Joining Hampton Rangers
What to expect- Information for parents and carers
Training
Training takes place at our own all weather 3G training ground based in Oldfield Road, Hampton.
Training sessions are organised by your child's coach, so please make sure you speak to them to find out when your child's training session is taking place.
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Players require the correct footwear and shin pads to take part in training . If your child does not have the correct equipment to train then they will be unable to take part.
What to wear
- Football boots - No metal studs or Astro trainers
- Shin pads - Your child cannot participate in training or matches if they do not have shin pads
- On match days players require their full kit- Top, shorts and socks.
- For training our kit shop sells a range of Winter and Summer training wear that you can purchase, this is not compulsory. Players need to attend training in suitable clothes for physical activity
- Players are not permitted to wear jewellery at training or for matches
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A full match kit is included in your registration fee and is expected to last 2 seasons.
What to bring to your session or match.
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Water bottle
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Football boots
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Shin pads
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Goalkeeper gloves ( If required)
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Inhaler or medication ( If required)
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Man of the match award
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Energy, enthusiasm and a smile!!
Communications
Team communications - Managers will communicate with you via a teams WhatsApp group - Please ensure you child's manager has your up to date contact number to make sure you receive messages
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Club communications- Hampton Rangers send out newsletters Quarterly with club news and updates. We also send out information regarding any club events that are coming up and important information regarding registration and other news. When you register your child with the club you automatically sign up to our club newsletter. Parents have to option to unsubscribe if they wish.
When you join the club you will receive a parents handbook , this contains information about the club, who is who and lots more. You can read the parents handbook here
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We also have a Facebook. Instagram and X page where you can keep up to date with all the latest news at the club and information about our sessions
Matches
Hampton Rangers play in the Surrey Youth League. Matches are played on a Sunday with kick off times ranging from 10am - 2pm..
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Our home ground is - Hatherop Park, Broad Lane, Hampton, TW12-3BS. Your child's manager will brief you on parking, parking information can also be found HERE
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Typically teams will play 1 home and 1 away game against each team.
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Your child's manager will let you know the venue, meet time and any other information you may need for match days via your teams Whatsapp group.
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You can keep a check on our teams upcoming fixtures by checking the FA's full time web page which can be found here
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Respect and code of conduct
Code of Conduct
All teams are expected to follow the FA's code of conduct, 'Respect'. Broadly speaking it involves supporting and encouraging all players, not just your own team, accepting coaches and referees' decisions and not 'coaching from the sidelines'.
The Pledge of Positivity
"I pledge to be a positive supporter and create an environment where everyone can enjoy football. I will support all players involved and respect referees, coaches and other spectators."
