There are two management structures at the Club.

• The Hub.  Steyning Community Hub Limited (SCHL)

To raise the finance for the 3G Pitch HSBC required a Limited Company. This was set up by four local parents involved with the club who were prepared to invest their own money to ensure our Club were able to install the pitch. The Hub act as the landlord of the Football Club dealing with the pitch, capital improvements etc. The Hub is a not for profit organisation  – all income is used to improve the facilities and run STCFC. The directors receive no remuneration. The Hub acts as the Landlord.

• The Football Club.  Steyning Town Community FC (STCFC)

The Football Club is run by the Football Club Committee, all volunteers, that includes members of The Hub. The football club comprises:

• Senior Section – including First Team, Reserves and Veterans.
• Women Section – First Team.
• Youth Section – U18’s.
• Youth and Junior Section – mini-kickers to U16’s
• Girls Section.

The Committee meets monthly and sets the policies for the Football Club. The Football Club acts as the Tenant.

Note that the land is owned by the Church of England.

The 3G Pitch was paid for by:

• Grant from The Wilson Memorial Trust
• Loan from HSBC
• Investment from The Hub (four local parents)

The pitch has a twice-weekly, quarterly, and  maintenance program and is tested annually to retain both FA and FIFA accreditation. Each year the club puts aside £25K for replacement every 10 years. To assist the pitch is hired out to third-parties, for example Albion in the Community and The Chelsea Foundation.

Our coaching aims are:

• Each year group is to have at least one FA level one coach, who takes on overall responsibility for that year group.
• All managers and coaches will be subject to the relevant DBS checks.
• Managers and coaches are required to join the FA Licensed Coaches Club online.
• Each game to be attended by a qualified emergency aid person who has attended an organised FA first aid course.
• Promote and retain interest in the playing of Association Football.
• Develop standards and encourage progression to affiliated Senior teams.

Each year-group trains on the main floodlit pitch at Shooting Field. Matches can be on other pitches depending on the age-group. As we offer a football opportunity to more players there is a pressure on pitch use. Match pitches are:

• Shooting Field  3G Floodlit pitch
• School Playing Fields (St Andrew and Steyning Grammar)
• Memorial Playing Field, Steyning
• Memorial Playing Field, Upper Beeding

Mixed teams play in the Horsham District League on a Saturday. Our girls teams play in the Sussex County Women and Girls Football League on a Sunday

Our catchment area is that of Steyning Grammar. Players outside of this area need to be approved by our committee.

We have an annual fee – that can be paid monthly. See FAQs – Fees below. 

We call this streaming. The club policy is:

• Mini soccer – inclusive without exception
• 7 v 7 – inclusive without exception
• 9 v 9 – this unusual, and only between two squads in an age-group. This is at the manager’s discretion after good communication with parents and players to ensure contented squads.
• 11 v 11 – this is more common, but is at the manager’s discretion after good communication with parents and players to ensure a contented squad.

Every registered player is provided with a full playing strip by the club. This includes a shirt, shorts, and socks. Strips remain the property of the club and can be redistributed, typically at the end of the season. If part of the kit is lost we will have a look to see what is available – but lost kit may need to be replaced.

Yes please. Just speak to your age-group manager who will be delighted to speak to you. You will get:

• 2 year advertising board at the club
• Banner advert in the first team on-line match day program
• Reduced rates for full page advert in STCFC tournament program
• Promotion through out the season on the Clubs social Media sites
• Sponsors logo on the clubs official website

The club has a proud tradition and is keen to protect and develop its identity. The club’s strip is the most powerful form of identity that helps bond the players of all age groups into a single club community. It is therefore a foundation stone of the club’s history and its aspirations, and as such there are strict guidelines concerning kit colours and livery.

• Home – Red and White shirt, with solid red shorts, solid red socks.
• Away (where applicable) – Blue and Black shirt, with solid blue shorts, solid blue socks

This table illustrates how the fees are split – we appreciate costs may vary at different age-groups:

Note that the 3G Pitch Hire Fees are at a subsidised rate compared to third-party hirers.

No. From the management committee through managers and coaches to parents assisting putting out cones – our junior section is run by volunteers  who give up significant spare time to ensure our children have an opportunity to enjoy their football in an environment where we prioritise qualified coaching and safeguarding as well as the values of The FA’s Respect campaign.

No. This is sometimes asked. Senior football is kept separate financially. There are non-financial advantages for our youth section having some access to first team management for assistance with coaching. However, from mini-kickers to senior men’s and women’s teams, we are all one club.

These are the Fees for the 2023-24 season. 

As you can imagine a lot of thought goes into Annual Subs. All age groups train on our main 3G pitch at Shooting Field. Older age groups play matches on the 3G. Note that we are trying to actively grow the younger age groups and girls participation by offering reduced fees for a limited number of seasons.   We also offer scheduled fees taken over 10 months.

You are likely to be closer to what other sports charge – but some interesting calculations:

• Most teams play around 60 times per year (circa 100 hrs)
• Training only teams play around 35 times per year (circa 50 hours)
• Each session costs around £4 per session (whether match or training)
• In terms of the cost per hour it is less than £2.50 for all teams

And this is at an England Accredited Club – Three Star – where we have demonstrated we have a positive football environment where young people can develop their skills, keep fit and enjoy playing as part of a friendly, inclusive community.

We do not want any of our young players to miss out on the enjoyment and life lessons of organised football. If you have issues please contact our chairman or welfare officer in the strictest confidence. We want to assist. 

We believe a thriving girl section is part of being a community club. To grow the girls section we have taken the decision to encourage participation by offering reduced fees. There is also an argument that the reduced fees reflects there being fewer games in the girls leagues. This will change as girls football becomes more established. Note that where a girl plays in a mixed team they will pay the same fees as the other players. At present we think the fees should be the same in two more seasons  and we will be aiming for that. As with all fees – girls fees are reviewed annually.

Of course. We are always looking for companies and individuals who want to assist the club. We would not be able to run the club as it is without sponsorship. Use the Join Us option or just speak to someone at the club and you will be welcomed and put in the right direction.

We can help with course fees. We need referees for all our age-groups. You can receive match fees as a referee. We encourage interested youth players to take the course as a way to learn about the game, learn life-skills, and earn some extra cash.

We always need coaches – but we also need assistance with promotion and administration as we build this side of the Club.

• Men’s First Team – play: Saturdays and often Tuesday evenings. Train: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
• Men’s U23s – play: Thursday evenings. Train Tuesdays,
• Women’s First Team – play: Sunday afternoons. Train: Wednesday evenings. 
• Veteran – play: Sunday afternoons.

Men First team admission (to be confirmed) is:

• Adult £6
• Concession £3
• U16’s Free

Women First team admission (to be confirmed) is:

• Adult £3
• U16’s Free

U23 Admission is:

• All £3
• U16’s Free

Definitely. During the day the Clubhouse is available alongside current users, including Gym Classes and Slimming Groups. You can also hire the club, including Bar for your own functions. The club is used or Comedy nights, Live Lounge, and you can also hire it for your own private party.