Blyth Town Football Club
Managers Hub
2026/27 Season - Start here for club tools, guides and manager essentials
Start here, then use the sections below when you need detail
This is the starting point for Blyth Town FC managers and coaches. Use the quick links for day-to-day tools, then open the sections below when you need the detail.
New Manager Checklist
- Register players and confirm subscriptions in TeamFeePay.
- Check coach qualifications, DBS, safeguarding and first aid are in date.
- Set up your WhatsApp group and submit it to the club community.
- Save the booking form and calendar to your phone home screen.
- Check pitch rules before requesting training, matches or events.
Everything you need in place before the season begins.
Player Registration & Subs - TeamFeePay
What is TeamFeePay?
TeamFeePay is the club's official system for player registration and subscription payments. All players must be registered before they participate in training or matches.
- Ensure all players are registered in TeamFeePay before they train or play
- Confirm parents have set up their monthly payment plan
- Use the app to communicate with parents and track outstanding balances
- TeamFeePay replaces all previous registration and payment methods for 26/27
Equipment Requirements
Every team must carry the following to all training sessions and matches.
- Age-appropriate footballs
- Training bibs- a full set
- Cones
- Medical kit- mandatory. Contact Margaret Nichols for replenishment
Coach Qualifications
All team officials must hold appropriate FA qualifications to work with players safely and legally.
- FA Introduction to Coaching Football- minimum qualification to be on the sidelines unsupported. The club will support FA Playmaker holders to upskill to this level.
- In-date DBS
- In-date Safeguarding Children qualification
- In-date Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
FA Playmaker Coaches
May support sessions but cannot be left solely in charge. A coach holding FA Introduction to Coaching Football (or old Level 1) must always be present and responsible.
Use the quick links at the top of this hub for the booking form, calendar and detailed guide. The key rules are below.
Booking requests
Use the booking form for pitches, the MUGA, Community Room and events. Requests are reviewed by admin before they appear as confirmed bookings.
Before you request a slot
Check the club calendar first so you can avoid obvious clashes and choose the right pitch or area.
Training and matches
Training and match bookings can only be requested up to 14 days ahead. Tournaments, open sessions and events can be requested further ahead.
Need the step-by-step version?
Open the Booking & Calendar Guide from the quick links at the top of this hub.
Gateway Park
Sandringham Drive, Blyth, NE24 3PS
- Pitch 1 - 11v11 LargeSenior and adult matches and training
- Pitch 2 - 11v11 IntermediateSplits into 2a & 2b for 7v7 junior training
- Pitch 3 - 9v9Junior training and matches, primarily U9 & U10
- MUGAAll-weather, year-round. Younger age group training and 1-to-1 coaching sessions
Community Room - Gateway Park
- Team talks and pre-match briefings
- Club meetings and admin
- Team parties and social events
- Bookable via the Club Booking Form
South Beach Playing Fields
- Pitch 4 - 11v11 LargeReserved primarily for matchdays
- Pitch 5 - 11v11 LargePrimary training pitch for U11 and above
- Areas A, B & CJunior training for U14 and below
- Area DOlder juniors and seniors (U15+)
- Area EOverflow training area
U11 and above must train at South Beach Playing Fields.
Failure to complete league admin within the required timeframes will result in fines.
Pre-Fixture (Home Team)
- Contact the opposition at least 5 days beforethe fixture to confirm venue, KO time, strip colour, and available facilities (toilets, defibrillator etc.)
- Use the League Contact Directory on the NFL website to find opposition details
- Away team must respond within 24 hours
Team Sheets & Matchday
- Carry an up-to-date squad list downloaded from your FA account at clubs.thefa.com
- A carbon-copy team sheet pad will be provided by the league - the home teamis responsible for supplying and completing it
- Away team completes their squad list; referee completes their section
- After the match: home team retains one copy, away team gets one copy, referee gets one copy
- Photograph or scan the sheet and email to the address shown at the bottom, cc'ing secretary@blythtownfc.com
- This must be done within 48 hoursof the fixture
- Results must be updated in the Matchday app by 6pmon the same day as the fixture
Craig Tuck manages the club's referee WhatsApp group. If you don't have direct referee contacts, Craig can assist with sourcing one for home games - referees are generally keen to secure regular fixtures.
Central Venue Teams
Referee fees are included within league fees. If no referee is allocated and you or a parent officiates, you may claim the fee back from the league.
Home & Away Teams
Referee fees are collected from the Clubhouse after the fixture and require signatures from both the referee and the team manager.
Referee Fees - 26/27 Season
| Age Group | Fee |
|---|---|
| U10 and below | TBC |
| U11-U12 | TBC |
| U13-U16 | TBC |
| U17-U18 | TBC |
Fees will be confirmed once the 26/27 season rates are published by the NFL & NFA.
All friendly fixtures must be sanctioned by Northumberland FA before the match takes place.
Sanctioning Requirements
- The fixture must be officiated by an FA-affiliated referee
- Both teams must be correctly affiliated
- Friendlies cannot be played until sanctioning is approved
- Once approved, email a screenshot to secretary@blythtownfc.com
Home Friendlies
Due to pitch availability, only one home friendlycan be accommodated this season.
Off-Site Friendlies
The club will cover 50% of pitch hire and referee feesfor external friendlies.
Affiliation
Club Organisation ID: 74189
Organised tournaments may request an affiliation number. Clubs no longer receive individual numbers - the NFA confirms affiliation directly to hosts.
Submit Friendly for Sanctioning →
Check Sanctioning Status →
The club uses a WhatsApp Community with a single Announcements channel for all official club-wide messages. Each team also has its own group chat.
Announcements
Club-wide official messages. Admins only. All coaches and members should be in here.
Your Team Group
Your age group chat - training updates, match info and parent communications.
Coaches Group
All coaches across the club - pitch updates, fixture changes, coordination.
Booking Secretary
Contact directly for pitch booking queries or issues with the booking system.
Referee Coordinator
Craig Tuck
Via Coaches WhatsApp group
Medical Kit
Margaret Nichols
Via WhatsApp or club enquiries
Club Presentation Day 2027
Saturday 12th June 2027. League presentation dates will be communicated nearer the time.
Player Dress Code
- Black trousers or skirts
- White shirts
- Club tie - available closer to the event
- Open →NFL WebsiteNorthumberland Football Leagues - fixtures, results, contacts
- Open →NFL League RulesNorthumberland Football Leagues - competition rules and regulations
- Open →Full TimeFA results, fixtures and league tables
- Open →FA Clubs PortalDownload squad lists and manage your team registration
- Open →Matchday AppSubmit results by 6pm on match day
- Open →TeamFeePayPlayer registration and subs management
- Open →Friendly SanctioningSubmit a friendly fixture to Northumberland FA
- Open →Check Sanctioning StatusConfirm whether a friendly has been sanctioned
- Open →BTFC Booking FormBook pitches, MUGA and Community Room
- Open →BTFC CalendarView all club bookings and schedules
- Open →Team PagesYour team's fixtures, events, results and who is coming - open with your coach code
- Open →WhatsApp Community GuideHow to set up and use the club WhatsApp Community