An FA Charter Community Club
Berkhamsted Raiders Community Football Club is the only FA Charter Community Standard Club in the Dacorum District. This year we will be running 29 teams, starting with the Under 7's and going all the way through to the adult team and including 4 girls teams. This year, Berkhamsted Raiders was awarded Sports Club of the Year in the Dacorum Excellence Awards.
As a club we encourage all parents to support good play, and sportsmanship, irrespective of which team is playing and we praise effort and performance more than results. As an FA Charter Community Club, we operate to the highest standards set by the FA for youth football clubs. We take the Standard very seriously, and all players, managers, coaches and spectators are expected to adhere to our codes of conduct.We are based at the Berkhamsted Sports and Social Club, Kitcheners Field, Castle Hill, Berkhamsted. Matches are normally played on Saturdays (girls) and Sundays (mixed, boys and seniors) between September and March. Each team trains once per week.
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If you are interested in joining Raiders you should contact a manager from the relevant team to find out how or email enquiries@berkhamstedraiders.co.uk. Come along and join the fun and find out what the Raiders have to offer.
Raiders Tournament results
Heavy rain led to the cancellation of the morning session, but due to the sterling efforts of the volunteer force the pitches were in great shape for the 70 teams who made up the afternoon session which went ahead in lovely sunshine. Some great football was played in front of some great crowds. The winners were.
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U11 Plate Winners Harpenden Colts
- U11 Trophy Winners Rickmansworth Rocket
- U14 Trophy Winners Berkhamsted Raiders Red
- Girls: U12 Plate Winners Saxton Rovers
- Girls: U12 Trophy Winners CYP Port Talbot A
- Girls: U13 Trpohy Winners CYP Port Talbot.
- Girls:U14 Trophy Winners CYP Port Talbot.
In the girls competitions
, a clean sweep for Port Talbot who made the long trip from Wales worthwhile by playing some great football to win all the trophies.
Raiders win Community Club of the Year
At the Herts FA Awards this week:
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Raiders won
Community Club of the Year.
A wonderful achievement. To be nominated as FA Charter Community Club of the year pits us against the very best clubs in the County; to win Community Club of the Year means that we are the best of the best!
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Oli Meacher has been honoured as the County’s
Under 18 Volunteer of the Year. Oli joined us at the beginning of this season, and has virtually single-handedly run the Under 18 team this season whilst obtaining his coaching qualification and bringing these skills to assist those youngsters who are just starting off on their footballing careers
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Paul Russell received the
Workforce Award which is due reward for all the effort that he expends BUT it barely does him justice. The Community Club Award would not have been achieved without Paul’s resourcefulness, commitment and hard work and this Club would not be where it is today without Paul’s involvement.
Read about the Herts County FA Awards.
New players wanted for Under 7 and Under 8 teams
B.R.C.F.C. are recruiting new young players for next season, 2009-10 to form new under 7 teams and increase our teams at the under 8 age group. See
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Goalkeeper and players wanted for Under 13 for season 2009/10
B.R.C.F.C. need a goalkeeper and a couple of players to strengthen the three teams at U13 next season. Call Keith Pollard on 01442 875652.
Goalkeeper and players wanted at all levels for next season's Under 15’s
Raiders requires players at all levels for its three teams next season. We are particularly looking for a goalkeeper and up to 5 outfield players. Please contact Colin Ivey on 07778-154469 for more details. We have the right standard of football to suit most abilities.
New players wanted for Under 14 team
B.R.C.F.C. are recruiting new players for next season, 2009-10 for Under 14's. Defenders needed in particular. Call Paul Russell on 01442 386781.
Paul Beard Memorial Fund

Folllowing the sudden death of our Club Chairman, Paul Beard, at the age of 43, a
Memorial Fund has been established to continue Paul’s good work and promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing funding and facilities for sport for young people both locally and overseas. To make a d
onation to the Fund online visit
www.justgiving.com/pbmf or send a
cheque, payable to "Paul Beard Memorial Fund”, to Paul Beard Memorial Fund, c/o Berkhamsted Raiders Community FC, P.O. Box 1203, High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3ZF.
Members' special discounts and web shops
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