“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
W.H.Davies
ABERDARE TOWN Football Club
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Grasshoppers
In the summer of 2025 the Club made the decision to bring back an important part of our past as we re-introduced the well known name of Grasshoppers as part of our structure. Grasshoppers are now the name of our MINI football section which plays on a Saturday morning in the Aberdare Valley Football League. Matches are played in a round-robin type arrangement each week playing against other teams and are for children in school years 1 (Under 6s) through to and including year 6 (Under 11s). We also have an Under 5s team which is for children in reception class. Scores are not recorded or published and it is all about working as a team, developing social skills and above all having fun. Friendships can be built and maintained for many years coming through as a team together and hopefully one day our little Grasshoppers will be running out for the senior team! All registered Grasshoppers will receive a player pass for themselves and an adult to gain free entry to all our senior team’s home games.
Our Teams
Our Origins Grasshoppers is a name that is well known in football within the valley having been one of the biggest provision of children’s football for many years. The Grasshoppers merged with the Club to form our first ever mini and junior section and was spearheaded back then by Chris Welch, Steve Pearce and Wayne Holder to name just three. Presentation nights and training were always well attended and was the opening experiences of many local players into football. We take great delight in bringing the name back in 2025.
Want to join us? Are you a team that is looking for a new club? Are you a coach that wants to help start a brand new team? Then get in touch and join the Aberdare Town family. We know how daunting it can be to run a team but you will be fully backed by a great team behind the scenes and there is plenty of support on hand from established coaches within our structure. Not got a qualification yet? Come and speak to us about options and let us help you. No previous experience needed just a passion for making sure that the children have the best time they possibly can. Mini football is all about enjoying football and making sure there is a smile on their faces! Please contact our Club Secretary, CARWYN SPECK by emailing registrations@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
Safeguarding As a Club we take our safeguarding and well- being responsibilities seriously If you have any concerns contact JOANNE SPECK by emailing safeguarding@aberdaretownfc.co.uk #safeguarding In an emergency, or if you think somebody is at risk of harm, phone 999 We have a dedicated Club Chaplain, Ian Ross, from Bryn Sion in Trecynon, if you want a friendly ear to discuss things with you can reach out by emailing chaplain@aberdaretownfc.co.uk For more information on safeguarding check out our dedicated page on this website HERE
U6 School Year 1
U7 School Year 2
U8 School Year 3
Training: Monday | 18:00 till 19;00 | The Ynys 3G Coaches: Jamie Berry Sponsors:
U9 School Year 4
U10 School Year 5
U11 School Year 6
Training: Monday | 18:00 till 19;00 | The Ynys 3G Coaches: Elon Lee Sponsors:
TEAMABER
Make Aberdare Great Again
U5 School Year Reception
Training: Sunday | 10:00 till 11;30 | Dare Community Hall Coaches: Daniel Norris, Lewis Reed Sponsors:
“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
W.H.Davies
ABERDARE TOWN Football Club
© Copyright 2025 - The official website of Aberdare Town FC Limited. All rights reserved.
bePARTofIT
STADIUM
bePARTofIT
Grasshoppers
In the summer of 2025 the Club made the decision to bring back an important part of our past as we re- introduced the well known name of Grasshoppers as part of our structure. Grasshoppers are now the name of our MINI football section which plays on a Saturday morning in the Aberdare Valley Football League. Matches are played in a round-robin type arrangement each week playing against other teams and are for children in school years 1 (Under 6s) through to and including year 6 (Under 11s). We also have an Under 5s team which is for children in reception class. Scores are not recorded or published and it is all about working as a team, developing social skills and above all having fun. Friendships can be built and maintained for many years coming through as a team together and hopefully one day our little Grasshoppers will be running out for the senior team! All registered Grasshoppers will receive a player pass for themselves and an adult to gain free entry to all our senior team’s home games.
Our Origins Grasshoppers is a name that is well known in football within the valley having been one of the biggest provision of children’s football for many years. The Grasshoppers merged with the Club to form our first ever mini and junior section and was spearheaded back then by Chris Welch, Steve Pearce and Wayne Holder to name just three. Presentation nights and training were always well attended and was the opening experiences of many local players into football. We take great delight in bringing the name back in 2025.
Want to join us? Are you a team that is looking for a new club? Are you a coach that wants to help start a brand new team? Then get in touch and join the Aberdare Town family. We know how daunting it can be to run a team but you will be fully backed by a great team behind the scenes and there is plenty of support on hand from established coaches within our structure. Not got a qualification yet? Come and speak to us about options and let us help you. No previous experience needed just a passion for making sure that the children have the best time they possibly can. Mini football is all about enjoying football and making sure there is a smile on their faces! Please contact our Club Secretary, CARWYN SPECK by emailing registrations@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
Safeguarding As a Club we take our safeguarding and well- being responsibilities seriously If you have any concerns contact JOANNE SPECK by emailing safeguarding@aberdaretownfc.co.uk #safeguarding In an emergency, or if you think somebody is at risk of harm, phone 999 We have a dedicated Club Chaplain, Ian Ross, from Bryn Sion in Trecynon, if you want a friendly ear to discuss things with you can reach out by emailing chaplain@aberdaretownfc.co.uk For more information on safeguarding check out our dedicated page on this website HERE
Our Teams
U6 School Year 1
U7 School Year 2
U8 School Year 3
Training: Monday | 18:00 till 19;00 | The Ynys 3G Coaches: Jamie Berry Sponsors:
U9 School Year 4
U10 School Year 5
U11 School Year 6
Training: Monday | 18:00 till 19;00 | The Ynys 3G Coaches: Elon Lee Sponsors:
TEAMABER
Make Aberdare Great Again
U5 School Year Reception
Training: Sunday | 10:00 till 11;30 | Dare Community Hall Coaches: Daniel Norris, Lewis Reed Sponsors: