Wetherby Athletic Junior Football Club

13/06/2026

08/06/2026

⚽ **Wetherby Athletic Gala Planning Meeting** ⚽

📅 **Wednesday 10th June**
🕖 **7:00pm**
📍 **Wetherby Sports Association**

Our annual Gala is one of the biggest events in the club calendar, bringing together hundreds of teams, thousands of visitors, and an incredible team of volunteers to make it all happen.

If you'd like to learn more about the event, see what goes on behind the scenes, get involved, or simply stay informed, we'd love to see you at our Gala Planning Meeting.

New faces are always welcome and encouraged. Whether you're interested in helping this year, learning more for the future, or simply understanding how such a large community event comes together, please come along.

For parents in the younger age groups, this is also a great opportunity to meet other families, get involved with the club, and perhaps take on a small role that makes a big difference. Many hands really do make light work.

We really do encourage the kids to get involved, and as such parents are essential — not necessarily to do all the jobs themselves, but to support, supervise and help everything run smoothly.

The main volunteer areas include:

• Event set-up
• Food and refreshments
• Refereeing
• Parking and traffic management
• Administration and registration
• Event close-down and pack-away

Alongside these are lots of smaller jobs throughout the weekend that help make the event a success. Whether you can spare an hour or a whole day, every contribution is appreciated.

There is absolutely no pressure to volunteer — just come along, ask questions, share ideas, and find out more about what makes the Gala such a special event for our club and community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone down at the WSA today for our End of Season Club Day! ⚽🎉

🕑 Starts at 2pm

2:00pm
🍔 Food vendors
🍻 Bar open
📸 Blaze will be in attendance for group photos and selfies!

3:00pm
⚽ Football Rounders
Parents and players are all welcome to join in.

4:00pm onwards – Team Presentations
🏆 U8 Girls – Ian
🏆 U9 Girls – Christine
🏆 U10 Girls – Richard & Chris
🏆 U10 Boys – Craig
🏆 U11 Girls – JPSP
🏆 U13 Girls – Gareth, Clare, Adam & Becky
🏆 U13 Boys – Craig

Presentations will take place in age-group order from the mini stage in the WSA bar.

It should be a great afternoon celebrating another fantastic season. See you all there! 💙⚽

05/06/2026

⚽ Friday Club Update ⚽

Gala – We Need You!
Only 3 weeks to go and we still need around 20 more volunteers, especially referees.

If you've never refereed before? No problem. We’ll provide support and guidance, and it’s a great way to get involved. We also need help with parking, food stall, and general event support. Please sign up if you can spare a few hours.

🚗 Drovers Day 14th June Wetherby 'The Drovers' Brass Band Marching Contest
We’re looking for 4 more volunteers to help with car parking and marshalling on the Ings. Even a couple of hours would make a huge difference and help share the load. Shifts available between 6.30 am and 6pm.

🎉 Club Day – Saturday 6th June
Our first Club Day is here! A relaxed afternoon of rounders, garden games, awards, food, drinks, and good company. Starts at 2pm and runs until around 6pm (with the bar staying open afterwards). Come along, bring the family, and enjoy the afternoon.

Back to it being Friday. The Wetherby Sports Association will be open this evening and as ever, a great place to enjoy the end of the week.

Thank you for helping with our summer football gala - please complete the short form and we will be in touch to confirm arrangements nearer the time. Your details will not be shared to anybody outside of the organisers of the event and will be deleted shortly after the event.

05/06/2026

🏉🐶 Join the Wetherby Bulldogs ‘Pups’ Rugby Training! 🐶🏉

Looking for a fun, active, and friendly way to introduce your little one to rugby? Our FREE Pups Rugby Training sessions are the perfect start!

⭐ For boys and girls aged 4 & 5
⭐ Learn basic rugby skills through fun games and activities
⭐ Build confidence, teamwork, and coordination
⭐ Make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment

📅 Starts: 11th June 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Venue: Wetherby Sports Association, LS22 5FN
💰 Cost: Absolutely FREE!

Whether your child is trying rugby for the first time or simply loves to run around and have fun, we’d love to welcome them to the Bulldogs family.

📩 Get in touch for more information or simply come along and join the fun!

05/06/2026

As part of this year’s Gala, we are proud to be supporting five fantastic charities, alongside Wetherby Athletic JFC, which is also a registered charity. Each organisation makes a positive difference to people’s lives in its own way.

Support is not only about donations; it is also about raising awareness, sharing important messages, and helping others understand the causes and challenges these charities work to address. With this in mind, please donate if you can, or simply share their information with friends and family. Every little bit helps.

Another great feature of the Wetherby Athletic JFC Gala is the opportunity to get involved with the club and the wider community. If you would like to learn more about the club, meet new people, or lend a hand, we are still looking for volunteers. Please get in touch or complete the attached volunteer form. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

https://gofund.me/38a361bd6
Martin House Children's Hospice
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Andys Man Club Leeds
Take Heart


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPtEVPBVUeDi5xaly5qStiKn_DsptjB7HlcQSYK2y-wg5RQg/viewform?pli=1

03/06/2026

Its National Volunteer Week !!!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who make our club and wider community such a great place to be.

From coaches, referees and team managers to committee members, admin teams, event organisers and all those who quietly help behind the scenes – your time, effort and commitment make a real difference.

Wetherby Athletic is built on volunteers, and we're incredibly grateful for every single one of you.

If you've ever thought about getting involved, now is a great time. With the Gala just around the corner, we're looking for a few more volunteers to help make it another fantastic weekend for everyone.

Come and join the team – it's rewarding, great fun, and a brilliant way to support our club and community.

Thank you for helping with our summer football gala - please complete the short form and we will be in touch to confirm arrangements nearer the time. Your details will not be shared to anybody outside of the organisers of the event and will be deleted shortly after the event.