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All existing teams have been updated to their new age groups for the 2023/24 season starting in September 2023.

New teams starting in September 2023 will be added during July 2023 as the registration process for players commences.

There were trophies and presents for all when the Under 12 Knights and Warriors held their end of season annual presentation last week at GOALS Soccer Centre in Bexleyheath.

Manager Lee and Assistant Steve gave each player a small individual pen-portrait of their season as trophies were awarded to all for their fantastic contributions over the season. Key parent helpers were recognised with drinks and gifts. It was a delight to see the delight of the players as trophies were presented. A great evening all round.

Congratulations to our Junior Reds Valiants (Under 9) who have won the Paddock Wood Football Club Tournament this weekend for the second time!

Congratulations to our Under 10 Girls team for winning the Tonbridge Junior Fiesta Tournament.

The girls played nine games in total, winning four, drawing three and losing two. They played Staplehurst in the final, winning by one goal to nil.

Congratulations to the Under 12 Spartans in winning their Bob Staggs Memorial Selkent Shield Final on the 21st May. In a close fought encounter against Blackheath Rhinos Black, the game finished 1-1. The match was then decided on penalties with the Spartans coming out on top by four penalties to three. Well done to both teams for an exciting and entertaining game!

Our Junior Reds Spartan’s U12’s team is competing in the Shield Final this coming Sunday. All support is welcomed.

Selkent Bob Staggs Memorial U12 Orange Shield Final
Junior Reds Spartans vs Blackheath Rhinos
Sunday 21st May
Kick off: 9.30am (Pitch 6)
Venue: Meridian Sports & Social Club, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8QS

Our Junior Reds Athletic U12’s team is competing in the Shield Final. All support is welcomed. Good luck lads!

Selkent Bob Staggs Memorial U12 Navy Shield Final
Belvedere Youth vs Junior Reds Athletic
Sunday 14th May
Kick off: 1pm
Venue: Long Lane, Dursley Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 8PB

One of our deserved special achievers under the Jack Petchey scheme is James Poole, the Coach for the Under 12 Junior Reds Athletic team. James received his certificate for April.

Team Manager Chris said: “James has great confidence and motivation to get the best out of the team. He is an inspiring role model. Week after week James demonstrates his understanding of the game and carefully analyses the team needs so we can improve. James was instrumental in adding an extra midweek training session and has given up his spare time over the last year to inspire the boys to give their best”.

The Junior Reds FC’s Senior Men’s team is in action this Sunday (7 May) in the Len Wareham Cup Final. Come along to show your support for the team!

Woolwich & Eltham Sunday Football Alliance

Len Wareham Memorial Cup Final

Sunday 7th May

Kick Off: 14:30

Junior Reds (Seniors) Athletic vs Bexley Hawks FC

Venue: VCD Athletic, Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4DN

Junior Reds is delighted to announce that the club has been awarded a grant from the Barclays Community Football Fund, being delivered in partnership with Sported. The grant has been awarded to provide introductory starter football sessions for girls of primary school age in a friendly, fun and supportive environment.

Coach, Clive, explained “We are keen to expand our football opportunities for girls from age 6 to 11 years. We will do this by offering football sessions exclusively for girls of all abilities on Saturday mornings at Bexleyheath Academy from 11.00am to midday.

These sessions will be provided free of charge as the cost is supported by the Barclays Community Football Fund. Hopefully we will generate enough interest to form some new girls’ teams at Under 8 – 11s next season”.

All girls of Primary School age are very welcome to come along. Further details can be obtained from Clive on 07504 264 157 or email clive@juniorredsfc.co.uk

Additional information:
The Barclays Community Football Fund offers grants, training and support resources to help reduce inequalities in the participation of football. The fund supports local organisations supporting young people from under-represented groups to start or keep playing.

Sported is the largest network of community sports groups in the UK, supporting almost 3,000 groups helping young people facing disadvantage to build confidence, gain skills and get their lives on track.