A youth football club where

every player matters

Hythe & Dibden YFC are a progressive youth football club with a firm focus on the development of each individual player over results. We believe youth football is not just about enjoying the game and improving as a footballer, it plays a bigger role in building self esteem, promoting self discipline, team work, encouraging commitment, providing a positive physical activity and bringing a community together for children and adults alike.

Pavilion Fundraising 2025

Find out about our new pavilion development plans.

Find out about our Pavilion Plans & Fundraising

Find out about our old playing kit’s journey to Africa

Hampshire FA Grassroots

Club of the Year 2019 & 2023

We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by Hampshire FA as Grassroots Club of the Year, twice! A huge achievement and confirmation that everyone involved in the club is doing fantastic job, from the team of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, to the players and their parents who conduct themselves impeccably. Well done all!

our values

BE POSITIVE: Always encourage, build confidence in yourself and others, and look for opportunities to catch people doing something right.

BETTER YOURSELF: We strive to improve in everything we do. We are always learning and working hard to make our best even better.

HAVE FUN: Football is a game, we play to enjoy it! Fun underpins everything we do.

PLAY SAFE: We consider the safety of everyone around us, and protect each other both physically and emotionally.

SHOW RESPECT: We act with integrity. Win and lose graciously, be polite, and always do the right thing.

TAKE OWNERSHIP: Be responsible for your actions. Make things happen, use your initiative and act with purpose.

OUR CLUB
PHILOSOPHY

A child at Hythe & Dibden YFC can expect to make new friends, have fun and develop as a person and a footballer. Over the last few years we’ve been able to maximise these vital values by introducing a soft tiering structure within age groups.

ENCOURAGING
GIRLS FOOTBALL

Football is now the top participation sport for women and girls in England, and at Hythe & Dibden YFC we are making sure this trend is continuing to grow in our region. We’ve put a strong emphasis on girls participation and in the last 5 years we’ve seen a huge increase in female membership.

THE
TOURNAMENT

Renowned in the area as one of the best tournaments around, our flagship annual event returns this May with another great festival of football for children between u7 -u13 age groups. Over 1000 children, 120 teams, six pitches, two days and one amazing tournament.