Age Groups

Age GroupIdeal Squad SizeOrganisation Principles
Mixed U840Each child should be invited to play in 4 x 5-a-side tournament per season.
Mixed ability groups.
Focus on fun and participation.
Girls U10
Boys U10
40 eachEach child should be invited to play in approx. 6 x 7-a-side tournaments.
To nurture talent, we will begin to stream the teams, with two squads (including a development squad).
Focus on fun and participation.
Girls U12
Boys U12
40Each child should be invited to play in approx. 6 x 7-a-side tournaments.
Each child will be invited to play in the 11-a-side development league.
Girls U1440Each child will play in a 11-a-side league and there will be some 7-a-side tournaments.
Boys U144011-a-side league.
To nurture talent, we will stream the teams, with 1 β€˜A’ squad.
Girls U16
Boys U16
30 eachInvited to play and train with senior sides as appropriate.
Saturday fixtures: 11-a-side senior league as a development squad.
Sunday league fixtures: 11-a-side U16 league.
Mixed U18N/AThese players are considered members of the senior club.
Teams for each tournament or match will be organised from each squad by the age-group coach. The coaches will review performance at training and in matches to select the appropriate teams for any specific tournament or match.

Junior Club Training (2022/23)

SectionDayTimingStart DateEnd DateExcludes
All JuniorsSunday09:00 to 14:0011 Sep 202226 Mar 202323 Oct, 18-25 Dec, 1 Jan, 12 Feb
U10-U16Wednesday18:00 to 19:3021 Sep 202230 Nov 202226 Oct
U10-U16Wednesday18:00 to 19:3011 Jan 202322 Mar 202315 Feb
New junior members should contact the membership secretary to enquire about joining the club as spaces are limited. The specific timings and venues for Sunday training will depend on the age group. Wednesday mid-week training sessions are at Tiffin Girls' School. See guidance on Equipment Required for juniors sessions.

Junior Sunday Training Times

Age GroupAge Group CoordinatorSunday Training TimeSunday Training Venue
Mixed U8Andrea Cole9:00 to 10:30Tiffin Girls' School
Girls U10Hollie Lawrence9:00 to 10:30Tiffin Girls' School
Girls U12Claire Shotter9:30 to 11:00KGS Ditton Field
Girls U14Michael McCartan11:00 to 12:30KGS Ditton Field
Girls U16Michael McCartan12:30 to 2:00KGS Ditton Field
Boys U10Manuel Turnes10:30 to 12:00Tiffin Girls' School
Boys U12Joanna Adams10:30 to 12:00Tiffin Girls' School
Boys U14To Be Confirmed12:30 to 2:00KGS Ditton Field
Boys U16Dave Todd12:30 to 2:00KGS Ditton Field
Junior goalkeeper training sessions for all age groups are 9:00 to 10:30 at Tiffin Girls' School. Please contact Deborah Von Wittgenstein as coordinator.