If you've got a young footballer at home who'd happily kick the footy all summer, Croydon Junior Football Club has just given them a reason to. Fresh from being named the 2026 EFNL Gordon Parker Best Conducted Club, the club is launching a new off-season Training Academy for juniors.
The club describes the eight-session Academy as a Croydon Football Netball Club initiative, designed to give local young footballers access to high-quality coaching and development through the off-season.
The key facts
What: Croydon JFC off-season Training Academy, eight sessions
When: Fortnightly on Sundays. Dates to be confirmed by the club, contact Marc.
Who: Current Croydon players, plus young footballers from Under 8s up to Under 17.5s who are interested in getting involved with the club. All abilities are welcome.
Led by: Dean Jones of Future Footy Performance
Venue and cost: To be confirmed by the club, contact Marc.
Places: Limited
How to register
To register or find out more, contact Co-President Marc Oettinger at [email protected]. Places are limited, so it's worth getting in touch early. Registrations for the 2027 season are also open now, and the club says there are special offers for new players joining Croydon JFC. Check the current details with the club before you sign up.