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Season 2026/27

Girls' football in Bolton

Academy Juniors FC — developing girls of all abilities since 2008.

Registration opens 8th June 2026

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About the club

Who we are

Founded in 2008, Academy Juniors FC gives girls of all abilities a high-quality football experience. FA Charter Standard accredited. Bolton, Bury & District Football League. Five teams and growing.

Coaching & safety

FA-qualified coaches on every session
FA Safeguarding certified staff throughout
First Aid qualified always present
Fully insured club and teams
FA Respect Programme followed

Match day

Full kit + boots + shin pads required
No jewellery — tape not acceptable
No chewing gum
Primary school age: parent must remain on site
Positive, respectful language from everyone

Contact us

General: academyjuniorsfc@gmail.com
Safeguarding: ajs.safeguarding.wellbeing@gmail.com
Urgent: Bolton Safeguarding 01204 337479
Website: academyjuniors.co.uk

2026/27 teams

U8

Under 8s NEW

Coach TBC

Wednesdays

SummerMid May – Aug · Blackrod Sports & Community Centre

WinterSep – mid May · Venue TBC

U10

Under 10s

Jonny & Ian

Fridays

SummerMid May – Aug · Blackrod Sports & Community Centre

WinterSep – mid May · Bolton Arena

U12

Under 12s

David, Michael & Stephen

Fridays

SummerMid May – Aug · Blackrod Sports & Community Centre

WinterSep – mid May · Bolton Arena

U14

Under 14s

Col & Andy

Wednesdays

SummerMid May – Aug · Blackrod Sports & Community Centre

WinterSep – mid May · Thornleigh Salesian College

U18

Under 18s (U16+)

Chris & Tony

Wednesdays

SummerMid May – Aug · Blackrod Sports & Community Centre

WinterSep – mid May · Thornleigh Salesian College

Our values

AccessibleQuestions are always welcome

AccountableTransparent in everything we do

DedicationFull commitment to club and team

EnjoyableFootball should always be fun

IntegrityFair, consistent and transparent

ProfessionalConduct that earns respect

RespectFair play, on and off the pitch

Committee 2026/27

Committee

Chris Booth — Secretary (Temp)
Tony O'Mahony — Vice Chairman
Treasurer — Vacant
Anastasia Bond — Welfare Officer
Steve Watson — Co-Founder

Safeguarding

Welfare Officer: Anastasia Bond
ajs.safeguarding.wellbeing@gmail.com
Bolton Safeguarding Children: 01204 337479
boltonsafeguardingchildren@bolton.gov.uk

Response within 48 hours. Sensitive matters are never handled via social media.

Volunteer opportunity

Club Treasurer — Vacancy

We're looking for a volunteer Treasurer to help manage club finances for 2026/27. No formal accounting qualification needed — just reliable and good with numbers. Typically 2–3 hours per month.

Sign up — 2026/27

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Player details

Tell us about your daughter to get her set up for 2026/27.

First name

Last name

Date of birth

Age group

Parent / guardian name

Contact email

Phone

FAN number (FA registration number)

Don't know your FAN? Find it on the England Football website →
New to football? Leave blank — we'll help you register with the FA.

Medical notes (optional)

Player photo

A headshot is required for FA registration on the FAN system.

A clear, recent photo of your daughter is needed for official FA identity verification. This is not used on social media or in any public club materials.

Preview

Upload headshot photo

Click to browse · JPG or PNG · Clear face, good lighting

Photo usage policy: Your daughter's headshot is used only for FA registration and will appear on her FAN profile. Academy Juniors FC does not use headshot photos on social media or in any public-facing materials. You may request removal at any time by emailing academyjuniorsfc@gmail.com. This is separate from match-day photography consent covered in the next step.

Choose your plan

Season 2026/27 · No signing-on fee · No hidden costs.

Subscriptions have increased for 2026/27 to cover rising costs and 4G pitch hire for all match days — ensuring your daughter always plays on the best surfaces.

What's covered

Pitch hire — training & 4G match days✓

League registrations & cup entries✓

Club & team insurance✓

Coach development & referee fees✓

Kit & equipment for all teams✓

£30

Per month

Standing order · 12 months

£330

Annual upfront

One payment, done

Consents & agreements

Please read and agree to each item as parent or guardian.

I have read the FA Respect Codes of Conduct and agree that my daughter and I will follow them at all sessions, matches and events. Read the code →

I consent to match-day and training photography/video being used on Academy Juniors social media and for club events. I understand I can revoke this consent at any time. (Headshot photos are governed separately and never used publicly.)

I consent to FA First Aid qualified coaches providing emergency first aid to my daughter if required. I understand this consent is mandatory for membership.

I understand subscriptions are non-refundable, due on the 1st of each month, and non-payment may result in suspension per FA guidance. I will contact the club immediately if I experience difficulty paying.

I understand that on leaving the club, all kit must be returned within 14 days or I will be invoiced for replacements.

Set up payment

Transfer directly to the club — use your daughter's full name as the reference so we can match your payment.

Academy Juniors FC — bank details

Account nameAcademy Juniors FC

Sort code08-92-99

Account number65784455

ReferencePLAYER FULL NAME

Amount£30.00/month

Start date1st July 2026

Your summary

Player—

Age group—

FAN number—

Plan—

Amount—

I confirm I have set up a standing order (monthly) or made a bank transfer (annual) using the details above, with my daughter's full name as the reference.

Welcome to the AJs family!

Registration submitted. We'll confirm your daughter's place within 48 hours.

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Save our email: academyjuniorsfc@gmail.com

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Confirm your standing order is in place before 1st July 2026

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Ensure your FAN profile has a headshot photo uploaded

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Your coach will share the team WhatsApp group link

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First session: arrive 10 mins early, full kit, no jewellery

Admin dashboard

Overview

Overview

Payments

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Teams

Actions

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Pre-season overview

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Pre-registrations by team

Registration status

Recent pre-registrations

Player	Team	Plan	Date	Status

Payment tracker

First payments due 1 July 2026 — standing orders now accepted

Player	Team	Plan	FAN	Email	SO set up	Status

Players

12 pre-registered · 2026/27

Name	DOB	Team	FAN	Parent	Medical	Status

Teams 2026/27

Alerts

Urgent — committee

Treasurer role is vacant — financial oversight needed before season starts. Recruit before July 2026.

Post role

U8 coach TBC — new team cannot operate without a confirmed FA-qualified coach.

Recruit

Registration

U8 winter training venue TBC — needs confirming before September 2026 to communicate to parents.

Action

Pre-season

Registrations open 1 June 2026 — ensure welcome communications and bank details are sent to returning families in advance.

Prepare

Volunteer with the AJs

We'd love your help

Academy Juniors FC runs entirely on volunteers. Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a month, there's a role for you — no experience necessary for most.

✓ Coaching or assistant coaching

✓ Team management (fixtures, comms, matchday)

✓ Committee roles (treasurer, secretary, welfare)

✓ Matchday help (running the line, setting up)

✓ Photography, social media, admin

About you

Tell us a bit about yourself — we'll match you to the right role.

First name

Last name

Email address

Mobile number

What role(s) interest you?

Your connection to the club (optional)

Anything else you'd like us to know? (optional)

I'm happy for the Academy Juniors FC committee to contact me about volunteering.

Thank you!

The committee will be in touch shortly to chat about how you can get involved.

Any questions in the meantime — academyjuniorsfc@gmail.com