Presentation Day 2023
Burton Joyce football club held their annual presentation weekend 1st and 2nd July 2023 for all those involved in the football club, the weekend meant all our players, managers and volunteers could have plenty of fun to celebrate the clubs achievements over the last season at all levels and ages.
The weekend could not happen without all the help of our great community and volunteers including sponsors for the weekend so thanks to all involved.
As part of the presentation weekend the club provides opportunity for individual and team recognition and cups and awards are up for grabs the winners for this years annual presentation weekend are as follows
Rob Jovanovic – BJFC Coop Champion Community Award Winner - 2023
Rob has really poured his heart and soul not only into his role as Club Chair, but also as a manager at the club over many years. He is passionate about grassroots football, working through coaching with the school to create a link into football and starting our Girls section, a number of years ago.
Rob is a great individual, always willing to help and support volunteers within the club. Under his stewardship the club has increased it services to serve a diverse local community and young people and has created a fantastic environment for young people to thrive and grow in confidence.
Thanks to Rob for all his hard work over the years, and we can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award for their service to the club, and in affect the local Burton Joyce community
Daniel Price – BJFC Young Player of the Year – 2023
Daniel has played at the club since U7s through to U16’s, playing for two teams on Saturday and Sunday. He has played in every position and has proved to be the equal of his teams best goalkeeper, filled in all positions in defence, the left, right and centre of midfield, on the wing, and after moving to centre forward this season even became top scorer scorer in the division and the second top scorer across all seven U16 divisions. He achieved this while playing a year up.
He has been scouted by Grantham Town and will be joining them on Saturdays next season in the East Midlands Premier League.
He is supportive and positive with his teammates, is a pleasure to coach and improves greatly year-on-year.
Louise Putnar – Dave Wright Trophy Winner – 2023
Dave Wright was part of the original team that started BJFC over 30 years ago. A trophy was created in his honour to be awarded to a Club member that goes above and beyond in their commitment to the Club. Louise was this years deservedly winner of the Dave Wright Trophy. Louise joined the BJFC Committee a number of years ago taking on the role of Club Secretary. She has been very dedicated to the role, working closely with the relevant Leagues and the FA ensuring a smooth running of the Club each season.
Jed Riley Trophy 2023 – Winners Burton Joyce U7 Green
Jed was very much a part of BJFCs history having been involved in the Club for many many years. Whilst he has now retired from the Club, you will still see him about helping the groundsman, and watching and encouraging all our youngsters.
The Trophy is played for annually by our youngest teams in the Club, U7’s.
Bob Rose Shield 2023 – Winners Burton Joyce U9 Green
This trophy is played for by our U9 age group, in honour of Bob’s memory, an influential figure in the growth of BJFC.
BJPC Community Cup 2023 - Winners Burton Joyce U11 Blue
A cup donated by Burton Joyce Parish Council in support of football in the local community.
Holly Fowler Cup 2023 – Winners U13 Burton Joyce U13 Girls
A cup created in recognition of the achievements of local girl Holly Fowler, who started playing football at BJFC and is now Captain of Notts County Ladies.
Amanda Cooper Cup 2023 – Winners U16 Blue
A cup created in recognition of a past long serving Committee member.
