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# Berkhamsted Raiders CFC: youth football at its best

Combining excellence in the community with excellence on the pitch

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- [Operations Manager Vacancy](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/operations-manager-vacancy/) - ***UPDATE 29/05*** - Applications for this role have now closed, we will be in touch with all applicants as soon as possible. Berkhamsted Raiders is a thriving, community-driven football club supporting over 1,400 players across 100+ teams. We are looking for an Operations & Club Delivery Manager to play a central role in how the
- [HOW TO BECOME A FOOTBALL REFEREE](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/how-to-become-a-football-referee/) - Football provides huge opportunities for children and adults, of all ages, to develop their technical, social, and physical skills but matches aren’t possible without referees. Whilst football matches at younger age groups are typically refereed by (occasionally) willing parents as you progress through the age groups the need for skilled and qualified referees becomes increasingly
- [Girls Football Taster Sessions 2022](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/girlsfootball/) - Although we're already the biggest girls club in the country, a key area of growth for us is to increase girls participation even further. We have seen significant growth in the number of girls playing football and are keen to maintain this momentum. At our recent Summer 2022 Tournament we asked some of our players
- [Groundshare Partnership Agreed with Berkhamsted FC](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/groundshare-raiders-berkhamstedfc/) - Berkhamsted FC and Berkhamsted Raiders are delighted to announce a new partnership that will see Berkhamsted Raiders Senior Team playing at Berkhamsted FC’s Broadwater Stadium next season. Steve Davis, Chair of Berkhamsted FC and Christian Armond, Chair of Trustees of Berkhamsted Raiders CFC are delighted to announce an agreement whereby their respective senior teams will
- [Boys Football Taster Sessions 2022](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/boysfootball/) - Berkhamsted Raiders are looking for boys in Year 1 upwards to join the club and will be running a series of taster sessions where prospective players and parents can meet some of the coaches and current players, discover more about the club’s philosophy and take part in a fun training session.... If you’re interested in
- [Volunteers Drinks Evening and Awards](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/volunteers-drinks-evening-and-awards/) - Last month Raiders hosted a drinks evening for almost 100 of our volunteers at the Tennis Club. We also used the occasion to celebrate some of the outstanding efforts of our volunteers with some awards. After all the disruption of the last couple of years it was great to be able to get together on
- [Introducing our New Marketing Trustee - Simeon Bird](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/new-marketing-trustee/) - Simeon Bird joins us as Trustee with a wealth of marketing experience across many well-known brands such as Cadbury’s, Hasbro, Twinings, Orange and EE. Currently Marketing Director at BT, in the Enterprise division, Simeon was recently Raiders assistant manager for his daughter’s U11 team. Tell us a bit about yourself I’ve lived in Berkhamsted for
- [CRY Fundraising - Marathon Man - James Doyle](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/cry-fundraising-marathon-man-james-doyle/) - On October 3, I will be running the London Marathon on behalf of Berkhamsted Raiders to raise money for the CRY screening day on October 23rd. I am very proud to be running on behalf of Raiders at this amazing event which has always been an ambition of mine. It also gives me the opportunity
- [Fundraising Trustee vacancy](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/fundraising-trustee/) - At our most recent Trustee meeting we agreed to create a new Trustee role within the club with responsibility for Fundraising and Events. This is an exciting opportunity to build our fundraising strategy to increase revenues for the club. The more revenue we can generate from fundraising, sponsorship and events the better we can plug
- [New Chair and Treasurer for Raiders](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/new-chair-and-treasurer-for-raiders/) - Berkhamsted Raiders CFC announces new Chair and Treasurer for next season, as long-serving Chair of Trustees, Keith Pollard, stands down to free up time for other volunteer roles within sport and recreation. Keith Pollard, Chair of Trustees, has announced that he is stepping down from his Chair position to dedicate more time to other
- [Raiders Youth Forum - Volunteers Needed](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raiders-youth-forum-volunteers-needed/) - HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARDBerkhamsted Raiders are setting up a new Raiders Youth Forum to give our players an opportunity to express their views on how the club is run. The club is keen to ensure that the future of Raiders is driven by the needs and desires of the players themselves. We are looking for players from across
- [Martina Hardy Interview - From Playing to Managing and Beyond](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/martina-hardy-interview-from-playing-to-managing-and-beyond/) - As part of our International Women's Day activity throughout March, we recently spoke to Martina Hardy, manager and coach of the U12 Titans, to find out about her football playing years as a child, her subsequent journey with Raiders, and how she views the future of the game. Berkhamsted Raiders: Martina, tell us about your
- [History of Raiders Girls' Football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/history-of-raiders-girls-football/) - With 275 female players, Berkhamsted Raiders is, according to the FA, the largest football club in the country for female youth football. However, we’re not resting on our laurels and we aim to grow our number of female players to 500 by 2025. Our first female player, Molly Beard, started playing in 2003 and was
- [A brief (and incredible) history of women’s football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/history-of-womens-football/) - We’re living through a golden age of women’s football. With more investment and public support than ever before, record and growing match attendances, ever-increasing mainstream media coverage, and fantastic levels of participation at grass-roots level, there’s plenty to feel proud of and hopeful about if you’re in any way involved with the women’s game. Raiders
- [Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/celebrating-international-womens-day-and-womens-history-month/) - Whilst 8th March is an important reopening milestone with many of our children going back to school (cue collective cheer and sigh of relief), it also marks another important day, namely International Women’s Day. Additionally, this month is also Women’s History Month. Raiders will be celebrating both these events with a focus on girls' and
- [Amazon Smile - Donate As You Shop](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/amazon-smile-donate-as-you-shop/) - We've always been been proud of our strong relationships with our local partners and have always been keen to promote the principle of 'shop local' wherever possible. However we also recognise that for many, Amazon is an easy solution for buying the things you can't get on the high street. With that in mind, we
- [Statement on Bulbourne Cross](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/statement-on-bulbourne-cross/) - Many Raiders members and local residents will have received a leaflet through their door regarding Bulbourne Cross. a development at Bourne End, that aims to provide housing, a school, a country park and community sport and leisure facilities. There is a project website, a recording of a webinar available on Vimeo and a public live
- [Online Training Sessions](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/online-training-sessions/) - UPDATE - 17/02/2021 Below are updated links to Sign-Up Genius for online training sessions up to 13th March 2021. Saturday U7, U8, Boys and Girls - Saturdays 09:00 - 09:45 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA723AAF85-berkhamsted11 U9, U10, Boys and Girls - Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA723AAF85-berkhamsted12 U11, U12, Boys and Girls - Saturdays 11:00 - 11:45 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA723AAF85-berkhamsted13 U13-U18 Boys
- [The changing face of grassroots football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/the-changing-face-of-grassroots-football/) - Keith Pollard, Raiders Chair of Trustees looks at how grassroots football has changed over the last ten years and how he sees the future. September 2007, Hemel Hempstead: My Berkhamsted Raiders U11s play their first game in the step up to 11 a side football. A 14-0 defeat played on a full-size pitch with full-size
- [Raiders response to Dacorum Local Plan](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raiders-response-to-dacorum-local-plan/) - Raiders Members are encouraged to respond to the consultation on the Dacorum Local Plan. Responses can be submitted by email to responses@dacorum.gov.uk or via the online consultation portal. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 28 February 2021. The Charity Trustees have submitted a response to the Local Plan, providing the Club view, as follows: Re:
- [Is futsal the future?](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/is-futsal-the-future/) - Sean McKay, Raiders Age Group Coordinator and Futsal coach shares his insight into the future of futsal. Johannesburg, 11 July, 2010. “It’s broken for Fabregas, now it’s Iniesta, this is it, that’s the goal, Spain have surely won the World Cup”. Conservative estimates put the TV audience for the 2010 World Cup final at over
- [Raider in the Spotlight - Mark Thomas](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raider-in-the-spotlight-mark-thomas/) - This month we are delighted to hear from Mark Thomas, who has recently stepped in to be our new Head of Girls Football. Q1. What does your new role involve? As the Head of Girls Football my responsibility is to make sure that we have the right environment in place at Raiders for all girls to be
- [Dacorum BC and football in Berkhamsted](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/dacorum-bc-and-football-in-berkhamsted/) - As a member of the Dacorum Sports Network, Raiders aims to influence the policies of Dacorum Borough Council that relate to sports facilities. The DSN provides a voice for sport in Dacorum and lobbies for the promotion and development of sport in our area. After some excellent work by Andy Criddle, the Vice Chair of
- [Football Foundation targets Berkhamsted for investment](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/football-foundation-targets-berkhamsted-for-investment/) - Some good news for Berkhamsted and for Raiders comes in the publication of the Dacorum Local Football Facility Plan. The Local Football Facility Plan identifies the priority projects for potential investment in a local area. The LFFP is created by the FA and the Football Foundation alongside the Premier League and Sport England (on behalf
- [Berkhamsted Raiders working to halt the decline in adult grassroots football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/senior-team-development/) - Whilst elite football and youth community football have seen huge growth in interest and participation in recent years, the grassroots senior game has been in steady decline. Berkhamsted Raiders is working hard to reverse this decline and provide more opportunities for senior football in the local community. Participation in the traditional grassroots men’s adult football
- [New Boys Teams Sponsors](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/new-boys-teams-sponsors/) - As subscriptions revenues cover less than 80% of the costs that the Club incurs on an annual basis we are reliant on the vital role that local companies within the community play in suporting and sponsoring the various teams and events within the Club. This additional income also allows us to keep our subscription costs
- [Changes to the Trustee Board](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/changes-to-the-trustee-board/) - As the new season starts there have been a number of changes to the Trustees Board that runs the Football Club's Charity. After many years serving as Trustees for the Club Steve Slater (Welfare) and Mark Lawlor (Charity Secretary) have decided now is the right time to step down. We would like to offer a
- [FA COVID guidance update](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/fa-covid-update/) - Following the Government’s recent announcement of changes to the measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19, The FA has issued the following guidance relating to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game. The update gives further guidance about what is now possible under the revised Government advice. Consistent with Government advice, published
- [FA Charter Standard Community Club](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/fa-charter-standard-community-club/) - Berkhamsted Raiders is delighted to, once again, be recognised as a Charter Standard Community Club by the Football Assocation for the season 2019/2020. The accreditation certifies that we uphold values that appeal to players, coaches, officials and supporters whilst providing a safe, fun and inclusive football environment for all our volunteers, supporters and players.
- [Job opportunity - Operations Manager](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/job-opportunity-operations-manager/) - As the Club has grown, the amount of time required of individual volunteers on the operational and logistics areas of the Club such as securing new playing facilities, managing relationships with and getting the best value from pitch owners and external suppliers, scheduling games, applying for grants, purchasing and distributing kit and equipment and overseeing
- [Bookkeeper wanted!](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/bookkeeper-wanted/) - BRCFC requires a qualified Bookkeeper who is organised, efficient and skilled at keeping track of the income and expenditure of BRCFC. The Bookkeeper will use Sage Accounting online software and will be tasked with managing the balancing of accounts at the end of each month. This is a paid, self employed role. The Bookkeeper will
- [COVID-19: All Raiders games and training suspended](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/covid-19-all-raiders-games-and-training-suspended/) - Raiders will follow the FA's lead. All match play and training sessions are suspended until further notice. See: http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/mar/16/grassroots-football-suspended-160320 We appreciate that Raiders children will continue to attend school, but we must comply with the FA advice…. NO grassroots football. We have advised the local schools that we use and site owners of this decision.
- [Charity Quiz Night](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/quiz-night/) - As part of our efforts to raise £5,000 to fund our Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Screening Day in April, we are hosting a Raiders Charity Quiz Night on Friday 27th March to test your general knowledge, have fun and raise some money for a good cause. We are offering tickets at £7.50 per
- [Marathon Man - James Doyle](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/marathon-man-james-doyle/) - We interviewed James Doyle who is running the London Marathon in April this year to raise funds for our CRY Screening Day on the 18th April 2020. Q1. What’s your connection with Raiders? I have been a Raiders Parent for 7 seasons now with my two boys. My oldest son George plays for the U13
- [Health & Fitness - Osgood Schlatters](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/health-fitness-osgood-schlatters/) - Each month, in partnership with Emma James Physiotherapy, we will share the latest thoughts and articles on fitness and wellbeing for you, your family or players. This month's topic is how to deal with tendon pains Osgood Schlatters Osgood Schlatters is an inflammation (swelling) of the area just below the knee where the tendon from
- [Inclusive Football Fun Day](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/inclusive-football-fun-day/) - The event is free to attend and is open to any player from 6-16 years with a disability or impairment who are looking for an opportunity to play football in a fun and flexible environment. Friday 21st February from 1pm-4pm Berko Astro, Ashlyn’s School, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH To find out more and express your interest
- [Raider in the Spotlight - Annie Whale](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raider-in-the-spotlight-annie-whale/) - This month we interviewed Annie Whale who is the first qualified female youth referee within Berkhamsted Raiders. Q1. How long have you been involved with Raiders? I have been involved with Raiders for 6 years and am playing my 7th season this year. I started as an U9 where there weren't many girls playing. The
- [Raider in the Spotlight - Mary Pacitti](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raider-in-the-spotlight-mary-pacitti/) - This month we interviewed Mary Pacitti to get a better understanding of her role within the club. Mary has been a passionate and vocal developer of Girls football within Raiders and has been instrumental in building it to what is today. Mary was also recently recognised for her dedication and hard work by the Herts
- [Raider in the Spotlight - Ash Lupton](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raider-in-the-spotlight-ash-lupton/) - This month we interviewed Ash Lupton to get a better understanding of his role(s) within the club. Q1. What do you do within Raiders? I coach the U10 Greens, Coordinate the U10 Age Group and also Coordinate pitches for all of our Boys and Girls teams Q2. How long have you been involved? My son
- [Raiders wins Herts Community Club of the Year 2019](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raiders-wins-herts-community-club-of-the-year-2019/) - On Tuesday 19th November Berkhamsted Raiders CFC was delighted to win the ‘Community Club of the Year’ award at the Hertfordshire Service to Sports Awards which took place at the University of Hertfordshire in front of a packed audience of community volunteers and local dignitaries. The award recognises the massive contribution of Berkhamsted Raiders in
- [Health & Fitness - Joint pains](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/health-fitness-joint-pains/) - Each month, in partnership with Emma James Physiotherapy, we will share the latest thoughts and articles on fitness and wellbeing for you, your family or players. This month's topic is how to deal with tendon pains Tendon pain + Managing your routine As the winter months slowly start to take over our skies, the balmy
- [Rainy days and cancelled games](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/rainy-days-and-cancelled-games/) - With the unseasonably wet weather and following a few questions from some parents and managers, I felt it was appropriate to update you all on our approach to the need to cancel games due to bad weather, and our longer term plans to enhance our pitches and facilities. The weather… This Autumn is predicted to
- [Norway comes to Berkhamsted](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/norway-comes-to-berkhamsted/) - On August Bank Holiday Monday, Raiders hosted a delegation of 11 representatives from the Norwegian FA at the Paul Beard Centre. The visit was arranged by the FA who wanted the Norwegian FA to gain insight into how a successful community football runs in the UK. The visitors met with Keith Pollard, Raiders Club Chairman
- [Raiders wins Dacorum Community Sports Club of the Year 2019](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raiders-wins-dacorum-community-sports-club-of-the-year-2019/) - Dacorum recognised the borough’s most inspirational community sports clubs and volunteers at Everyone Active’s Dacorum Sports Awards at Pendley Manor in July. Former hurdler and Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson hosted the winners’ ceremony. Berkhamsted Raiders was awarded Community Sports Club of the Year 2019 for the work that its volunteers have done in encouraging
- [Mary Pacitti – Herts FA Volunteer of the Year!](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/mary-pacitti-herts-fa-volunteer-of-the-year/) - At the Herts FA Grassroots Football Awards 2019, the hard work and dedication of Raiders parent, Mary Pacitti was recognised in the award for Volunteer of the Year. Mary’s first experience of Berkhamsted Raiders was when her eldest child, Michael, joined the club as a novice footballer in the U8 age group, 5 years ago.
- [Raider in the Spotlight...Mark Lawlor](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/raider-in-the-spotlight-mark-lawlor/) - This month we interviewed Mark Lawlor to get a better understanding of his role within the club. Mark has been a long serving member of the club, including trustee, and won the Martin Rogers Award at the end of last season for his contribution to the club over many years! Q1. What do you
- [Update on the Berkhamsted Community Stadium project](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/update-on-the-berkhamsted-community-stadium-project/) - The project, in brief Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is driving a project to create a “Berkhamsted Community Stadium” (BCS) on the existing stadium site at Broadwater Stadium. We are proposing that the Berkhamsted Community Stadium is managed by a Berkhamsted Community Sports Trust, involving representatives of the landowners (BSGCA – see below), the sports clubs that
- [Paul Firth... Manager of the Month for December](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/paul-firth-manager-month-december/) - As Manager of a Blue (2nd) team, Paul has to oversee multiple squad changes every year, but handles this in his stride . A strict advocate of equal playing time and developing players in different positions, the boys all enjoy playing in the side and feedback from parents is always positive. Paul has seen the side move into
- [Berkhamsted Raiders raise the bar for girls football with Arsenal partnership](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/berkhamsted-raiders-raise-bar-girls-football-arsenal-partnership/) - Raiders joins Arsenal Women’s FC as sister club for 2017/18 season Raiders funds Arsenal partnership programme for Bridewater School, our home of girls football in Berkhamsted Club awarded Football Foundation “Grow the Game” grant to support growth of girls football Raiders is demonstrating its firm commitment to doubling female participation in football by funding a
- [Plans for "Berkhamsted Community Stadium" move forward](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/plans-berkhamsted-community-stadium-move-forward/) - The site is currently owned by the Berkhamsted Sports Grounds Charitable Association (BSGCA), and leased to the company that runs Berkhamsted Football Club (BFC) under a charitable lease. Our proposal embraces the creation of a 3G pitch at Broadwater and the redevelopment of the supporting facilities. We have submitted a rationale, a funding plan and
- [Raiders wins Herts FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year for fifth time](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/nominated-club-of-the-year/) - Berkhamsted Raiders CFC also won the Greater London Region FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year, and was shortlisted again for the national FA award which it won in 2015. Karl Lingham commented: "Community club status is the pinnacle of the Charter Standard award structure. Hertfordshire is home to some of the largest clubs

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/)
- [Membership enquiry](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/join-raiders/membership-enquiry/) - NEW SEASON ENQUIRIES: We are currently taking enquiries for players to join our U7 Boys, U8 Girls and Inclusive football teams in the 2026-27 season. For any other age groups or enquiries please submit an enquiry form and we will come back to you with availability and membership options. If you, or your child, are
- [Coaching timetable](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/coaching/coaching-timetable/) - All Raiders coaching sessions take place on the BerkoAstro 3G at Ashlyns School. We provide 29 training sessions per year from September through to April/May, depending on bank holidays. 2026/27 Season Training Schedule Training will start on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Tues 1st September 2026 – Monday 19th October 2026 OCT HALF TERM Mon 2nd November
- [Join Raiders](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/join-raiders/) - Raiders is an all abilities club with a focus on boys and girls who live or go to school in Berkhamsted and Northchurch. We provide football for over 1,300 boys and girls in our 94 youth teams. As a result of our continued success, we attract more players than we can provide places for. We
- [Where to find us](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/where-to-find-us/) - The Club does not have a home ground or club house. We play at several venues around the Berkhamsted area, creating football facilities for U7 & U8 (5v5); U9 & U10 (7v7); U11 & U12 (9v9) and 11v11 from U13 upwards, and funding pitches, goals and nets for the use of Raiders and our local
- [Inclusive Football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/inclusive-football/) - Football for Everyone Berkhamsted Raiders Community Football Club is proud to offer an Inclusive Football programme that ensures children, young people and adults with physical and/or neurological conditions have the opportunity to enjoy football in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. As one of the largest grassroots football clubs in the country, inclusion is central
- [Downloads](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/downloads/) - Below, we have provided a facility to download many of the codes and policies which we have adopted at Raiders. Parents and Managers can also access Raiders KnowHow – a comprehensive online parent and manager guide to Raiders. Strategic Plan You can download the Strategic Framework for Raiders. Codes Club Constitution Code of Conduct for
- [Raiders League Hub](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/leagues/) - Welcome to the Berkhamsted Raiders League Hub, where you will find links to relevant leagues on Full Time. To register results for your team you are usually required to log into your FA Full Time account. You can access the login page by clicking the logo below. If you can not access your league, please
- [Successes](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/successes/) - In 2025/26, we will provide sport for a record number of members - 1,400 boys and girls playing football in 102 teams from U7 to U18, plus a Ladies team, a Veterans team, Senior team, Futsal and Inclusive Football. Our fastest growing section is Girls' Football – our priority in terms of the club’s development.
- [Sponsors](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/sponsors/) - Berkhamsted Raiders Community Football Club relies on the generosity of local companies and are thankful to all our key partners and sponsors.
- [Coaching](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/coaching/) - Unlike most youth football clubs, Raiders provides a professional coaching set up that delivers regular training sessions and support for the parent managers. We aim to provide every Raiders player with the best possible learning environment along with the essential ingredient of having FUN. Steve McHugh is the Raiders Head Coach. Managers can discuss training
- [Senior Team](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/senior-team/) - UPDATE 01/08/24 Our Berkhamsted Raiders Senior Team that previously played in the Spartan South Midlands League Division 2 and provided a development pathway into senior football, is now playing in the Suburban Football League North Division under the banner of our partners, Berkhamsted FC. They will continue to play at Glencar Stadium and offer a
- [Sponsor Raiders](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/sponsors/sponsor-raiders/) - If you own or run a successful local business then Berkhamsted Raiders CFC is the perfect opportunity for you to both promote your business and to support a local community charity. It costs more than £350,000 each year to provide participation in football for our 1,200 boys and girls. Around 70% of this is raised
- [Club Contacts](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/club-contacts/) - The Club is run by a Board of thirteen Trustees, a Football Management Committee and Age Group Coordinators. Here are some of the enthusiastic, hardworking volunteers whom you may wish to contact. But don’t give them a hard time. They don’t get paid for this! If it's a general enquiry, please complete the enquiry form.
- [Welfare](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/welfare/) - As an FA Charter Standard Community Club, child welfare is at the heart of what we do. Raiders Trustee, Mark Lawlor, is responsible for the Club’s compliance with the child protection and welfare issues that are related to running a youth football club. The Club Welfare Officer, Andrea Linscott, is responsible for the welfare and
- [Futsal](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/futsal/) - About Futsal Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided football game that originated in South America in the1930s and is now played widely across the world. The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for football competencies
- [History](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/history/) - Berkhamsted Raiders was established in 1996 from a collection of individual teams run by enthusiastic dads who wanted their kids to enjoy football. They played their football on the outfield at Berkhamsted Cricket Club on a Sunday morning. Under the Chairmanship of Paul Beard, the Club progressed rapidly, achieving Charter Standard and then Charity status.
- [Walking Football](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/walking-football/) - Walking Football is a popular and growing format of the game, Walking Football is aimed at encouraging older adults and those with long-standing injuries to play football again on a regular basis. As simple as the name suggests, Walking Football really is just football at walking pace. But don't let that fool you; It carries
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/privacy-policy/) - Berkhamsted Raiders takes your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy sets out how we use and look after the personal information we collect from you. We are the data controller, responsible for the processing of any personal data you give us. We take reasonable care to keep your information secure and to prevent any unauthorised
- [Thank You](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/thank-you/) - Thanks for contacting Berkhamsted Raiders CFC. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. If you're enquiry is urgent, please email admin@berkhamstedraiders.com with your details.
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- [Boys Teams](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/boys-teams/) - Berkhamsted Raiders operates boys' teams from U7-U18 and we are proud to be one of the largest youth football clubs in the country. In 2022 we were delighted to be named Grassroots Club of the Year by Hertfordshire FA. This was a huge honour and credit to all the work of our volunteers, parents, players,
- [Girls Teams](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/girls-teams/) - Berkhamsted Raiders is one of the largest girls youth football clubs in the country. We are proud to have over 350 girls playing for the club, and we are aiming to have 500 female players by 2025. At our Summer 2022 Tournament we asked some of our players what they love about football and you
- [Philosophy](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/philosophy/) - Club aims and ethos Berkhamsted Raiders has grown from its beginnings in 1996 as a collection of individual teams run by individual managers to a community organisation providing football for around 1,000 children in Berkhamsted and surrounding areas. The Club is a registered Charity which has the following objectives: To promote community participation in healthy
- [Volunteering](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/volunteering/) - “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” Elizabeth Andrew, OBE Raiders has grown over the years to become one of the most successful youth football clubs in the country - FA Community Club of the Year in 2014, the Silver Award for UEFA European Grassroots Club of the Year in
- [Make an enquiry](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/make-an-enquiry/) - Want to know more about Raiders? Thinking of joining.? Want to sponsor Raiders? Then, complete the enquiry form below and our Club Administrator will get back to you. If you are enquiring about places for a Ukrainian child please let us know in the message section and please indicate whether you are funding a placement
- [Matches](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/matches/) - We do not publish match fixtures and results on our web site. You can find details of matches on the league web sites: Boys West Herts Youth League Watford Friendly League Wycombe and South Bucks Minor Football League South Bucks Youth League Girls Herts Girls Football Partnership League Bedfordshire Girls Football League Bucks Girls Football
- [News](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/news/)
- [Blog](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/blog/) - Raiders Trustees, Age Group Coordinators, Team Managers and Parents share their perspective on grassroots youth football. Great insight into grassroots football from an award winning youth football club.
- [Coaching resources](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/coaching/resources/) - The Coaching Manual Raiders has teamed up with The Coaching Manual to give our managers access to the most relevant, current and easy to use platform for their coaching needs. With content direct from a Premier League Academy, managers and coaches can access age-appropriate Sessions and Season Plans, industry insight, individual practices for players, strength and conditioning
- [About](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/) - About the Club Berkhamsted Raiders CFC has become one of the most successful and respected youth football clubs in the country, and in Europe! In 2019, we were awarded Dacorum Community Sports Club of the Year. We have been awarded Herts FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year five times. And in 2016, Raiders
- [Our Team](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/our-team/)
- [BerkoAstro](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/berkoastro/) - The BerkoAstro 3G pitch opened in October 2010. In June 2012, the Paul Beard Centre was completed, providing a supporting facility for the pitch. The venue has been enhanced further by removing the high fencing and installing a seated viewing area. With the opening of the Ashlyns Sports Hall we are also able to offer
- [Club Shop](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/club-shop/) - Berkhamsted Raiders is an official Nike Partner Club and has a dedicated Club Web Shop to provide branded and more general sports kit for the club. Every purchase made through the Raiders Club Web Shop earns revenue for Raiders which helps to keep our costs (and subscriptions!) down. If you are looking for new gloves,
- [Veterans](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/veterans/) - Berkhamsted Raiders Veterans 6-a-side team plays in the BerkoAstro Champions Soccer Masters league. We also have an 11-a-side team that plays occasional friendlies, and also enters the Herts FA Veterans Cup! If you would like to play a friendly against our 11-a-side team please get in touch via admin@berkhamstedraiders.com
- [Match Reports](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/match-reports/)
- [Raiders Teams](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/photo-gallery/raiders-teams/)
- [Raiders Tournament](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/photo-gallery/raiders-tournament/)
- [Raiders on Tour](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/photo-gallery/raiders-on-tour/)
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/photo-gallery/)
- [Raiders KnowHow](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/about/raiders-knowhow/) - Raiders KnowHow is the online parent and manager guide to Berkhamsted Raiders. It doesn't require a login. So, if you're from another club and you want to know how we do things at Raiders, feel free to browse our knowledge base. You can download and re-use our templates, checklists, codes and all of the other
- [Ladies](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/ladies/) - Berkhamsted Raiders Ladies offers social football…. fun and fitness for all ages and all abilities. Ladies sessions run from 6pm to 7pm on Fridays on the BerkoAstro 3G. The Ladies train for 30 minutes and then play a game for 30 minutes. The Ladies also play tournaments against similar standard Ladies teams, usually four times
- [Membership rates](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/join-raiders/membership-rates/)
- [Courses](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/coaching/courses/) - We encourage Raiders parent managers to get better at what they do. All Parent Managers are required to complete FA Level 1 in Coaching Football. If our Parent Managers want to take additional coaching courses, then the Club will assist with funding. FA Licensed Coaches’ Club Once they have an FA Level 1, Raiders Managers can sign
- [Useful Links](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/useful-links/) - Leagues Berkhamsted Raiders competes in the following leagues: Boys Leagues West Herts Youth League Watford Friendly League Wycombe & South Bucks Minor Football League South Bucks Youth League Girls Leagues Herts Girls Football Partnership League Bucks Girls Football League Senior League Spartan South Midlands Football League FA web sites Football Association Herts FA FA Respect
- [Events](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/events/)
- [Teams](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/teams/)

## People

- [Adam Craig](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/adam-craig/)
- [Cassie Goodison](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/cassie-goodison/)
- [Richard Millar](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/richard-millar/)
- [Paul Yarker](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/brad-amiee/)
- [Paul Reynolds](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/paul-reynolds/)
- [Richard Gaherty](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/richard-gaherty/)
- [Iain Strang](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/iain-strang/)
- [Sean McKay](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/sean-mckay/)
- [Steve McHugh](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/steve-mchugh/)
- [Claire Rogers](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/claire-rogers/)
- [Stuart Riches](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/stu-riches/)
- [Chris Armond](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/chris-armond/)
- [Julia Bastiman](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/julia-bastiman/)
- [Andy Grindrod](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/andy-grindrod/)
- [Mark Lawlor](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/joanna-conway/)
- [Iain Manson](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/clive-bentley/)
- [Richard Bedlow](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/richard-bedlow/)
- [Charlotte Spooner](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/charlotte-spooner/)
- [Example Jim Doe](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/people/jim-doe-3/)

## Events

- [Raiders New Season Registrations](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-new-season-taster-sessions-2026/) - 24th July 2026 UPDATE - Our new season taster sessions have all run now and we are planning for next season. There are still places in our U7 Boys, U8 Girls and Inclusive teams as well as some places in other age groups. If you are interested in joining Berkhamsted Raiders next season please fill
- [Raiders Summer Tournament 2026](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-summer-tournament-2026/) - Berkhamsted Raiders Summer Youth Football Tournament takes place on 6th & 7th June 2026. With almost 200 teams taking part it a great weekend football festival.
- [Raiders Tour 2026](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-tour-2026/) - Raiders Tour 2026 is back!! We are now opening registration for the Raiders Tour which, after a successful event in 2025, is returning to Bournemouth next year! *********** Building on the success of our 2025 Tour where we had over 625 people attending from Boys and Girls teams and families, we are heading back to
- [Watford Match Day](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/watford-match-day/) - Bookings are now open for our Annual Watford Match Day Experience Saturday 27th September 2025 Our Watford Match Day Experience is a highly popular and enjoyable day out for our younger age groups. Not only do the boys and girls get to experience a Watford FC football match but they also get a dedicated training
- [Raiders Tour 2025](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-tour-2025/) - 7th October 2024 UPDATE: Registration has now closed for our Raiders Tour 2025 as we have submitted all our accommodation requirements to the tour organisers and filled many of our age groups. If you are potentially interested in attending the 2025 Tour then please email chairman[at]berkhamstedraiders.com with your details and we will let you know
- [Raiders Summer Tournament 2025](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-summer-tournament-2025/) - We are delighted to announce that our 2025 Berkhamsted Raiders Summer Football Tournament, will be held on Saturday 7th June (GIRLS) and Sunday 8th June 2025 (BOYS) at Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH. (HP4 3AE if using Satnav) Each year, we typically have around 160 to 200 teams taking part in this event
- [Raiders Summer Tournament 2024](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-summer-tournament-2024/) - UPDATE 24th March 2024 Due to high demand our Boys age groups on Sunday 9th June have now sold out. We have therefore added additional capacity on Saturday PM for U9 and U11 Boys teams competitions. These will be run as separate competitions from the Girls tournaments and are using spare capacity within the facility.
- [CRY Screening Day 2024](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/cry-screening-day-2024/) - CRY SCREENING DATE 2nd March 2024 Every week in the UK at least 12 assumingly fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions… CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected. The charity aims to reduce the frequency of young, sudden cardiac death
- [Raiders Tour 2024](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-tour-2024/) - After a covid-enforced hiatus of 5 years our Raiders Tour is officially back in 2024. After the closure of our original accommodation option at Camber Sands we have switched tour and venue to Golden Sands Holiday Park in Rhyll, North Wales. It is on the same weekend as originally planned and meets all of our
- [Raiders Summer Tournament 2023](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-summer-tournament-2023/) - We are delighted to announce that our 2023 Berkhamsted Raiders Summer Football Tournament, will be held on Saturday 10th June (GIRLS) and Sunday 11th June (BOYS) at Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH. (HP4 3AE if using Satnav) Each year, we typically have around 160 to 200 teams competing in this event each day,
- [Raiders Boys Tournament 2022](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-tournament-2022/) - The annual Berkhamsted Raiders 6-a-side boys football tournament (5-a-side for U7/U8) which will be held on Sunday 12th June 2022 at Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH. (HP4 3AE if using Satnav) All entries/payments will be online at https://buytickets.at/berkhamstedraiderscfc/642261 Each year, we typically have around 120 teams competing in this event, with around 2,500 spectators.
- [Raiders Girls Tournament 2022](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-girls-tournament-2022/) - Berkhamsted Raiders Girls 6-a-side football tournament (5-a-side for U8) which will be held on Saturday 11th June 2022 at Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH. (HP4 3AE if using Satnav) Up to 80 teams compete in this event, every year, with exciting football being watched by over 1,000 spectators. Refreshments and entertainment will be available
- [Raiders Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Screening Day](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/raiders-cardiac-risk-young-cry-screening-day-23rd-october-2021/) - CRY SCREENING DATE 23rd October 2021 Every week in the UK at least 12 assumingly fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions… CRY is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected. The charity aims to reduce the frequency of young, sudden cardiac death by working with cardiologists and
- [Inclusive Football Fund Day](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/event/inclusive-football-fund-day/) - The event is free to attend and is open to any player from 6-16 years with a disability or impairment who are looking for an opportunity to play football in a fun and flexible environment. Friday 21st February from 1pm-4pm Berko Astro, Ashlyn’s School, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH To find out more and express your interest

## Categories

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- [News](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/category/news/) - This is the news category for Berkhamsted Raiders CFC
- [Training](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/category/training/)
- [Blog](https://www.berkhamstedraiders.com/category/blog/)

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## People Categories

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