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Free football. New friends. Big opportunities.
Get active, make friends and have fun for free
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to ensuring young people have access to free, positive activities in their local communities. Through partnerships with organisations including AFC Telford United Foundation and the Urban Games, hundreds of young people – girls and boys - across the borough can take part in free football sessions every week.
Whether you're looking to improve your skills, stay active, meet new friends or simply enjoy a kickabout, there are opportunities available for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 at venues across Telford & Wrekin.
All sessions are free to attend and open to boys and girls. No booking is required.
Need more information?
AFC Telford United Foundation Email: foundation@afctelford.co.uk
Kick-start your football journey
Whether you're an experienced player, new to football or simply looking for something fun to do after school, there is a place for you. Come along, get involved and discover why hundreds of young people across Telford & Wrekin take part in free football sessions every week.
For more information about activities for children and young people across the borough, visit the Council's events and activities pages here
AFC Telford United Foundation KIX Programme
The award-winning KIX Programme provides free football and youth engagement sessions in communities across Telford & Wrekin.
Delivered by qualified AFC Telford United Foundation coaches, sessions combine football with wider youth support activities, helping young people build confidence, develop friendships and improve their wellbeing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Recognised nationally as the National League Trust Project of the Year, KIX has become one of the borough's most successful youth programmes.
Urban Games Football Sessions
Urban Games delivers free informal football opportunities across Telford & Wrekin, bringing sport directly into local neighbourhoods and community spaces during school holidays. Professional coaches manage the sessions and no booking is needed – simply drop in and play. Each term a new programme is announced and can be found here .
The sessions encourage young people to get active, have fun and socialise in a relaxed environment, helping them develop skills, confidence and positive connections within their communities.
More than just football
While football may bring young people onto the pitch, the benefits go far beyond the game.
Taking part can help young people:
Stay physically active
Make new friends and develop teamwork skills
Improve mental health and wellbeing
Build confidence and resilience
Learn new skills and challenge themselves
Connect with trusted adults and positive role models
Feel part of their local community
The sessions also provide positive activities outside of school hours, helping young people spend time in safe, supportive environments.
Tom Elliott, AFC Telford United Foundation Manager, said: “Football is a fantastic way of bringing young people together, but the real impact comes from the confidence, friendships and life skills they develop through taking part.
“Through programmes like KIX, we're able to provide free opportunities that help young people stay active, feel connected to their community and realise their potential. We're proud to work alongside Telford & Wrekin Council to make these opportunities available to as many young people as possible.”
Find a session near you
Free football sessions take place throughout Telford & Wrekin all year round.
View current KIX session times and locations at:
Monday
Madeley
4:30pm to 5:30pm | Ages 11 to 16
Tuesday
Burton Borough
5pm to 6pm | Ages 11 to 16 (Starting 6 October)
Wednesday
Malinslee
5pm to 6pm | Ages 11 to 16
AFC Telford United
7pm to 8pm | Ages 11 to 16
Thursday
Stirchley
5pm to 6pm AND 6pm to pm | Ages 11 to 16
Friday
AFC Telford United
5pm to 6pm | Ages 11 to 16
Priorslee-Gatcombe Way
5-6pm Ages 11 to 16
Lightmoor
6pm to 7pm | Ages 11 to 16
