Ready to take the next step?
Players from our affiliated clubs across Essex and East London are picked to represent the EBGC at Under 16’s level in a series of friendlies with professional clubs, as well as a Football Tour in Wales.
Trial Day
The project begins with a trial day, where affiliated clubs and players are invited to take part and showcase their skills. The players we feel would benefit the most from the experience, are invited to be a part.
Friendlies
Over the course of the season, beneficiaries will take part in a series of friendlies, playing teams representing the West Ham Foundation, Norwich City and Southend United.
The Wales Football Tour
In February, the team are invited to join a 5-day long football tour, where they partake in different activities and face oppositions such as the ‘Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales’, teams from the ‘Welsh Premier League’ and more. In recent years, we have been able to treat participants to attend an EFL Championship match at ‘Swansea City’, and a tour of the ‘Principality Stadium’ in Cardiff.
Teams We Have Faced...
The West Ham Foundation
Fixtures are regularly scheduled to play The West Ham Foundation.
Southend United Community Foundation
Heading to the South of Essex to be hosted by Southend United Community Foundation. We have had some rep players take the next step in their footballing journey and start college through the club.
Norwich City Academy
We regularly have the privilege of arrving at The Nest to play a Norwich City FC Academy team.
Afan Lido FC
Back in 2022, we had the pleasure of facing Cymru South Division side Afan Lido FC on the Wales Football Tour.
How Can You Represent The EBGC?
To represent the EBGC, you must be a member of an affiliated club and play under 16’s. September 2025 will be when he hold Trials for the 25/26 season, keep an eye out on our Social Media for new announcements!
Want To Know More?
Get in touch with our Sports and Development Officer today below, or call our office on 01245 264783