Whetstone Athletic Football Club

⚽🔥 INTER-CLUB NIGHT – TOMORROW NIGHT! 🔥⚽

The season may be ending, but the celebrations are just beginning!

Join us at Elizabeth Park for a special evening as teams from across Whetstone Athletic come together for a fun, friendly Inter-Club Round Robin Tournament.

🏆 Congratulations to our divisional champions:
🦁 U13 Lions
🐾 U13 Panthers
🦁 U14 Lions

Alongside fellow club teams, they’ll take part in an evening celebrating another fantastic season for Whetstone Athletic.

⚽ Friendly Round-Robin Matches
🏅 Team Presentations on the Night
🤝 Players, families and coaches together in one place
💚 A chance to celebrate the success of our club

🌍 PLUS – THE FIFA WORLD CUP KICKS OFF!
Watch the opening match as Mexico vs South Africa on our screens.

☕🍺 Café & Bar Open from 5:30pm
Come down early, grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere before football gets underway.

📅 Thursday 11th June
⏰ Football Starts: 6:00pm
📍 Elizabeth Park, Lutterworth Road, Whetstone, LE8 5TZ

One club. One community. One night to celebrate everything we’ve achieved together.

❤️💚🖤

📲🌟 FOLLOW THE TEAMS | WAFC SOCIALS SPOTLIGHT 🌟📲

As part of our continued efforts to showcase everything happening across , we’re highlighting the social media accounts of teams throughout the club.

First up is our Senior First Team 🔴⚽

📸 Instagram:

The account has just relaunched and will be packed with:
✅ Match updates
✅ Fixtures & results
✅ Player news
✅ Club announcements
✅ Behind-the-scenes content
✅ Sponsor spotlights

Make sure you’re following to keep up with everything happening with the senior side throughout the 2026/27 season.

📲 Give them a follow:

We’ll be featuring more team accounts from across the club over the coming weeks, helping supporters, players and families stay connected with the wider WAFC community.

⚽🌟 SUMMER RECRUITMENT SERIES | WHETSTONE PUMAS U10s (2026/27) 🌟⚽

We’re kicking off our Summer Recruitment Series with the fantastic Whetstone Pumas, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Following the success of several players progressing into academy football, the Pumas are now seeking enthusiastic and committed players to join an ambitious and developing team.

🔥 Why Join the Pumas?

⚽ Currently competing a year up, playing U10 football while still being an U9 age group.

📈 A challenging but rewarding environment designed to accelerate player development.

🏆 Part of one of Leicestershire’s fastest-growing grassroots football clubs.

👥 Dedicated coaches focused on player improvement, confidence and enjoyment.

🏟 Training and playing at the outstanding facilities of Elizabeth Park.

💚 A positive, supportive team culture where players are encouraged to learn, develop and enjoy their football.

📅 Current School Year: Year 3 (moving into Year 4 in September)

📍 Training: Wednesday evenings, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Interested in arranging a trial or finding out more?

📞 Contact Aiden on 07908 879559

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a team that is developing talented young players and preparing them for the next stage of their football journey.

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⚽️🌟 SUMMER RECRUITMENT SERIES | PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES @ WAFC 🌟⚽️

As part of our Summer Recruitment Series, we’re shining a spotlight on why so many players choose to call Whetstone Athletic home.

With nearly 40 teams across the club, a thriving player pathway, outstanding facilities and a fantastic community atmosphere, there has never been a better time to join one of Leicestershire’s fastest-growing football clubs.

🔴🟢 Why Whetstone Athletic?

📈 A Club on the Rise
From academy football through to senior teams, Whetstone Athletic continues to grow year after year, providing opportunities for players of all ages and abilities.

🏟 Outstanding Facilities
Elizabeth Park is widely recognised as one of the county’s leading grassroots venues, regularly hosting major cup fixtures and showcase events.

⬆️ Real Player Pathways
Our focus is long-term development. Players have the opportunity to progress through the age groups and into senior football within the same club environment.

👏 Dedicated Coaches
Our volunteer coaches are passionate about helping players improve, build confidence and enjoy their football in a positive environment.

🏆 Competitive & Successful Teams
Across the club, our teams compete, develop and achieve success while ensuring players enjoy every step of their football journey.

💙 A Proper Club Feel
More than just a football club, Whetstone Athletic is a community where players, parents, coaches and volunteers come together to create something special.

🌟 Summer Recruitment for the 2026/27 season is now underway!

Whether you’re looking for your first team, a new challenge, or the next step in your football journey, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch to find out more about available playing opportunities.

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📸⚽ TOURNAMENT FLICKS ⚽📸

What a weekend it has been! 🙌

From brilliant goals and trophy celebrations to team huddles, big smiles and unforgettable moments, here are just a few snapshots from an incredible Whetstone Athletic Tournament. 🏆✨

A huge thank you to every player, coach, volunteer, referee and supporter who helped make the weekend so special. ❤️

Tag your teammates, friends and family if you spot them in the photos! 👀📸

A huge THANK YOU to Planet Sports & Trophies for their incredible support of the Whetstone Athletic Tournament over the past three years❤️⚽️

Year after year, they have designed and produced the outstanding trophies and medals that our players proudly compete for and our champions are honoured to take home. These awards are more than just trophies and medals — they represent dedication, teamwork, achievement, and unforgettable memories made on and off the pitch.

Seeing so many amazing teams and players lift these beautiful trophies and wear these medals with pride has been a special part of our tournament, and that would not have been possible without the quality, professionalism, and craftsmanship of Planet Sports & Trophies.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, attention to detail, and commitment to helping us celebrate the achievements of everyone involved in our tournament.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Whetstone Athletic Tournament journey. Here’s to many more years of partnership and creating memorable moments together! 🏆⚽🥇

🌟 TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHT 🌟

A special shoutout to the U11 Loughborough Foxes girls who brought along a giant Jenga and giant Connect 4 to enjoy between matches this weekend! 🧩🎯

This is exactly what we love to see at Whetstone Athletic tournaments. ⚽❤️

Of course, everyone comes to compete and play football, but tournaments are about so much more than the results. They’re about making new friends, spending time with teammates, creating memories, sharing laughs, and having fun both on and off the pitch.

Seeing players from different teams getting involved, enjoying the games together and making the most of the day is what grassroots football is all about. 🙌

Thank you, Loughborough Foxes, for bringing the fun and helping create such a fantastic atmosphere throughout the tournament! 🦊⚽

🦁🏆 HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR U9 WHETSTONE ATHLETIC LIONS! 🏆🦁

Out of all our Whetstone Athletic teams competing across the weekend, the U9 Lions were the only home team to lift the trophy at our very own tournament! ❤️🥇

After a fantastic day of football, the boys showed incredible determination, teamwork and spirit to be crowned champions. 👏⚽

Winning any tournament is a brilliant achievement, but doing it on home soil in front of family, friends and fellow club members makes it even more special. 🏆✨

You represented the club brilliantly throughout the day and should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved.

Congratulations players and coaches – a tournament victory to remember! 🦁💪

❤️🏆⚽ THE RESULTS ARE IN! ⚽🏆❤️

What an incredible way to finish the Whetstone Athletic Tournament 2026! 🌟

Our last and final day brought together some fantastic teams, brilliant football, unforgettable moments, and plenty of well-deserved celebrations. From the first kick-off this morning to the final trophy lift this afternoon, the standard of football has been outstanding! 👏🔥❤️⚽️

🌅 Morning Tournament Winners

🏆 U8 Girls A
🥇 Coventry City Women & Girls FC
🥈 Whetstone Athletic Vixens

🏆 U8 Girls B
🥇 Coventry Godiva
🥈 Castle Donington Diamonds

🏆 U9 Girls
🥇 Coventry Sphinx
🥈 Rugby Borough Tigers

🏆 U9 Girls
🥇 Chesterfield FC Women
🥈 Riverside United Kingfishers

🏆 U11 Girls
🥇 Epworth Forest Bears
🥈 Rugby Borough Lionesses

🏆 U11 Girls
🥇 Rugby Borough Diamonds
🥈 Coventry Copeswood Lionesses

☀️ Afternoon Tournament Winners

🏆 U9
🥇 Kibworth Town Magpies
🥈 Corby Kingswood Raptors

🏆 U9
🥇 Whetstone Athletic Lions
🥈 FC Burbage Panthers

🏆 U10
🥇 Barrow Town Falcons
🥈 Hinckley Town Hurricanes

🏆 U10
🥇 Harborough Town Rovers
🥈 Ise Lodge Kestrels

A massive congratulations to all of our winners and runners-up, and a huge thank you to every player, coach, referee, volunteer, parent and supporter who helped make this year’s tournament such a fantastic success. ❤️⚽

The talent, teamwork, sportsmanship and passion on display throughout the weekend have been amazing to watch. We are incredibly proud to have hosted so many brilliant teams and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you all for being part of the Whetstone Athletic Tournament 2026. Until next year! 🏆❤️⚽️

What a team! 👏❤️

A fantastic Whetstone Tournament and a brilliant effort from everyone involved.

A special thank you to Jack, who does so much behind the scenes year after year. From organising the socials to helping make every tournament run smoothly, your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. Wishing you all the very best as you head off to America – you’ll be greatly missed!

A huge thank you to Ben for organising all the fixtures and keeping the tournament running seamlessly throughout.

Thank you to Kirk, our club secretary, whose dedication, commitment and countless hours of work for the club are truly appreciated.

And thank you to Mark, our chairman, for his leadership, support and everything he does for the club.

Finally, a massive thank you to all of our volunteers. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without your time, effort and willingness to help. Your contribution makes all the difference.

Another brilliant tournament and another reminder of what a great club this is. ❤️🏆⚽️