As we near the end of the protracted 2020/21 season (for those seasons that are finishing) we’re starting to recruit for new players as well as existing teams to come and join us at Benfleet Football Club for next season. See below for more information.

New Players for Various Age Groups
We have a number of teams at almost all age groups between U6 and U18, with most teams now looking to recruit additional players ready for the start of next season. Specifically we have vacancies for players at:
- Under 6 (current school year one)
- Under 8 (current school year three)
- Under 10 (current school year five)
- Under 12 (current school year seven)

Existing Teams Invited to Join
We have also been building our capacity over the last eighteen months and are now looking to invite existing local teams that may be interested to get in touch with us for further information. Please email hello@benfleetfc.com for more information.

Why Join Benfleet Football Club?
Although we’re a little biased, we truly believe we are the best local community football club in the area, and continuing to improve our offering for players and teams, and delivering evermore value for money for our members. Here are some of the reasons to join Benfleet:
- FA Charter Standard football club (soon to become England Football accredited)
- Lowest signing on fees of any local football in 2020/21 with all kit included as standard including training jacket
- Veo camera offering all teams the ability to automatically film home games at least once a month with monthly highlights and goal of the month videos from across the Club on our YouTube Channel
- All coaching qualifications fully funded for any volunteers or players wishing to take them and referee qualifications for U14 and over fully funded to offer players the chance to officiate mini soccer games and earn some extra money
- Clubhouse open every week serving hot food and drinks all day every Saturday and Sunday and available to hire for members free of charge
- Semi-professional first team with direct links from our youth right through to our senior team, the Canvey Island first team and local professional academies
- UEFA ‘A’ licenced coaching available for all children at the Club and running sessions for U5 through to U10 every week
- Alliance level football available for any teams wishing to request it for next season
- All new girls academy starting in June 2021

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