London Foundation Development Centre
Age Groups: U7-U9 (6-9 years)
Location: Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW
Day and Times: Fridays 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots or Astro trainers, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (No fizzy or energy drinks))

24/25 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Fridays):

September | 13, 20, 27
October | 4, 11, 18, 25
November | 8, 15, 22, 29
December | 6, 13, 20
January | 10, 17, 24, 31
February | 7, 14, 28
March | 7, 14, 21, 28
April | 4, 25
May | 2, 9, 16, 23
June | 6, 13, 20, 27
July | 4, 11, 28

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.

Friday 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, Moulded/Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to every session. Players that do not follow these guidelines may not be permitted to participate in sessions.

PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - ROMFORD (2025/26)

Age Groups: Reception - Year 8
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Friday
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2025/26 TRAINING CENTRE SESSION DATES (FRIDAY'S):
12/9, 19/9, 26/9, 3/10, 10/10, 17/10, 24/10, 7/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 5/12, 12/12, 9/1, 16/1, 23/1, 30/1, 6/2, 13/2, 27/2, 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4, 24/4, 1/5, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 5/6, 12/6, 19/6, 18/6, 3/7, 10/7, 17/7
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays



2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
October 2025
February 2026
April 2026
May 2026
August 2026
Training Centre Camps to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).

GK PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - ROMFORD (2024/25)

Age Groups: Year 2 - Year 9
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Friday
Time: 5.30-6.45pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2024/25 GK DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SESSION DATES (FRIDAY'S):
13/9, 20/9, 27/9, 4/10, 11/10, 18/10, 25/10, 8/11, 15/11, 22/11, 29/11, 6/12, 13/12, 10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1, 7/2, 14/2, 28/2, 7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4, 25/4, 2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5, 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 27/6, 4/7, 11/7, 18/7
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


2024/25 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
Friday 1st November 2024 (1.00-3.30pm)
Friday 21st February 2025 (1.00-3.30pm)
Wednesday 9th April 2025 (1.00-3.30pm)
Wednesday 28th May 2025 (1.00-3.30pm)
August 2025 - Date TBC
Development Centre Camps to take place at Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA. Full details will be provided once the season commences, players must be booked separately to attend our Camps (included in monthly subscription price).


2024/25 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 = 26/9, 7/11, 16/1, 27/2, 24/4, 12/6
Year 4-5 = 10/10, 21/11, 30/1, 13/3, 8/5, 26/6
Year 6+ = 24/10, 5/12, 13/2, 27/3, 22/5, 10/7
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 - Ark Burlington
Age Groups: U7-U15 (6-14 years)

Location: Wood Ln, London W12 0HU
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/HAP23hSvL6rEYBZh6

Day and Times: Fridays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches

24/25 Development centre training Dates:

September | 13, 20, 27
October | 4, 11, 18, 25
November | 8, 15, 22, 29
December | 6, 13, 20
January | 10, 17, 24, 31
February | 7, 14, 28
March | 7, 14, 21, 28
April | 4, 25
May | 2, 9, 16, 23
June | 6, 13, 20, 27,
July | 4, 11, 18

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: 
What to Bring: Essential/Appropriate footwear, only trainers or astro trainers (N0 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.

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.

Chelsea FC Girls Player Development Centre 2024/25

Venue: Waingels College, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF

Training Day: Friday

Training Time: 18:15 - 19:45

Age Groups: U8 - U10 (Year 3- Year 5)

Season 24/25 session dates:
Sep ,13th, 20th, 27th
Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th
Dec 6th 13th
Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Feb 7th, 14th, 28th
Mar 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Apr 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
Jun 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
Jul 4th, 11th


Season 24/25 additional activity dates (events, training days or fixtures):
- W/C 28th October
- December
- W/C 17th February
- W/C 7th April
- W/C 26th May
- July
- August


*Please note, all dates are subject to change.

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

Kit: Players Choice.

What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Shin Pads (Worn)
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather

Chelsea FC Player Development Centre 2024/25

Venue: Waingels College, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF

Training Day: Friday

Training Time: 18:15 - 19:45

Age Groups: U8 - U10 (Year 3 - Year 5)

Season 24/25 session dates:
Sep, 13th, 20th, 27th
Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th
Dec 6th 13th
Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Feb 7th, 14th, 28th
Mar 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Apr 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
Jun 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
Jul 4th, 11th


Season 23/24 additional activity dates (events, training days or fixtures):
- W/C 28th October
- December
- W/C 17th February
- W/C 7th April
- W/C 26th May
- July
- August


*Please note, all dates are subject to change.

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

Kit: Players Choice.

What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Shin Pads (Worn)
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather

London Foundation Development Centre
Age Groups: U10-U12 (9-12 years)
Location: Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW
Day and Times: Fridays 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots or Astro trainers, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS)

24/25 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Fridays):

September | 13, 20, 27
October | 4, 11, 18, 25
November | 8, 15, 22, 29
December | 6, 13, 20
January | 10, 17, 24, 31
February | 7, 14, 28
March | 7, 14, 21, 28
April | 4, 25
May | 2, 9, 16, 23
June | 6, 13, 20, 27
July | 4, 11, 28

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.

Friday 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, Moulded/Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to every session. Players that do not follow these guidelines may not be permitted to participate in sessions.

Chelsea FC Player Development Centre 2024/25

Venue: Waingels College, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF

Training Day: Friday

Training Time: 19.45 - 21:15

Age Groups: U11 - U14 (Year 6 - Year 9)

Season 24/25 session dates:
Sep, 13th, 20th, 27th
Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th
Dec 6th 13th
Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Feb 7th, 14th, 28th
Mar 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Apr 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
Jun 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
Jul 4th, 11th


Season 24/25 additional activity dates (events, training days or fixtures):
- W/C 28th October
- December
- W/C 17th February
- W/C 7th April
- W/C 26th May
- July
- August


*Please note, all dates are subject to change.

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

Kit: Players Choice.

What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Shin Pads (Worn)
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather