Tuesday 6 June) have been cancelled owing to weather conditions and the poor forecast.  The trial will go ahead on Thursday.

The under 10 trial (for next year’s U11 team) that was postponed last Wednesday will now take place on Monday 5th June.  If you are unable to make it then please contact info@bwb03.com.

Many thanks for your patience; let’s hope we get some summer weather.