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 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-58
Invitation code listed on invite letter


Friday 20th February 2026 @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-59
Invitation code listed on invite letter

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 - ROMFORD (2025/26)

Age Groups: Outfield Players = School Year 1 - Year 10
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, 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


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-24
Invitation code listed on invite letter


February 2026
20th February 2026 @ Orsett Heath Academy (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-33
Invitation code listed on invite letter

April 2026
May 2026
August 2026

Development Centre Camps to take place at one of our current venues across Essex. 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 - 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, 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 @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-58
Invitation code listed on your invite letter



Friday 20th February 2026 @ Moulsham High School, Chelmsford (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Course code: PDP-MH-E-59
Invitation code listed on your invite letter


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 (Tonbridge) Player Development Centre 25/26
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


25/26 TRAINING SESSION DATES (WEDNESDAYS):
10/09, 17/09, 24/09, 01/10, 08/10, 15/10, 29/10, 05/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 03/12, 10/12, (17/12 due to postponed session) 07/01, 14/01, 21/01, 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 25/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07
Wednesday training sessions will NOT run during the first week of October half term (22/10).

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

February PDP Camp & Festival information

YEAR 1 - 4 PDC CAMP
Date: 16th February 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-18
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: 16th February 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-9
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: 20th February 2026
Age groups: Year 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-19
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: 20th February 2026
Age groups: Year 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-11
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 (2025/26)

Age Groups: School Year 1 - Year 9
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, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT 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, 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, 26/6, 3/7, 10/7, 17/7
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays. Please also note there is no sessions on Friday 28th November due to the venue being closed.


2025/26 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAMP DATES (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY):
TBC:
31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-25
Invitation code listed on invite letter


Friday 20th February 2026 @ Orsett Heath Academy, Grays (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course code: PDP-OHA-E-34

Invitation code listed on invite letter
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 (Sevenoaks) Player Development Centre 25/26
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


25/26 TRAINING SESSION DATES (MONDAYS):
08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 27/04, 11/05, 18/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07


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


February PDP Camp & Festival information

YEAR 1 - 5 PDC CAMP
Date: 16th February 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-14
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 - 5 PDC FESTIVAL
Date: 16th February 2026
Course code: PDP-LA-K-15
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 6 - 9 PDC CAMP
Date: 20th February 2026
Age groups: Year 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-16
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 6 - 9 PDC FESTIVAL
Date: 20th February 2026
Age groups: Year 6 - 9
Course code: PDP-LA-K-17
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.


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.

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):

31st October 2025 @ Orsett Heath Academy (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-24
Invitation code listed on invite letter

February 2026
20th February 2026 @ Orsett Heath Academy (12:30 - 15:00pm)
Course Code: PDP-OHA-E-32
Invitation code listed on invite letter


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).

GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (2025/26)

Age Groups: School Year 4 - 10
Location: Fyfield Sports Academy, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7.00 - 8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

2025/26 GIRLS 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, 11/5, 2/6, 9/6, 16/6, 23/6, 30/6, 7/7, 14/7.
No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays



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.