Middlesex FA is proud to announce that Belmont Bees were named as its England Football Accredited Club of the Month for November 2023.

Belmont Bees were founded in 1972, by then President the late Bill Dempsey, who asked the simple question of where his son & friends could play football, as there were no facilities were available in parks or recreational areas. The Middlesex County Youth Football Association gave its blessing and in the second half of the 1972/73 season the Harrow and District Minor League was formed with Belmont as one of its six member clubs. The club continue to operate and are now based out of The Hive and currently operate with eight affiliated teams from Under 9s through to Under 16s within the Harrow Youth Football League, Harrow Soccer Combination and in the Middlesex FA County Cups.  

As a One Star England Football Accredited Club, Belmont Bees meet the highest standards as set by The FA with all coaches within the club undertaking the relevant Coaching, Medical & Safeguarding qualifications. Upon being nominated for the award, Club Secretary and Under 12s coach, Ryan Duffy commented:

“To us, as a Club, being England Football Accredited signifies that we meet & adhere to the specific high standards and criteria set within the England Football Accreditation programme. Within our club, we want our players to understand that it is not always about winning and that they are always respectful to players, coaches and adhere to The FA Respect campaign.”

They ensure that their club is operated in a friendly environmental so anyone can come and join and train see if they enjoy it and making sure they leave with a smile on their face. They also have a safeguarding officer where players and club members can go to if they need someone to speak to and or need advice. 

A coach within the club said: “We have been working on our image as a club, the coaches and volunteers work really hard. Players are very happy at the club and the numbers are increasing from the young age with the support of parents from within the club.”

Congratulations to Belmont Bees, from everybody at Middlesex FA!

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