FC Darlington Locomotives

20/06/2026

🧤 FC DARLINGTON LOCOMOTIVES UNDER 14s – GOALKEEPER WANTED 🧤

🚂⚽ FC Darlington Locomotives Under 14s are looking for a dedicated goalkeeper to join our squad for the 2026/27 season! ⚽🚂

Are you a current goalkeeper looking for a new challenge? Or a player interested in developing between the sticks?

✅ FA Accredited Club
✅ Dedicated Goalkeeper Development
✅ Qualified Coaches
✅ Positive & Supportive Environment
✅ Competitive League Football
✅ All Kit Provided Free of Charge
✅ Clear Pathway Through the Club

Our Under 14s squad is made up of ambitious, hardworking players who love the game and are looking to continue their development both on and off the pitch.

📍 Training: Eastbourne Sports Complex, Darlington
📅 Twice Per Week
⚽ League Fixtures & Development Opportunities

If you’d like to come along and meet the team, get in touch:

📧 [email protected]
📱 07385 901913

💜🩵 Creating opportunities for girls to play, develop and thrive through football. 🩵

19/06/2026

🩵🚂⚽ FREE LADIES WALKING FOOTBALL – EVERY MONDAY! ⚽🚂🩵

Looking to get a little more active, meet new people and have some fun in a friendly, relaxed environment?

Our FREE Just Play Walking Football sessions are open to all ladies aged 18+ regardless of experience or ability.

🚶‍♀️ No running
⚽ No pressure
😊 No experience needed
🤝 Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
💙 Great for fitness, wellbeing and socialising

Whether you’ve never kicked a football before, haven’t played for years, or simply fancy trying something new, we’d love to welcome you along.

📅 Every Monday
⏰ 6:15pm – 7:00pm
📍 Eastbourne Sports Complex, Darlington, DL1 1LU
💷 Completely FREE

Come along, have a kick about and see what it’s all about!

📞 07385 901913
📧 [email protected]

Tag a friend who might be interested and help us spread the word! 🩵💜

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17/06/2026

🚂 HOPETOWN TUESDAYS 🚂

Looking for something a little different this summer?

Our Hopetown Tuesdays are back for Summer 2026, giving girls the chance to enjoy a fantastic day packed with football, exploration, outdoor activities and fun at one of Darlington’s most exciting attractions.

🏛 Explore Hopetown Museum
⚽ Football sessions and mini tournaments
🎯 Team challenges and games
🍽 Lunch included
👭 Girls-only environment
😊 Make new friends and create lasting memories

📅 Tuesday 28th July, 4th August, 11th August & 18th August
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Hopetown, Darlington, DL3 6SW
💷 £10 per day

Part of our wider Summer Camps programme, offering 5 days of provision across all 4 weeks of the summer holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

🩵💜 Up The Locos 🚂

Hopetown Darlington

16/06/2026

Give us a share and a vote if you haven’t already please!

With over 6,500 votes for all finalists so far we want to make sure we’re the front runners 🤩

Each group is guaranteed £500, and the winner will receive a massive £5,000! Only one vote per email address. Voting will close on the 1pm on Wednesday 24th June – GOOD LUCK!

16/06/2026

🤪 WHACKY WEDNESDAYS 🤪

Football… but not as you know it!

Our Whacky Wednesdays bring together football with exciting themed activity days, creating unforgettable experiences for girls throughout the summer.

This summer’s themes include:

🐍 Brazilian Soccer & Animal Encounter
🏆 Gladiators & Football Ladder Tournament
⛳ Golf Stars & Strike Zone Challenges
🏈 Super Bowl & Match Play Mash-Up

Plus:

⚽ Football sessions and competitions
🎯 Fun games and challenges
🏅 Prizes and awards
🍽 Lunch included
👭 Girls-only environment

📅 Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Heathfield Primary School, DL1 1EJ
💷 £10 per day

Part of our wider Summer Camps programme, offering 5 days of provision across all 4 weeks of the summer holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

🩵💜 Up The Locos 🚂

15/06/2026

🍕 THEMED FRIDAYS 🍕

The biggest and most exciting days of the summer!

Every Friday brings a completely different themed experience alongside football, competitions, pizza and ice cream to create unforgettable holiday memories.

🌿 Wildlife Explorer Day
🏃 Sports Day
🚓 Emergency Services Day
🎤 Talent Day

Expect:

⚽ Football sessions and matches
🏆 Tournaments and challenges
🍕 Pizza included
🍦 Ice Cream Van visit
🎁 Prizes and awards
👭 Girls-only environment
😊 A brilliant way to finish each week

📅 Every Friday throughout the summer holidays
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Heathfield Primary School, DL1 1EJ

💷 £15 per day

🔥 SPECIAL OFFER 🔥

Attend the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions during the same week and your Friday place drops to just £10.

Part of our wider Summer Camps programme, offering 5 days of provision across all 4 weeks of the summer holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

🩵💜 Up The Locos 🚂🍕⚽🏆

15/06/2026

⚽🚂 OPEN SESSIONS THIS WEEK! 🚂⚽

Looking for a new football club? Want to try football for the first time? Or searching for your next challenge?

This week FC Darlington Locomotives are opening our doors and inviting girls and women of ALL abilities to come along and experience what makes our club so special! 💜🩵

✅ FREE to attend
✅ No experience needed
✅ FA Qualified Coaches
✅ Friendly and welcoming environment
✅ Teams for all abilities
✅ Pathway from beginner to Premier Division football

👩 LADIES OPEN TRAINING

📅 Monday 15th June
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm

📅 Wednesday 17th June
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm

👧 GIRLS OPEN TRAINING

📅 Wednesday 17th June
📍 Eastbourne Sports Complex Grass Pitches

⚽ Year 1 – Year 6
🕕 6:00pm – 7:00pm

⚽ Year 7 & Above
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm

🚂 Our pathway includes:

👶 Little Locos (Ages 3-5)
⚽ Development Centres (Ages 5-15)
🏆 Team Football (U7-U18)
🔥 Premier Division Opportunities
👩 Ladies Football

🤩 WHY JOIN THE LOCOS?

🚂 Over 450 women and girls involved
🏆 Award-Winning Club
⚽ One of the North East’s leading female football clubs
👕 Kit Provided
💜🩵 A club where everyone belongs

Register your interest here 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVl4nFHrZym3_22lasjmlO77XKCbF7FcVhtaUrW7SPg/viewform

📞 07385 901913
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com

Bring a friend and come and see what FC Darlington Locomotives is all about! 💜🩵

14/06/2026

🏆 2V2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

Think you’ve got what it takes to become FC Darlington Locomotives 2v2 Champions?

Our popular summer 2v2 Championships return this August, giving players the chance to compete in fast-paced games packed with touches, goals, decision-making and excitement.

⚽ Enter with a friend or sign up individually
🏆 Trophies up for grabs
⚽ Lots of game time
⚽ Small-sided football at its best
👭 Girls only
🍽 Lunch included

📅 Monday 3rd August & Monday 10th August
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Heathfield Primary School, DL1 1EJ
💷 £10 per player

Age Groups (25/26)
⚽ U8s (U7s welcome)
⚽ U10s (U9’s welcome)
⚽ U12s (U11s welcome)

*age groups are over a two band bracket with Under 7’s & Under 8’s playing together etc.

Part of our wider Summer Programme with activities running across all 4 weeks of the holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

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13/06/2026

⚽ FUTSAL CAMP ⚽

Want to improve your skills, confidence and decision making?

Our Futsal Camp is perfect for girls looking to develop their technique in a fast-paced environment that encourages creativity, quick thinking and lots of touches on the ball.

⚽ Skills sessions
⚽ Futsal rules workshop
⚽ 1v1 & 2v2 scenarios
⚽ Futsal matches
⚽ Competitions and games
⚽ Lots of ball contact and learning
👭 Girls only
🍽 Lunch included

📅 Monday 27th July & Monday 17th August
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Heathfield Primary School, DL1 1EJ
💷 £10 per day

Suitable for girls aged 6-11.

Part of our wider Summer Programme with activities running across all 4 weeks of the holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

🩵💜 Up The Locos 🚂

12/06/2026

🙋‍♀️ GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 🙋‍♀️

Interested in coaching, leadership, sport or working with young people in the future?

Our Girls Leadership Academy provides a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence and work towards a nationally recognised Sports Leaders qualification.

Perfect for girls wanting to:

⭐ Develop leadership skills
⭐ Learn how to organise activities
⭐ Improve communication and teamwork
⭐ Gain volunteering experience
⭐ Support future coaching opportunities
⭐ Strengthen college, university and job applications

The programme includes:

📚 Theory sessions
⚽ Practical leadership activities
🎯 Event planning and delivery
🏅 Nationally recognised qualification
🤝 Volunteering opportunities within the club
👭 Girls only (12+)
🍽 Lunch included

📅 Monday 27th July & Monday 17th August
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Heathfield Primary School, DL1 1EJ
💷 £10 per day

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Part of our wider Summer Programme with activities running across all 4 weeks of the holidays.

📱 07385901913
📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://fcdarlingtonlocomotives.com/summer-camps-2026

🩵💜 Up The Locos 🚂