In 2005/6 Season we have expanded to have 23 teams at these age groups,
Our Player base of approximately 300+ is attracted predominantly from Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton with a small number from other local areas.
We have our own Site at Top O’ th’ Lane, Bamford, Rochdale, (Behind the Grapes Pub on Norden Rd).
Long-term lease on a self-management contract with RMBC
10 Pitches, 16 Changing Rooms, our own Tea Bar and Extensive Car Parking.
We are recognised by Sport England (previously The Sports Council) with 3 consecutive awards under the Volunteer Investment Programme in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
We have a Girls section at 7, 8, 9 and 10’s which is currently in development and due to start in leagues next season (Sept 07)
Our 7’s (x2), 8’s (x2), 9’s (x2), 10’s (x2), 11’s (x2), 12’s (x3), 13’s, 14’s (x2) and 15’s (x2) all play in the North Bury League, and our other team at !2’A play in Bury and Radcliffe League Sunday morning matches.
Every Team has Qualified volunteers (over 100 already hold certificates) with all Managers/Assistants and Club Officials either holding or working towards Qualifications in Football Association Level 1 Coaching, 1st Aid and Child Protection. All volunteers have to undergo background checks to reassure parents our volunteers are above doubt.
All Winter Training, Floodlit and Indoor, provided by Club at various sites-
Oulder Hill School, Balderstone Community School, Hopwood Hall, Springhill High School, Falinge High School and Matthew Moss HS is paid for by the Club.
We also offer our Goalkeepers specialist Training in a separate stand alone session via our link with a qualified Keeper coach each week.
We hold our own Mini Soccer tournament each summer with Clubs from Greater Manchester and the North West. Our aim is to attract Clubs from all over U.K. and possibly touring teams in U.K from Abroad. Hopefully 200 teams will enter this year’s which has gained an excellent reputation in the junior soccer community for being one of the best organised in the North West.
We travel abroad every Whitsun with 3 age groups (6 teams) at Under 9, 11 and 13’s.
We have a direct partnership agreement with Bolton Wanderers Junior Academy set up, allowing exit routes into Pro Coaching and Football at Premiership level for all our players, including the Girls section into their respective age group squads.
We have direct links with every school in Rochdale and are a key Club/Schools link with Bamford Primary, who we assisted in getting the Schools Charter Standard.
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