Christ Church United Football Club is a church-based, community football club, run by unpaid volunteers to provide soccer coaching for boys and girls, regardless of their ability level. We're recognised by the Football Association as a Mini-Soccer and Soccer Stars Centre, and our coaches are CRB checked and hold appropriate FA coaching, First Aid and Safeguarding Children qualifications.

It forms a part of Christ Church's outreach programme, and works with other sporting and voluntary organisations so that links between the Church and the local community are maintained and developed through sport. Matches and tournaments with other clubs are arranged from time to time throughout the season.

Football coaching takes place at Blenheim High School, Longmead Road, Epsom on Saturdays between 9am and 10.30am during term-time. Children should arrive no earlier than 8.45am and be collected promptly when coaching finishes at 10.30am. Neither the Club nor the school are responsible for the safety and well-being of children outside of these times.

Safeguarding children
The Club's policy on Safeguarding Children reflects the requirements and guidance of both the FA and the Church of England (Guildford Diocese). It covers the appointment and training of coaches, CRB requirements, first aid, procedures at coaching sessions, and arrangements for transporting children to/from tournaments and matches.
We have a nominated Child Welfare Officer who keeps abreast of developments and provides advice to the Club. Please view our policy on procedures at coaching sessions.

Code of conduct
We have always believed in, and encouraged, a code of conduct based on sensible and responsible behaviour and good sportsmanship at all times. In line with guidance from the FA, we have formalised this philosophy in three Codes of Conduct - covering Coaches, Players and Parents. Please read them carefully, and see any of the Team Managers if you have any concerns or comments.

Dress code
All club members should wear suitable clothing and footwear, both on and off the pitch. Members should bring a pair of trainers (or astroturf boots) as well as football boots. Shin-pads must be worn at all times. Trainers or astroturf boots must be worn on the astroturf pitch (studded football boots are not permitted). We strongly advise that children playing on the astroturf pitch wear long-sleeved tops and track-suit/jogging bottoms to reduce the risk of friction burns.

Away games and tournaments
Arrangements for getting children to and from away fixtures are made on a case-by-case basis by the Team Managers. We welcome the support of parents who are able to help with transport and supervision. We need mothers as well as fathers, as we frequently have girls as well as boys in our teams. In line with our Safeguarding Children policy, there should be at least two children in a car at all times, unless a parent has given permission for his/her child to travel alone with another adult (parent or coach).

Kids vs Coaches
Just before the Christmas break and at the end of the season we usually arrange 'Kids vs Coaches' matches. Experience has shown that the children enjoy these greatly, however, if you would prefer your child not to take part, please inform the Team Manager.

Photography
You may notice that we include images on our website; we want this to reflect our club by showing our players. If you do not wish for your son or daughter to be included in any picture, please let us know (we will deal with the matter in confidence).