About Old Alleynians

The Old Alleynian Football Club (playing rugby football!) was formed in 1898 and has enjoyed considerable success over the years.

The Youth Section of the Club was set up in 2000, in response to a growing demand for rugby facilities for younger players. Our rugby is carried out in accordance with the RFU Rugby Continuum – a planned progression of skills related to young peoples’ growth over time. We have strong links with Dulwich College, local schools, the Kent RFU, Surrey RFU. the RFUW and also other local clubs. At the Mini (U6-8) and Midi (U9-12) age groups we mostly play teams in Kent but also have frequent matches and festivals with nearby Surrey teams and have taken part in Festivals in Middlesex, Sussex Hertfordshire, Devon, and Wales. Our Junior sides from U13 – U18 primarily play in Surrey leagues, but also maintain our links with Kent clubs for friendly fixtures. In 2008, we started an Under 21 squad.

We also recently started a girls section from U10 and upwards and provide coaching and matches for girls at U12 and U15.

Although we are linked to Dulwich College (the Old Alleynians are ex-pupils of Dulwich College), we are a fully open club and children from any school are welcome to play here. Currently there are more than 70 schools (both boys and girls) represented at the Club.

The fixture list is a good blend of training days, structured development days (training with other clubs), matches (with perhaps 2 or 3 other clubs) and festivals, with as many as 20 clubs taking part. We also encourage our squads to go "on tour" at the end of the season.

The ground is situated in very pleasant surroundings in Dulwich. There are many transport links to the club including 8 bus routes and 2 local train stations. We have parking for around 150 cars.

Our facilities include 2 full size rugby pitches, 5 “mini” (U6-U8) pitches and 4 “midi” (U9-U12) pitches. We are also able to access and use additional training areas belonging to Dulwich College, as well as access to an astroturf area on the rare occasions when the weather makes the main pitches unplayable.

We have a spacious clubhouse with a large bar and fully equipped function room, plus a separate changing room block. Good food and light refreshments are available on Sundays from the kitchen, and the bar is open after training every Sunday.

Everyone is also encouraged to come along and support the senior sides when they are playing at home on a Saturday afternoon, and we have recently had a number of our juniors progressing through to the senior ranks.

We often hold social events including a Christmas party, quiz nights, end of season awards ceremonies and regular barbeques.

With an emphasis on participation we aim to provide rugby for boys and girls from all walks of life and our main aim is to ensure the children enjoy their rugby, regardless of their talent or ability, in a safe and supportive environment.