Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League

15/10/2026

⚽ EXCITING NEWS – U7 FOOTBALL STARTER PACKS!⚽

🏆 HAMBLETON & RICHMONDSHIRE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

🌟 START A NEW U7 TEAM – WE'LL HELP YOU GET GOING!🌟

We're delighted to announce a brand-new initiative to encourage more clubs to enter U7 teams into our league!

We understand that starting a new grassroots football team can come with costs, so we're offering a FREE EQUIPMENT STARTER PACK to eligible clubs entering a new U7 team! 🎉

🎒 WHAT'S INCLUDED?

⚽ 10 Footballs
🎒 1 Ball Bag
🔶 50 Training Cones
👕 12 Training Bibs
🩹 1 First Aid Kit

Everything you need to help get your new team up and running!

⚽ WHY JOIN OUR U7 LEAGUE?

Our U7 programme is all about giving young players the best possible introduction to grassroots football.

✅ Age-appropriate football

✅ Fun, friendly central venue mornings

✅ Opportunities to develop confidence and skills

✅ A positive environment for players and coaches

✅ Supporting clubs to grow from the youngest age groups

We want to see more children playing football, making friends, developing their skills and, most importantly, enjoying the game!

🤝 CLUBS – WE NEED YOU!

Whether you're an existing club looking to introduce a new U7 side or a club considering expanding your junior section, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Interested?

Contact the Mandy Or Graham to find out more about entering a team and claiming your starter pack.

Starter packs are subject to league eligibility criteria.

⚽ MORE TEAMS. MORE OPPORTUNITIES. MORE CHILDREN PLAYING FOOTBALL.⚽

06/10/2026

👏💛 A MASSIVE WELL DONE, ARCHIE! 💛👏

Everyone at the Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League would like to congratulate Archie Whitfield on completing his incredible run from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in just 18 days! 🏃‍♂️

Archie took on this huge challenge to raise money for The Brain Charity, in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield, the former welfare officer at Thirsk Falcons.

Despite battling injuries along the way, Archie showed remarkable determination to reach the finish. We are so proud of his journey and the example he has set for young people across our football community. His courage, commitment and love for his dad have shone through every step. 💛

Archie, you have done yourself, your family and everyone who has supported you proud. From all of us across the league a massive well done and enjoy a thoroughly deserved rest! 👏

Donations are still very welcome. If you would like to celebrate Archie’s achievement by supporting his fundraiser, you can donate here:

👉 https://givestar.io/gs/the-stadium-tour

Please share and help us give Archie the recognition he deserves! 💛

04/10/2026

🚨 Calling all clubs – urgent support needed for our U15/16 league

Unfortunately, our U15/16 league is now at serious risk of being unable to continue.

Following the sad news that Ripon’s side has folded and withdrawn today, we have just two teams remaining.

We’re urgently asking clubs to consider whether they could enter a development side at this age group.

This could provide valuable football for players who need more game time, while helping us keep the league running for those already involved.

To help a new side get started, the league will provide an equipment starter pack as a goodwill gesture, including:

⚽ Footballs
🎒 Ball bag
👕 Bibs
🩹 First aid kit
🔺 Cones

If your club could help, or would like to discuss what might be possible, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Please share this appeal with anyone at your club who may be able to support us. Together, we can help keep these young players playing football.

Thank you,

Graham

01/10/2026

⚽ U7s CENTRAL VENUE – NEXT FIXTURE DATE! ⚽

Our next Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League U7s central venue morning is confirmed! 🙌

📍 Hosts: Bedale Junior Football Club

📅 Saturday 24th October

⏰ 11:00am start

We’re looking forward to bringing our youngest players together for another morning of football, teamwork and fun, building confidence and enjoying the game! ⚽😊

A big thank you to Bedale for hosting and to all our coaches, parents and carers for your support. 👏

Thank you,
Graham

29/09/2026

Well done to Thirsk Falcons Football Club with helping North Riding County Football Association putting this together.

Well done to all the players 👏👏

28/09/2026

📸⚽ TEAM SPOTLIGHT SHOW US YOUR BEST SHOT! ⚽📸

Calling all Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League teams!

We’d love to see your team photos from the upcoming weekend’s fixtures and we want you to show us the fun side of your teams!

Think outside the box, get creative and show off your camera skills.

Whether it’s a funny pose, a brilliant celebration or a photo that captures your team’s personality, let’s see those smiles and that team spirit! 😄⚽

🏆 Our favourite FIVE photos will each win a match ball for their team!

Send your entries directly to myself , along with your club name and age group, for a chance to feature on our page and take home a prize.

Please make sure you have the appropriate parent/carer permission for everyone pictured and for the photo to be shared on the league’s social media.

Get your teammates together, get snapping and show us what makes your team special! 📸👏

27/09/2026

⚽ A SPECIAL MORNING FOR OUR YOUNGEST PLAYERS! 🙌

On Saturday, I had the privilege of hosting our first Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League U7s central venue event at Thirsk Falcons and what a morning it was!

We welcomed two teams from Bedale, alongside teams from Catterick Village, Leyburn, Richmond Town, Richmond Pro Player and Thirsk Falcons, for an occasion full of excitement and enthusiasm.

Seeing the boys and girls playing their very first matches in their club colours was something special. These are the moments that mark the beginning of their football journeys, making memories with teammates and enjoying the chance to represent their clubs.

All the teams adapted brilliantly to the new 3v3 format, taking it in their stride and getting stuck into the action. At this age, it’s about giving every child the opportunity to get involved, build confidence, try things and, above all, enjoy playing football.

A massive thank you to Thirsk Falcons for hosting, and well done to all the coaches for supporting and encouraging their players throughout the morning. Your time, patience and enthusiasm make such a difference to these young footballers. Thank you, too, to the families cheering them on from the sidelines.

The Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League continues to grow, and mornings like this show just how much we have to look forward to.

After watching these teams yesterday, one thing is clear we have some little stars on our hands!

16/09/2026

⚽ Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League - Chairman’s walk around.

What a fantastic start to the new season for all the clubs involved in our league!

While out with my U13 side at the weekend, I took the opportunity to stay after our game and watch Carperby Rovers FC U10s take on North Yorkshire Soccer Academy U10s.

What a brilliant match it was!

Both teams played with confidence, and the quality of football on display was an absolute joy to watch.

Massive credit must go to both coaching teams. It was fantastic to see two U10 sides being encouraged to play positive football, express themselves and enjoy the game.

A huge thank you to Carperby for their hospitality and for hosting another excellent morning of junior football.

Well done to everyone involved a wonderful advert for our league and grassroots football! 👏⚽

29/08/2026

U15/16 teams needed for friendlies DM interest.

Send a message to learn more

02/06/2026

⚽️ 🏆🚨🔔‼️ NEW FOR NEXT SEASON – U17s LEAGUE ⚽️🏆🚨🔔‼️

The Hambleton & Richmondshire Junior Football League are proud to announce the launch of a brand new U17s League for next season.

This is an exciting new opportunity for clubs and players to continue their football journey in a competitive,enjoyable and development-focused environment.

✅ Competitive Fixtures
✅ Player Development
✅ Respect & Fair Play

If your club is interested in entering a team or would like more information, please get in touch.

📞 07498 102452
📩 Or contact us via our league socials

Be part of something new next season. ⚽️🔥