Month: July 2017

July 26, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Community Trust is looking for enthusiastic and talented coaches to join our growing team.   This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated coaches who are passionate about creating opportunities and the power of sport to positively impact people’s lives.   The key role of Community Coach is to plan and deliver high-quality…

July 21, 2017 Jim Green

Andrew Ruscoe is to leave his post as schools’ partnership co-ordinator with Chester FC Community Trust at the end of this month.     Andrew is stepping down after accepting a full-time position with the Motivational Preparation College for Training, however he will remain with the Trust as a community coach.   During his time…

July 18, 2017 Jim Green

Community clubs and schools can enjoy the ultimate matchday experience as Chester FC Community Trust’s Team of the Week.     Each home match sees a junior team going behind the scenes at the Swansway Chester Stadium, visiting the dressing room to meet manager Jon McCarthy and his squad, learning about the history of the…

July 13, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Soccer Schools are back for the summer with four weeks of football, fun and top class coaching.     With a new venue and a special offer giving parents the chance to book a week’s course and get a new Chester FC children’s away shirt all for £50, there’s an added incentive to…

July 11, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Women began their pre-season schedule with a 4-1 victory over a Crewe Alexandra Ladies XI at the Alex Soccer Centre in Shavington.     Emma Gray headed the Blues into the lead on her debut when she connected with a fine Rachel Lever cross and Lever doubled the lead with a smart finish…

July 10, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Community Trust is pleased to announce the launch of regular Visually Impaired Football sessions in partnership with Vision Support.     The two organisations have been working with Cheshire FA and following a successful pilot the sessions for male and female players aged 16 or over will now become part of the Trust’s…

July 7, 2017 Jim Green

Walking football continues to grow in popularity and now women in Chester have the opportunity to take up the sport.     Chester FC Community Trust is starting weekly Women’s Walking Football sessions for players of all ages and abilities.   Walking football is a slow-paced version of the beautiful game initially designed for the…

July 5, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Community Trust have launched an autism friendly football club in partnership with Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS).     The Trust has secured a grant of £2,000 from the One Stop Carriers for Causes scheme to run weekly training sessions specifically for children with autism spectrum conditions.   Qualified coaches and ChAPS support…

July 5, 2017 Jim Green

Chester FC Community Trust is backing Paul Graham to win the 2017 People’s Award in The FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s.     The People’s Award recognises an outstanding contribution to community football and Paul, secretary of the Chester and Wirral Football League, is one of six regional winners who have made a massive…