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ShapeUp FC

Youth football in Dagenham

ShapeUp FC is a grassroots football club in Dagenham, coaching boys and girls aged 6–16 at Valence Park and Dagenham Park Church of England School.

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Two coaches in green tops give instructions to young players in black kit on the grass in a park
Who can join
Boys and girls aged 6–16
Training
Every Tuesday and Saturday
Where we train
Valence Park · Dagenham Park Church of England School

Two venues in Dagenham

We train tuesdays at Dagenham Park Church of England School and Saturdays at Valence Park. Valence Park is on Becontree Avenue (RM8 3HT) and Dagenham Park Church of England School is on School Road (RM10 9QH). For Dagenham families it means grassroots football close to home — and any changes are shared with parents on the club's WhatsApp group.

Sessions are run by UEFA-licensed, FA-accredited coaches who are DBS-checked. They're planned around skill development, teamwork and enjoyment, with fair play and respect at the centre of everything.

Whether your child is starting out or already plays, they'll be grouped with players of a similar age. Use our age-group finder to see where they fit for the 2026/27 season.

Any changes to venues or times are shared with parents on the club's WhatsApp group.

Why Dagenham parents choose ShapeUp

Read more about how we coach and our training sessions.

  • Training on your doorstep in Dagenham, every Tuesday and Saturday
  • UEFA-licensed, FA-accredited and DBS-checked coaches
  • Boys and girls welcome, with no trials
  • Beginner-friendly sessions where every child is included
  • A free taster session before you commit

Dagenham FAQs

More answers on our parent FAQ page.

Where exactly does ShapeUp FC train in Dagenham?

Tuesdays at Dagenham Park Church of England School and Saturdays at Valence Park. Valence Park is on Becontree Avenue, Dagenham RM8 3HT; Dagenham Park Church of England School is on School Road, Dagenham RM10 9QH. Any changes are shared on the parents' WhatsApp group, and before your first visit we'll tell you where to meet the coaches.

Which days are sessions in Dagenham?

Every Tuesday and Saturday. Ask us for the session times and venue for your child's age 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 the group.

Does my child need to have played before?

No. There are no trials and complete beginners are very welcome.

Ready to join ShapeUp?

Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch to arrange a free taster session.

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