PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - BRENTWOOD (2025/26)

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


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAY'S):
10/9, 17/9, 24/9, 1/10, 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 3/12, 10/12, 7/1, 14/1, 21/1, 28/1, 4/2, 11/2, 25/2, 4/3, 11/3, 18/3, 25/3, 15/4 22/4, 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6, 1/7, 8/7, 15/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):


Friday 29th May 2026 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-42
Invitation code: Listed on invite letter.

August 2026 - Date 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).


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 = 18/9, 13/11, 15/1, 26/2, 23/4, 11/6
Year 4-5 = 2/10, 27/11, 29/1, 12/3, 7/5, 25/6
Year 6+ = 16/10, 11/12,12/2, 26/3, 21/5, 9/7

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).

Venue: St Helens Infants School
Dates: Tuesday 8th April to Tuesday 15th December 2026 (excl. 27/10)
Time: 15:10 - 16:10
Surface: School Hall

GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (2025/26)

Age Groups: School Year 4 - 10
Location: Fyfield Sports Academy, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7.00 - 8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

2025/26 GIRLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SESSION DATES (TUESDAY'S):
9/9, 16/9, 23/9, 30/9, 7/10, 14/10, 21/10, 4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12, 9/12, 6/1, 13/1, 20/1, 27/1, 3/2, 10/2, 24/2, 3/3, 10/3, 17/3, 24/3, 14/4, 21/4, 28/4, 5/5, 12/5, 19/5, 2/6, 9/6, 16/6, 23/6, 30/6, 7/7, 14/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays

MAY PDP Camp details: ONLY PICK 1 OF THE BELOW

Friday 29th May @ Orsett Heath Academy, Stanford Rd, Grays RM16 4DG (9:30am – 12:00pm)
PDP morning camp
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-42
Invitation Code: on invitation letter


Friday 29th May @ Orsett Heath Academy, Stanford Rd, Grays RM16 4DG (12:30pm – 15:00pm)
PDP afternoon camp
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-44
Invitation Code: on invitation letter


Friday 29th May @ Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES (9:30am – 12:00pm)
PDP morning camp
Course Code: PDP-MH-E-64
Invitation Code: on invitation letter



2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
Development Centre Camps take place at our six venues across Essex in Brentwood, Romford, Thurrock, Chelmsford, Loughton & SWF. Players are welcome to select which venue & date suits them for each holiday period. Development Centre Camps take place in the school holidays in October, February, April, May & August. Full details will be provided once the season commences, these are included in the monthly subscription price.

Venue: Doddinghurst Infants School
Dates: Tuesday 8th September to Tuesday 20th September 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Surface: School Hall

Chelsea FC x Chase UKAT 6th Form Post 16 programme

26/27 Male and Female squad sign up

Kent (Tenterden) Player Development Centre 25/26

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.


25/26 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
12/09, 19/09, 26/09, 03/10, 10/10, 17/10 31/10, 07/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 05/12, 12/12, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07

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

PDP Camp & Festival information

YEAR 1 - 4 PDC CAMP
Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-35
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.

YEAR 1 - 4 PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-37
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.

YEAR 5 - 9 PDC CAMP
Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Age groups: Year 5 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-38
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.

YEAR 5 - 9 PDC FESTIVAL
Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Age groups: Year 5 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-41
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.

PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - CHELMSFORD (2025/26)

Age Groups: Year 1 - Year 6
Location: Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
Day: Thursday
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2025/26 TRAINING CENTRE SESSION DATES (THURSDAY'S):
11/9, 25/9, 2/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 6/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12, 8/1, 15/1, 22/1 29/1, 5/2, 12/2, 26/2, 5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 16/4, 23/4, 30/5, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays. Please note there are no sessions on Thursday 18th September 2025. The venue may also be closed on Thursday 29th January 2026 however this will be checked before the session date.


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Friday 29th May @ Moulsham High school, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-65
Invitation code listed on email sent prior to course

August 2026 - Date TBC

Training 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).

MOULSHAM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - CHELMSFORD (2025/26)

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


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SESSION DATES (THURSDAY'S):
11/9, 25/9, 2/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 6/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12, 8/1, 15/1, 22/1, 29/1, 5/2, 12/2, 26/2, 5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 16/4, 23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays. Please note there are no sessions on Thursday 18th September 2025. We are expecting 1 or 2 more dates that the astro will be unavailable to us as the venue is closed & will not allow pitch bookings.. There will be a broadcast when this information is provided to us.


2025/26 MAY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATE (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Friday 29th May @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-64
Invitation code listed on invite letter

August 2026 - Date 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).



2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 = 18/9, 13/11, 15/1, 26/2, 23/4, 11/6
Year 4-5 = 2/10, 27/11, 29/1, 12/3, 7/5, 25/6
Year 6+ = 16/10, 11/12,12/2, 26/3, 21/5, 9/7

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).