Junior Football Clubs
Alderley Edge has a thriving Junior football club in Alderley Athletic JFC who play on the Council owned fields on Chorley Hall Lane. Catering for boys and girls from the ages of 7 upwards the club plays in the local Timperley League and is the only Charter Standard Club in the area awarded by the FA in 2008. They can be found online at alderleyathleticjfc.co.uk
Founded in 2007 by Mike Nolan - Head Coach and Jonathan Rowley - Chairman the club has grown from 14 original players to 60 children in the 2009 season covering ages from 7 to 11. The philosophy of the club is based around Pressure Free Junior Football and strives to create a positive impact on young children of the surrounding area.
In summer 2009 Allan Hodges took over as Chairman and Jonathan stepped down to Vice Chairman. The club also maintains the Pavilion on Chorley Hall lane which it has been renovating since 2008.
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