PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS (2025/26)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 3 - Year 8
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


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):
TBC:

Friday 29th May 2026 @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-64
Invitation code listed on your 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).

Year 3 - Year 7
Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: William De Ferrers School, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

Chelsea FC x Chase High 6th Form Post 16 programme

26/27 Male and Female squad sign up

Chelsea FC Summer Holiday Course
Venue: KGV Playing Fields, Rue Cohu, Castel GY5 7SZ

Days: Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August
Session Timings: 09:30-15:00pm
Arrival and Sign In: 08:45-9.30am
Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)

Players attending will take part in fun challenges in age-appropriate groups where the focus is on enjoyment and development.

All CFC Soccer Schools are suitable for ages 5-12 years.

All players attending should wear football boots suitable for outdoor activity on a 3G surface (No Metal Studs).

All players should have appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. All players should have a water bottle and a packed lunch for each day.

All Chelsea FC coaches are Enhanced DBS checked emergency First Aid and Safeguarding certified.

Philip Morant School, Rembrandt Way, Essex, CO3 4QS

U7 & U8

Arrive 8:40am
Depart 11:00am

U9 & U10

Arrive 11:10am
Depart 1:30pm

U11 & U12

Arrive 1:30pm
Depart 3:45pm

U13

Arrive 4:00
Depart 6:15pm

Friday 29th May 2026

Chelsea FC Kent PPC vs Charlton Athletic FC

Venue: Folkestone, Invicta, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JU

U10/U11 - Arrive 4:30pm, Kick Off 5:00pm, Depart 6:00pm

U12/U13 - Arrive 5:00pm, Kick Off 6:30pm , Depart 7:30pm

All Chelsea FC players must be in their CFC kit, boots and shinpads

Chelsea FC | Player Development Centre (Tier 2) - 2025/26 Season

Venue: Gordons School Sports Hub, Bagshot Road, Woking GU24 9PT
Training Day: Thursdays
Age Groups: Under 7 - Under 12 (Year 2 - Year 7)
Session Timings: 18:00 - 19:30

Session Dates:
September: 4 11 18 25
October: 2 16 23
November: 6 13 20 27
December: 4 11
January: 8 15 22 29
February: 5 12 26
March: 5 12 19
April: 16 23 30
May: 7 14 21
June: 4 11 18 25

*Please Note: Our Weekly Sessions Only Run During Term-Time, For Holiday Provision; Please See Below.

Holiday Provision Dates:
October Half-Term (Week: Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October)
February Half-Term (Week: Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February)
Easter Holidays (Weeks: Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April)
May Half-Term (Week: Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May)

*Please Note: Holiday Provision Dates will be Confirmed Separately By Your Head Coach. There will be ONE session during the weeks above.

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

Chelsea FC | Player Development Centre (Tier 2) - 2025/26 Season

Venue: Gordons School Sports Hub, Bagshot Road, Woking GU24 9PT
Training Day: Thursdays
Age Groups: Under 13 - Under 16 (Year 8 - Year 11)
Session Timings: 19:30 - 21:00

Session Dates:
September: 4 11 18 25
October: 2 16 23
November: 6 13 20 27
December: 4 11
January: 8 15 22 29
February: 5 12 26
March: 5 12 19
April: 16 23 30
May: 7 14 21
June: 4 11 18 25

*Please Note: Our Weekly Sessions Only Run During Term-Time, For Holiday Provision; Please See Below.

Holiday Provision Dates:
October Half-Term (Week: Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October)
February Half-Term (Week: Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February)
Easter Holidays (Weeks: Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April)
May Half-Term (Week: Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May)

*Please Note: Holiday Provision Dates will be Confirmed Separately By Your Head Coach. There will be ONE session during the weeks above.

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch