Wimbledon Foundation Activities

Pre Match Kids Football – Mini DONS

The Foundation is launching a new matchday service on Saturday by hosting a drop-in fun football session for 5–12-year-olds on the new astroturf pitches between 1.30–2.45pm at the David Weir Sports Centre, adjacent to the car park.  Parents/guardians who want to enjoy a relaxing pre-match drink and burger are welcome to drop off their children with Foundation staff based on the pitch to be coached for an hour completing skills challenges and..

Introducing the new Junior Dons volunteers

Jane Lonsdale, The Dons Trust board member who oversees the Junior Dons (JDs) is delighted to announce the successful candidates following the recruitment campaign to find some volunteers to take on the support for the JDs following the decision by Roger Dennis to take a well-earned rest from volunteering.

From left to Right: Howard Meredith, Aaron Thakar, (Roger Dennis who has now handed over responsibilities), Patrick Tuggey and Isa Dabrowska.

Introducing Isa: Isa Dabrowska has taken on the role..

Player Development Centre Holiday Courses

AFC Wimbledon Foundation‘s holiday courses create a fun and friendly environment for children aged between 4-13 years at Wimbledon Park.

Sessions are based on developing the core skills of football, ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting and providing opportunities to implement them in match play.

All Foundation coaches are FA qualified and hold up to date First aid, safeguarding and DBS checks. 

AFC Wimbledon players and Haydon the Womble mascot will attend the sessions weekly and free tickets for the first..

Roger and out

Roger Dennis reflects on his role as Junior Dons co-ordinator as he steps aside to take a well-earned break after volunteering and supporting the JDs for 16 years.

From its inception, the Trust has aimed to engage with young supporters and potential supporters. The decision to set up the Junior Dons was quickly made, and I agreed to take charge of the project. The result has been hugely enjoyable. Many of the current features of JD membership were agreed straight..

Engaging the fanbase

Cormac van der Hoeven, who joined the Dons Trust Board at the end of last year, believes that the Trust must look to extend its appeal to more – and younger – fans.

“With completion must come renewal.”

The Dons Trust (DT), led until recently by Matt Breach and now by Mark Davis – has been instrumental in supporting our historic return to Plough Lane. With that move will come a form of completion: within nine years of re-forming we had..

Can you help support the future of the Junior Dons?

The Dons Trust is looking for up to three volunteers to help administrate the Junior Dons section of its membership.

The Junior Dons (JDs) is the aged 16 and under members of the Dons Trust – the owners of AFC Wimbledon. The JDs section was set up to promote the engagement of young supporters with both the club and the Trust so that their engagement and participation was maintained as they grow older.

The JDs have been overseen by Roger..

Junior Dons Christmas Party

12 PM -3 PM – Sunday 17th December 2017

Free entry for Junior Dons members – £10 for non-members

Player appearances – Haydon the Womble – Disco – Party food – Gift for everyone

The party is suitable for Junior Dons aged 12 and under.

Spaces are limited so please book early.

Under 5s will need to be accompanied by ONE named adult – please..

Event organiser required for Junior Dons Christmas Party

The Dons Trust is looking for a volunteer to oversee, organise and run the annual Junior Dons (JDs) Christmas Party.

Jane Lonsdale, who has been running the event for the last 5 years is seeking a volunteer to take on the event. There is already a well-established template for how the JDs’ Christmas Party works that can be followed, but innovation is also welcomed if you have ideas for how to improve on previous parties. Jane is available to provide..

Junior Dons Christmas Party proving popular

Tickets are selling well for the Junior Dons Christmas Party, which will be held at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Sunday, December 18 from noon to 3pm.

The event is open to all AFC Wimbledon fans aged 12 or under. It’s free for Junior Dons members, while it costs just £10 for other young fans to attend.

There will be appearances by players and Haydon the Womble, a disco, facepainting, party food, and a gift for everyone!

There are..