"Message from the Chairman"
I want to start by sending a warm welcome to everyone associated with the club. It is my pleasure and privilege to be Chairman and a coach of what I believe to be a fantastic club at the heart of the local community.
I played for Herons as a child from 4-16 so it has, and always will, have a special place in my heart and I’m thrilled to be helping the club on the next phase of it’s journey.
Horsham Herons is a grass-roots, community-focused, FA Charter Standard-based Club, providing football coaching for children from the ages of 4 to 16. It has a large number of registered players who play in the Horsham District Youth League and is affiliated to Sussex County FA.
As a club, the health, safety and welfare of every child is our first and most important priority. This is closely followed by our commitment to providing a happy and inclusive environment for children to learn and develop their football skills under the supervision of coaches, who are FA qualified and have the appropriate DBS child safety checks and emergency aid qualifications.
I strongly believe that football is a game to be played and enjoyed by everyone and that success at grass roots should not be measured by the trophies we win, but by the number of children who choose to play for Herons and continue to play for us throughout their childhood, with a sense of belonging and always with a smile, whatever the result. However, football is also a competitive sport and so we will help our players reach the best that their ability allows as an individual and as part of a team.
As Chairman, I feel it is vital that we follow an ethos that ensures the welfare of our children is paramount, that the club is open to all players regardless of gender, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation or perceived ability as a footballer. That all players, coaches and parents follow the club code of conduct and also the FA Respect Codes of Conduct and that we do not follow a win at all costs philosophy.
Thank you to all our sponsors without who we couldn’t function properly. If you are interested in sponsoring a team or volunteering please contact me directly
Please remember……….
These are kids
This is a game
The coaches are volunteers
The referee is human
THIS IS NOT THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Tim Dexter
Club Chairman
Club Officials
Senior Committee Members
James Crump: President
Tim Dexter: Chairman
Harriet Winspear-Wright: Club Secretary
James Atkinson: Treasurer
Adam Ferries: Welfare Officer
Mark Sullivan: Vice-Chairman
History
