July 1, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust has launched a bumper programme of activities for the summer holidays. The Community Trust will be running its popular Chester FC Soccer School across four weeks as well as specific camps for girls, goalkeepers and strikers. Youngsters will develop their footballing skills through drills, small-sided games and mini-tournaments with…
June 18, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC and Chester FC Community Trust are pleased to confirm more than 50 local schools have taken up the offer of a free family season ticket. Each of the schools will receive a family season ticket to use as a reward or incentive for pupils, which will admit two children and two…
June 11, 2019
Jim Green
Footballers living with disabilities in the Chester area are set to benefit from a significant boost in competitive opportunities after Chester FC Community Trust were awarded a £3,000 Grow the Game grant. The scheme, which is funded by The Football Association and delivered by the Football Foundation, will enable the Community Trust to…
June 11, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Women are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Fitzsimons as Manager ahead of the 2019-2020 season. Martin, 27, is a UEFA B licence coach and joins from Crewe Alexandra Women, where he was Reserves manager and Head of Youth Development. He also coaches in the Academy at Wigan Athletic…
May 2, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Women are seeking a new manager after it was decided Dean Vian would not be retained in the role for the 2019/20 season. The decision forms part of a wider review of the club’s women’s and girls’ section. Dean has made a significant contribution in the role since his appointment…
May 2, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC is offering primary and secondary schools in Chester and the surrounding area a free family season ticket for the 2019/20 campaign. The club and its Community Trust have teamed up to deliver this fantastic new initiative, with the family season ticket allowing two children and two adults from each participating school…
April 11, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and talented sports coach to join our team. As a Community Coach, your role will be to plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions in schools and as part of our wider programme of activities. The ideal candidate will have an NGB Level 2 qualification….
April 10, 2019
Jim Green
Chester MP Chris Matheson has pledged his support for plans for a new community sports hub in the city. The Labour MP is backing Chester FC Community Trust’s proposed £1.6 million King George V Sports Hub in Blacon. The exciting scheme will transform underused playing fields to create a thriving sports hub…
April 3, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust has received a grant to continue its work using football to help improve male mental health and wellbeing. Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust has awarded the charity £3,000 to extend its award-winning project, which is run in partnership with ForFutures. The Community Trust runs weekly football training sessions…
March 20, 2019
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust has unveiled its vision for a new £1.6 million community sports hub in Chester. The charitable arm of Chester FC is collaborating with Cheshire West & Chester Council on plans to develop King George V playing fields in Blacon. Subject to planning, the scheme will include a new…