Yardley Youth FC

U18s Pre-Season Training Is Here!

New season, new opportunities — and we’re on the lookout for new players to join the squad!

Train with coaches Becca & Phil and become part of the team.

📅 Every Tuesday at Yardley Gobion Sports And Social Club
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
⚽ Open to all U18 players — no experience needed, just enthusiasm!

Come along, work hard, build your fitness, and get match-ready for the season ahead. Everyone’s welcome — see you on the pitch! ⚽

🏆 YARDLEY YOUTH FC – END OF SEASON AWARDS! 🏆

What an incredible season it has been! Every single player is a star at this club, and we are immensely proud of all of your hard work, growth, and team spirit this year. ⭐⚽

A massive thank you goes out to our fantastic coaches, amazing parents, and our dedicated committee members. Your time, energy, and endless support are what keep our club running week in and week out. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌🧡

Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to this season's individual award winners:

👥 Player's Player Winners
U8: Alfie
U10: Jasper
U11: Carter
U12: Jaidyn
U14: Harrison
U16: Harry

🧡 Parent's Player Winners
U8: Hughie
U10: Jasper
U11: George
U12: Jaidyn
U14: Zac
U16: Harry

📋 Coach's Player Winners
U8: Isla
U10: Saul
U11: Todd
U12: Charlie
U14: Isaac
U16: Ben

🌟 SPECIAL CLUB RECOGNITION 🌟
The Chairman’s Award: A massive congratulations to our amazing Welfare Officer Penny, who goes above and beyond to build relationships, feed the community and keep our players safe and supported. Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes - you are the backbone of our club! 🛡️👏

📸 Here are a few highlights from our presentation featuring one of our trophy winners from each team alongside our Chairman's Award winner!

Massive congratulations to everyone!

What a weekend for Yardley Youth FC!

🏆 Our U10s only went and WON the Cup Trophy at the Stony Stratford tournament today!
They finished 2nd in their group, battled through a nail‑biting semi-final against Old Bradwell (winning 3–2 on pens!), and then faced Houghton Athletic in the final - the same team who beat them 2–0 in their first match.
This time the boys came out fighting. A fantastic strike from Freddie put us 1–0 up, the defence held strong, and they didn’t concede a single goal against a very tough side. Absolute heroes.

🔥 And let’s not forget our U14s, who reached the final of their tournament yesterday! They won their semi-final on penalties and were so unlucky to lose 1–0 to MK Wanderers in the final. A brilliant effort from start to finish.

Both teams showed unbelievable determination, teamwork and spirit - especially in the scorching June heat. We are SO proud of you all. 🧡 🥇🏆

☀️ KEEPING COOL ON THE PITCH | HEATWAVE SAFETY ☀️

With the extreme heat hitting us this week, we want to make sure all our players, coaches, and spectators stay safe while enjoying their football.

In line with The FA and NHS warm weather guidelines, player welfare always comes first. If it's too hot for you watching from the sidelines, it’s definitely too hot for the players!

Here is what we are doing as a club, and how parents and players can help:

💧 Hydrate BEFORE You Arrive
Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking - that means you're already slightly dehydrated. Please make sure players are sipping water in the hours leading up to tournaments this weekend. Avoid sugary drinks as they can make dehydration worse.
⏱️ Regular Cooling Breaks
Expect shorter, lower-intensity warm-ups and mandatory cooling breaks every 10–15 minutes.
🧴 Sunscreen & Kit
Please apply high-factor sunscreen before arriving at the ground.
🌳 Seek the Shade
When players are rotating off as substitutes, they need to head straight into shaded rest areas to lower their core temperature.

⚠️ "If in doubt, STOP"
Children find it harder to regulate their body temperature than adults. If a player feels dizzy, weak, develops a headache, or feels sick, they must tell a coach immediately so we can get them into the shade to cool down. No match or training session is more important than health.

Thank you to all our amazing parents, volunteers, and coaches for helping us keep the kids safe while the sun is out! ⚽❤️🔥

🌞💦 When it's far too hot for football, you adapt the game plan!
Instead of their usual training session today, our coaches gave our U8s the chance to "thank" them for a fantastic season...

Their chosen methods of appreciation? 🤔
🔫 Water guns
🎈 Water balloons
🧽 Soaked sponges
Safe to say, the coaches massively underestimated just how grateful the players actually were! 😅

The results? Lots of laughter, non-stop smiles, and coaches running for cover!

What a perfect way to wrap up the season. These kids have worked incredibly hard all year, and seeing them having this much fun together is exactly what grassroots football is all about.
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🏆 Tournament season is well underway, and our teams have been absolutely brilliant throughout June! ⚽🧡

Tournament football can be incredibly challenging, requiring tons of fast-paced energy, quick thinking on smaller pitches, and fewer players on the field. But time and time again, our players give it their absolute all. We are so incredibly proud of every single one of them! 🙌

As we look ahead to the 2026/2027 season, we have plenty of fantastic opportunities to get involved with Yardley Youth Football Club! We are actively looking for new players across several age groups, as well as passionate new coaches to join our team. We pride ourselves on equal opportunities and fair game time for all!

🌟 Players Wanted For:
U8s
U9s & U9s Girls
U12s
U13s
U18s
If your child wants to make friends, have fun, and loves football, we would love to hear from you!

👉 Want to come along for a taster session? Please complete our player interest form here to get started: https://forms.gle/uwXNmPkoBAPd2ozQA

Interested in gaining FA qualifications and coaching a team ? Contact [email protected]

📍 Based in Yardley Gobion
Play Together. Grow Together. 🎯

📢 WE WANT YOU! Yardley Youth FC is Recruiting for the 2026/2027 Season!

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Are you ready to join a growing, friendly community club based just north of Milton Keynes in Yardley Gobion?
We are looking for passionate players and dedicated coaches to join our team.

We currently have spaces in the following age groups:
U8s (Players)
U9s (Players)
U9 Girls (Players)
U12s (URGENT! Players and Coaches Needed)
U18s (URGENT! Players and Coaches Needed)
U13s (Players)

Why Join Yardley Youth?
We are committed to helping young people develop through football, focusing on core values: Confidence, Teamwork, Respect, and Enjoyment. Play together. Grow together.

👉 For Players (All Age Groups):
Please fill out our short interest form here: https://forms.gle/LTqx9ZXizmY6U7Ut8

👉 For Potential Coaches (U12s & U18s):
If you are passionate about coaching and mentoring young players, please contact our club chair, Dave, directly: [email protected]

⚽️ MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL CLUB – URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

Over the last six years, our grassroots club has grown from 2 teams to 6 (with plans for 8 next season!). But it’s about so much more than just the numbers.

We’ve had the absolute privilege of watching local children grow up into amazing young adults right before our eyes. We've seen kids start out as nervous beginners, stick with us for years, and now they are stepping up to referee matches for our younger teams! 🌟
It’s an incredible cycle of community, growth, and giving back - but to keep this environment alive for the next generation of local kids, we urgently need fresh support.

⚠️ CRITICAL ROLE: Volunteer Treasurer Needed ⚠️
Our amazing current Treasurer is stepping down after 6 brilliant years. To meet our governance obligations and keep running, we MUST have a Treasurer. Without someone in this role, the club is at real risk of being unable to continue.

• You do not need to be an accountant! You just need to be organised, trustworthy, and comfortable with numbers.
• Full support and a handover period will be provided. You’ll shadow our current Treasurer from June before officially taking over in September.
• Time commitment: Managing basic income/expenses, payments, and attending occasional committee meetings.

We know everyone is busy with work and family, but if you believe in keeping youth football alive and accessible in our community, we need you!

📅 Come to our AGM & Get Involved!
Whether you want to step up as Treasurer or support the committee in another way, we’d love to welcome you.

📆 Date: Wednesday 24th June
🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Yardley Gobion Sports & Social Club
👉 Submit a nomination here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn0yfANGuYT1kVi8Fr85uaNwA6aIWIFdEj0rpEx2I_smwZXA/viewform

💬 Want a no-pressure chat first?
Drop us a message directly on here, speak to any committee member, or visit our contacts page: yyfc.co.uk/club-contacts

Thank you for helping us keep football thriving for our local kids! ❤️

Presentation ready! 🏅

Good luck to all the teams playing today

YYFC U8 tournament set up is underway.

Looks to be a promising day of amazing weather and great football ⚽️