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AFC Chellaston is a reputable football club located in Chellaston, Derby. As a proud FA Standard Charter Club, AFC Chellaston is committed to promoting and developing football within the community. The club boasts a membership of over 550 registered players, participating in more than 50 mixed, girls, and adult teams. Catering to players aged 6 and above, the teams compete in leagues across the midlands on both Saturdays and Sundays.
One of AFC Chellaston's major achievements is its dedication to increasing female participation in football. The club is delighted to be a FA registered Wildcats Centre, offering opportunities for girls to engage in the sport. Currently, over 100 females are actively involved in AFC Chellaston teams.
AFC Chellaston operates a Soccer School and Wildcats programme, held every Saturday morning at the Chellaston Park location (DE73 6TQ). This programme accommodates children as young as 4 years old. Coaches leading these sessions are FA qualified and possess first aid and safeguarding training. They also undergo DBS checks to ensure the safety of the players.
For further information about the Soccer School and Wildcats programme, interested individuals can contact AFC Chellaston at football@afcchellaston. Co. uk. To assist with efficient communication, it is helpful to include the child's age and school year in the email, allowing the club to connect them with the appropriate age group.
AFC Chellaston extends its gratitude to its sponsors for their invaluable support. Without their contributions, the club would not be able to offer the range of programmes and opportunities it currently provides. Those interested in sponsoring a team can reach out to AFC Chellaston through their contact page.
Safety and welfare are of utmost importance to AFC Chellaston. The club places a high priority on safeguarding children and has a dedicated Club Welfare Officer, Nicky Whadcoat. If parents or guardians have any concerns or issues, they can contact Nicky at Welfareoffice@afcchellaston. Uk.
The club's safeguarding policy and the role and responsibilities of the Club Welfare Officer can be found on the policy page of the club's website.
Furthermore, if concerns cannot be addressed by the club, parents/guardians have the option to escalate the matter to Derbyshire FA. Contact details and information on how to report concerns can be found on the Derbyshire FA website at https://www. Derbyshirefa. Com/safeguarding-and-welfare.
In situations where immediate assistance or advice is required and the club's Welfare Officer cannot be reached, parents/guardians are advised to call the NSPCC 24-hour Helpline at 0808 800 5000, contact the Police, or reach out to their local Childrens Services Office. In cases involving child exploitation and online protection, CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) is available to provide assistance. CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and focuses on addressing sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. To access the CEOP Safety Centre or make a report, individuals can visit their website at https://www.
ceop. Police. Uk/safety-centre.
For general information on safeguarding, individuals can refer to www. TheFA. Com/Safeguarding.
AFC Chellaston is proud to serve the community and looks forward to continuing its mission of promoting football and providing a safe and inclusive environment for players of all ages and genders.
