About Us

About Us

As a newly formed club, we are in the formative stage of creating our identity. Having taken inspiration from the local Marsh Harrier, which is a regular visitor to the Marshlands, we have branded ourselves around the impressive bird of prey. It is the largest of the harrier species and has the broadest wing span. Synonymous to this, the club aims to envelop its players with nurturing and support; embracing differences, whilst encouraging personal growth and the strength of teamwork.

We implement a child-centered approach where the voice of each child is encouraged and respected, allowing them to feel supported and to grow as individuals. Our location is unique in that we border both the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, whilst also being a member of the West Riding FA. As such, we are attractive and able to offer a wealth of talent, resources and opportunities. 

We have use of 2 grounds for both training and matches which enable us to highlight the amazing community spirit and facilities on offer throughout the Marshlands area.

Community is at the heart of the club and is reflected in our local fundraising and established links.  

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Why Choose Us

Training

We offer opportunities to learn the basic skills of football through our various training sessions which are fun and engaging

Inclusion

A family-feel environment ensures the children and parents have their own voice and a chance to be involved in all that we do

Identity

A sense of belonging. Children feel valued and part of a team from day 1. With teamwear provided, they are equipped with an attractive sense of identity

Development

Our coaches are approachable and fully invested in bringing out the best in everyone. Welcoming to all ages and abilities, we support each and everyone's personal journey

Our Teams

With training open to various ages and all abilities, we welcome children to join us in one of our age-appropriate sessions which are fun and engaging. Whether they are simply developing an interest in the game or are the next Messi or Ronaldo, there is no obligation to join a competitive team, but an opportunity to form life-long friendships through the love of the game

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Mini Football Academy 4-6 Years

Open to children aged between 4-6 years and acts as a progressive entry path into one of our Marshland Harriers football teams at u7 level

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league Teams 6-18 Years

Entry to the Selby Football League begins with our u7's (school Year 2's). It is encouraged that younger children experience our Mini Football Academy

"To offer a safe, nurturing environment to aid personal growth"

"Encourage children to have a voice and feel appreciated and valued"

"Ensure top level coaching is delivered through a range of exciting opportunities"

Club Responsibilities

Marshland Harriers JFC is committed to being a professional, consistent and compliant Club, accessible to all

The team behind the scenes

Chairman

The Chairman is the highest-ranking elected official in the Club, and must always represent the Club with integrity, vision, and professionalism. The Chairman inspires confidence in the leadership of the Club and directs the Club Committee on whose shoulders rest the vast bulk of the week to week Club responsibilities fall. The Chairman needs to be a diplomat, able to resolve conflicts in the club, and able to deal with any external issues as well. He is the Face of the club to the public.

The roles of the chairman are to Lead and oversee the Committee and AGM meetings, assist the secretary to produce the agendas, head the committee in making decisions for the benefit of the whole club including disciplinary matters and strategic planning, maintain order at the meetings ensuring the conventions of the meetings are being followed, ensure fairness and equality throughout the meetings and approve the formal minutes of the meeting after they have been formatted, confirming that they are a correct and truthfully representation of the events at the meeting

Club Secretary

The Club Secretary is the primary administrator of the club. The Club Secretary carries out or delegates all the administrative duties that enable the club and its members to function effectively. The Club Secretary has an essential role within the club, with close involvement in the general running of the club. The secretary is often the first point of contact with a wide range of people from within and outside the club. Representing the club at outside meetings provides the opportunity to find out what’s going on at the league and county level

The roles of the club Secretary are attending league meetings on behalf of the club, Affiliating the club to the league(s), Registering players to the league(s), Dealing with club correspondence, Organising the club AGM and other club meetings, and Representing the club at outside meetings at the direction of the main committee

The role is also responsible for the annual Club Accreditation check and maintaining the coach’s and volunteers’ qualifications and DBS checks.

Kylie Boyle

Club Welfare Officer

The role of the Welfare Officer is one of the most important in the Club. They represent the voice of the child and their job is to help ensure that the Club has a child-focussed emphasis at all times.

The Welfare Officer is an essential element in the creation of a safe environment in the club. They act as a resource to members with regard to children’s issues and also ensure that children have a voice in the running of the club and can freely talk of their experiences

The Welfare Officer has the following roles within the club, to promote the Clubs Code of Ethics & Good Practice guidelines, To influence policy and practice and to prioritise children’s needs, To ensure that children know how and whom they can report their concerns to within the club, To report regularly to the Club Management Committee.

Welfare Officers do not have the responsibility of investigating or validating child protection concerns within the club and have no counseling or therapeutic role, this is the role of external professionals

Samantha Cox

Club Treasurer
The role of the club treasurer is primarily the protection of the club’s cash, assets, and the volunteers who handle them, ensuring the collection of all due revenues and payment of all financial obligations. The treasurer ensures that all financial transactions are recorded in the club’s accounts and produces the club’s financial reports for presentation to the management and AGM meetings. The treasurer provided the committee with all the financial information and advice it requires to ensure the financial sustainability of the club

Contact us to find out more

If you have any questions at all, please email our office: marshlandharriersjfc@gmail.com