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STAY SAFE PLAYING IN COLD WEATHER

When temperatures drop, being motivated to play football and get active can feel challenging. But with the right approach, playing our games in the winter can be safe and rewarding. Here are four essential tips: 1. Warm Up Longer. Cold muscles are more prone to injury. Get to our sessions early and aim to spendContinue reading “STAY SAFE PLAYING IN COLD WEATHER”

SESSIONS RESUME NEXT WEEK

After blowing the whistle on 2025 and having a festive break, we kick off 2026 next week with the return of our regular weekly schedule on Monday 12th January! Our first session of the new year will be our 500th since we started our initiative in 2020. Just £6 for an hour of being activeContinue reading “SESSIONS RESUME NEXT WEEK”

STAYING ACTIVE OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD

Whilst our weekly Kickabout sessions take a festive break, keep yourselves active… but without spoiling the fun! The festive period is a time many of us look forward to all year. It’s about switching off from work, spending time with family and friends, enjoying good food, and celebrating. But it’s also the time when routinesContinue reading “STAYING ACTIVE OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD”

FESTIVE SCHEDULE

Week commencing Monday 15th December will be our last week of games for 2025. Upon completion of the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday games that week, we will then be on a THREE week break, returning to our regular schedule on Monday 12th January 2026. Thank you to everyone who participated in our sessions throughout 2025,Continue reading “FESTIVE SCHEDULE”

NEW REGISTRATIONS REOPENED

Just £6 for an hour of being active and social in a friendly and welcoming environment, with no commitments! Find out more about our regular sessions: Recreational Football can also be known as Casual Football, mixed ability Football, Turn up and Play, Social Football, Flexi-Football… the list will go on as the popularity rises ofContinue reading “NEW REGISTRATIONS REOPENED”

WIN A VOUCHER IN OUR BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY

Update: due to some of our sessions being impacted due to lower numbers over half term, we’ll extend this competition to include the Monday 3rd, Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November sessions. To celebrate FIVE years of Kickabout, we’re running a competition for a fortnight from Monday 20th to Thursday 30th October 2025, with fourContinue reading “WIN A VOUCHER IN OUR BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY”

NEW MEMBERSHIPS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

We’ve temporarily suspended new members registering due to backlogs of players trying to book on to our sessions – we’re awaiting feedback from Hemel FC about the prospect of booking extra sessions at their facilities. Please click here to email us and request contact once we reopen registrations. This is the first time in theContinue reading “NEW MEMBERSHIPS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED”

LIONESSES KEEPING US INSPIRED

Well done Lionesses 🦁⚽👏🏼 keeping girls and women inspired. When England’s Lionesses lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy in 2022, it wasn’t just a victory on the pitch – it was the spark for a nationwide movement. Here in Hemel Hempstead, that historic moment inspired us at Community Kickabout to launch our very first women’s-onlyContinue reading “LIONESSES KEEPING US INSPIRED”

NEW WEDNESDAY 8PM GAME

We’re trialling an extra Wednesday session in June, an Over 30’s Men game at 8pm on a section of main pitch at Hemel FC. Whilst we build up interest in this game, there’s no limit on members playing multiple games in one night, so if you’re already playing in the Weds 9pm game you’re welcomeContinue reading “NEW WEDNESDAY 8PM GAME”

GET INVOLVED IN OUR WOMENS GAMES

This season has been a landmark one for women’s football, with amazing accomplishments by Chelsea, Arsenal and Gotham. These achievements go beyond the pitch — they inspire a new generation of women and girls to get active, confident, and involved in the sport. Seeing elite women’s teams thrive shows that football is for everyone, atContinue reading “GET INVOLVED IN OUR WOMENS GAMES”