Youth Soccer Sponsorship
Windsor Housing, part of Radian are supporting New Windsor Youth FC this season, sponsoring resources and sports equipment for the ‘Early Birds’ coaching sessions for children aged 5 to 7 years, as well as providing funding towards coaching courses for volunteers. Football training for the club’s youngest age group takes place every Saturday morning from 10am at Hanover Way, Dedworth in Windsor.
This partnership creates some exciting new opportunities for the youth football club, who are always keen to encourage new young players to get involved and join in the fun. Rachel Bennett, Windsor Housing’s Community Development Officer said: “We are really proud and delighted to sponsor the ‘Early Birds’. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids and parents within the community, endorsing youth fitness and team work. Being able to contribute to essential equipment will hopefully enable these sessions to continue and expand, and get more girls and boys involved.”
As the leading youth and community club for the Windsor and Eton area, New Windsor Youth FC has been running for over 25 years and now attracts over 400 players aged between 5 and 16 years, playing in over 20 teams around the district. They also host an annual tournament each June, with an impressive turn out of around 170 teams taking part. The ‘Early Birds’ sessions are becoming increasingly popular, attracting up to 40 children from 6 to 7 schools around the borough. The scheme includes a variety of activities to promote exercise and teamwork to a mix of young kids throughout the community, from interactive fun and games to technical coaching and skill development.
The club is continually looking to improve facilities in order to establish a top-class environment for youngsters. Windsor Housing has specifically provided a large all-weather canvas shelter to be used during training and on match days throughout the season, ideal for parents and supporters. Windsor’s funding will also help the club to buy additional mini-goal sets and training tops for the coaching staff.
Organisers recognise the sessions’ growing potential and value for money to parents but admit that many more children could become involved and make use of this initiative. Manager of the ‘Early Birds’, Will Calvert, said, “We have a very talented and committed group of parents and coaches, who are always keen to help out on a Saturday. We teach a variety of technical skills, but also inspire our kids to have fun and promote the importance of fitness and staying healthy. The support we receive from Windsor Housing allows us to continue to invest in coaching courses and hopefully get more fully qualified coaches involved.”
New Windsor Youth FC is the second youth football club Windsor Housing sponsor, as they also champion the Old Windsor Tigers FC, Under 11s team. Rachel Bennett added, “It’s a great opportunity to be able to support both youth clubs in areas where we have homes; they offer great initiatives for children and young people, encouraging regular exercise and the enjoyment of team performance.”
For more information, or to get involved, please contact Will Calvert at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 07920 504704.
