Love football? So do we!

Football remains one of the Vale’s most popular sports, with the county having been a hotbed of soccer talent for many years.

Helping to encourage the current generation of boys and girls to continue loving ‘the beautiful game’, no matter what ability they have or level they will eventually play at, is the Council’s football development unit.

Fun Football

Regular football fun centres and courses are held throughout the year and are ideal for young players of all abilities to develop their skills and have fun in a friendly team environment.

Vale Football Development Centre

Since its creation in 2005, the Vale’s Football Development Centre has proven to be a formidable production line of local football talent, with many of its players going on to sign for professional clubs.

The Centre creates a clear and well-structured pathway for talented players aged 8 to 14 to emerge and catch the eye of professional scouts.

Football for Girls

Football for Girls has really kicked off in the Vale now with a lot of new players taking up the game. The co-operative work between the Welsh Football Trust, Vale of Glamorgan Council, local schools, Barry College and local girls clubs has created a great environment where all girls can be involved in football.

Goalkeeping

The Goalkeeper Centre provides the most up-to-date specialist technical programme delivered by professional coaches with extensive experience at youth development.   Regular weekly coaching sessions, holiday camps and one-on-one sessions are available.

Show Racism the Red Card

Many of our football events have been used to promote the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ campaign.  Youngsters are encouraged to play fairly and show consideration for others at all times.

FAW Programme for Coach Education

Want to make your first steps into coaching football, or improve your coaching CV further? Please download the latest FAW Coach Education programme for 2011/2012.

Football Development Unit Contact

Grant Kalahar – Football Development Officer

Tel: 07792 223573 email: grant@welshfootballtrust.org.uk

Working on behalf of the Welsh Football trust, experienced coach Grant Kalahar develops football locally by liaising closely with football leagues, schools, clubs and communities. Read more about Grant’s aims for football in the Vale, and the other latest football stories here.

If you are a senior or mini league footballer in the Vale of Glamorgan, and would like to find out the latest updates on pitch conditions / availability for your next match, please visit our parks pages.

Referee Contacts

For information relating to referees or referee courses please see below.

Website address is www.footballreferee.org/web/VoGRS,

email vogrs@hotmail.co.uk, contact name Terry Allday, mobile 07966 269457.  

Referee's Course website: www.footballreferee.org/web/SWFAREFEREES,

email Carl Daughters at referees@southwalesfa.co.uk

Contact

Karen Davies, Sports and Play Development Manager, telephone 01446 704793, email: kjdavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk