Player Development Centre Trial - (U8-U12's)

Location: Chestnut Grove School, SW12 8JZ
Day and Times: Saturday 14th November 2026 - (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Astro Trainers or moulded boots only, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS) and a rain jacket.

KEY INFORMATION: 
This trial is for one evening.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads, Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to EVERY session.

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from CFC Soccer Schools team within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

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.

Ringmer Player Development Centre
Age Groups: U6-U12
Location: Ringmer AFC, BN8 5RB
Day and Times: Tuesday, 17.45 - 19.00
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2026/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES
8/15/22/29 Sept, 6/13/20 Oct, 3/10/17/24 Nov, 1/8/15 Dec,
5/12/19/26 Jan, 2/9/23 Feb, 2/9/16/23/30 Mar,
13/20/27 Apr, 4/11/18/25 May, 8/15/22/29 June, 6/13 July

2026/27 PDC Festivals (Half Term Activity)
Oct/Dec/Feb/April/June/August

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

Ringmer Girls Player Development Centre
Age Groups: U8 - U14
Location: Ringmer AFC, BN8 5RB
Day and Times: Tuesday, 17.45 - 19.00
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2026/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES
8/15/22/29 Sept, 6/13/20 Oct, 3/10/17/24 Nov, 1/8/15 Dec,
5/12/19/26 Jan, 2/9/23 Feb, 2/9/16/23/30 Mar,
13/20/27 Apr, 4/11/18/25 May, 8/15/22/29 June, 6/13 July

2026/27 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (Half Term Activity)
Dates to be sent out before first training session
Venue: Horsham FC

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

Ringmer Girls Player Development Centre (Tier 2 of our Player Pathway)

An opportunity to attend a trial session at our Ringmer centre. Successful players will be invited to attend our centre on a regular basis and become a part of our player development pathway.

Venue: Ringmer AFC, Kings Academy, Ringmer, BN8 5RB.
Timings: 17.45 - 19.00
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)
Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Age groups:
Under 11 - Under 14 (School years 6 - 9 from September 2026)

Girls Only.

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

We welcome all boys and girls of all abilities from Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6. Come and join us to learn some new skills, techniques, be challenged and most importantly have FUN! ONLY for the pupils of the school.

Wednesday: 9th September to 9th December 2026
* September - 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
* October - 7th, 14th, 21st,
* November - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
* December - 2nd, 9th
Excluding Dates: 26th October (Half Term)
number of sessions: 13
Session Timings: 15:25-16:25pm
Important Information - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

For any information about the club please contact soccerschools@chelseafc.com or matt.wilder@chelseafc.com (London Area Manager) and not the school. The after school club is run by Chelsea FC Soccer Schools at the schools location.

Participant Equipment: Shin Pads must be worn at ALL sessions, astro trainers and rain Jackets. ALL equipment is essential to the safe running of the after school club and participants are asked to bring to EVERY session. Failure to bring essential equipment may result in participants not taking part due to the Chelsea FC safeguarding policy.

Food and Drink: Water - NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS. Snack must not contain any NUTS.

For the after school club to run successfully during the term, there is a minimum of 24 participants required for each session.

Sign out procedure for all participants: Parents, Guardians or Siblings must be over the age of 18 to sign out any CFC after school club participant at the end of the session. The sign out of each participant will happen at the schools designated area with the CFC coach. Children who walk home alone must have a Chelsea Football Club Home Alone form and must be 11 years and over or have written authorisation from parents and school SLT team to be allowed home alone.

Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Age Groups: U11-U13 (10-13 old)

Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14


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.

Players in the CFC Player Development Pathway receive a full Chelsea PDP Training Kit. However, after March 28th 2024, kits will not be issued this season as you will receive the new season's kit in September. This is reflected in the lower sign up fee (£24 instead of £90). Players that are confirmed for next season (September 2025) will receive their kit at the start of that season (The extra £66 sign up fee will need to be paid to receive this).

KEY INFORMATION: 
Foundation 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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.

Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Age Groups: U14-15 (13-15 years)


Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14

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: 
Foundation 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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.