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Know a young Seals fan who dreams of leading the team out at CH1? Now’s their chance to step into the spotlight! Chester FC Mascot Packages for the 2025/26 season are available to book — offering a matchday experience they’ll never forget. From the moment they arrive at the Deva Stadium, your young mascot will be treated like one of the team. They’ll receive a Chester FC kit and a matchday programme, then head off on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour – including a visit to the dressing room to meet the manager and players. There’s even time for a kickabout on the pitch before they walk out hand-in-hand with their favourite player, leading the team through the tunnel and lining up for the pre-match handshake with the opposition and officials. Mascot experience includes: Chester FC kit Match tickets for the mascot and two adults Matchday programme Pre-match stadium tour Meet the players and manager Pitchside warm-up Walk out with the team before kick-off Commemorative digital photos from the day Free parking Packages are just £120 plus VAT and early booking is advised to secure your preferred date. You can also add extra match tickets for friends and family, or upgrade to enjoy the day in style with hospitality in the Legends Lounge. Ready to book or want to know more? Email us at community@chesterfc.com to secure your mascot’s big day!
Chester FC Team of the Week experiences are now available to book for the 2025/26 season! Our Team of the Week packages are the ultimate matchday experience, where young footballers become part of the action and make memories to last a lifetime. What’s included Pre-match stadium tour – Go behind the scenes at the Deva Meet the manager and players – Get up close with the squad Pitchside access during the warm-up – Feel the matchday buzz Flag bearing duties – Form a guard of honour for the teams Half-time penalty shootout – Take your shot in front of the Harry Mac Official digital team photo – Captured by our matchday photographer Match tickets in the Mike Metcalf Stand – Cheer the Blues on together How to book Team of the Week packages are just £60 per team, which includes match tickets for two coaches and up to 16 players. Family and friends who wish to attend the match can also purchase discounted tickets priced £14 for adults, £4 for 12-17s and £1 for U12s. To book your unforgettable Team of the Week experience, email community@chesterfc.com.
The Chester FC Football Education Programme is hosting four open pre-season training sessions this summer for Year 10, 11 and 12 students. Open to students who have received conditional offers for September 2025 and anyone considering applying for a place in 2025 or 2026, the sessions will take place at King George V Community Sports Hub on the following dates: Tuesday 29th July (12pm-1.30pm) Tuesday 5th August (12pm-1.30pm) Tuesday 12th August (12pm-1.30pm) Tuesday 19th August (12pm-1.30pm) Players will take part in a pre-season programme with our Football Education coaches featuring physical, technical and tactical elements, designed to help them develop their skills and prepare for the 2025/26 season. This is a chance for incoming and prospective students to experience what the Chester FC Football Education Programme offers and meet the tutors, coaches and other students. BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THE OPEN SESSIONS The Chester FC Football Education Programme is aimed at young people aged 16-18 who want to turn their passion for sport into a career, allowing them to continue their academic studies alongside an elite football or sports coaching and development pathway in a professional, full-time environment. Delivered in partnership with Access Sport, the two-year course see students work towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development & Coaching qualification, equivalent to three A-Levels, that is combined with the student’s chosen pathway: Elite Football Development: Our elite students undertake a full-time training and games programme, representing Chester FC in the National League Alliance, North West Youth Alliance and FA Youth Cup. With the goal of preparing them for first-team football, students are supported to develop technically/tactically, physically, socially and psychologically, through the use of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and the latest performance technology, including Veo cameras, PlayerTek GPS vests and Sport Session Planner. Sports Development & Coaching: For those aspiring to be coaches, analysts and sports scientists , our coaching and development pathway provides each student with an individual learning plan geared towards their chosen career in sport, which blends theory, practical sessions, industry qualifications, hands on access to the latest technology, and work experience with the Chester FC Community Trust team. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THE CHESTER FC FOOTBALL EDUCATION PROGRAMME With modern facilities, a fantastic team of tutors and coaches, and the opportunity to study within a real football business, students will be supported through professional development, work experience, coaching placements, and FA qualifications, to help equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience to progress into professional football, university, USA scholarships, apprenticeships or employment. To find out more about the Chester FC Football Education Programme, click here or email community@chesterfc.com.
Chester FC Community Trust’s Healthy Holidays multi-sport camps return for the summer with five dates to choose from! Supported by our principal partner MBNA, these free holiday camps encourage children to be active and make healthy choices. Healthy Holidays camps are held at King George V Community Sports Hub and give youngsters aged 5-11 the chance to take part in multi-sport coaching and games – including football, rounders, dodgeball, and more – with a healthy breakfast and lunch provided. We’ll also be offering additional activities this summer, with inflatables, and drama and movement sessions with Altru Drama and 2Engage. Starting at 9am and finishing at 2pm, our summer Healthy Holidays camps will take place the following Wednesdays: 30th July; 6th August; 13th August; 20th August; and 27th August. The camps are free to attend for all children, howevers spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Children will need sports kit, water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW If you have any questions or would like more information, please email community@chesterfc.com.
Chester FC’s Women’s Walking Football team enjoyed a memorable day at the 7th Annual Dick, Kerr Ladies Walking Football Tournament, producing an excellent performance to finish as runners up in the Shield competition! Having only played their first games in February this year, the Seals were the least experienced team in the tournament, but demonstrated the tremendous progress they have made in a short period of time, more than holding their own against seasoned opponents. Hosted at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, the annual tournament honours the Dick, Kerr Ladies Football Team, one of the earliest known women’s teams, who won 682 of their 755 games from from 1917 to 1965. Chester FC Community Trust launched its Women’s Walking Football sessions last summer, and they have proven to be a great success, with many new friendships formed. Walking football is a fun, social version of the game, played at a slower pace with no running and minimal contact, making it ideal for older players, as well as those who want to return to the game or looking to play for the first time. Our women’s sessions currently take place on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm at Goals Soccer Centre and new players of all ages and experience levels are always welcome. For more information, click here or email community@chesterfc.com or register your interest at the link below!
Chester FC Community Trust is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. The club’s official charity has been shortlisted for a grant to support its Chester FC Pan-Disability Football programme, which provides children with learning, physical or sensory disabilities the chance to take part in weekly coaching sessions to develop their skills and make friends in a fun, safe environment. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with a particular focus on children and young people. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive grant awards and Tesco customers can vote for the group they think should take away the top award in their local Tesco store. Tesco customers can vote for Chester FC Community Trust using a blue token given to them at the check-out each time they shop in the following stores: Chester Superstore Broughton Extra Chester Northgate Express Chester Sealand Road Superstore Delamere Street Chester Express Chester Weston Grove Express Chester Pepper Street Express Tesco’s Stronger Starts – previously known as Tesco Community Grants – has already provided over £117 million to more than 67,000 projects across Britain. This £5m Stronger Starts grant programme, delivered in partnership with Groundwork UK, helps schools and children’s groups provide nutritious food and healthy activities that support young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, and sports equipment for after school clubs. Claire de Silva, Tesco UK Head of Communities and Local Media, said:“Helping schools and children’s groups access the food and resources they need is vitally important in getting children a stronger start in life. Children with enough food have more energy, better concentration, and ultimately achieve more too.” Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, said: “As a community charity, we have seen first-hand how schools and other groups supporting young people have been playing a much bigger role in ensuring children are getting a healthy start to the day and getting access to spaces and services to support physical activity and mental health. Family budgets are tight and school budgets are tight, but it’s so important that children stay fed, fit and focused, so we’re delighted to be able to prioritise these activities alongside Tesco with the Stronger Starts programme.” Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities, particularly those helping to provide food and giving children the support they need for a good start in life. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more visit tescoplc.com/strongerstarts.
Join us in celebrating our Armed Forces community with a special pre-match event at Chester FC! Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the pre-game Armed Forces community activities have been postponed. This event will now take place on Saturday 19th August before the opening match of the 2025/26 season against Peterborough Sports. Chester FC Community Trust is hosting a fun family event in the Fan Canopy at the Deva Stadium prior to the pre-season match against Salford City on Saturday 19th July. Between 12pm and 3pm, there will be stalls, activities, and food and drink available under the canopy, along with opportunities to show your support for the Armed Forces. The pre-game event is open to the public and free to attend. Then from 3pm, the action continues on the pitch as the Seals take on EFL outfit Salford in our first home friendly, and we are delighted to be offering free tickets for serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans. The Community Trust is inviting local organisations to be part of the pre-match celebration, whether they are interested in hosting a stall or delivering engagement activities. For more information, email community@chesterfc.com. Tickets for the match are available to buy online at www.chesterfc.com/tickets. Serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans can email community@chesterfc.com to secure their free tickets.
Chester FC Community Trust is hosting family fitness sessions this summer with a range of fun, accessible activities to choose from! Taking place across the school holidays at King George V Community Sports Hub, the programme aims to support local families to get moving and improve their health and wellbeing together. CLICK HERE TO BOOK The activities on offer are Circuits, Firm & Burn, Zumba, and free Wellbeing Walks. To encourage participation, children attend FREE with a paying adult and multiple children can attend with each adult, making it a fantastic and affordable way to keep active, support their wellbeing, and make the most of the summer holidays together. The whole family is welcome, including children, mums, dads, carers and grandparents. The activities have been designed for ages five and over, and we ask that children under the age of eight are accompanied by an adult during the sessions. Spaces are limited with booking now open and a full list of the activities available can be found below: Family Circuits Tuesday 29 July, 11am (45 mins) Tuesday 5 August, 11am (45 mins) Tuesday 19 August, 10.30am (45 mins) A fun, energetic workout designed for all ages and fitness levels. It combines cardio, strength training, and agility exercises in a dynamic circuit format, allowing families to bond while staying active. Each station is adjustable to accommodate everyone from kids to adults, ensuring a full-body workout that’s engaging and effective for the whole family. Perfect for creating healthy habits together! Firm & Burn Thursday 7 August, 1.30pm (30 mins) Tuesday 12 August, 10.30am (30 mins) Firm and Burn fitness classes are fun, high-energy sessions designed for the whole family! Enjoy a mix of strength and cardio exercises while bonding, building healthy habits, and staying active together. Fitness made simple, inclusive, and exciting for all ages! Zumba Thursday 14 August, 3.30pm (30 mins) Thursday 28 August, 3pm (30 mins) Guaranteed to get everyone moving, this high-energy, 30-minute workout is set to fun, upbeat! Perfect for all ages, this session combines easy-to-follow dance routines and energetic movements, helping families get fit while having a blast together. Whether you’re shaking, spinning, or grooving, it’s all about enjoying the rhythm and staying active. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready for a lively, feel-good time! Wellbeing Walks Thursday 31 July, 10am (60 mins) Thursday 7 August, 10am (60 mins) Thursday 14 August, 10am (60 mins) Thursday 21 August, 10am (60 mins) Join our Wellbeing Walks for a relaxed, friendly stroll that boosts your health and mood. Meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and stay active—perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Walk, chat, and feel great together! CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Chester FC Community Trust is excited to be launching Mini Seals, a new Early Years football programme for children aged 18 months to three-years-old. Through fun-filled 30 minute sessions, Mini Seals will use innovative games and activities to introduce basic football and movement skills, build confidence, and develop social skills. Parent and carer participation is encouraged, so you can enjoy playing football with your child and being active together. Mini Seals sessions will take place on Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 11am at King George V Community Sports Hub in Blacon, starting on Wednesday 2nd July. We are hosting three taster sessions in July, which will be FREE to attend, and you can email anna.price@chesterfc.com or kalvin.williams@chesterfc.com to register your interest now.
West Cheshire Credit Union has extended its sponsorship of the Chester FC Ball Crew for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The partnership with Chester FC Community Trust – the football club’s charitable arm – demonstrates West Cheshire Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities. By sponsoring the Ball Crew – an integral part of matchday operations at Chester FC – the credit union is investing in the next generation of football supporters and volunteers. The sponsorship will see West Cheshire Credit Union’s branding featured on the Ball Crew’s kit throughout the 2025/26 season, while there are also plans for community initiatives and matchday experiences designed to highlight the services offered by West Cheshire Credit Union. Neil Jay, CEO of West Cheshire Credit Union, said: “We have held a long-standing relationship with Chester FC and we understand the important part the club has to play in the local and wider community. Bringing people together and mutuality is much the same as our philosophy and therefore we are aligned in many ways. “A small gesture from ourselves has helped the ball crew in some way and we are proud to have an association with the club. I have kept a close eye on this season’s campaign and I must pass on my congratulations to the team, backroom staff and all involved for an outstanding conclusion to the season. Here’s to further success in 2025-26!” Jim Green, CEO of Chester FC Community Trust, added: “We’re incredibly grateful to West Cheshire Credit Union for their generous support. The Ball Crew plays a vital role on matchdays, and this partnership not only helps ensure our young volunteers look the part on matchdays, but also strengthens our connection with a respected local organisation dedicated to supporting local families.” The Chester FC Ball Crew is welcoming new team members for matchdays at the Deva Stadium. Open to boys and girls aged 8-15, this important pitchside role requires you to retrieve the ball during games and return it to the players safely so the match can continue. You’ll need to be physically fit, comfortable interacting with the players and working outdoors in different weather conditions, and a good role model for the football club. If you’re interested, please complete the registration form here or email community@chesterfc.com for more information.