Winchester Player Performance Centre Trial Sessions
Age Group: U7-U11 (6-11yrs)
Location: Winchester City Football Club, Charters community Stadium, Hillier Way, Winchester SO23 7SU

Time:
U6-U11 17:30-19:00
U12-U16 19:00-20:30

Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Suitable Football Kit, Football Boots/Shin Pads, and plenty of fluids

Player Development Centre - Falcon Park

Age Groups: U7-U15 (6-14 years)

Location: Cabul Road and Lavender Passage, SW11 2PN
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KXaqhqdneKnwAE6J8

Day and Times: Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches

26/27 Training Session Dates (Thursdays):

September - 10,17, 24
October - 1, 8, 15, 22
November - 5, 12, 19, 26
December - 3, 10, 17
January - 7, 14, 21, 28
February- 4, 11, 25
March - 4, 11, 18, 25
April -15, 22, 29
May - 6, 13, 20, 27
June - 10, 17, 24
July - 1, 8




Please note that the monthly payments are prorated based on the amount of sessions over the year. Some months there may be more sessions than others months. However, the monthly payment is an average of all sessions over the year.

KEY INFORMATION: 
What to Bring: Essential/Appropriate footwear, only trainers or astro trainers (No metal/plastic stud boots) All Players must have and wear shin pads for all activity, sports clothing appropriate to the weather and plenty to drink (No fizzy or energy drinks) Players that do not follow the above guidelines may not be permitted to participate in the sessions.

Player Development Leagues will be either held at Battersea Park All Weather Pitch, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ or Kings House School Sports Ground, Riverside Dr, Chiswick, London W4 2SH. Further information will be confirmed closer to the time of the event.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - THURROCK (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 8
Location: Aveley FC, Park Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 4PX
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots (moulds only), Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (TUESDAYS):
8/9, 15/9, 22/9, 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2, 23/2, 2/3, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 13/4, 20/4, 27/4, 4/5, 11/5, 18/5, 25/5, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

Kent (Tenterden) Player Development Centre 26/27

Age Groups:
Years 1-9 Mixed 5pm to 6pm
Years 3 to 9 Girls Only 6pm to 7pm

Location: Homewood school, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT

Day and Times:
Fridays
17:00-18:00 (Mixed)
18:00-19:00 (Girls Only)


Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

Fridays training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays.


Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads.


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 9/07, 16/07

KEY INFORMATION:
PDC Camps will be held in the half terms, more information will follow nearer the time.

PDP Camp & Festival information

PDC CAMP
Date:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

PDC CAMP
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 9:30am to 12:00pm (9:20am registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
Spectators are welcome for the festival.

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

MOULSHAM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - CHELMSFORD (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 8
Location: Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
Day: Thursday
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (THURSDAYS):
10/09, 17/09, 24/09, 01/10, 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 05/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 03/12, 10/12, 07/01, 14/01, 21/01, 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 25/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05,10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 8/07, 15/07

Thursday training sessions will NOT run during half terms.

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATE (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):


Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).



2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - ROMFORD (2026/27)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 1 - Year 9
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (TUESDAYS):
8/9, 15/9, 22/9, 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2, 23/2, 2/3, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 13/4, 20/4, 27/4, 4/5, 11/5, 18/5, 25/5, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Orsett Heath
Course Code:
Invitation code listed on invite letter

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our current venues across Essex. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =
Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS (2026/27)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 3 - Year 7
Location: William De Ferrers School, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Surface: 3G Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 20/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07
Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - BRENTWOOD (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 8
Location: Becket Keys School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 20/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07

Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our Essex venues. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

Development Centre Festivals to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (5.00-6.15pm). Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Festivals (included in monthly subscription price).