July 28, 2022
Jim Green
We are pleased to share details of trial opportunities for the Chester FC Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre for season 2022/23, with prospective players now invited to register their interest. The FA has awarded Chester FC Community Trust a three-year licence to deliver the ETC programme, which is designed to be a central hub for talented female…
July 22, 2022
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust is delighted to announce it has been granted a three-year licence to run an FA Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre (ETC). The Football Association, with support from the Premier League, is developing a national network of ETCs as part of its plans to grow the talent programme within the women’s game, with…
September 28, 2020
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust can provide a further update on the Girls Player Development Centre (PDC) programme for the 2020/21 season. The 3G pitch at Blacon High School remains closed to external users and the school has advised this will be reviewed in November with a view to reopening the pitch on a phased…
August 14, 2020
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust can provide an update on the Girls Player Development Centre (PDC) programme for the 2020/21 season. The programme venue Blacon High School has advised that, following advice, it will not be a position to hire out the 3G pitch until October half-term at the earliest. The school will review the…
June 9, 2020
Jim Green
Chester FC Women has announced an exciting step forward in preparation for football’s return with the formation of a Development Squad. The successful Under 18s team will move into open age football for 2020/21 to further strengthen the club’s women’s and girls’ programme. When it is safe to do so, the Seals will be holding…
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…
January 2, 2019
Jim Green
The Chester FC Girls Player Development Centre is welcoming applications from new players for its next 12-week programme, which starts on Monday January 14. Designed to bridge the gap between the grassroots game and elite football, the Girls PDC is run in partnership with Cheshire FA and supports The FA Girls’ England Talent…
September 7, 2018
Jim Green
Talented young female footballers can now sign up to be part of the relaunched Chester FC Girls Player Development Centre. Designed to bridge the gap between the grassroots game and elite football, the Girls PDC is run in partnership with Cheshire FA and supports The FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway with progression routes…
June 22, 2018
Jim Green
Double winners Chester FC Women have been promoted to the North West Women’s Regional Football League for the 2018/19 campaign. Last season the Blues were crowned Cheshire Women’s League Division One champions and lifted the Challenge Cup, and now make the step up next level of the women’s football pyramid. The team,…
May 31, 2018
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust have launched rebranded Chester FC Girls Football Centres to encourage more girls to take up the sport with weekly sessions in Blacon and Ellesmere Port. Chester FC Girls Football Centres aim to inspire girls to play football through fun and engaging sessions to develop fundamental skills, build confidence and…