Bedlington Town FC. (BTFC) formed as recently as June 2010, with the club achieving FA Charter Standard as quickly as August 2010. In an extremely short space of time, the club has gone from concept to over 270 youngsters within the club setting up 5 girls and 5 boys teams in the process, all between U7-U16 yrs, with each squad competing in local leagues under the guidance of fully-qualified volunteer coaches.

BTFC, aim to give children from the local area an opportunity to enjoy being part of a football club which develops their technique, skills and fitness in a safe and positive environment. Whilst football is the centre of the clubs activities, being involved in a club and a team also teaches youngsters many social skills including teamwork, reliance and reliability, responsibility, tolerance, understanding, friendship and loyalty. BTFC also provides a social environment for the children and parents alike, with the club organising many events which youngsters and adults can enjoy together.

Being only 10 months old BTFC have the immediate goal of growing the number of both girls and boys teams within the club, initially between U6-U17years, where every young player has the best training equipment, strips, tracksuits and pitches. The club have also embarked on a project, working with local schools, to set up a Soccer School programme for children as BTFC firmly believe the local community will and must benefit from closer links between the club and its schools. BTFC are striving towards achieving "Community Club Standard" status, with the longer-term goal of providing opportunities for all able-bodied and disabled youngsters.

• GROWTH/MILESTONE TIMELINE:

May 2011
[*] Prepare the Trophy Cabinet - Bedlington Town Wildcats Under 11 Girls are crowned Northumber Girls Football League - Under 11 Premiership Champions following an 8 - 1 victory over Wlbottle Girls.

March 2011
[*] A 'Legend' of a Night - almost 300 were entertained by 3 Great North East Legends, Malcolm Macdonald, Micky Horswill & Bernie Slaven.

February 2011
[*] WOW... where does it end; the Club is proud annouce that we have grown to over 270 members

January 2011
[*] They just keep GROWING – BTFC has hit landmark numbers with 200+ members!
[*] Launch of Clubs next phase of development with its Soccer Tots programme for Boys & Girls in Reception to Year 1.
[*] The 'Future' is Bright - following the HUGE success of the Clubs Soccer Hotshots programme BTFC form 2 Futures League Teams to play in The NMSL starting 5th February 2011.
[*] Under 8 Vipers x 2 - due to the demand from parents and youngsters at this level BTFC grows its U8 section with the Vipers now becoming 2 teams: Vipers Blues & Vipers Whites.

November 2010
[*] Getting ‘Bigger’ – BTFC see’s the fantastic interest in the Club grow now standing at 150+ members.
[*] BTFC launch Soccer Belles programme for Girls in school years 2 & 3.
[*] BTFC launch Soccer Hotshots programme for Boys in school years 2.

October 2010
[*] BTFC forge school links and sets development plan in place.
[*] Spooky but fun – Halloween Party is a massive success for its members.
[*] Talkin Success – BTFC hold very first fundraising event over 250 supported the Football Talk-in to see John Beresford & Kevin Ball talk shop!

September 2010
[*] And they’re OFF! – BTFC enters 5 girls teams and 3 boys teams into their respective leagues.
[*] Fundraising and events committee is formed.
[*] Sunday 5th September 2010 at 11am, Bedlington Town FC play their very first competitive game represented by Bedlington Town Hawks Under 12's and Manager Joe Jones.
[*] Sunday 5th September 2010 at 11:13am Bedlington Town FC's David Jones scores the Club's very first competitive goal which ended in a 4-0 victory over Longhoughton Rangers.

August 2010
[*] The Football Association award Bedlington Town FC with its ‘Charter Standard’ club status.
[*] BTFC hits 100+ members.
[*] Structure – Girls teams formed were: Bulldogs U9, Rockets U10, Wildcats U11, Tigers U12 & our Under 16’s | Boys teams formed were: Vipers U8, Barca U11 & Hawks U12.

July 2010
[*] Bedlington Town FC was formed and registered with the Northumberland FA, NEYD, NACYP.
[*] Take your seats – the Committee are sworn in.

June 2010
[*] A group of likeminded managers & coaches decided to break away from a local club to form | Bedlington Town FC.

If you would like to learn more about Bedlington Town FC or to even be a part as a, player, coach, manager, helper etc. please do contact us.