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

25/26 Training Session Dates (Thursdays):

September | 4,11,18,25
October | 2,9,16,23
November | 6,13,20,27
December | 4,11,18
January | 8,15,22,29
February | 5,12,26
March | 5,12,19,26
April | 16,23,30
May | 7,14,21
June | 4,11,18, 25
July | 2,9,16

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 TRAINING CENTRE - THURROCK (2025/26)

Age Groups: Reception - Year 9
Location: Aveley FC, Park Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 4PX
Day: Monday
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots (Moulds only), Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2025/26 TRAINING CENTRE SESSION DATES (MONDAY'S):
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, 30/3, 27/4, 11/5, 18/5, 1/6, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays (2nd week of October half term in Aveley)


2025/26 TRAINING CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (9:30 - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-21
Invitation code listed on email/broadcast sent to parents prior to course.


February 2026
April 2026
May 2026
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).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - THURROCK (2025/26)

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

2025/26 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, 31/3, 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 (2nd week of October half term in Aveley)


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (9:30 - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-23
Invitation code listed on invite letter

February 2026
April 2026
May 2026
August 2026

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).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - BRENTWOOD (2025/26)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 9
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, 1/4, 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:

31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-26
Invitation code: Listed on invite letter.

February 2026
April 2026
May 2026
August 2026

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).

Kent (Tenterden) Player Development Centre 25/26

Age Groups:
Years 1-9 Mixed 5pm to 6pm
Years 3 to 8 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, 03/04, 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.

October PDP Camp information:
Date: 21st October 2025
Age groups: Year 1 - 4
Course code: PDP-LA-K-2
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

Date: 22nd October 2025
Age groups: Year 5 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-4
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



Fridays training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays or in the first week of the October Half term (24/10)


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

Kent (Gravesend) Player Training Centre 25/26
Age Groups: Years 1-5
Location: Kedbull Leisure, Nelson Road, Gravesend, DA11 7EE
Day and Times: Tuesdays 17:00-18:00pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

25/26 TRAINING SESSION DATES (TUESDAYS):
9/9, 16/9, 23/9, 30/9, 7/10, 14/10, 28/10, 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, 31/3, 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 (no session 1st week of October half term - This is for October provision | Sessions commence again w/c 27th October)


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

Kent Player Training Centre Camp
Date: 21st October 2025
Age Groups: Years 1 - 4
Course code: PDP-LA-K-4
invitation code: listed on invite email
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

Kent Player Training Centre Camp
Date: 22nd October 2025
Age Groups: Years 5 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-5
Invitation cose - Listed on invite email
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


Tuesday training sessions will NOT run during half terms.


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

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, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12, 8/1, 15/1, 22/1, 5/2, 12/2, 26/2, 5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 2/4, 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, Thursday 13th November 2025 & Thursday 29th January 2026 as the venue is closed & will not allow pitch bookings.


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Moulsham High school, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-57
Invitation code listed on email sent prior to course

February 2026
April 2026
May 2026
August 2026
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).