GK PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - ROMFORD (2026/27)

Age Groups: Year 4 - 8
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

Temporary venue for the following dates (5:30–6:45pm):
Drapers Academy, Romford, Settle Road, RM3 9XR
2G astro: Will require astroturfs.
25th September
2nd October
9th October
16th October
23rd October


2026/27 GK Player Development Centre dates (FRIDAY'S):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 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 DEVELOPMENT 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).


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 - St Dunstan's

Age Groups: 5 - 12

Day and Times: Mondays 17:45 - 19:00
Surface: 3G Pitches

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Mondays):

September - 7, 14, 21, 28
October - 5, 12, 19
November - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December - 7, 14
January- 4, 11, 18, 25
February - 1, 8, 22
March -1, 8, 15, 22
April -12, 19, 26
May -10, 17, 24
June - 7, 14, 21
July - 12


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 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 not following these guidelines may not be permitted to attend the sessions.

London Player Development Centre
Age Groups: 14 - 16 Years Old
Location: Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW
Day and Times: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots or astro trainers, shin pads, and plenty to drink (No fizzy or energy drinks)

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Tuesdays):

September - 8, 15, 22, 29
October - 6, 13, 20,
November - 3, 10, 17, 24
December - 1, 8, 15
January -5, 12, 19, 26
February - 2, 9, 23
March - 2, 9, 16, 23
April - 13, 20, 27
May - 4, 11, 18, 25
June - 8, 15, 22, 29
July - 6, 13

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: 
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.

Tuesday 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. Parents must follow the sign in / sign out procedure at every session.

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

26/27 Development Centre training Dates:

September - 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
April - 16, 23, 30
May - 7, 14, 21, 28
June - 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 (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.

Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Age Groups: U11-U13 (10-13 old)

Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14


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: 
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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.

Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Age Groups: U14-15 (13-15 years)


Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14

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: 
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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.

Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Age Groups: U9's and U10's

Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14

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: 
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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.

Goalkeeper Player Performance Centre - Battersea Park

Goalkeeper Age Groups: U9-U14's (8-14)

Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesdays 18:30-20:00

Surface: 2G Pitches

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 these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (Wednesdays):

September - 9,16, 23, 30
October - 7,14, 21
November- 4, 11, 18, 25
December- 2, 9, 16
January - 6, 13, 20, 27
February - 3, 10, 24
March - 3, 10, 17, 24
April -14, 21, 28
May - 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 9,16, 23, 30
July - 7,14

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: 
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.

Wednesday training sessions will not run during half terms or bank holidays.