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Maida Vale, London · Junior Football · U6s–U12s

Community first. Football always.

Vale FC is a junior football club based in Maida Vale, with teams for every age from U6s to U12s.

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About Vale FC

Vale FC is a junior football club based in Maida Vale, London, running teams from U6s through to U12s. We're proud to be a community club, giving children just beginning their football journey the same access as those looking to be part of a team environment. We play in the Camden Junior League, with Saturday matches at Coram Fields. Training takes place at Paddington Recreation Ground.

Founded by a group of local parents in 2019 who wanted a club that took kids seriously without taking the fun out of the game, Vale FC has now grown to 7 teams and a children's development centre on the weekend.

Our colours are purple and white, and every child plays in the same kit regardless of ability or experience — we're a club for kids who love football, not just kids who are already good at it.

Meet the coaches
All coaches are DBS-checked
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Coach Jonny

Head Coach — all age groups
FA Level 1 coaching badge · 15+ years coaching
Played football at professional level. Jonny coaches to help uphold the sense of community within the neighbourhood.
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Coach Jamie

Club Welfare Officer & Assistant Coach
Sports Coaching Science degree · 8+ years coaching
Here to create a friendly, safe environment for every child who wants to be part of football.
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Coach John

U12 Head Coach & Vale Juniors Head Coach
FA Level 1 coaching badge · 15+ years coaching
Here to help children develop their skills in order to progress into a team environment.
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Safeguarding — all Vale FC coaches are DBS-checked. Our Safeguarding Officer is Coach Jamie, contactable at [email protected].
How to join — the trial process
Every new player joins a 3-week trial

What happens during the trial? The coach gets to know your child across the three weeks, looking at:

  • Technical ability and understanding of the game
  • Coachability — how they respond to instruction
  • Effort, attitude, and how they engage with teammates
  • Overall fit within the age group

What happens at the end? The coach speaks directly with the child and parent to share one of two outcomes:

OutcomeWhat happens next
Ready to join the teamPlayer moves straight into sign-up
Not quite ready yetClear, specific feedback on what to work on, plus a place in our Vale Juniors development sessions until they're ready to move into Vale FC
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Team kit

Vale FC branded kit is available from [kit shop/supplier link]. Players need:

  • Purple top with Vale FC logo
  • White shorts — ideally with logo
  • Purple socks

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Match days at Vale FC

We compete every week at Coram Fields, in the Camden Junior League. Each week, the coach selects a squad to play in that Saturday's match — anyone not selected is very welcome to come along and support the team, it's not a closed event.

Shin pads are essential to play.

Holiday camps

Vale FC runs holiday camps throughout the year, with dates released as soon as pitch availability is confirmed by Paddington Rec.

A typical camp week runs Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–2:00pm. Children should bring their own packed lunch, full kit essentials, and weather-appropriate clothing. Signed-up parents can view open camp weeks and register interest directly from their account.

Membership & fees

Vale FC subscriptions are collected on the 1st of each month via bank transfer. Monthly fees vary by age group — sign in or contact us for the current fee schedule. All subscriptions include two weekly one-hour training sessions and friendly matches. Weekend league matches are not included.

Frequently asked questions
Where does training take place?

All Vale FC training takes place at Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF — a large park with multiple pitches, so it's important to know exactly where to go.

The main entrance is on Randolph Avenue. Once inside, the pitches used by Vale FC are in the [north / south / east] section of the ground. Each age group trains on a different pitch depending on the day — see the table below.

Age group Day & time Pitch / location in the ground
U6s[Day, time][e.g. Pitch 3, near the café]
U7s[Day, time][Pitch / location]
U8s[Day, time][Pitch / location]
U9s[Day, time][Pitch / location]
U10s[Day, time][Pitch / location]
U11s[Day, time][Pitch / location]
U12s[Day, time][Pitch / location]

Finding the right pitch: Paddington Rec is large and the pitches aren't always clearly numbered from the gate. We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early for your first session. If you're lost, [call/text coach name on number] and they'll guide you in.

📍 View on Google Maps — [Replace the link above with a real Google Maps pin or a marked-up aerial photo of the ground showing which pitch is which, ideally with coloured circles per age group]

Does my child need football experience to trial?
No — we welcome complete beginners as well as more experienced players. What matters most is that your child is coachable, willing to listen, and ready to put in the effort. A positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn will always count for more than existing ability.
What age can my child start?
Our youngest age group is U6s, so children can join from the age of 5. That said, we find 5-year-olds do best when they've had some prior exposure to football — whether that's kicking a ball around in the park, a school PE session, or a local toddler class. If your child is 5 and completely new to the game, that's not a barrier, but do bear in mind our note on coachability and effort in the Does my child need football experience? FAQ above — the same applies at every age.
What if my child isn't selected for Saturday's match?
Every child not selected is welcome to come and support the team from the sideline — it's a normal part of a rotating squad. Throughout the year there are also plenty of friendly matches where most players will get the opportunity to play competitive football.
Do you have girls' teams / mixed teams?
Girls are very welcome at Vale FC and can play in our mixed teams alongside boys.
Get in touch

Questions before trialling? Contact [email protected].

Privacy Policy

Welcome to Vale FC!

Your coach has welcomed your child to the squad — complete registration below.

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Everything you need as a registered Vale FC parent — contacts, payment details, match-day logistics, and club policies. Nothing here is public.

Key contacts
Question about…Contact
Trials[email protected]
Registration / payment set-up / medical formsHead Office — [email protected]
Team kit[Kit supplier link]
Saturday squad selectionCoach — Team WhatsApp (Wednesday evenings)
Missed/late payments[email protected]
Holiday camps[email protected]
Safeguarding concernsCoach Jamie — [email protected]
Registration & paperwork

Once your coach confirms your child is ready to join, Head Office will email you directly with:

  • Payment information and set-up
  • Player registration paperwork
  • Key contact information
  • Training, competition, and tournament dates
  • Any medical or welfare information we need from you

Questions on registration or paperwork? Contact [email protected].

Payments

Subscriptions are collected by direct debit on the 1st of every month.

Direct debit details: [Insert bank/direct debit details]

Late fee: if a payment is more than 2 weeks late, a £5 late fee will be added.

Payment issue or missed payment? Contact [email protected]. Your actual subscription status and history are on the Subscription tab.

Saturday match days

Each week, the coach selects a squad to play in that Saturday's match at Coram Fields.

How will I know if my child is selected? Squad announcements are sent by the coach via text on the team WhatsApp, always by Wednesday evening — so every family can plan their weekend either way. Please avoid asking the coach before then, as selections aren't finalised until Wednesday evening.

Join the team WhatsApp: [Insert WhatsApp group link/invite]

Shin pads are essential. [What happens if a player arrives without them]

Holiday camps

Camp dates are released as early as possible, as soon as pitch availability is confirmed by Paddington Rec. Browse open weeks and register your interest on the Holiday camps tab.

A typical camp week runs Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–2:00pm. Bring a packed lunch, full kit, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Questions about a specific camp or booking? Contact [email protected].

Club policies
Code of conduct[Insert link]
Safeguarding policy[Insert link]
Photo & consent policy[Insert link]
Privacy policy[Insert link]
Season calendar

[Term dates, half-term breaks, key tournament dates — not yet added]

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Subscriptions and camp payments in one view. Actual payment collection arrives in Phase 4.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Who we are

Vale FC is a junior football club based in Maida Vale, London ("Vale FC", "we", "us"). We are the data controller for personal information collected through this app. Our contact for data queries is [email protected].

What data we collect

  • Trial enquiries — child's name, date of birth, preferred age group; parent/guardian name, email address, and phone number; any notes you choose to add.
  • Member accounts — email address and a securely hashed password (managed by Supabase Auth). We never store your password in plain text.
  • Holiday camp sign-ups — selected camp weeks and days, attendance status, and payment status.
  • Payment records — subscription status and payment dates. Card details are handled entirely by our payment provider and are never stored by Vale FC.

Why we collect it and our legal basis

We collect this information to manage club membership, process trial applications, coordinate training and matches, and handle holiday camp bookings. Our legal basis under UK GDPR is legitimate interests (running the club) and, where required, explicit consent (for children's data). We will not use your information for marketing without your consent.

Children's data

We collect some personal data about children under 13 (child's name, date of birth, age group). This data is treated with extra care under UK GDPR. It is collected via the parent or guardian submitting the trial form and is used solely for club management purposes.

How and where data is stored

Data is stored on Supabase, a cloud database platform. Our project is hosted in the EU (West Europe region). Access to the database is protected by Row-Level Security — only authorised club admins and the relevant account holder can view each record.

How long we keep it

  • Active member records — held while the child remains a registered player.
  • Trial enquiries that do not proceed to membership — deleted after 12 months.
  • Payment records — retained for 7 years as required by HMRC rules.

Third parties

We share data only with service providers who help us run the club: Supabase (database), Netlify (web hosting), and our payment provider (to be confirmed). We do not sell personal data to any third party.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you or your child
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to our retention obligations)
  • Object to or restrict how we process your data
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Safeguarding

Our designated safeguarding officer is Coach Jamie. Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to them directly at [email protected].

ICO registration

Vale FC will be registered with the Information Commissioner's Office before processing personal data in production. Registration number: [to be added].

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the club's systems develop. The current version is always available via this link. Material changes will be communicated to registered families by email.