Venue: Gordons Junior Academy School
Date: Thursday 23rd April - Thursday 16th July 2026
Age: Year 1 -6
Time: 3.20 - 4.20pm
Surface: Grass

ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR SHIN PADS

Chelsea FC x Chase UKAT 6th Form Post 16 programme

26/27 Male and Female squad sign up

Chelsea FC & UKAT are recruiting male and female players for the 26/27 season.

Open Training - Tuesday 14th

Brompton Academy, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, ME7 5HT

Girls Session - 10:00am – 11:30am

Boys Session - 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Players must be in suitable footwear and be wearing shin pads

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


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.

Easter PDP Camp & Festival information

YEAR 1 - 4 PDC CAMP
Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-23
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: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-25
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: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Age groups: Year 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-26
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 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-29
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.


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.

Date: Friday 24th April 2026
Time: 6.00 - 7.00pm
Year 7 Girls
Venue: Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

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 EASTER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Friday 10th April @ Moulsham High school, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-63
Invitation code listed on email sent prior to course


May 2026 - Date TBC
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 EASTER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATE (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Friday 10th April @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-62
Invitation code listed on invite letter

May 2026 - Date TBC
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).

ESSEX PLAYER PERFORMANCE CENTRE 2025/26

Age Groups: U8 - U12
Location: Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
Day: Monday
Time: 5.00-6.15pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2025/26 PPC SESSION DATES (MONDAY'S):

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, 13/04, 20/04, 27/4, 11/5, 18/5, 1/6, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays