Kids' Football in Kingston upon Thames: Where to Train at 4–17

Families in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames can bring a child aged 4–17 to Konevych FDC at two venues. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings we train at Goals Tolworth (KT5 9NT), inside the borough. On Saturdays we train at Teddington Lock (TW11 9NW), just over Kingston Bridge. UEFA-licensed coaches lead every session, and your child's first session is free.

This guide is for parents in Kingston town centre, Norbiton, Surbiton, Berrylands, Tolworth, Hook, Chessington, New Malden and Old Malden. It covers which venue suits your part of the borough, how to get there by bus or train, what teenagers can do, and what to check before you pick a club. If you want a side-by-side comparison of local clubs and academies, read kids' football near Tolworth: 6 clubs and academies compared.

Where can my child play football in Kingston upon Thames?

Children in the borough have three main options: a grassroots club, a weekly coaching programme, or a holiday camp. Some families combine two.

• Grassroots clubs run teams in local leagues. Your child joins a squad, trains with it and plays matches, usually at weekends. Volunteer coaches run most teams, and popular age groups can have waiting lists.
• Weekly coaching programmes, like ours, focus on improving the player. Children train in small groups by age, with plenty of time on the ball and no team selection.
• Holiday camps fill school breaks with full days of football. We list ours on the holiday camps page when dates are confirmed.

To find a grassroots club near you, start with the council's sports and leisure club directory, then ask other parents at your child's school which teams their children play for.

Which venue is closer to my part of the borough?

For most of Kingston, Goals Tolworth on Kingston Road is the nearer venue. It sits by the A3 at Tolworth, with a free car park on site. Teddington Lock, at 10 Broom Road, suits families on the north and west side of the borough who would rather train on a Saturday.

How do we get there by bus or train?

Goals Tolworth

The nearest bus stop, Tolworth Station on Kingston Road, is about 150 metres from the entrance. Three routes stop there, according to bustimes.org:

• K2: Kingston Hospital, Kingston, Surbiton, Tolworth and Hook.
• 406: Kingston, Surbiton Hill Road, Tolworth, Ewell and Epsom.
• 418: Kingston, Surbiton, Tolworth, West Ewell and Epsom.

Tolworth station is about seven minutes on foot. It is on the Chessington line, which runs from Motspur Park through Malden Manor and Tolworth to Chessington North and Chessington South, so families in Chessington and Old Malden are only one or two stops away.

Teddington Lock

Trains on the Kingston loop call at New Malden, Norbiton, Kingston and Hampton Wick before Teddington. From Teddington station the pitch is about 12 minutes on foot. From Kingston you can also walk: cross Kingston Bridge and head north through Hampton Wick. Families in Ham can cross the Thames on the Teddington Lock footbridge and walk up to Broom Road.

Check live times on the TfL Go app or National Rail before you set off, especially for a first session.

Weekday evenings or Saturdays: which fits your week?

Our timetable at Goals Tolworth:

• Tuesday 5:30–6:30 PM: Minis, ages 4–7.
• Tuesday 6:30–7:30 PM: Juniors (8–12) and Teens (13–17).
• Thursday 5:00–6:00 PM: Juniors (8–12) and Teens (13–17).

At Teddington Lock, Minis, Juniors and Teens all train on Saturdays. We confirm the exact time when you book, and the Teddington Lock page shows the current timetable.

Weekday sessions at Tolworth run on floodlit outdoor 3G pitches, so they run after dark and in most weather. They suit a child who already plays weekend matches for a club, because they leave the weekend free. A Saturday session suits families whose weekday evenings go on homework, siblings and the commute home. If your child's club plays on Saturday mornings, check the kick-off times before you choose Teddington.

Is there football training for teenagers in Kingston?

Yes. Konevych FDC coaches teenagers aged 13–17 at Goals Tolworth on Tuesdays (6:30–7:30 PM) and Thursdays (5:00–6:00 PM), and at Teddington Lock on Saturdays.

Fewer weekly programmes take teenagers: several coaching programmes around Kingston stop at 12, 13 or 14. Some teenagers want to get back into football after a break. Others play for a school or club team and want extra coaching, and some are starting from scratch. All three are welcome in our Teens group.

Sessions for this age move on from the basics to positions, movement off the ball and decisions under pressure. Our article on football training for teenagers explains what 13–17-year-olds need and how often they should train.

What should I check before choosing a club?

Whichever club or programme you look at in Kingston, ask these questions before you sign up:

1. Which coaching qualifications do the coaches hold? Look for an FA or UEFA licence, such as the UEFA C.
2. Do the coaches have enhanced DBS checks? Ask for the name of the club's safeguarding lead and where to read its safeguarding policy.
3. How many children train with each coach? Smaller groups give your child more touches of the ball and more feedback.
4. Do children train with others their own age? A six-year-old and an eleven-year-old need different games.
5. Can your child try a session first? A free trial lets them decide before you pay.
6. How do you stop? Find out whether you are tied into a term or can stop at the end of a month.

At Konevych FDC, our head coaches Andrii Konevych and Fredrik Frost hold the UEFA C licence, every coach has an enhanced DBS check, the club has a Designated Safeguarding Lead, and a first aid kit goes to every session. You can read about them on our coaches page.

How much does kids' football cost in Kingston?

In London, children's football costs from about £4 a session for council programmes to £40 or more for one-to-one coaching. Our guide to what kids' football training costs in London breaks down what you get at each level.

Our current prices, per child:

• First session: free, and we never ask for a card to book it.
• One session a week: £64 a month, £180 for three months or £360 for six months.
• Two sessions a week: £128 a month, £360 for three months or £720 for six months.
• Single session: £20.

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that children and young people aged 5 to 18 average at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity a day across the week (physical activity guidelines). One hour of football a week covers a small part of that, so treat it as one fixed hour alongside PE, play and the walk to school.

How do I book a free first session?

1. Open the free trial page and enter your child's date of birth. The form suggests the right age group.
2. Pick a weekly slot: Tuesday or Thursday at Goals Tolworth, or Saturday at Teddington Lock.
3. Confirm from the email we send you. That confirmation holds the place.
4. On the day, bring boots for artificial grass or astro trainers, shin pads if you have them, a water bottle and a warm layer. Arrive 5–10 minutes early so the coach can meet your child before the warm-up.

The trial is an ordinary hour of training with children of the same age. Nobody is scored or selected.

Common questions

Do you train in Kingston town centre?

No. Our nearest venue to the town centre is Goals Tolworth, which buses K2, 406 and 418 reach from Kingston. On Saturdays, Teddington Lock is a walk over Kingston Bridge and through Hampton Wick, or a short train ride from Kingston station.

Can my child play for a Kingston club and train with you as well?

Yes, and many children do. A weekday session at Tolworth sits alongside weekend club matches without a clash, and it gives your child extra time on the ball each week.

Do girls train with you?

Yes. Girls and boys are welcome in every age group, from Minis to Teens.

Do you run holiday camps for Kingston families?

We run football camps in the school holidays and post the dates, venues and day prices on our holiday camps page once each camp is confirmed.

Sources

• Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames: sports and leisure club directory
• bustimes.org: Tolworth Station (Stop A) (bus routes, checked November 2026)
• National Rail: Tolworth station
• National Rail: Teddington station
• Kingston loop line (stations between New Malden and Teddington)
• UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines