About Us
The Club
An Inclusive Club
An Inclusive Club
Spalding United Youth FC offers over 200 players the opportunity to play football by providing a safe and secure environment for children and young people to learn skills, develop socially and fall in love with the game.
An Inclusive Club
An Inclusive Club
An Inclusive Club
Our inclusive player pathway offers opportunities for children from the age of 3 up to 18 and beyond.
We have boys, mixed and girls teams at different ages.
We were one of the first Clubs in Lincolnshire to become LBTQ+ Accredited.
Fun
Success
Success
Whilst developing as an individual player and as a team is important the main priority for all our teams is that the players have fun and enjoy the game.
Success
Success
Success
In the 2022/23 season we had two teams that won their leagues. Our U13 Blues and U12 Whites both won Division 2 and have now stepped up to Division 1
Welfare and Safeguarding
Our Responsibility
Managers, Coaches and Volunteers
Managers, Coaches and Volunteers
At Spalding United Youth we take our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who is involved in the club very seriously. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all to enjoy football in and follow the FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.
Managers, Coaches and Volunteers
Managers, Coaches and Volunteers
Managers, Coaches and Volunteers
We follow the FA's Responsible Recruitment guidelines for recruiting volunteers. All volunteers hold an enhanced DBS and have completed the FA;s Safeguarding Children course as a minimum.
Welfare Officer
Welfare Officer
Welfare Officer
Rachel Black (07843226806) is the club's trained Welfare Officer (Designated Safeguarding Lead) She is the first point of contact regarding concerns about the welfare of any child or young person in the club. The Club Welfare Officer will liaise directly with the County FA Welfare Officer where necessary and is familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. She also supports in increasing the awareness of Respect, poor practice and abuse amongst club members and ensures that all volunteers have the necessary checks and training.
Whistleblowing
Welfare Officer
Welfare Officer
Spalding United Youth supports the FA’s Whistle Blowing Policy. Any adult or young person with concerns about an adult in a position of trust with football can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ, by emailing Safeguarding@TheFA.com or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children’s Social Care or the NSPCC.
Meet Our Teams
Teeny Tulips
Teeny Tulips
Teeny Tulips
Manager: Mike Pallett 07957500283
Young ballers ages 3-6!!
U7 Blues
Teeny Tulips
Teeny Tulips
Manager: Albie Parker 07568183069
Assistants: Steve Bashall
The U7 Blues are currently enjoying a successful start to their first season together.
U7 Whites
Teeny Tulips
U7 Whites
Manager: Gavin Phillips 07983602306
Assistants: Lewis Raven
The U7 Whites are in their first season together and this is
U8 Blues
U9 Whites
U7 Whites
Manager: Freddie Lambert 07872166941
U9 Blues
U9 Whites
U9 Whites
Manager: Simon Wardle 07415356993
Assistant: Timothy Abrahams, Matthew Knaepel, Bobby Patterson,.
This group of players have been together since U7s and are experiencing great success with the move up to 7 aside.
U9 Whites
U9 Whites
U9 Whites
Manager: Rick Caller 07508442172
Assistant: Adam Ward
U10 Blues
U10 Whites
U10 Whites
Manager: Nathan Gurbutt 07731843188
Assistant: Trevor Hammond
U10 Whites
U10 Whites
U10 Whites
Manager: Nick Earth 07787403932
Assistant:
U12 Blues
U10 Whites
U12 Blues
Manager: Rob Elsey 07487771962
Assistant: Gareth Goodacre
U13 Blues
U13 Whites
U12 Blues
Manager: Mike Pallett 07957500283
Assistant: Nick Earth
The U13 Blues are currently playing in Division 2 and stepping up to the demands of 11 aside football.
U13 Whites
U13 Whites
U13 Whites
Manager: Ben Elrick 07454950460
Assistant: Lewis Chapman
The U13 Whites are currently competing in Division 1 after winning Division 2 with 3 games to go!!!!
U14 Blues
U13 Whites
U13 Whites
Manager: Lee Black 07419332999
Assistant: John Wiles
The U14 Blues had a taste of success last year when they were Division 2 Champions and this year they have stepped up to the challenges of Division 1.
U14 Whites
U14 Whites
U14 Whites
Manager: Will Taylor
Assistant: Adam Brickles
The U14 Whites are currently competing in Division 4
U15 Blues
U14 Whites
U14 Whites
Manager: Mark Cox
Assistant:
The U15 Blues are currently competing in Division 1.
More Than Football
Our players are not just supported to excel in the game but they are also encouraged to develop their personal and social skills through football but also through other activities.
Teams take part in fundraising activities for their own teams and for various different charities. Already this season our U14 Blues have raised £149 by holding a Macmillan Coffee morning at one of their home games.
We also take the opportunity to raise awareness through football. Our teams take part in the Play Safe weekend, Wear Your Rainbow Laces Day to show support for the LGBTQ+ people in the game and support the British Legion on Remembrance Day.
The Annual Spalding United Youth Tournament
Spalding Spring 6s
The first Spalding Spring 6s tournament was held in May 2023 and had widely been regarded as a huge success. 40 teams entered the event across 4 age groups, U7, U8, U9 and U11, all fighting for a chance to be crowned champion and take home the newly formed Tulip Cup.
We had BBQ and tuck shop, bar and bouncy castle facilities to make it fun for the whole family and there where certainly lots of happy faces on display across the weekend.
Congratulations to our Champions for the first event:
U7 - Feeder
U8 - Deeping United
U9 - Blackstones
U11 - Holbeach
Save the Date
The Spalding Spring 6s 2024
June 15th-16th 2024
It is set to be bigger & better
This season we have a new site that can host more teams…….. so watch this space!
Fundraising & Events
Fundraising
Offering high quality footballing opportunities for so many children and young people is expensive and so to maintain what we have and to continue to get better and grow we have a team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to fundraise for the club.
Upcoming Events
27/10/23 Spalding United Youth FC Halloween Event - SOLD OUT!!!!
08/03/24 Spalding United Youth FC Ibiza Classic Anthems - featuring Judge Jules!!!!!!! Follow the link for tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ibiza-classics-anthems-featuring-the-legendary-judge-jules-tickets-733417049137?aff=ebdssbeac&keep_tld=1
Our Sponsors & Supporters
We are extremely grateful to all of our sponsors
