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More girls football in Haverhill over June and July!
There’s something for all school ages at Energetic Endeavours - let’s get girls playing!  Energetic Endeavours lead by Head Coach and owner Laura Mills will be offering a range of unique football opportunities for both Girls and Women here in Haverhill over June and July 23 ! For further information on sessions currently available please contact Energetic Endeavours :  07480100152 info@energeticendeavours.co.uk Read more...
Balfour completes unique women’s coaching programme
Lois Balfour, HCSA Football Development Officer has completed a 3-month long coaching academy with Nike as part of The Powerhouse Project [PHP] to empower the next generation of female leaders in football.  Lois was selected to be one of twelve aspiring coaches to join the programme as part of the PHP second cohort. The programme aimed at providing an opportunity for female coaches with a UEFA C licence to improve their skills and experience to aid preparation ahead of taking the next step in their coaching journey on the UEFA... Read more...
Breaking ground at The New Croft
Construction of a £1.3 million second floodlit 3G pitch has started at The New Croft to enhance the football facilities for current clubs and those in and around the Haverhill area. A ground breaking ceremony was held on Monday to mark the milestone, attended by Haverhill Community Sports Association [HCSA] Directors Richard Herbert and Howard Cook, and HCSA Facilties & Football Manager, Peter betts.  Also in attendance were Tom Harrison HCSA Chair; Facilities & Football Development Assistant Sophie Grey and Finance Officer, Holly Mayhew.  The project, named the single largest... Read more...
Limitless summer camps are back in Haverhill at The New croft !
Limitless is back in Haverhill with our in demand Summer camps- our unrivalled multi activity days will be taking place at The New Croft centre are completely FREE! We will have Animal experiences, axe throwing, golf, inflatables, Sports and games, Arts and crafts, Magicians, Cooking and Baking plus many more!To Qualify for a no cost place your child must be in receipt of free school meals, a refugee or your family has struggled with the current financial crisis! To secure your place Click here to book please click the new... Read more...
Horlock at the helm of Haverhill Football Academy
Former Manchester City and West Ham United player Kevin Horlock has been appointed Academy Manager at Haverhill Football Academy. The ex-professional is set to be at the helm of the newly formed football academy launching in September giving students aged 16-19 a unique full-time football and education programme. Haverhill Football Academy has partnered with Haverhill Community Sixth form to allow students to study A-Levels, Level 3 vocational courses or a combination of the two alongside a competitive football programme. Kevin’s new role will include driving all post-16 programmes, educating students... Read more...
Funding confirmed to revamp football facilities
People living in Haverhill are set to benefit from fresh investment into local football facilities thanks to a £825k grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. This investment will enable Haverhill Community Sports Association to create a second floodlit 3G football turf pitch at The New Croft to enhance it’s football facilities for current clubs and those in and around Haverhill.  These improved facilities will represent a significant improvement on the existing facility at The New Croft that will be used by Haverhill Rovers, Haverhill Borough... Read more...
Young people gain hands-on experience through new initiative
As part of our commitment to the local community, we’re giving young people the opportunity to shine and gain hands-on experience through our ‘World of Work’ initiative here at The New Croft. The initiative was launched earlier this year by The New Croft Foundation in a bid to support young people in the local area to better prepare them through the transition of education to employment. The opportunity is open to ambitious  students, looking to gain hands-on experience in a real life professional environment.  Edward Newall, an aspiring photographer and... Read more...
Next Level Fitness Summer BBQ
We would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone that turned out for Next Level Fitness summer bash over the weekend here at The New Croft. It was another huge success made even better by the glorious weather! Amazing food was provided  by Gino, Anna and Sophie with Andy 父 Palazon providing fantastic music throughout the day. NLF Hope that everyone enjoyed the day and make sure that you keep your eyes open for their next event! Photographs of the weekend can be found by clicking here. All photos from... Read more...
Thrilling Weekend of Football Finals
A weekend of community, homemade pizza and thrilling displays of football as The New Croft hosts the 2022/23 JPL Warriors and Suffolk County Cup Youth Finals. The finals weekend was described as a 'great advert' for football by The New Crofts Facilities & Football Development Manager, Peter Betts. With the 3G pitch, main facility grass pitch, and several youth pitches available, The New Croft was delighted to host all 21 finals within one facility, creating a safe and entertaining environment for teams and visiting spectators. All photos from the finals... Read more...
Suffolk Youth Cup Finals Announced
The New Croft will be the host venue for the Suffolk Youth Cup Finals on Sunday 14th May.  A total of 13 finals will be played on three different pitches at the complex, including the main stadium pitch and the 3G stadium pitch. Entrance to the finals will be £2 for adults and £1 for children, with children under-12 free if accompanied by an adult. Car parking, costing £1 per vehicle, will be available at The New Croft, and there will also be an overflow car park at Samuel Ward... Read more...
Abbeycroft Leisure funding confirmed for SEN provision
We are delighted to announce that Abbeycroft Leisure has renewed its funding for Haverhill Community Sports Association [HCSA] to continue delivering disability football sessions at Churchill School in Haverhill.  This funding has allowed HCSA to provide football opportunities to children through their school's enrichment timetable and encourages children to get active, have fun and make new friends. Students of Churchill School participating in their football session with Football Development Officer Lois Balfour | Photograph: Edward Newall Churchill School is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which provides a unique environment... Read more...
Kings Coronation Cup Success
We were delighted to have hosted Haverhill Rovers Table Football and Subbuteo Club [HRTFSC] at The New Croft for their Kings Coronation Cup tournament.   To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, 40 Subbuteo players, including those from Darlington and Southampton, took to the tabletop game to battle it out to be crowned King of Haverhill.  A fun filled day at The New Croft for HRTFSC Kings Coronation Cup | Photograph: Edward Newall Chairman and Founding Member of HRTFSC, Gerry Harrington said: "The club is fantastic and allows like-minded people... Read more...