Team BMPS

Our football team is making us very proud to be Bitterne. With oodles of resilience and effort we are performing extremely well in all competitions. The positive attitude and teamwork is exemplary!

Great Sports!

Our sporting teams have been doing a great job representing the school in recent competitions. Our U11 footballers (above) are currently progressing through the city league and cup competitions and doing rather well! Our cross country team also had a great result - one of our boys has made the top 10 in the city and one of our girls was just outside. The girls team managed to come 6th out of the 28 teams competing and our boys were 18th out of the 43 teams. That's over 1400 runners taking part from 20 schools which is a record for the cross country league. The top 10 individuals will be invited to go on to compete in the county finals. Well done to all those taking part and we will be looking for opportunities to participate in more events as the year progresses. Thanks to all the parents who have supported the event and have been transporting their own and other children to events!

Wildcats at Eastleigh Football Club

Eastleigh FC is running a Sunday morning Club for GIRLS ONLY starting this Sunday with the aim to get more girsl into the sport.  18 months ago, there were no female players registered to play for the Club, but now after a very successful period of recruitment, they can boast 114 girls and ladies playing football regularly under the Eastleigh FC banner. For mpore details contact the club directly.

Free Football 24th October 2017 @Eastleigh FC

From Gazz Davison, Head of Community at Eastleigh Football Club.

The purpose of this message is to ask if you would be kind enough to inform the parents and children connected with your school that Eastleigh Football Club are opening the doors to everyone for a FREE GAME in the Vanarama National League on Tuesday 24th October with a 1945 kick off; this game is during the Half Term break.  Entry can be either with a ticket which is reserved and collectable from the Club Shop in advance, or by arriving on the night of the game and heading to the turnstile where fans will be counted in.

If there are any questions regarding this, please feel free to pass on my contact details; the office is open 0900-1700 Monday – Friday.

In the near future, I will be contacting you to give more information regarding some exciting initiatives which will benefit both girls and boys, including coaching and tournaments at Eastleigh Football Club.

Gazz Davison
Head of Community & Welfare Officer
Eastleigh Football Club

023 8061 3361
www.eastleighfc.com

Football First!

There are a few items that have missed out on being blogged this year, so I thought I would try to complete a mini update and include some pictures!

Football First!  The school football team has had full on start to the season.  We played two tournaments in September between years 5 and 6.  We entered the city wide schools knockout cup and the Southampton school’s football league.  Results have been up and down during the first half of the season.  Unfortunately we didn’t progress in the cup, but within the tournaments and league the boys (and Mia) have gained confidence and progressed as each week has passed.  Ready for a well-deserved winter break, fixtures resume in the early part of next year.

The Jewell Shield

We said goodbye today to the 'Jewell Shield' - the Southampton Schools' football trophy which we very proudly won last year. It's leaving a big hole in our trophy cabinet but we are hopeful that one day we might win it again...!

2015 WINNING TEAM! CHAMPIONS OF THE LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND THE JEWEL SHIELD!

Yesterday evening was the finale of an amazing football season for Bitterne Manor. After a fantastic performance from the boys throughout the league group stages and some close games in the Champions league, the final prize was in sight -  The Jewel Shield.
It was a very exciting end to end match against Blackfield who were worthy opponents and showed some great skills. But Bitterne Manors boys demonstrated relentless determination and team spirit to win the match. Mr Puckett encouraged some great tactical play with a strong defense, skillful midfield and some great speed and finishing from the boys to win 3-2!
Well done to Mr Puckett for coaching the team and Mr Smith who has been helping out. A big thank you to Mr Humphries for organising the tournaments and matches. Also to the parents, friends, families and teachers for all your support.

The FINAL, the story!

The preparation

The Team Talk

The warm up

The match

Concentration

Never giving up

Another corner

The presentation - Team captain lifting the trophy!

An amazing team!
Very Proud!
Well done!

The Jewel Shield is the Southampton schools final prize and has been presented to schools since 1966. This is the first time Bitterne Manor will have its name engraved on this piece of History. I will get it engraved shortly and it will take its place in our trophy cabinet for all to see.

East side Football league winners and now Champions league semi-finalists!

Our talented and amazing football team won the East side football league last Wednesday, which has been played from October to March. Today they competed in the Champions league quarter finals against the winners of the West side league 'Springhill'.  It was an exciting match for us against a worthy team. Both teams demonstrated amazing skills, stamina and competency and battled to the very end. 2-2 at full time, then 2- 2 in extra time which resulted in a nail biting penalty shoot-out! Both teams were neck and neck going through the players scoring and equalising each shot. Eventually the pain was relieved in a 12 - 11 result on penalties. Bitterne Manor finally winning a very deserved place in the semi-finals!

A nail biting penalty line-up

I and the boys would like to thank Mr Puckett again for his relentless enthusiasm for the game and coaching expertise.

I think Mr Puckett is there somewhere?

The next round is Bitterne Manor v Oakwood in a Semi-final of the Champions league. This is the first time a small school like ours has reached this level!

BM Year 6 Boys WIN the East side Football league!

I am very proud of our Year 6 boys who are winners of the city East side league. They played 8 games scoring 18 goals and conceding only 2!  A big thank you to Mr Puckett our fantastic coach for inspiring and teaching our children the football skills enabling them to do so well. Also a massive CONGRATULATIONS to the boys for working well as a team and never giving up. Now on to the championship game against the West side. Bring it on!

A win again for Bitterne Manor Football team!!

The second round of fixtures of the Southampton Schools football league were held at Wide Lane yesterday. Bitterne Manor boys had three matches and again won all three!

SCORES

Bitterne Manor   2      Bitterne Park  1
Bitterne Manor   3      Sholing  0
Bitterne Manor   1      Townhill  0

So far in the league we have played 5 games, scored 16 goals and conceded only 1.

Well done to all for your determination, dedication and teamwork. The boys were presented with players of the match certificates in assembly today.

Football Success for Bitterne Manor

2 Games, 9 boys, 10 GOALS and a clean sheet for our GOALIE!

Results:
Bitterne Manor 5, Thornhill 0
Bitterne Manor 5, St Johns 0

It was a great team performance with goals coming from all over the field and a great defensive display.  Our Number 8 was the David Beckham of Bitterne Manor as his pinpoint crosses resulted in numerous goals. Number 7 will be taking Rooney's position if he continues at his current rate, scoring 4 great goals!
Our smallest player also snuck in 2 cheeky goals, jumping over a player and scoring from the line and placing one nicely past the goalie.

A big Well done to all the boys and thank you to Mr Puckett our fantastic coach!

Football tournament

Bitterne Manor football teams took part in a 6-a-side  tournament on Wednesday. The boys reached the quarter finals again, winning all the matches in their group. After a very even and nail biting match they were unfortunately knocked out on penalties.  The girls had wins, losses and draws in the group stages, finally coming 5th. Well done to all, it was a great day that all the children enjoyed.

Football-postponed

Bitterne Manor attended a football tournament today only to find out it had been postponed until next month. However they were very lucky to be able to use the facilities for a friendly mixed match. There were lots of goals!

Good practice for next month!

After school Girls Football

A new after school club for girls football has started thanks to Solent university coaches. The girls are really enjoying having the chance to improve their skills. A few girls will  be picked to represent the school in a tournament in a couple of weeks.

Sports and PE at Bitterne Manor

So far, Autumn Term has been a busy term with football fixtures, gymnastics and athletics practises. Coaches have come in and we currently have football and dance coaches in during curriculum time, that's not to mention after school clubs and residential activities!
Here are some pictures of a few things that have been happening.

Let the games begin! Football

Bitterne Manor have opened the season at an under 11s tournament.  With three lads from year 6 and five from year 4, we were the youngest team there! Our boys played 9 matches and proved that they were a force to be taken seriously with a win and a couple of draws. Well done boys!

A Spring of Sports, Bring on the Summer!

The Spring term was filled with different events. To name but a few there was Sports relief, Gym fetival, Football and cricket tournaments. Sports relief was a fantastic day with children, teachers and quite a few parents taking part. Well Done to all.
Summer is shaping up to be even more sporty with Olympic week, football and cricket tournaments already in the diary.

Hampshire County Cup Final

Our very own coach and parent helper Mr Puckett has lead his team, including his son (one of Bitterne Manor's own) to the Hampshire County Cup Final. All are welcome to go along and support. Details as follows:
-Sholing v Coldon Common Under 11s
-Winklebury Football complex, Basingstoke
-Sunday 6th May 2012 Kick off 10.30am
-Adults £4, Concessions £1, Under 10s free.


Good Luck Sholing!

Football league

Bitterne Manor played the final 2 games for this seasons fixtures. Conceding 1 goal in the first match and winning their final game 2-0. What a finish!!! Well done boys and a BIG THANK YOU to Mr Puckett for coaching the children for the last few years.