Cyprus League as well as all the RAF Units (Clubs) and teams that compete in the Leagues and our other football tournaments. The work of the volunteers, both within the Leagues and at Units is vital and appreciated with regard to the on-going running of RAF Station football. So much is personality driven.
Nearly all RAF Units have aStation football team, with larger Units sometimes having more than one team. So, why not make contact with your OIC Football (via PedFlt) and get along to Station football training? Individuals should not worry about their standard as it’s all about participating and enjoying the football experience. The premier Stationfootball tournament is the RAF Cup and last season this was won by RAF Marham who beat RAF Cosford 3-0 in the final played at Thame United FC.
The annual RAF Festival of Football sees over 400 personnel meet and compete in this ever popular indoor 5a-side tournament. This year it takes place on Wednesday 5th October 16 at Trafford Soccer Dome, Manchester. Contact John Duff for more details if you wish to enter aStation team.
If you do not want to play but love football and still want to get involved then why not consider getting involved with your Station football committee as there are quite often secondary duties for admin and organisation duties.
Female Football
One key area that the Association is looking to improve on is the development of the Ladies game. Over the past few years the numbers of females playing football in the RAF has dropped despite an on-going increase nationally.With an increase in the numbers of females joining the Service between now and 2020 it is an ideal time for Stations to try and form Ladies teams.
OICs Football are also responsible for this area and will be fully supported by the Association. The Lincolnshire Services League, in conjunction with Lincoln City FC held aLadies Football Day back in July 2016 and it is hoped this will become an annual event, whilst the Association strives to have an annual Ladies tournament for all Stations and even see aLeague set up.
The RAF FA Football Development Officer John Duff is currently setting up aRAF Ladies Football Database so please make contact if you wish to play or get involved with football.
RAF Football Website
The RAF Football website has news, fixtures, results, match reports, course details and other links, it can be found at
www.royalairforcefa.com please contact Vince Williams if you wish to have anything Station football related put on. Youcan also follow them on Twitter @RAFFootball
In beautiful countryside one mile south of the small Cotswold town of Corsham –midway between Bath and Chippenham lies
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Any Service family needing short term accommodation, between postings, on retirement, for a break in the country or for Welfare reasons can stay at the Centre.
Youstay in centrally heated, fully furnished and equipped, 3to4bedroom self-catering chalets. To find outmorecontact your Welfare Office or telephone the Centre 01225 810358.
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