Our Teams
Alderbury FC is a family friendly club, that believes in equal opportunities and fair play.
Under 7s
Coached by Harry Gale a new member of the Alderbury team this year. Harry is DBS checked and holds both safeguarding and first aid qualifications. Harry is committed to helping develop young footballers and ensuring that they enjoy themselves at all times!
The under 7’s currently train on a Friday evening and play in the South Wilts Mini Soccer League on Sunday mornings. If you have a child wishing to join our U7’s please get in touch via our contact page.
Under 10’s
Coached by Dan Thatcher a fully qualified FA coach, Dan is DBS checked and holds both safeguarding and first aid qualifications. Dan is a really enthusiastic and committed member of the Alderbury management team. He has taken on the Aldebury ethos of being family friendly, fair and inclusive, giving the opportunity for many children to join his team. The under 10’s currently train on a Wednesday Evenings and play in the Testway league on Saturday mornings. If you have a child wishing to join our U10’s please get in touch via our contact page.
Under 14’s AllStars
Lee Jackson is the head coach for the U14’s Allstars. He is fully qualified level 1 coach and has all the required certificates including DBS checked, safeguarding and First Aid. Lee joined the club and took over the U12’s in 2023 season, he led them to becoming runners up in the Testway division 3 last season and now promoted to Division 2, Lee and the Allstars face new challenges in the season ahead. Lee is a fantastic coach that wears his heart on his sleeve, he is highly communicative with his team and has a great sense of boosing morale within his squad. Lee sees his team as a family and is fair and supportive to both old and new players. To join the Allstars please use the contact form on our website.
Under 16’s
David Harvey is in his first year as head coach of Alderbury FC U16 manager, along with is assistants Duncan Allen and Ben Savage.
David is a fully qualified level 1 coach and has all the required certificates including DBS checked, safeguarding and First Aid.
Having been a parent and running the line as a lineman, watching his son play for Alderbury FC since 2015, David stepped into the position as head coach in May 2024.
Initially David felt petrified about becoming head coach, but after one session of coaching the lads, he found he absolutely loved it and finds it very rewarding.
David said he is lucky to have a great team of young men and he loves their passion for the game and helping them develop as individuals and as a team. Training and match days are the highlight of his week.
Alderbury U16 train at Sarum Academy every Wednesday evening and train on a Saturday when there are no fixtures.
Alderbury U16 play in the Testway league on Saturday mornings.
Saturday Men – coach: Simon Sharpe
Join one of our teams
If you have a youth player interested in joining one of our teams then all you need to do is contact the club. If we don’t have space to be in the match squads we will let you know, we do however have training only contracts so you can be part of the club and wait for a chance to become a full fledged member of the squad.
Click the button below to find out more about yours childs age group and send us a message
Under 9s
Under 11’s
Alderbury FC Under 11s play in the South Wiltshire Mini Soccer League and are enjoying another successful season. We train on Wednesday evenings and play matches on Sunday mornings. The team is coached by Euan Quin and Matthew Barwell. The team are an absolute pleasure to work with; it has some very talented players who have played for many seasons and some who are new to the game. We place our focus on developing the players individually and collectively as a team with real emphasis being on teamwork and what it means to be a good team player. Our priority, aside from safeguarding , is for the children to really enjoy the matches and training sessions and being part of our team.
Under 14’s
Tina Osborn heads up the coaching team for the U14’s. Tina is now in her 7th year of coaching for the club, bringing children that have been playing here as long with her. A truly dedicated member of the club, that has an infectious personality that permeates through her teams hard work. Tina is also a member of the club committee and helps behind the scenes where she can. Tina is a fully qualified level 1 coach and holds all the required elements including, DBS, safeguarding and first aid. Her team have played in the Testway league on a Saturday morning for many seasons and have this season been promoted to Division 1. They presently train on a Friday evening at Sarum Academy on the indoor facility. To inquire about your child joining the U14’s please use our contact us page.
Sunday Men – Adam Jarvis
JOINING A TEAM FAQ’S
- Who do we contact if we want to enrol our child?
Please use the contact form or click the “Join a Team” button on this page. Just make sure you reference which team you would like to join and give as much detail as possible, including their D.O.B and school year.
- How old does my child have to be to play football?
We take children from as young as 6 years old into the club, we will also be setting up a under 6 training package in the coming months.
- When is the registration period?
Usually registration is from May to August, however we accept new sign ons all year round. We will discuss the options with you after you contact us.
- What is included in the registration fee?
In exhange for the fee your player will receive, training once a week and this also covers off site winter training. Match subs at the weekend, a kit, insurance and registration in the leagues.
- How can I register my child?
Once you are accepted into a team the club secretary will set you up on the system and then everything else is automated from there.
- What paperwork do I need to register my child to play football?
There is no paperwork any more, all of our registration is completed online, we will only ask for the relevant details and a passport style photo from you.
- How much are the registration fees?
The fee for the year is £180, this can be paid in one lump, or two £90 payments in September and February, we also accept 9 installments of £20 a month. We have discount for siblings and we also have discounts depending on the time of the season you sign up
Want to Join The Club?
Please use the above numbers or email address to contact the club. We have space for children wishing to play, we have important committee roles to fill and we are seeking new sponsors to help keep this 120 year old club thriving.