Tuesday
Tuesday training
Weekly coached session focused on technique, teamwork and confidence.
- Time
- Ask us for session times
- Age groups
- We'll confirm the right group for your child
Training
We train every Tuesday and Saturday in Dagenham: Tuesdays at Dagenham Park Church of England School and Saturdays at Valence Park. New players can try a free taster session before joining.
Weekly sessions
Saturday
Free tastersSaturday football
Our weekend session, with a mix of coached drills and small-sided games. Free taster sessions run on Saturdays.
- Time
- Ask us for session times
- Age groups
- We'll confirm the right group for your child
For session times, register your interest or ask us and we'll send them over.
Where we train
Tuesdays at Dagenham Park Church of England School and Saturdays at Valence Park. Valence Park is our main home.
Maps and directions- Main venue
Valence Park
Becontree Avenue, Dagenham RM8 3HT
Directions to Valence Park (opens Google Maps) - Venue 2
Dagenham Park Church of England School
School Road, Dagenham RM10 9QH
Directions to Dagenham Park Church of England School (opens Google Maps)
Any changes to venues or times are shared with parents on the club's WhatsApp group.
What to bring
The club provides all training equipment for sessions.
Comfortable sportswear
Football boots
A filled water bottle
Your child's first session
New to the club? Here's what to expect at a free taster session.
- A friendly welcome from the coaches, who help new players settle in with the group.
- Warm-ups and fun activities that ease any first-day nerves.
- Skill work and team games suited to your child's age and experience.
- No pressure and no trials — just a chance to try football with us.
- A chance for you to meet the coaches and see the club in action.
Training questions
Where does ShapeUp FC train?
We train at two venues in Dagenham. Tuesday sessions are at Dagenham Park Church of England School, School Road, Dagenham RM10 9QH. Saturday sessions are at our main home, Valence Park, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham RM8 3HT. Any changes are shared with parents on the club's WhatsApp group.
How often do teams train?
We train every Tuesday (at Dagenham Park Church of England School) and every Saturday (at Valence Park). Contact us for the session times for your child's age group; any changes are shared on the parents' WhatsApp group.
Can my child try a session first?
Yes. We offer a free taster session — usually on a Saturday — so your child can meet the coaches and other players before you commit.
What should my child bring?
Comfortable sportswear, football boots and a filled water bottle. We provide the training equipment.
Do you run holiday football?
We have run football sessions during the school holidays. Contact us to ask about upcoming dates.
Ready to join ShapeUp?
Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch to arrange a free taster session.