How do we join?

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Pop us an email or message us on our social page and we will get back to you with details. As long as the team you require isn't full then you should be able to start straight away. If the team is full, you are welcome to train with us until a space becomes available. You may only wish to train, the choice is yours. We require you to fill out a registration form for Grassroots and Futsal https://www.lancashirespitfires.co.uk/lsgc-registration-form

Once you have joined, we will add you to the relevant WhatsApp groups to keep up to date.

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How much are fees?

Grassroots football £30 joining fee

£30/month subs

Sibling rate £45

There is a £20 yearly registration fee.

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Futsal £25/month or £7.50 PAYG

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Netball £20/month or £6 PAYG

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Please set up a standing order for the beginning of the month to 

Lancashire Spitfires Girls Club. 01-00-04. 17349419 

(we have a separate account for Powerchair).

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Will I get a kit?

For Grassroots football, our teams are sponsored so yes, you will be provided with a match day kit. Training kits are optional and these are available to purchase through our club shop.

Futsal - our teams are sponsored but the sponsorship doesn't cover unlimited numbers so it is likely that you will need to buy the kit. £35/Junior and £40/adult. If you are with us when we receive new sponsorship then your kit will be provided.

For Netball, you may purchase t-shirt £10 and hoodie £25-£30. 

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Where and when are the sessions?

If you are new, it is always best to check with us before coming along incase any venue or time has changed from the below. Sometimes we need temporary venues whilst current venues are closed. Any venue changes will be posted in the relevant WhatsApp groups.

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Grassroots Football - matches are on Sundays in and around the Blackburn area, they could be outside of this area especially friendlies.

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Training u15s - Tuesdays 7-8pm @ Darwen Vale High School. Outdoors on 3G

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Training u8s-u11s Fridays 6.30-7.30pm @ Darwen Vale High School. Outdoors on 3G

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Training u12s-u13s- Fridays 7.30-8.30pm@ Darwen Vale High School. Outdoors on 3G

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Netball - Tuesdays 5-6pm @ Mount Carmel High School, Oswaldtwistle. Indoors Sports Hall. 

This session does not run during school holidays due to closure of venue.

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Futsal - times vary depending on age @ St Christophers High School, Accrington

 

u11s and below - 6-7pm

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u12s and u13s - 7-8pm

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u14s and above - 8-9pm

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We need a bigger kit, can I get a new one?

If your match day kit is too small or damaged then replacement kit can be bought from the Macron store. Sponsorship of the kit is for 2 years therefore we don't cover the cost of small or damaged kit, you need to size appropriately to cover 2 years. Please look after your kit, we pride ourselves on our teams looking the part and the kits need to last 2 years. Please do not wear Futsal kits to Grassroots training, Futsal is held indoors mostly therefore your kits should not need to become stained with astroturf or dirt.

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Do I need to give the kit back if and when I leave?

Yes, you are required to give your match day kit back to allow another player to use the kit.

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Where can I buy training kit, coats, bottles etc?

Please follow the club shop link which will direct you to the Macron store where you can buy these.

Training kits or full match days kits https://clubshop.macron.com/manchester/lancashire-spitfires-girls-club/kit

Kits top ups/ replacements https://clubshop.macron.com/manchester/lancashire-spitfires-girls-club/kit-top-up

Coats, Tracksuit tops/bottoms, hats, bags etc https://clubshop.macron.com/manchester/lancashire-spitfires-girls-club/other

For items such as water bottles £10 or Netball t-shirt and hoodie that can't be found on the macron shop, please order direct with Carly or Warren or email us.

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Does Grassroots training finish when the season finishes?

No, we train throughout the year on 3G and your subs reflect this. Training on 3G means that the number of sessions cancelled due to bad weather is minimal. It isn't often that we cancel sessions due to holidays. Over the summer we will try our best to arrange friendlies and attend tournaments. 

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I require more information about the Powerchair sessions

Our Powerchair sessions run with a limited number of powerchairs so please enquire direct before becoming hopeful of a place. You are more than welcome to come down and have a look at our setup and meet the team but we can't guarantee that a Powerchair will be available to use (not all of our players attend every session). We hold sessions fortnightly at Hyndburn Leisure Centre in Accrington on a Sunday afternoon 2pm - please check dates.

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Do you only accept females?

Yes, we only accept females in our Grassroots, Futsal and Netball Sessions.

Our Powerchair sessions are open to both male and females.

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I would like to get involved as a Coach, are you looking for new coaches?

Yes absolutely, some of our teams have enough coaches involved but we do have a few teams who could benefit from more input. You don't need to have experience as such, but you do need to have a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved and learn the most effective coaching techniques. All coaches are required to complete a DBS check and a Safeguarding course at the minimum. If you are interested then please speak to Coach Warren or pop us a message.