Bolton County A.F.C. (BCAFC), formally known as Bolton County Grammar School Old Boys was established in 1948, but has its origins in the 1920’s, when it fell into abeyance during the Second World War. The club was renamed in 1982 when Bolton County Grammar School ceased to exist.
Since then the club has continued to expand year on year.
In April 2007, the club achieved the status of FA CHARTER DEVELOPMENT CLUB
To attain this award, the club has demonstrated that it adheres to the Football Associations strict guidelines, on both child protection and the development of young footballers.
Bolton County Amateur Football Club
The club is funded by a combination of subscriptions, sponsorship and fundraising. The club have a fundraising committee, which organises several events each season, which are open to everyone.
The club is run on a purely voluntary basis, and is governed by an elected committee. The club adheres to the Football Association child protection policies and all managers follow guidelines laid down in the club constitution. The club relies entirely on its army of volunteers, who give their valuable time and effort providing coaching and competitive football to hundreds of children from the local community.
JUNIORS
Today the club consists of more than 20 teams, covering all age groups from under 7’s, right through to open age football. The junior teams compete in local football leagues, the Bolton & Bury District Junior Football League www.bbdjfl.org or the Bolton Boys & Girls Federation www.bbgf.org
Teams play either on a Saturday or Sunday morning. We offer football at all levels, from 7-a-side for the younger players, (7 to 10 years old), 9-a-side for ages
(11 to 13) and 11-a-side, for the older children.
SENIORS
The 1st and 2nd senior teams were recently elected to the prestigious West Lancashire League. With a 3rd XI competing in the Rochdale & District league. All senior games are played on Saturday afternoon.
Both Junior and Senior teams have the use of the clubs dedicated facility at Radcliffe Road, Darcy Lever, Bolton, BL3 1AN.
The site has two full size football pitches, and changing facilities, which have been refurbished, providing a facility unrivalled in the area.
WEBSITE
Please explore the site and follow the links on the left, for all the latest teams and club news and events. Managers contact details, fixtures and results, plus lots more.
If you wish to become involved with the club in any capacity, follow the link at the top left hand side of the page.
SPONSORSHIP
If you would like to advertise on our site, the club have various packages in place, please contact martin.smith@boltoncounty.com for more details.
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