ES N O T S NEWS Replica shirt update
Thank you to everyone who’s pre-ordered a new home or away shirt from the online store. A delivery from Europe is expected any day now, so please look out for updates on the website and social media.
The soccer school day runs from 10am to 3pm, with check-in and collection half an hour either side. Open to children in school years 2 to 9, the cost is £20 per day or £50 for three days. (Booking fee also applies). Secure a place for your child by visiting www.maidstoneunited. co.uk/soccerschool.
FA Youth Cup on Tuesday Maidstone United are in FA Youth Cup action this Tuesday. The Stones take on Dulwich Hamlet at the Gallagher Stadium, in the preliminary round of the competition. Kick off is at 19:00, gates open at 18:00. Admission prices are £4 for adults, £2 for concessions and free for under-16s (anyone aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
The winner of that game will have home advantage in first qualifying round, against Chatham Town or Erith Town. When the shirts arrive, the online orders will be despatched. The club shop will also be opening extra time for those who want to try before they buy.
October soccer school Bookings have opened for the October soccer school. The gates to the Gallagher will be open from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 for three days of football fun. The sessions will include football coaching, mini-tournaments, penalty shootouts and more, with prizes, medals and trophies up for grabs.
Next weekend Maidstone United under-23s are home to Aldershot Town in the Suburban League next Saturday (4 September). Kick off is at 15:00, with gates opening at 13:30. Simon Austin’s side have won their first two games: Oxford City (2-1) and Hartley Wintney (3-0). The following afternoon (5 September), Maidstone United Women are home to Herne Bay, kick off 15:15. The Stones lost their season-opener last Sunday to Bexhill United, by three goals to one. It was their first match in London & South East Regional Women’s Division 1 South after promotion last season.
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