
FAQ
There are two ways of joining the club:
(1) : Register as a trialist – This is popular with many parents as you select the day you wish your child to come along. They come along for the session and meet the coaches and other kids, then you can decide if you want to join fully.
If you then wish to join fully, you just select the training sessions you wish to take part in. We recommend two sessions a week to make a real difference with your child.
(2) : Register Fully – If you already know the sessions you wish to join from our website or app, then just go ahead through the website or app and register with the club.
Alternatively, if you are facing issues with the website then please email us at admin@regentsparkfc.com and a member of the team will be happy to help!
Thanks for signing up! Here’s what to expect:
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Attend your selected session
Bring your child to the training session you booked. They’ll join a group based on age and ability. -
Player assessment
Over the first 1–3 sessions, our qualified coaches will assess your child to ensure they’re in the most suitable training group for their development. -
Group placement & website access
Once placed, your child’s group will be decided, where you’ll get updates on:-
Training sessions & schedules
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Group placement and progress
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Football assessments and grading
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We aim to make the trial process smooth and welcoming for both kids and parents.
We provide kids and youth football training in London for ages 3 to 18 years old.
Our age groups are designed to provide the right level of coaching at every stage:
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Ages 3–6: Fun, play-based sessions that build coordination and basic football skills
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Ages 7–12: Skill development, teamwork, and game understanding
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Ages 13–18: Advanced coaching, tactical awareness, and competitive training
Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced player, our age-appropriate football programmes help them grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.
At Regents Park FC, joining a youth football team starts with attending our regular training sessions held in and around Regents Park, London. Our experienced coaches assess each player’s:
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Football skills and technical ability
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Consistent attendance and commitment to training
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Availability for weekend and midweek matches
Players who meet these criteria and fit into an age-appropriate squad will be invited to join one of our teams competing in local leagues such as the Camden & Regents Saturday League, Market Road Midweek League, Harrow Youth League or
Whether your child is new to football or aiming to play competitively, Regents Park FC offers football development pathways for all ages and skill levels in central London.
For more details on our teams and leagues, please see our Team Pathways section.
Our Football Leagues at Regents Park FC
At Regents Park FC, we provide structured football development across four competitive leagues in London. Our programs are designed to support player progression from beginner to advanced levels, with clear pathways for both boys and girls.
Saturday Camden & Regents Park League
A well-organized Saturday morning league catering to a broad range of abilities. This league offers essential match experience in a competitive but supportive environment, helping players develop fundamental skills and game understanding.
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Age groups: U7 to U14
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Match schedule:
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U7 to U12 play fortnightly games on Saturday mornings at Regents Park
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U13 to U14 play most Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Selection criteria: Based on technical ability, attendance, maturity, and availability, ensuring players compete at an appropriate level.
Midweek Market Road League
One of London’s most competitive midweek leagues, focused on developing technical ability and tactical awareness. Players selected for this league demonstrate commitment through regular training and match availability.
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Age groups: U12-U16
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Match schedule:
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Mostly Friday Evenings
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Occasional Monday or Tuesday matches
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Player requirements: Attendance at two weekly training sessions and match availability
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Selection: Coaches select players based on ability, commitment, and readiness for higher-level competition.
Harrow Youth League
A highly competitive Sunday league designed for advanced youth players aiming to refine technical skills and compete at a high standard.
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Age groups: U15, U16, U17 and U18
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Match schedule:
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Home games at Tufnell Park starting at 10:30 am
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Away games across London, including Harrow
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Player profile: Strong technical skill, tactical understanding, and consistent commitment required.
Capital Girls League
Our girls’ teams compete in the Capital Girls League, providing a competitive and development-focused environment tailored to female youth footballers.
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Age groups: Multiple girls’ age categories
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Focus: Player development, technical progression, and competitive match experience
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Venues: Matches across London suitable for girls’ teams
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Selection: Based on skill level, commitment, and development potential.
Why Choose Regents Park FC?
We are committed to delivering clear player development pathways within a professional and competitive environment. Whether your child is new to football or aiming to progress to higher levels, Regents Park FC offers tailored coaching and league opportunities in London that foster growth, skill advancement, and competitive success.
The main costs consist of 3 core payments e.g. Membership, Training and Match/League Fees
Membership
New Membership - £199 which pays for the subsidised uniform and club ruc-sac e.g. club playing shirt with shorts, socks, track bottoms, sweat top, and ruc-sac (RRP is £210). We charge an annual renewal membership fee of £70 and this year we supplied a new jacket.
Training Fees
Training fees are paid per term. Last season our rental fees for the pitches, astro and halls was over £50,000.
- Autumn (15weeks)
- Spring (12 weeks)
- Summer (12 weeks)
Midweek Winter - £247
Saturday Winter - £285
Midweek Spring - £190
Saturday Spring - £228
Midweek Summer - £190
Saturday Summer £228
Match/League Fees
Match/League fees are only for members who are actively playing games - if you have just signed up for training only this will not apply to you. Fees will vary depending on age groups, league types, and games played.
Our football club runs across three terms each year to offer consistent, high-quality youth football in London:
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Autumn Term – 15 weeks
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Spring Term – 13 weeks
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Summer Term – 13 weeks
We charge per term to help cover essential costs such as qualified coaching staff, admin support, facility hire, league fees, equipment, and insurance.
In partnership with Regents Park Community Sports and The Royal Parks, we provide accessible, inclusive, and professional-level youth football training for children across London. Whether your child is just starting or looking to develop their skills further, we’re committed to helping them stay active and engaged through football.
LEAGUE COSTS
League fees cover the costs of our league registration, having a paid coach at each game, administration costs to run the team program, fixtures and league referees. This season the league fees are as follows:
- Saturday league: £199
- Midweek league: £265
- Harrow league: £379
Saturday League is run by Regent's Park League and to our advantage we train at Regent's Park so minimal time is wasted between going to the training pitch and matches.
Your training fees are due before your child takes the first session of the term. If you are registering for the first time, then your fees are paid during your registration process or if you are a trialist, then you only pay for your trial when registering and the team will get you signed up after.
The club offers two payment methods to allow us to take your fees
- Fees paid in full via our app or online
- Fees paid in 3 installments
We're always looking for ways to help kids stay in football, so we introduced installment payments to make it easier on families and reduce the financial burden.
Depending on the age group we ideally work with a 1:12 ratio for our U7 to U12 football and for our 4 to 6 year olds we have a 1:8 ratio
Regents Park FC operates as a football and sports social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality coaching to local children of all abilities and backgrounds. Since 2006, our mission has been to deliver professional, safe, and inclusive football development in London.
We charge fees to cover essential costs, including:
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Employing qualified coaches, including full-time PE teachers, academy-level coaches, and ex-professionals
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Hiring pitches and facilities
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Administrative and insurance expenses
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Developing coaching programmes and a world-class coaching development scheme
Regents Park FC is managed through two organisations:
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Regents Park Community Sports CIC Limited: A social enterprise that reinvests profits and assets into community benefits. All concession fees and donations are processed through this entity.
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Regents Park FC Limited: The official football club registered with the London FA. Full-price membership fees are managed through this company and help subsidise the club’s activities.
This unique structure allows us to balance sustainability with our commitment to community impact and football development.
At Regents Park FC, inclusivity is a core value. Since our founding, we’ve aimed to ensure all children, regardless of financial circumstances, have the opportunity to reach their full football potential.
In partnership with the Royal Parks, we introduced concessionary rates in 2008, offering eligible families discounts of up to 50% off club fees as well as full bursaries for those in need.
We also subsidize opportunities like our annual Gothia Cup trips for eligible players, helping talented young footballers access high-level competitive experiences.
Since 2006, we are delighted to have continued to offer heavily discounted rates and free bursary places with our football/sport social entreprise business model.
- 38 children on free bursary places (the club self-funds this)
- 54 children on 50% discount for club fees
- 22 children on a 33% discounted sibling rate
Can you express these are percentages of total of kids rather than exact numbers?
14 to 16 year olds
- This years U14 to U16 squad saw over 15 players get a free bursary place which meant they did not pay any fees and thus allowed us to keep them in our community of teams
- We raised over £3000 in our own fundraiser to allow players to go to the Gothia Youth World Cup
- For the Gothia Cup, we have supported as a club over £10,000 over the past 5 years to allow children from all background to go to this amazing life enhancing event. The Gothia Cup is something that has seen over 400 players from our club and this tournament almost forces the boys into communicating and having fun with many cultures and nationalities.
Young Adults
Since 2006, we have employed over 100 youth and young adult coaches and staff. Our paid training program has saw our young coaches go on to become Primary school teachers, PE Teachers, Entrepreneurs and many more positions.
Running Regents Park FC involves several key expenses to ensure we provide high-quality football coaching and a safe, professional environment:
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Coaching Staff Salaries: We pay competitive rates to attract and retain qualified full-time and part-time coaches. Our coaches are not only skilled in football but also committed mentors. We also invest in their continuing professional development to keep coaching standards world-class.
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Programme Development: We invest heavily in developing football and PE training programmes by partnering with professional clubs and educational organisations, ensuring our coaching is top-tier and up-to-date.
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Facilities and Pitch Hire: Access to quality training and match venues is vital. Last year, pitch and hall hire costs exceeded £40,000, covering multiple locations in London.
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Operational Costs: These include payroll administration, insurance, accounting, league fees, website maintenance, and other essential business expenses necessary for smooth club operation.
We are committed to transparency and reinvesting all fees to continually improve the experience and development opportunities for every player at Regents Park FC.
The full football and training kit is included in your first membership fee (£199)
The club requires all our players to wear the clubs training and football kit.
Our football kit consists of
- Football Shirt
- Shorts & Socks (worn Saturday and matches)
- Puffer Jacket
Our training kit is included in this
- Club Training Shirt
- Tracksuits
- Half-Zip Jumper(worn to training and Sunday Gothia)
Any additional kit can be purchased at theregents.co.uk
At Regents Park FC, we take pride in our strong links with professional clubs such as West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers (QPR). Our youth development program has a proven track record of helping players progress to elite football academies, with several graduates advancing to university-level football, semi-professional, and even professional careers. Notably, we recently celebrated our first professional player with Queens Park Rangers.
Over the past decade, our coaching philosophy has focused on developing players to reach their highest potential while encouraging long-term participation in the sport, supporting their growth both on and off the pitch.
Notable Former Players:
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Louis Zecevic John currently playing at Arsenal, top goal scorer at the Gothia Cup
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James Feeley, who earned a soccer scholarship in the United States
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Matt Dibley-Dias, currently playing at Fulham FC
The Gothia Cup Experience
More than 600 Regents Park FC players have participated in the prestigious Gothia Cup, one of the world’s largest youth football tournaments. This international event fosters cultural exchange and personal growth, encouraging players to communicate and compete alongside peers from many countries.
Yes your child can definitely train with the Regent’s Park FC without joining one of our teams. We have three packages depending on time and commitment which allow your child to only train with us at the club.
- Single Club Session (one session per week),
- Double Club Training (two sessions per week)
- Gothia Program (three sessions per week)
For more information, feel free to email us at admin@regentsparkfc.com
Yes! Regents Park FC is proud to offer dedicated girls’ football teams for ages U8 to U16, providing training tailored to girls of all skill levels. Our youngest teams, from U5 to U7, are mixed, welcoming both boys and girls to develop fundamental skills in a supportive environment.
If you’re interested in joining our girls’ teams or attending training sessions for girls, please get in touch to learn more about our programmes.