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Sept 2020
Harrogate Railway FC juniors to make secondary school its new home
Juniors playing for Harrogate Railway football club will play all of their matches at Harrogate High School's playing fields.
The club previously had juniors playing at its Station View ground in Starbeck, as well as other playing fields across Harrogate.
However, they said this "diluted" the feeling of Railway being a local club so they wanted a permanent base for children to play.
A Harrogate Railway spokesperson said:
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The club recently announced that they will offer one year of free football training to under 5s and under 6s, to try and spur on the next generation of footballers in Harrogate.
They are also looking for businesses to sponsor the playing fields and a storage facility for goals and equipment.
Richard Foster, youth development officer at Harrogate Railway, told the Stray Ferret that there’s been “no better time” to be involved in youth football in the town, thanks to the recent promotions of Harrogate Town and Leeds United.
Richard said the club wants to offer a clear pathway from grassroots through to the first team to give their young players something to aspire to. The club will also offer financial support to adults looking to get their UEFA coaching licences.
He said:
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