PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS (2026/27)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 3 - Year 7
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


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 20/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07
Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
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).

2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

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 TRAINING CENTRE - THURROCK (2026/27)

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


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (MONDAYS):
07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 04/01, 11/01, 18/01, 25/01, 01/02, 08/02, 22/02, 01/03, 08/03, 15/03, 22/03, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 10/05, 17/05, 24/05, 07/06, 14/06, 21/06, 28/06, 05/07, 12/07


2026/27 TRAINING CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

Date & Time:
Course code:
Invitation code listed on email/broadcast sent to parents prior to course.

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 - BRENTWOOD (2026/27)

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


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 20/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07

Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

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).


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

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 (Tonbridge) Player Development Centre 26/27
Age Groups: Years 1-9
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and Times: Wednesday 17:15 - 18;30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
9/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 20/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 9/12, 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 14/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 9/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07

Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the school holidays

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

PDP Camp & Festival information

PDC CAMP
Date:
Course code:
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.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date:
Course code:
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.

PDC CAMP
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
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.

PDC FESTIVAL
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
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.



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

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - LOUGHTON (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 10
Location: Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA
Day: Friday
Time: 5.15 - 6.30pm
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, AG Football Boots (Astroturfs are not allowed), Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 9/07, 16/07

No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays. Please also note there is no sessions on Friday 27th November due to the venue being closed.


2026/2027 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

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).


2026/27 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FESTIVAL DATES:
Year 1-3 =
Year 4-5 =
Year 6+ =

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 (Sevenoaks) Player Development Centre 26/27
Age Groups: Years 1-9
Location: Trinity School, Sevenoaks , Kent, TN13 3SL
Day and Times: Monday, 17:15-18:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots (astro or moulded, NO METAL), Shin Pads, and plenty to drink


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (MONDAYS):
07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 04/01, 11/01, 18/01, 25/01, 01/02, 08/02, 22/02, 01/03, 08/03, 15/03, 22/03, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 10/05, 17/05, 24/05, 07/06, 14/06, 21/06, 28/06, 05/07, 12/07

Monday 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.

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

If players are attending the Camp and Festival, there will be a half an hour break from 12 - 12:30pm to have lunch.

Camp
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time:
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink
No spectators allowed.

FESTIVAL
Date:
Age groups:
Course code:
Invitation code: Listed on PDC invite letter
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time:
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 - ROMFORD (2026/27)

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


26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (FRIDAYS):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 9/07, 16/07
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays



2026/27 TRAINING CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):

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).

GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (2026/27)

Age Groups: School Year 3 - 11
Location: Fyfield Sports Academy, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
Day: Tuesday
Times:
Year 3 - Year 6: 6.00 - 7.00pm
Year 7 - Year 11: 7.00 - 8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (TUESDAYS):
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, 13/4, 20/4, 27/4, 4/5, 11/5, 18/5, 25/5, 8/6, 15/6, 22/6, 29/6, 6/7, 13/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays


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.