Saturday Morning  Football Training and Team Play  

Hillyfielders Football Club - Training open to all every Saturday 10am -12 at HONOR OAK PARK , Honor Oak Rd ( park entrance approx 100 metres north of Honor Oak Station). £3 per child £5 for siblings.

PLEASE NOTE - under 13s & 14s train at a different venue - see below

Coaches FA approved.

Hillyfielders Football Club was established in 1999 and has been a very successful boys and girls club in recent years. The club is currently represented in the SELKENT (South East London & Kent League) with at least one team at Under 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8 and 7. 

The training of local children had traditionally taken place at the green at Hillyfields SE4, and from this teams developed.  However a decision was taken by the club, supported by the managers of individual teams, in the autumn of 2006 that the club needed to take increased control of its own affairs.  Therefore training of any players representing the club and any other interested players moved to Honor Oak Park where we now play every Saturday, rain or shine from 10am-12.  

The club offers coaching by qualified coaches. The cost is £3 per child, £5.00 for siblings. The Head Coach is Brian Dawes, manager of the U11 Warriors Team. 

The club has forged a positive link with local schools and Lewisham Multi Sports which runs sporting activities throughout the school holidays for Lewisham children.  
 
The teams play their matches on Sundays and their home matches are played on excellent pitches at Summerhouse Playing Fields, near Ravensbourne Park station in the South of the Borough, near Beckenham. There is a great atmosphere when all the Hillyfielders teams are at home with tea and bacon sandwiches available! 

It is a great club run by local people for local kids to develop their football and enjoy the benefits of belonging to a local team. The club is always looking for volunteers to assist, as there are many aspects to running such an organisation. 

All the kids need is a pair of boots, shin pads and enthusiasm.

If you would like more information about positions in the club or you or your business wish to sponsor one of our teams we would love to hear from you - please contact our club Secretary, Jenny O'Connell – 07939466570.
If you would like more info on Saturday training or teams contact Dave Dare on 07913 269694, or just turn up on a Saturday!

For under 13 training ( year 8) call Rick Trotman - 07802425455

For under 14  training call Derek Harriette - 07963806220

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What are the requirements?  Parents/guardians must complete a consent form for each child the first time they attend - then children can simply turn up and play any Saturday.

What should they bring?  Appropriate clothing, including shinpads, and plenty of water.

Who are the coaches?  All coaches are FA certified, which means they have first aid training and have passed child protection checks, in addition to being skilled coaches.

What about insurance?  If you've completed a consent form your child is covered during training.

Is Photography allowed?   Yes we allow photography but we do follow the guidelines laid down by the FA.   We reserve the right to challenge photographers especially if they have no connection with the club.  Photographers should always seek the permission of the parents and guardians around them so as to avoid any conflicts. 

Can I leave my child unattended?  Children aged 7 and over may be left at your discretion.  Parents/guardians of children aged six and under must stay and accompany your child - smaller children can easily become upset, and we would like to emphasise that the club is not a child care facility! 

Sunday competitive team play

Will my child be able to play for a team?  It may be possible for your child to join a team, depending on their level of ability and the availability of places.  Many children want to play competitive football and regretfully we cannot place all the applicants in a team. 

Teams depend on volunteer parents to manage the team.   If you as a parent feel you would like to assist in the management of a team do please let us know.

Playing in a team.   If  a child wishes to play in one of the club football teams it is necessary to contact the appropriate team manager.  You can get details from one of the officials at Honor Oak Park.    

Selection for a team is at the total discretion of a team manager - please be warned there is a huge demand to join one of our teams and we simply cannot fit everyone into a team. Every player that attends a match will however feature on the pitch at some stage during the game.                                                                                                               

Club membership - rules and cost  Club membership currently costs £30 for players.  Club members must agree to the  Rules and Code of conduct of the club which abides by the rules and code of the SELKENT Youth League, which most of our teams are bound by.   Copies of the Club rules are provided with membership or on request.