Season Overview:
Attendance & Communication
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All our teams train twice per week with matchday over the weekend
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Reminder of training and matches will be shared over the Spond Application
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Training Commitment: Players are expected to attend training twice a week, unless discussed in advance with the coach.
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Communication: Parents must notify the coach directly by message or call in case of lateness or absence this applies to both training sessions and matchdays.
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Availability: Players should be available for all training sessions and league matches.
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Holidays & Absences: Holiday or half-term absence requests must be communicated before the league begins.
Training Schedule
Due to seasonal weather and daylight changes, training is split into three terms:
• Autumn Term
Surface: Grass
Dates: Week commencing 1st September to 20th October
• Winter Term
Surface: All-weather (astro)
Dates: Week commencing 3rd November to 23rd March
• Spring Term
Surface: Return to grass
Dates: Post-23rd March until season end
League Participation
• Saturday League: Start date TBC
Website: London County Saturday League
• Sunday League: Starts 21st September and ends 10th May
Website: Tandridge Youth Football League
Cups:
• Saturday League Cup: TBC
• Sunday League Cup: TBC
• London Youth Cup: u12 and over TBC
End of Season Activities:Tournaments- Awards & Trials:
Internal Tournament:
All team players mixed by age group
Player Awards:
• Best Goalkeeper
• Player’s Choice
• Most Improved Player
• Coach’s Choice
• General Participation Awards
Trials:
• Coaches will run open trials for the next season
• Trial Period: May–June, lasting 3–4 weeks
Team Structure
• Team Colours: Red, Blue, Purple & Green
• Red Team: Top competitive team in the league
• Other Teams: Highly competitive and focused on development