Rayleigh FC Boys & Girls Football Club, located in Wickford, New Zealand, is a renowned and long-standing community club that has been in operation since 1976. As a registered Chartered Community Club, the club takes great pride in providing a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn, develop, and enjoy the game of football.
The club is affiliated with the Football Association and holds affiliation numbers for both boys and girls teams, including Girls ESS127660, Ladies ESS127246, Boys ESS127670, and Men ESS127617. Rayleigh FC is dedicated to following a structured approach to training and development, ensuring that every player has access to skilled and FA qualified coaches who are also approved through DBS checks.
Rayleigh FC firmly believes in equal opportunities and inclusion. They have a transparent structure with teams of all age groups, ensuring that no child is excluded from participating in football based on gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. The welfare of every child is of utmost importance to the club, with every manager and coach being trained in child protection.
The club has a strong focus on promoting fair play and friendship throughout all activities. They emphasise playing the game in a fair and honest manner, with utmost respect for opponents in both victory and defeat. Rayleigh FC is truly committed to being regarded as the leading supplier of youth football in the community and continually reviews and improves their policies, procedures, and codes of conduct to achieve this goal.
Rayleigh FC organises various tournaments and events throughout the year, including the highly anticipated Rayleigh Girls Tournament held over the weekend of 15 & 16 June. The club boasts an extensive range of teams, accommodating both boys and girls from 4 to 18 years old. From the Under 7 Lions to the Under 18 Black and various girls teams, such as the Girls Under 12 Harriers and the Ladies Under 13 White, there is a team for everyone.
The club is excited to announce the exclusive signing of a deal for John Fisher playing fields, further enhancing their facilities for their members. They also hold an annual club presentation event, allowing players and their families to come together and celebrate the achievements of the season.
Rayleigh FC extends their gratitude to their website and club sponsor, MyClubPro, as well as their general sponsors for their support. The club takes pride in their history and their dedication to providing a positive and enriching football experience for all boys and girls in the Wickford community.