WELCOME TO UD LEAGUE FOOTBALL!
A BRILLIANT START FOR OUR NEW U7S

Turning 6 is a big (and exciting) step at United Dragons - it’s when players can move into our U7s league squads. Pre-Season helps them settle in, learn positions and match-day routines, build teamwork, and feel confident and ready for September.

United Dragons has 30+ league teams across the club, from U7s to U16s, for both boys and girls, competing across multiple leagues and divisions. This means as players grow, we can place teams (and individual players) at the right level - keeping them challenged, progressing, and enjoying their football season after season.

JOIN U7S PRE-SEASON!

U7s Pre-Season is designed to help our newest league players step up from recreational football into match-day football with confidence. It’s a fun, supportive bridge into the season ahead - learning positions, rules, teamwork and the match-day routine, while still enjoying loads of game time.

Why it matters
Moving into league football is a big step. Players need time to practise making quicker decisions, listening to a manager, understanding positions, and building trust with new teammates. Pre-Season gives them that head start, so September feels exciting, not overwhelming.

What’s included?

  • 3 months of league-based training (April to mid-July)

  • Competitive matches vs local teams

  • Coaching from the managers leading league fixtures next season

  • Fun, engaging sessions covering technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social development

  • Age-appropriate rules and match understanding

  • Team-building to help new squads click quickly

  • Talks from our special guests: Elite Coaches, Nutritionists and Sports Psychologists

WHAT DOES JOINING THE LEAGUE TEAMS LOOK LIKE FOR OUR U7S?

Our U7s play in the Regent’s Park Youth League from September to April. It’s a brilliant, friendly introduction to league football where players can put everything they learn in training into real match moments - fun, competitive, and the perfect first step into the league game.

  • Friendly local league with teams from the area

  • Fortnightly matches on Saturday mornings

  • All games played in Regent’s Park

  • U7-friendly format: smaller pitches, smaller goals, great environment

  • 5-a-side to maximise touches and involvement

  • 30-minute matches

  • Season runs September 2026 to April 2027

PROGRAMME DETAILS

U7s Session & Game Times
9:30 - 10:30am on Saturdays

Pre-Season Dates
Summer Term: Saturday 25th April - Saturday 11th July 2026

Deadline to Register for Pre-Season
11th March 2026

Training Location
Regent’s Park
Gloucester Green
NW1 4SX

IMPORTANT - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR NEXT SEASON!
All prospective league players must register their interest for the season ahead. We ask you to please do this at the same time as you register for Pre-Season.
It is vital we have this information ASAP to inform our league planning and team submissions for next season.

League Deadline for Existing UD Players: 11th March 2026

UD Pre-Season is an add-on programme for our existing members only. To join, your child must be registered on one of our standard weekly training sessions as well - Pre-Season doesn’t replace normal training, it runs alongside it.

SIGN-UP TO U7S PRE-SEASON!
REGISTER FOR YOUR U7S LEAGUE PLACE