07/05/2026
๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐พ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ก๐ช๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ง! ๐ฅณ
The Dorset County Football Association Club of the Year award recognises clubs that demonstrate excellence across all areas of their operation โ from player development and coaching standards to safeguarding, club governance, inclusivity, and community engagement. Dexter Sports was selected for the breadth and quality of its provision, its commitment to making football accessible to all, and the systems and structures it has put in place to support its continued growth.
๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ก! ๐
What sets Dexter Sports apart is its belief that a football club should be more than just a place to play matches. The club has invested heavily in its infrastructure โ from a purpose-built digital platform that streamlines registration, payments, and communication for hundreds of families, to its training programmes, safeguarding procedures, and coach development pathways ๐โค๏ธ
๐ค The club's community focus extends beyond the pitch. With teams across every age group and playing level, Dexter Sports provides a home for children of all abilities. Whether a player is taking their first steps in football or progressing through competitive leagues, the club's ethos is clear: every child deserves the chance to play, develop, and enjoy the game and we are very proud to consist of...
โฝ๏ธ 700+ Registered players across the whole club including adults and walking football
โฝ๏ธ 150+ volunteers
โฝ๏ธ 46 youth teams
โฝ๏ธ 7 girls teams
โฝ๏ธ Adult Menโs Team
โฝ๏ธ 2 ability counts teams
โฝ๏ธ 4 walking football teams
โฝ๏ธ 7 community turn up and play groups
โฝ๏ธ Youth refs scheme
โฝ๏ธ Youth coaches scheme
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Winning the Club of the Year award marks a significant milestone in Dexter Sports' journey, but the work doesn't stop here. The club continues to expand its provision, develop its coaching workforce, and improve the experience for players and families alike. Plans for the coming season include further growth across age groups, continued investment in training facilities, and the ongoing development of the club's digital infrastructure ๐
๐ค The committee would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who has played a part in this achievement. From the coaches who turn up in all weathers, to the parents who wash kits, run the line, and drive to away matches on cold Sunday mornings โ this award is for all of you ๐ฅฐ
๐ Here's to the next chapter. Come on you Dexters! ๐
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