U9 · U10 · U11 · MINI SOCCER
U9s, U10s & U11s
Real match-day football on FA Future Fit formats — the step from mini-soccer into competitive fixtures.
Safeguarding Notice
Players in the U9–U11 squad are minors. In line with FA safeguarding policy we do not publish individual player names, personal details or identifying photographs. Group and match action photos are shared only with parental consent. Every coach holds a current DBS check and FA Safeguarding Children certification.
FA Future Fit
This squad plays to the FA's Youth Development Review format — right pitch, right ball, right number of players — so every child gets maximum touches and enjoyment.
Age Group
U9–U11
FA Format
7v7
Ball Size
Size 3
Match Length
2 x 25 minutes (U9/U10) · 2 x 30 minutes (U11)
Training
Saturday 10:30am
Training Venue
Barretts Recreation Ground
Match Day
Saturday — Junior League
Pitch size: max 60 x 40 yds
Coaching focus
Building the foundations of the 11-a-side game — passing patterns, movement, positional awareness and defending as a unit. Every player rotates positions and gets fair game-time.
Coaching team
- Grimsby United Grimbarians (U11) — Joseph Fitzgerald
- Grimsby United Mariners (U11) — James Walmsley
All coaches: FA qualified · DBS checked · Safeguarding certified.
Teams & contacts
Contact the team manager directly to arrange a taster session.
Squad moments
Team photos are shared with parental consent and kept as group shots in line with FA safeguarding guidance.
The FA Respect Programme
Support the child, not the score.
Parents & carers
Stay behind the designated spectator line. Encourage every player — ours and theirs. No coaching from the touchline, and no comments to the referee.
Players
Play fair, play to the whistle, shake hands at full time. Speak to the referee through the captain only. Win humbly, lose with grace.
Coaches
Fair minutes for every child. Praise effort, not just outcome. Set the standard the players and parents follow.
Zero tolerance of abuse toward match officials, players, coaches or spectators. Concerns go directly to the Club Welfare Officer.
Join the U9–U11s
Free two-week taster for new players. Email grimsbyunitedfootballclub@gmail.com or come along on saturday 10:30am and speak to a coach.