Walton & Hersham Youth FC

Youth football at Elm Grove Recreation Ground for ages four upwards, with teams from under-7 to under-18 and an FA Charter Standard accreditation.

Walton & Hersham Youth FC plays at Elm Grove Recreation Ground and is now into its thirteenth season. It is a separate organisation from Walton & Hersham United FC, and worth checking alongside it.

About

The club is based at Elm Grove Recreation Ground in Walton and became an FA Charter Standard club in 2019/20. It works with Champion Pro Soccer, led by the former professional Tom Champion, and follows a long-term player development model structured across five age phases.

Who it is for

Children and young people from age four upwards. Teams run from under-7 through to under-18, and the full range of age groups is being fielded for the 2026/27 season. The club states that its focus is on players of all abilities having the chance to play team football.

Activities

Youth football, with FA-accredited coaching. The club describes its coaching approach as encouraging decision-making and creativity rather than rigid tactics.

When and where

Training and matches take place at Elm Grove Recreation Ground. Age-group arrangements are published by the club.

Joining or taking part

Families should contact the club secretary, Gemma Condron, by email, or use the contact form on the club’s own website.

Getting there

The club plays at Elm Grove Recreation Ground in Walton-on-Thames. Our guide to Elm Grove Recreation Ground covers the wider site.

Contact and official website

Everything current about Walton & Hersham Youth FC, including anything that has changed since we last checked, is on the organisation's own site.

Visit the Walton & Hersham Youth FC website (opens in a new tab)

Information checked: September 2026

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