Club Information & History

Battlebridge Boys Club was formed by a group of concerned parents in the late 1950's. Their concern was the lack of youth club facilities in the Merstham and North Redhill area.

These parents organised football, cricket, and athletics. Meeting in their various homes they realised the club needed a meeting place and base, if it was to develop and offer a year round outlet for their members. After many jumble sales and sponsored events they were able to raise the money to build the club house in Frenches road.

They joined the Surrey Association of boys Clubs and grew from strength to strength. The club was officially opened in November 1963 by the then Mayor of Reigate and Banstead Council. It provided for a five nights a week youth club. As well as the traditional youth club activities the club also developed a very successful Boxing section and it became apparent football was to play a big part in the clubs popularity.

In the 1970's skateboarding was introduced and culminated in a visit to U.S.A. Also at this time the Battlebridge International Youth Football Festival started and quickly became one of the most important local football tournaments. Attracting clubs from Italy, Holland, Germany, France and Scotland plus teams from all over England. The club returned these visits sometimes as many as three European tours a year.

Unfortunately the Youth Club has had to be suspended whilst current development work goes on around the club house and work is being done to establish a new home for the club.

Two years ago the club decided to change its name and membership to encourage girls football and become Battlebridge Club.

Meanwhile the football section continues to thrive offering football to children from age six to sixteen. Catering for all abilities.

Battlebridge Club is Affiliated to the Surrey Association for Young People (SCYCP) Surrey County FA Limited with all the teams playing in the Tandridge Youth League.

See the following documents for more information:

• Code of Conduct for Players
• Code of Conduct for Parents & Supporters
• Code of Conduct for Managers and Coaches
• Child Protection Policy