Ipswich Town Foundation after school football club at Portman Road for St Matthews children, Years 3+4.

This club will take place at Portman Road, IP1 2DA from 15:15-16:30pm. Please note pick up will be via Gate 1 of the practise pitch at Portman Road at 16:30- if a parent / guardian is over 10 minutes late then the child will be dropped back off at the school. Children must be picked up by designated collection password and authorised collector. Failure to provide this, we will contact the school to verify. Children walking must be notified on the form below, please notify the school for any changes.

Our Family group is a relaxed drop in, all about bringing people together in a relaxed space. Our first sessions provide a chance to meet new people, have a natter and let us know what you would love to see from us at Empower.
Bring your little ones along – toddlers are welcome to stay with you, and the older children can join in with our fun games and activities, in our youth group supervised by our team.
The Empower Hub is a safe, welcoming space for you and your family to connect and help shape what we do together.

Our craft and hobby group is a relaxed drop in, all about bringing people together in a relaxed space. Our first sessions provide a chance to meet new people, have a natter and discuss hobbies you would like to get into. Around the festive period, we can donate old toys, purchase new ones for gifts, create tree decorations and cards and so on!
The Empower Hub is a safe, welcoming space for you and your family to connect and help shape what we do together and giving you a space to take time for yourself.

PLEASE NOTE: Sessions do not take place during half term.

Ipswich Academy Soccer School - Monday 16th February 2026

*This session will take place indoors in the sports hall*

What our Soccer Schools involve...

- Full day of games, activities and matches 10am - 3pm

- Open to all abilities

- Training sessions led by qualified Ipswich Town Foundation staff

- Chance to win prizes and awards

*If your child requires assistance administering their own medical care, i.e. tracking blood sugar levels then please contact us directly before booking on.

Woodbridge Soccer School - Monday 16th February 2026

What our Soccer Schools involve...

- Full day of games, activities and matches 10am - 3pm

- Open to all abilities

- Training sessions led by qualified Ipswich Town Foundation staff

- Chance to win prizes and awards

- Option of Early Drop Off (9am) for an additional £5. Additional activities in this time include football games, quizzes, board games, arts & crafts etc. (Subject to location and group size)

*If your child requires assistance administering their own medical care, i.e. tracking blood sugar levels then please contact us directly before booking on.

Beccles Soccer School - Tuesday 17th February 2026

What our Soccer Schools involve...

- Full day of games, activities and matches 10am - 3pm

- Open to all abilities

- Training sessions led by qualified Ipswich Town Foundation staff

- Chance to win prizes and awards

- Option of Early Drop Off (9am) for an additional £5. Additional activities in this time include football games, quizzes, board games, arts & crafts etc. (Subject to location and group size)

*If your child requires assistance administering their own medical care, i.e. tracking blood sugar levels then please contact us directly before booking on.

Portman Road Soccer Schools on 17th & 20th February 2026

What our Soccer Schools involve...

- Full day of games, activities and matches 10am - 3pm

- Open to all abilities

- Training sessions led by qualified Ipswich Town Foundation staff

- Chance to win prizes and awards

- Option of Early Drop Off (9am)for an additional £5. Additional activities in this time include football games, quizzes, board games, arts & crafts etc. (Subject to location and group size)

*If your child requires assistance administering their own medical care, i.e. tracking blood sugar levels then please contact us directly before booking on.