We aim to offer places to as many children as possible but there is a limit based on the physical space available to us and the number of coaches. If there are no spaces currently due to these constraints, we typically operate a waiting list. The coach or squad coordinator for the relevant age group will let you know if this is the case and will let you know roughly how long you can expect to wait for a place to become available.
If we have a place available you will be sent a link to complete a membership registration form – current players will receive the link automatically for each new season. You will also be asked to pay a subscription fee. The current fee is detailed in the form and is in line with other junior clubs in the area. The fee contributes to the club’s overall finances and therefore helps to cover costs for maintaining the various pitches we use (or hiring these if they are external facilities), providing training pitches, buying equipment like balls and cones, referee costs, the cost of registering for leagues and entering competitions, training for our coaches, etc, etc.
The club is run by volunteers and is a ‘not for profit’ registered charity this means that any excess monies are reinvested in the club.
Please note that the club subscription fee does not cover playing or training clothing. We aim for the playing kit to be sponsored. Training clothing is typically bought individually by parents but can sometimes be sponsored too. Please speak to your coach who will help to organise a kit for your child and help you to order training clothing if you wish to purchase this.
We do not wish for cost to be a barrier to anyone participating so financial support is available in a limited number of cases should anyone require this. We realise this is a sensitive issue but please either speak to your coach or contact us using the contact form.
Finally, please also note that, in addition to registering with the club the player may also need to be registered with the FA and the relevant league so that they can play for the team. Your coach will go through this with you.