essex blades mens football

Essex Blades Men's Football

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WHAT IS FOOTBALL?

Football (or soccer) is a team sport played between 2 teams of 11 players and is one of the world's most popular sports.

The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end.

The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal, and the team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins.

HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?

  • 1st team (BUCS South East 2B)
  • 2nd team (BUCS South East 3B)
  • 3rd team (BUCS South East 4D)
  • 4th team (BUCS South East 5D)
  • 5th team (BUCS South East 5D)

RECENT HONOURS

  • Essex Blades Bronze Standard Club - 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club 2021/2022
  • BUCS South Eastern 2B League Champions - 2019/20 (1st team)

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Football boots and shinpads are required at all training sessions and matches. Metal studs can only be worn on the grass pitches.​

 

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually and so it may take up to 5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions.

Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk

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Essex Blades Men's Football Club Hoodie AND t-sHIRT Contribution 

FINES

 

MEN'S 3-5 CLUB TRAINING

Monday

6-8PM

STP

All men's 3-5 full paying members welcome.

MEN'S 2 CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

6-7.30PM

Training Grids

All men's 2 full paying members welcome.

MEN'S 3-5 CLUB TRAINING

Thursday

6-7.30PM

STP

All men's 3-5 full paying members welcome.
MEN'S 2 CLUB TRAINING

Friday

8.30-10PM

Training Grids

All men's 2 full paying members welcome. Alternate weekly sessions. 1st session commences 21/10/22
MEN'S 3-5 CLUB TRAINING

Sunday

4-5PM

STP

All men's 3-5 full paying members welcome.

focus team training

FOCUS TEAM TRAINING

Monday

7-8.30PM

Training Grids

Focus team members only.
FOCUS TEAM TRAINING

Thursday

7-8.30PM

Grass Pitches

Focus team members only.

 

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY?

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. Join our Social Football Active sessions, by booking your place via the Essex Sport App!

Want to learn more about our indoor 5-a-side and 11-a-side Flexi Football Leagues, contact Pedro - University Football Development Officer

5-A-SIDE INDOOR LEAGUE

Monday 12-2PM

Friday 12-2PM

Sports Hall

All club members welcome.Teams play in a league format progressing to a knock-out competition. Games are 10-15 minutes long, with maximum squads of 10.
11-A-SIDE FLEXI LEAGUE

Wednesday 

1-4PM

Recreational Outdoor Pitch

Games are 50 minutes along, squads can have up to 20 players, with unlimited subs and a few slight adaptations. All games will have qualified referees with games played to FA Rules.
SOCIAL ACTIVE SESSIONS

Tuesday 5-6PM, STP

Friday 12-1PM & 1-2PM, Sports Hall

Fancy a kickabout? Just turn up and our student activator will get you into teams for a fun filled and social night.

 

LEAGUE RESULTS

CLUB COMMITTEE

Alumni Officer

Fixtures Secretary

Fundraising Officer

Men's 1st Team Captain

Men's 1st Team Vice Captain

Men's 2nd Team Captain

Men's 3rd Team Captain

Men's 4th Team Captain

Men's 5th Team Captain

President

Social Secretary

Treasurer

Vice President

Welfare Officer

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