Welcome to the homepage for SAHA Football Club, named as the FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year for 2010 by the Shropshire Football Association. This is the 3rd consecutive year the Club has been given this accolade, having previously received the same award in both 2009 and 2008. Well done to everyone involved in SAHA FC for your tremendous work and helping the Club to achieve this latest award from the Shropshire FA.
SAHA FC is an FA Charter Standard Community Club, based on the west side of Shrewsbury (Bicton, Gains Park, Shelton, Copthorne and Radbrook) which offers organised football in a safe environment for boys, girls and young adults from the age of 5 to 18. Bicton Ladies also offers Womens football for post 16+ players.
SAHA FC values are 'fun', 'fair play' and 'friendships'. We want all involved with SAHA FC to enjoy playing football, show good sporting behaviour and make lots of friends!
SAHA FC was formed in the early 1970's and this season the Club has 23 teams in local leagues as follows;
Shropshire Junior Football League (mini soccer) - U8's (x3), U9's (x1) and U10's (x2) teams.
Shropshire Junior Football League (9 v 9) - U11's (x2)
Shropshire Junior Football League (11 a side) - U12's (x2), U13's, U14's (x2), U15's and U16's (x2) teams.
Shropshire Minor County Football League - U18's team.
Shropshire Womens and Girls Football League - U10's, U12's, U14's and U16's Girls Teams, plus Shrewsbury Ladies Open Age Team (formerly Bicton Ladies).
Shrewsbury Sunday League - Mens Open Age Team
All SAHA FC Coaches are fully qualified to a minimum FA Level 1 badge, as well as holding current Emergency Aid and Safe Guarding Children certification.
We are currently looking for players of all ages to join our club - if you would like to train and play in one of our teams or would like more information about SAHA FC, please use the 'Contact Club' section of the website and we'll pass your enquiry onto the relevant Team Manager or Club Officer.
For further information on SAHA FC Disability Football section please see the 'Disability Team' page under 'The Teams'.
SAHA FC also runs a Creche for 5 - 7 year old boys and Girls on Saturday morning at Shelton Recreational Ground. The Creche is run by fully qualified football coaches and we have a limited number of spaces still available - to request further details about our Creche please use the 'Contact Club' section of the website.
2010 AGM - Monday 7th June 2010 @ 8.00pm @ Bicton Village Hall & Club. All club motions and/or nominations with proposer/seconder to be with Andy Young, Club Secretary no later than Monday 24th May 2010.
Next Managers Meeting - Monday 12th July 2010 @ 8.00pm @ Bicton Village Hall & Club.
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
Get ready for the new season - win a load of balls for your team!
Footballs, footballs, footballs! We've teamed up with Umbro to bring you the perfect boost for pre-season training - 10 Club Website footballs for your team!
What would you do to improve the next generation of British footballers?
Youth development has been at the top of the grassroots football agenda lately, so what would you do to help improve the next generation of British talent? Have your say!
