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CLUB HISTORY

Raynes Park Vale FC was formed in
1995 following the merger of Raynes
Park and Malden Vale (formed 1967).
ABOUT SURREY FA
Raynes Park FC used to be based
at Taunton Avenue, SW20 at the Surrey FA is a charitable organisation, responsible
Raynes Park Recreation Group until for leading the development of grassroots football
the 1995/96 merger. Raynes Park FC within Surrey, ensuring participation and enjoyment
was originally the Southern Railways Grand Drive of football is for all. We are responsible for governing grassroots
Football Section (formed 1928) and Raynes Park clubs, leagues, players and match officials across the county.
were known as Southern Railway until Greater London
they changed name to Raynes Park SW20 9DZ
We seek to improve opportunities and engagement for children
FC in 1964. The Southern Railway and adults across the county and strive to positively influence
Team was a victim of the notorious STAFF DIRECTORY participation for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex,
1963 Beeching spending cuts, a Chairman: John Dalton
national review into modernising sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic status.
Secretary: Paul Armour
the UK's railways. Southern Railways
General Manager: Marc Skinner OUR STRATEGY
1950's home kit was Gold and Green
Operations Manager: Helen Dalton
quarters, the company colours. "CREATING FOOTBALL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL."
Team Manager: Josh Gallagher
Raynes Park FC home shirt colours Our vision at Surrey FA is simple. Creating football
Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari
were Red and Black stripes (similar opportunities for all is both representative of our passion for
to AC Milan). Another home kit was people to get involved, but also for our commitment to equality.
TODAY'S PROGRAMME COVER
light blue shirts and white shorts. Whether it’s our county cups, recreational football for women,
Raynes Park FC ran five senior teams Aaron Watson inclusive coaching courses, or our disability leagues – Surrey FA
on Saturdays. The 1st and 2nd are dedicated to getting you active and involved in all areas of
XI's played in the Surrey Premier
football.
League. The 3rd team played
in the Surrey South Eastern
There are three key principles and values that guide Surrey FA
Combination while the 4ths and
in achieving our vision which is evident in everything that we
5ths played in the Kingston and
do.
District League. They also ran an
over 35's team and youth teams
aged 14 to 18. OUR KEY PRINCIPLES
• Excellence
Source: Former RPV FC President, • Inclusion
Robert Hallett Senior, who was • Innovation
instrumental in the formation of both
the Rayes Park and Raynes Park Vale

football clubs.

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