Starting the Football Journey
Development Group
⚽ Boys' Football Sessions – Reception to Year 2
Looking to get your child into football? Our dedicated boys’ football sessions are perfect for Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 age groups. Delivered by experienced FA-qualified coaches, all sessions are fully DBS checked and follow FA safeguarding standards, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every young player.
🗓 Weekly Sessions – Join the Fun at Watergate Park
- When: Every Monday, 6–7pm
- Where:
- April to September: Watergate Park (weather permitting
- September to April: 4G venue (TBC – check the session calendar below for updates)
These fun and engaging weekly sessions are the perfect introduction to grassroots football, helping boys build confidence, learn new skills, and make friends in a team environment.
🚀 Pathway to Team Football – Start the Journey at Whickham Fellside
From these training groups, we form our brand-new Under-7 teams, giving players the opportunity to begin their footballing journey with Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club.
🤝 Get Involved – Parents Welcome to Volunteer
We actively encourage parents and guardians to get involved — whether that’s helping with training or stepping into team management roles.
The club provides full support and covers all costs for parents who volunteer, including:
- FA Introduction to Coaching Football
- FA First Aid in Football
- FA Safeguarding Children Training
- Enhanced DBS checks
⚽ Register Your Interest Today!
Give your child the perfect start in football — and be part of a thriving, supportive community at Whickham Fellside.
📩 Contact us now to register or learn more about volunteering opportunities.
Contact Details
Contact our Football Development Officer - Ben Holbrook at - devgroup@whickhamfellsideyfc.co.uk
New Players to the Development Group
All new players must be registered with the FA Player Portal
Once your child has decided to join our development group, you'll need to set up an account as the parent using this link for the FA Players Portal Then, you'll add your child's information, which will also get them a FAN Number. Please make sure you upload a headsot photo of your child to the FA Portal. It's really important to do this before coming to any training sessions to make sure you comply with our club Safeguarding Policy.
As soon as you have these details and signed the online consent request you need to register your child on our membership platform using this unique link - Team Fee Pay - Development Group
There is a £15 per month membership fee which will be charged to the debit/credit card that you register whilst signing up to our membership platform TeamFeePay. This is a requirement as part of the registration process and must be completed.
Once you give your consent and registered on our membership platform, your child can choose which training sessions they want to attend. You can find more details about the sessions on the calendar below.
Please do not attend any training sessions unless you are a fully registered on TeamFeePay.
