The 2003/04 season has been very successful for the Youth Section.  A lot of work has gone into setting up a framework for a successful Youth Section, not only for this season, but for many seasons to come.  The criteria that the Club sets for defining success are...

There can be no doubt the these aspects have been achieved together with much success on the field.  However, there is aklways room for improvement and a number of changes will be made for next season.  The most significant one being that all youth team managers at Carshalton FC must hold an FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate as a minimum requirement.  This is in line with FA Charter standards.

In 2003/04 Carshalton FC entered mini soccer for the first time.  This is 7 a side football for kids under 10 years of age, with games lasting 25 minutes each way.  Colin Cooley and Buzz Geddes ran the side this year and are happy with the progress of all the kids who made up the squad of 10.  Most importantly, the kids all enjoyed themselves and there was tremendous support from an excellent group of parents.  The team finished 3rd in Division 1 of the West Surrey Youth League in their first season, a very commendable effort.

The U13s had a very good season following their promotion to the Premier Division, finishing an excellent 5th.  Concerns had been expressed in certain quarters whether the squad would be strong enough, but Paul Streat took up the reigns midway through the season and really brought the team together.  They can be very happy with their performance this season, which have outdone expectations.

The U15s started the season in turmoil, after the resignation of the previous manager in the summer, but under Keith May they managed to recover after Christmas and finished comfortably in mid table, again in the Premier Division.  A lot of hard lessons have been learned which will put the team in good stead for next season.

The U16s claimed all the glory on the pitch with a second successive Premier Division title achieved by finishing the season undefeated and only conceding 6 goals from 20 matches.  In addition to this they were knocked of the Surrey Cup semi final on penalties and lost the West Surrey Youth League final 0-1.  Quite remarkable achievements on the pitch.  This marks the end of the side, as full time education, weekend jobs and the call of semi professional football means it is not possible for the team to continue.  We wish everyone connected with the team all the best and hope that many of the boys will begin feeding into the seniro sides from next season.