More Than Just a Football Club
Football in Green and WHITE
Ambleside Junior Football Club (AJFC) is a leading community-driven grassroots football organisation based in the heart of Nuneaton. Committed to the development and enjoyment of the “beautiful game,” we provide high-quality environments for young players across two premier local sites: Ambleside Way and Sandon Park.
As one of the largest junior football hubs in Warwickshire, we proudly support approximately 500 children every season. Fully affiliated with the Birmingham County FA, our structured player pathways begin at age four. We welcome both boys and girls into the AJFC family, providing a professional stepping stone for those taking their first steps in youth football.
Our mission is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where players of all ages and abilities can thrive. Whether you are looking for mini soccer, league competition, or FA qualified coaching in Nuneaton, we believe in fostering a lifelong love for the sport while ensuring every child feels valued, encouraged, and part of a true community football club.
Inclusivity
Opportunities for everyone in our local community.
Development
Fostering technical skills and essential life skills.
Respect
Promoting a culture of mutual respect and growth.
Safety
England Football Accredited. Welfare is our priority.
Enjoyment
Developing a lifelong love for the beautiful game.
Our Standards & Governance
As an England Football Accredited Club, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of grassroots governance.
Elite Coaching Standards
We are committed to high-quality player development. Our coaching staff includes volunteers qualified from the FA Introduction to Coaching Football through to UEFA C and UEFA B licensed coaches.
Vetted Volunteers
Every official, manager, and coach is DBS-checked and has completed mandatory Safeguarding Children and First Aid training.
Structured Leadership
The club is managed by an elected Executive Committee, ensuring financial transparency, safety, and strict adherence to our Club Constitution.
Club identity: the green & white
Our identity is built on our famous green and white vertical stripes. The AJFC badge is a symbol of local pride. Whether it’s seeing the stripes at school, in the local park, or on matchdays, the green and white is a constant presence in our community.