OUR TEAMS

We run more than 35 teams offering football for players from 4 years old through to open age.

Explore our teams below to find the right place to play.

Kids and adults on a soccer field, some preparing to play or learn, with a fence, trees, and houses in the background on a sunny day.

FOUNDATION GROUP

Children in blue and white soccer uniforms with medals around their necks, holding a trophy, standing with three adult men in athletic clothing, on a soccer field with a sign that says "ACCREDITED" in the background.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Youth girls' soccer team in pink jerseys and black shorts on a field, posing with coaches on a cloudy day.

GIRLS FOOTBALL

Group of six boys, some in soccer uniforms, standing on a soccer field in front of a goal, with a stadium and people in the background.

DOWN SYNDROME FOOTBALL

Group of young soccer players in blue and white uniforms with two coaches, posing on a soccer field in front of a goal post, with power lines and trees in the background.

OPEN AGE FOOTBALL

HOW TO JOIN MOORSIDE RANGERS

Whether your child is starting or looking for a new team, here’s how to join Moorside Rangers.

PLAYERS UNDER 7

Our foundation group for players under 6 is always available. When the players turn 6 we put them into teams. There is no need to register for our foundation group, the first time you attend we will take your details

PLAYERS 7+

Demand for places in our teams is high, but we still want to hear from you. Spaces open through the season.

Register Interest

1

Join our waiting list

2

We will contact you when a place opens up

3

ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY

AT MOORSIDE RANGERS WE DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON

VIEW DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

  • The Foundation Group runs every Saturday morning from 10:00–11:00.

    The location changes with the seasons:

    • Winter: Indoors at Moorside High School Sports Hall

    • March to November: Outdoors on the Moorside Rangers Astro

    There’s no need to pre-register. Just turn up. On your child’s first visit, the coach will take a few basic details and add you to the relevant WhatsApp group for updates and communication.

  • The Foundation Group costs £3 per session.

    There’s:

    • No upfront fees

    • No monthly subscription

    You pay per session, so if your child misses a week, you don’t pay.

    The small weekly fee goes directly back into:

    • facility hire

    • equipment

    • and keeping sessions properly coached and organised

  • Your child needs:

    • Comfortable sports clothing

    • Football boots if you have them. Trainers are fine for indoor sessions

    • Shin pads. These are important, not optional

    • A drink. Water is perfect

  • No, not for the Foundation Group.
    At that age, we don’t run trials, selections, or assessments. Children can turn up, take part, and enjoy football.

    For junior teams and open-age teams, it’s different. Where appropriate, players may be invited to attend one or two sessions before joining to check:

    • that the team is the right level for the player

    • that the player is comfortable and safe in that environment

    • that the squad has space and the right balance

    This works both ways. It gives the player a chance to see if the team is right for them, not just the other way around.

    We believe in placing players in environments where they can develop properly. Sometimes that means a short observation period.

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