Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Community Football Club in Sale, Cheshire
Established in 1975, Sale United FC is a community grassroots football club based at Crossford Bridge in Sale, Cheshire. We provide inclusive football opportunities for boys and girls aged 5 to open age, with no player rejected on grounds of ability. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our FA Charter Standard Community Club accreditation, which recognises our adherence to safeguarding protocols, coach qualifications, and inclusive practices. We pioneered the UK's first Powerchair football team in 2008, later expanding through a partnership with the Manchester United Foundation.Our innovative Gimme5s programme, launched in 2004, develops fundamental skills through play-based learning. Recognised as The FA's National Grassroots Club of the Year in 2011, we maintain strict RESPECT and Zero Tolerance policies to ensure positive experiences for all participants. Our facilities at Danefield Road include accessible parking and are conveniently located near M60 junctions. We actively promote equality across all activities, welcoming players from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Services
Youth Football Teams
Powerchair Football
Girls' Football
FA Charter Standard Training
Community Outreach
Safeguarding Programmes
Coach Development
Inclusive Football
Gimme5s Programme
Equal Opportunity Football
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We hold The FA's Charter Standard accreditation for safeguarding and quality training
- We pioneered the UK's first Powerchair football team in 2008
- Our Gimme5s programme develops fundamental skills through play-based learning
- We've fielded girls' teams since 2000 with exponential growth in recent years
- Awarded The FA's National Grassroots Club of the Year in 2011
Associations and certifications
- Football Association (FA) Charter Standard Community Club
Services
Youth Football Teams
Structured football development for children aged 5-18, following FA Charter Standard guidelines. Our progressive pathway builds technical skills and team play through age-appropriate coaching. Sessions focus on enjoyment while developing fundamental football abilities in a safe environment.
Powerchair Football
Pioneering football provision for wheelchair users, established in 2008 as the UK's first grassroots Powerchair team. Our programme promotes physical activity and social inclusion through modified football rules and specialist equipment.
Girls' Football
Girls' teams operating since 2000 with exponential growth in recent years. We provide dedicated coaching pathways from youth teams to open age squads, promoting female participation in football at all levels.
Gimme5s Programme
Play-based introduction to football for ages 5-6, launched in 2004. Our structured sessions develop fundamental motor skills through fun games while introducing basic football techniques in a social setting.
FA Charter Standard
Football Association-accredited programme ensuring safeguarding compliance, coach qualifications, and quality training environments. Our Charter Standard status demonstrates commitment to FA-endorsed best practices in grassroots football delivery.
Questions
What age groups does Sale United cater for?
We offer football programmes from Gimme5s (ages 5-6) through youth teams to open age squads for both boys and girls.
Do you offer football for players with disabilities?
Yes, we pioneered the UK's first Powerchair football team in 2008 and continue to develop inclusive football opportunities.
What is your safeguarding policy?
We maintain strict RESPECT and Zero Tolerance policies with FA Charter Standard-accredited safeguarding procedures and trained welfare officers.
How do you ensure equal opportunities?
We have a comprehensive inclusion policy with no discrimination on any grounds, ensuring equal access to all our football programmes.
What facilities do you have at Crossford Bridge?
Our main base at Danefield Road includes parking facilities and is located near M60 junctions for easy access.
