We welcome boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 (school years 2 to 13), of any ability level. Our Inclusive Football section welcomes players aged 6 or above, including over 18s.
Our youngest year group, the Under 7s, learn the core skills with a syllabus created and overseen by a professional football coach and delivered by our 500 volunteer coaches. At U8s and above, squads train once a week and in most cases have a weekly league fixture against another Hertfordshire club.
Places at Colts are in high demand and we are usually oversubscribed at each age group, including the entry level U7s. We operate a waiting list for each year group and add players from that where spaces become available.
Our waiting list and the importance of the Player Development Centre
Priority for spaces is informed by the order of joining the waitlist, but we do also consider the following:
Attendance at the PDC is particularly useful in deciding placement because it allows us to see the player in action so we can then place them in a squad that best matches their ability and confidence level. This also maximises their enjoyment of the game, their development and the chances of them staying a part of the club until 18+.
A space may become available in any squad, but these opportunities can be irregular in timing and frequency.
For those attending the PDC, we will be looking to assess their:
Take a look at the dedicated page for more information about the PDC.
How to apply for a place at Harpenden Colts
We have two different waiting lists.
One is for players who would like to join our first intake of players at Under 7 level.
The other is for players of all older age groups.
For children currently in Year 1 (as of 1st September 2026)
To register your child for our Under 7s intake starting in September 2027, please join the waiting list below:
For children currently in Year 2 or above
If your child would like to join Harpenden Colts, please add their details to our main waiting list below:
The club provides the opportunity for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 years old, including those with additional needs, from Harpenden and the surrounding district to play football in a safe environment with a focus on each player’s enjoyment and development.
Most league matches will finish on or by the last weekend in May. Our training sessions will continue until Saturday 26 th June 2021. Squads may enter summer tournaments which run into July.
Due to the late running of this season, there will be an overlap with the registration process for the 2021/22 season. We’ll be in touch in due course with further details.
