Member information hub
Everything your family needsfor the season ahead.
Training times, term dates, kit, matchday routine and club policies — all in one place. Personal development plans, fixtures and consent forms live in the parent portal.
Main venue
Aspire Sports Ground, M21 8QY
Academy office
0161 555 0142 · Mon-Fri 9-5
Weather calls
Posted by 15:00 on the day
Weekly schedule
Training times by squad
Standing times for the current block. One-off changes, fixtures and tournaments are always confirmed in the portal schedule.
Foundation (U7-U9)
Tue & Thu
17:00 – 18:15
Aspire Pitch 2
Youth Development (U10-U13)
Mon, Wed & Fri
18:00 – 19:30
Aspire Main Pitch
Professional Pathway (U14-U16)
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri
19:00 – 20:45
Aspire Main Pitch / Gym
Goalkeeper unit (all ages)
Wed
17:30 – 18:30
Aspire Pitch 3
Term dates
Autumn block
1 Sep – 12 Dec
Review week commencing 1 Dec
Winter break
13 Dec – 4 Jan
No sessions or fixtures
Spring block
5 Jan – 3 Apr
Review week commencing 23 Mar
Summer block
13 Apr – 17 Jul
Showcase fixtures in July
Kit & what to bring
- Academy training top, shorts and socks (named)
- Moulded boots plus astro trainers
- Shin pads — no pads, no participation
- Full water bottle, named
- Rain jacket in the bag from October to March
- Goalkeepers: gloves and long-sleeve base layer
Matchday
How a fixture runs
Same routine home or away. Venue, kick-off time and travel notes for each fixture are listed in the portal schedule.
- 1
60 min before
Arrive at the venue, report to your squad coach.
- 2
45 min before
Team talk and warm-up. Parents move to the spectator side.
- 3
Kick-off
Squads rotate; every player gets meaningful minutes.
- 4
Full time
Cool-down and coach debrief. Collection from the team area.
Club policies
The things to know
Safeguarding
All coaches are DBS-checked and safeguarding trained. Concerns go to our Welfare Officer, Priya Nandra.
Cancellations
Weather calls are made by 15:00 on the day and posted to the portal announcements feed and by SMS.
Consent forms
Medical, photography and away-travel consent must be signed in the portal before match selection.
Absence & injury
Report absences at least 3 hours before a session so squads can be balanced. Injuries need a written return-to-play note.
Full policy documents are available to download and sign in the portal documents area.
Parent FAQs
Common questions
How often is my child's development plan updated?
Coaches write a full review at the end of each block (three times a year) and add interim notes after tournaments. Updates appear in the portal the same day.
What do the skill ratings mean?
Each player is scored 1-10 across the four corners — technical, tactical, physical and social. Ratings track direction of travel, not comparison against other players.
Can both parents have access?
Yes. One account holds the family's players; you can share the login or ask the office to add a second parent account.
How is squad selection decided?
Selection is based on the current development block's focus areas, attendance and completed consent forms — never on subscription tier.
Still need a hand?
Message the academy office and we'll come back to you within one working day.