Our women’s recreational football sessions have been running since 2022, creating a friendly, welcoming space for local women of all ages, fitness levels and football abilities to get active, have fun and meet new people. Now we’re looking for volunteers to help organise and run our women-only sessions and make sure this fantastic initiative hasContinue reading “HELP US KEEP WOMENS FOOTBALL KICKING”
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CHANGES TO WEEKLY SCHEDULE
We were advised last week by Hemel Hempstead Town FC that the cage pitches that we’ve used at Vauxhall Road for the last six years, will be permanently unavailable to us after this week. Hemel FC have some exciting developments of that area of their ground. We’ve since had a positive meeting with Hemel FC,Continue reading “CHANGES TO WEEKLY SCHEDULE”
POSTIVE VIBES ONLY!
We’re getting back to basics with our new Positive Vibes Football session! When we first started Community Kickabout, the aim was simple: create a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive space where people could enjoy football, meet others, improve their wellbeing, and play without pressure. Thank you to everyone who has joined in over the last sixContinue reading “POSTIVE VIBES ONLY!”
WOMENS GAMES UPDATES
We’ve some updates ahead of returning to action on Monday 13th April, after taking a break over Easter! Extra games added ⚽ Our last session was very popular and we had enough players to add another game at 7pm, ahead of our usual 8pm game. When we return on 13th April, we’re adding the 7pmContinue reading “WOMENS GAMES UPDATES”
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”
