FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question : How do I get into a team?

Answer: Over the last 4 years we have created an Academy programme for kids as young as 3 to join our Club. This is the best route into one of our 30 plus teams. At the open trials in May 2010 87% of all new players selected by the team managers came through our Academy Development programme. See Home page for details. Coaching staff at the Academy are all current team managers.

Question : Can I just turn up and train with a team?

Answer: No. All players who train or play for the Club must be registered to the Club to comply with our Insurance. We take this matter very seriously.

Question: What day do the teams play on?

Answer: C & I League Friday and occasional Monday evenings, Harrow League Sunday usually am, Regents Park League play Saturdays, the Capital Girls league play at Chase Lodge every Saturday morning and all the girls taking part in the Hertfordshire Girls Friendly Partnership League also play on Saturday mornings.

Question: What days do the teams train on?

Answer: This is only decided late in the summer when we receive our scheduled slots from the various venues we hire for training sessions. Until that time we cannot be certain, It usually revolves around the most suitable day for the majority of the team and the availabilty of their coach provided the venue is available

Question: What do I receive in the way of kit and is there a charge?

Answer: All players receive a team kit, a white training kit plus a personal ball which must be taken to training. We do not accept players in kit other than official HFC kit for training or matches. There is no additioanl charge for kit other than above replacement.

Question: How much are the fees and when are they due?

Answer: The annual fees for 2011/12 are £250. We do not operate a payment scheme or plan and coaching staff do not collect fees. Fees are due by 30th June 2011.