Epsom and Ewell Council
has recently secured a £750,000 grant from the Football Foundation to improve
all of the facilities at Auriol
Park, which is Epsom Eagles' home ground. A
new specially designed Sports Pavilion has been built by the Council and all of the playing
surfaces have been improved via new drainage and reinstatement, leading to
some of the best playing surfaces in the borough.
The Pavillion has six new team changing rooms with modern
fitments and showers/toilets.
It also boasts a seminar room for meetings and a small
kitchen for light refreshments. There are plans for the patio/outdoor area to be used for
barbecues etc at events.
The Club has applied for the
highest level of the FA’s prestigious Charter Standard and we need to enlist
the help of more volunteers. The Charter
application includes a 3/5 year development plan that outlines substantial
growth for the Club over that period. We have been fortunate to secure the
services of Barry Millard as Volunteer Coordinator and if you are able to offer
your services please contact
Frank Burns (Chelsea Scout and Physio) runs a sport injury clinic on Wednesday evenings at Old Salesians
in Ewell Village. If you feel
your son/daughter would benefit from Frank’s expertise please contact your
manager – who will be able to make an appointment.
There is a nominal charge to cover expenses and club insurance.
We currently have Four girls teams – under 10, 12, 14 and Ladies and run training sessions for girls on Saturday
mornings at Auriol from 10.00 – 11.00 if you know any
girls who may be interested, please send them down.
The Club has launched
its regular Community Scheme on Saturday Mornings to introduce new players
to football in general, and Epsom Eagles in particular. The primary focus is
to attract 6-12 yr old boys, and girls of all ages, to help build new
teams for the club for the future. Please contact your manager if you have
friends or relatives who are interested in this scheme. The sessions are run by
EE Coaches and Helpers and there is a small attendance charge.