JUNIOR FOOTBALL

The monthly subs for junior teams are:

• £25 per month for your first child

• £10 per month for a second child

• £5 per month per child if you have more than two children playing at the club

Subs contribute towards:

• pitch and facility hire

• equipment

• league and affiliation costs

• keeping sessions properly organised and coached

There are no hidden extras and no surprise increases mid-season. If there are additional costs for things like optional kit, tournaments, or special events, these are communicated clearly in advance.

Junior teams train once per week.

Sessions are scheduled on a consistent day and time for each team to give players routine and to make life manageable for families.

Matches are played at the weekend, so training is about:

• developing skills

• improving understanding of the game

• building confidence and teamwork

If an age group is full, we’re upfront about it. We don’t overfill squads just to squeeze in extra players, because that leads to:

• reduced game time

• overcrowded training

• a worse experience for everyone

If there’s no space, the usual options are:

• being placed on a waiting list

• being contacted if a space becomes available

• in some cases, being signposted to another local club if we genuinely can’t accommodate you

Occasionally, if numbers and coaching capacity allow, we may look at creating additional teams, but that depends on having the right coaches, facilities, and support in place.

In most cases, children play within their correct age group, in line with league rules and safeguarding guidance.

Playing up an age group is considered only in specific circumstances, and decisions are made by the coaching team.

When this is considered, we look at:

• the child’s physical development and safety

• their confidence and emotional readiness

• the standard and pace of the group

• league regulations and registration rules

This is always about what’s best for the child, not about filling gaps.

Any movement between age groups is reviewed carefully and communicated clearly with parents. It’s never a permanent decision, and it can be revisited as children grow and develop.