Honours 2017/2018 Season:
DJML League Honours:
U10 Europa Cup---Runners Up
U13 Scott League---Runners Up
U13 Scott League---Cup Finalist
U15 Royal Oak League---Runners Up
Honours 2016/2017 Season:
DJML League Honours:
U12 Drake Junior League---Cup Finalist
U12 Warspite League---Cup Finalist
U15 Royal Oak League---Champions
U16 Howe League---Runners Up
Chloe Harrison---U13 Scott Divisional Fair Play Player Award
Honours 2015/2016 Season:
DJML League Honours:
U12 Drake Juniors---Wrigley Fair Play Award
U12 Drake Juniors---Drake Junior League Sporting Award
U13---Cup Winners Scott League
Chloe Harrison---U12 Drake Junior League Fair Play Player Award
Matthew Marshall---U18 Albion League Fair Play Player Award
Honours 2014/2015 Season:
DJML League Honours:
U11---Winners Fair Play Team Award Mayflower League
U14--Promoted 3rd Place Raleigh League
U15--Promoted Runners Up Royal Oak League
Honours 2014:
Herald Sports Personality Of The Year Awards 2014:
U11---Winners Of The Good Sport,Fair Play and Respect Award
Honours 2013/2014 Season:
DJM League Honours:
U16---Runners Up Rodney League
U12---Sporting Trophy Winners Warspite League
Sam Smith--U11 Mayflower League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Honours Season 2011/2012:
DJM League Honours:
U18—Runners Up Horsham League
U16—Runners Up Howe League
U13—Cup Finalists Hermes League
Honours Season 2009/2010:
DJM League Honours:
Larry Reed--The Roy Horsham Award
U11--The Wrigleys Fair Play Award
U11--Fair Play Award Mayflower League
U15--Fair Play Award Defiance League
Honours Season 2008/2009:
DJM League Honours:
U12--Dr Pepper Little League Award
Andrew Hunter--U15 Royal Oak League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Devon County FA Honours:
Steve Aplin--DCFA Charter Standard Coach Of The Year
Louis Yates--DCFA Workforce Award
Honours Season 2007/2008:
DJM League Honours:
U16--Champions Ardent League
U16--Cup Winners Ardent League
U15--Runners Up Royal Oak League
U15--Cup Winners Royal Oak League
U15 Girls--Sporting Team Award Leander B League
U14--Sporting Team Award Plymouth League
Georgina May--U15 Leander B Divisional Player Of The Year award
Andrew Hunter--U14 Plymouth League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Devon County FA Honours:
U16--County Cup Runners Up
U15 Girls--Fair Play Award
Honours Season 2006/2007
DJM League Honours:
U15--Champions Anson League
U15--Cup Winners Anson League
U12--Runners Up Warspite League
U12--Cup Winners Warspite League
U12--Sporting Trophy Winners Warspite League
James Ham--U13 Scott League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Honours Season 2005/2006:
DJM League Honours:
U15--Runners Up Defiance League
U13--Champions Scott League
U13 Girls--Sporting Trophy Winners Vivid B League
U11--Ray Pink Memorial Trophy
Derek Baker--U16 Ardent League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Honours Season 2003/2004
DJM League Honours:
U12--Runners Up Warspite League
U15--Runners Up Defiance League
U12--Cup Winners Warspite League
U15-- Cup Winners Defiance League
Honours Season 2001/2002
DJM League Honours:
Charles Norsworthy Fair Play Award
Brenda Reed--Secretary/Managers Efficiency Award
U14--Sporting Trophy Raleigh League
U16--Sporting Trophy Howe League
Paul Fowler--U14 Raleigh League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Honours Season 2000/2001
DJM League Honours:
U16--Runners Up Howe League
U18--Winners Horsham League
Honours Season 1997/1998
DJM League Honours:
U15--Winners Royal Oak League
U14--Sporting Trophy Plymouth League
Danny Allen--U12 Vanguard League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Jamie Poyntz--U14 Plymouth League Divisional Player Of The Year Award
Railway Beacon Youth Football Club History:
Founder Members Of Railway Athletic Football Club 1982/83
Devon Junior & Minor League Under 12 Drake Division
Founder Committee:
President: Mr C Allen
Vice Presidents: Mr A Skyme & Mr D Goldolpin
Chairman: Mr A Marsh
Treasurer: Mr D Dott
Hon Secretary: Mrs M McCaig
Manager: Mr G McCaig
Founder Players:
Paul Squires (Captain)
Lee McCaig (Vice Captain)
Matthew Clarke
Jason Evans
Mark Thurley
Richard Pellow
Adrian Timms
Nigel Scawn
Jim Goldolpin
Paul May
Wayne Howell
Ronnie Vella
Stuart Marr
Dean Notman
Railway Beacon was formed by a group of parents who frequented the Railway Inn in Albert Road Devonport.It was formed in 1982 to provide football for the youth of Morice Town.Dave Dott along with Gerald and Margaret McCaig started the side,then known as Railway Athletic.In their first season of competition the side was runner up in the league and cup finalist’s at under 12 level.these results encouraged them to form a second team the following season.During this early period two trips were made to Europe.The club name was changed to Railway Griffins FC in the mid 1980’s because of it’s close association with the RNAD Griffin Club at Brickfields,during this time Mac McCaig took over as Chairman.The club name was changed again in 1990 to Railway Beacon FC when Beacon Electrical sponsored both teams.The club continued with two teams until the mid 1990’s when John Bradley took over as Chairman from Mac and John’s wife Marilyn took over as Secretary from Mac’s wife Margaret which continued the strong family atmosphere at the club.The philosophy of the club remained the same to give children a purpose and to teach them discipline and respect and to of course enjoy the best game in the world.The expansion of the club came with a lot of hard work from a dedicated committee in the mid 1990’s.Larry Reed with help from coach Kevin Adams continued to raise new teams at under 11 level which saw an increase in the number of teams by one each season eventually rising to 9 teams.During this period husband and wife team of Larry and Brenda Reed took over as the present day Chairman and Secretary respectively.With the introduction of the FA Charter Standard Club scheme Railway Beacon became the first club in West Devon to receive the honour in November 2001,this ensured that all club staff are
CRB checked and all managers and assistants have the FA level 1 coaching badge.This also saw the introduction of the clubs Child Welfare Officer.The club was very proud in 2005 to be able to field it’s own girls team.The club has done well during it’s history winning many league titles,cup competitions and sporting awards.The name of Railway Beacon appeared in the World Cup qualifying game programme England Versus Wales in 2004 at Old Trafford where Chairman Larry Reed was presented with The Charter Standard Administrator of the Year Award presented to him on the pitch at half time by Trevor Brooking and Geoff Hurst.The club continues to go from strength to strength and in 2006 reached the pinnacle in becoming League and Cup double winners of the top DJM League.
Extract from the Official FA Website with regard to Railway Beacon YFC Chairman Larry Reed’s dedication and hard work recognised in the award of FA Charter Standard Adminisrator Of The Year 2004:
Friday, 08 October 2004
Railway Beacon FC's Larry has been instrumental in increasing the size of Railway Beacon Youth FC from two to nine teams and has guided the club to become the first awarded with the FA Charter Standard in
West Devon. Larry’s hard work and commitment to the club and his encouragement towards players to respect the rules and regulations of the game has resulted in an excellent disciplinary record being achieved - only five cautions last season. Larry said he is proud that his achievements have been recognised by The FA. "I am delighted and very surprised to receive the award. I think it’s great that The FA’s Charter Standard scheme rewards the work done by clubs at grass roots so it is nice to be recognised for our effort. "It’s always a team effort at Railway Beacon and I’m sure this award will encourage everyone at the club to develop and improve further."Sir Trevor Brooking, The FA’s Director of Football Development said: "The FA is committed to raising the standards of football at grassroots level and these awards acknowledge the fantastic support that Crosfields JFC is providing within the local community, providing opportunities for players of all abilities to develop their skills and play football in a safe and fun environment." The Charter Standard, supported by FA partner McDonald’s, was established three years ago and aims to improve standards of coaching and player development with a commitment to child protection and a code of conduct for players and parents.Since then, over 1670 clubs representing more than 15,000 teams and over 200,000 players have achieved FA Charter Standard Club status.
