rising stars youth f.c.

providing fun football in kent since 2014

Rising Stars Youth FC was founded in 2014 and is based in Whitstable, Kent.

AN FA Charter Standard COMMUNITY CLUB

This year, we proudly mark our 10th season which is a testament to a decade of dedication, growth, and community spirit. Founded in 2014 in Whitstable, the club has since expanded its reach across Canterbury communities, becoming a pillar of youth football development in East Kent.

We have teams in the East Kent Youth League, Kent Girls and Ladies Football League, the Faversham and District Youth League, and the Ashford and District Youth League, from U7s to U16s, boys, girls, and mixed teams.

We are very proud to have been awarded FA Charter Standard status during our inaugural season, and in May 2016 we WON the Kent FA Charter Standard Club of the Year Award. This reflects our ongoing commitment to putting children at the centre of everything we do, and ensuring that they can develop football as well as life skills in a safe and fun environment.

The club provides weekly training sessions, friendlies, league fixtures and tournament games for children (boys and girls) from the age of 7.

If you are interested in joining Rising Stars please get in touch.

end of season NEWSLETTER 2023-24

CLUB NEWS

OUR TEAMS

2024-25 Season

Under 7 (Yellow)

Under 8 (Yellow)

Under 8 (Blue)

Under 9 (Yellow)

Under 9 (Blue)

Under 10 (Yellow)

Under 10 ((Blue)

Under 11 (Yellow)

Under 11 (Blue)

Under 12 (Yellow)

Under 12 (Blue)

Under 13 (Yellow)

Under 13 (Blue)

Under 14 (Yellow)

Under 14 (Girls)

Under 15 (Yellow)

Under 16 (Yellow)

Under 18 (Yellow)

Under 18 (Girls)

Archive Seasons: 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21| 2021-22

Risers U14 Girls played their last home game of the season against Foots Cray this afternoon. Risers should have won the game easily but after being 2-0 up and missing a load of chances, it ended with a 2-2 draw. Frustrating result but the girls stuck together and dug in to secure a point. Great team spirit and a fantastic penalty save by Connie. Well done Risers 💛👏🏻⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball @kglfl.league #u14girlsyellow

On Sunday it was a very competitive and hard fought match between two passionate sides seeing Ramsgate Yellow take an initial 1:0 lead against Risers U13 Blues. An incredible return shot from easily 60m and within our own half made it 1:1. A phenomenal rocket of a strike that left the keeper with no chance. A tight second half played out until a late corner found it’s way onto the skippers head and subsequently the back of the net to secure a 2:1 victory for Risers! They all played brilliantly, it was great to watch. Congratulations to goal scorers Teddy and Finlay, and Player of the Match, Dylan. Go Risers 👏🏻💙⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u13blue @ekyfl

Risers U15 Blue finished the season with a 3-3 draw away to Headcorn Juniors. A great way to finish the season already securing second place back in March. Well done Risers 👏🏻💙⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u15blue @ashfordfootballleague

Massive congratulations to Risers U13 Whites on their 2-1 win against Tankerton in the FDYFL Cup Final this afternoon . It was a tense 70 minutes! Risers had a brilliant first half, securing 2 early goals, and stepped up their defence second half as Tankerton continued to press. Extremely proud of the boys, they’ve progressed so much this season. Special shoutout to goal scorers Sulley and Ruben, our player mascots and to the Risers Goalkeeper who was voted Player of the Match for multiple saves second half. Well done Risers 👏🏻 Special thanks to Coach Eliseo for leading the team and to the supporting coaches for making today such a memorable experience. What a fantastic end to a great season! #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u13white

Risers U9 Blues played Margate Youth in a friendly today in what was a majestic performance from the Risers with brilliant goals from Gethin and 2 from Ozzy including an epic flick on. Go Risers 👏🏻💙👑 #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #Coronation #coronationweekend #KingCharles #KingCharleslIl #royalfamily #british #monarchy #godsavetheking

We would like to wish all of our Risers and their families, our supporters and all of our followers, a lovely long weekend, in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles IlI 🇬🇧☀️ #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #Coronation #coronationweekend #monarchy #KingCharleslIl #royalfamily #godsavetheking

On the eve of the Coronation, our U10 Yellows wore red, white and blue to training in celebration of the Coronation of the King 🇬🇧⚽️ The fun filled session ended with birthday bumps and Haribo Starmix! 🤩 #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #Coronation #coronationweekend #KingCharles #KingCharleslIl #royalfamily #british #monarchy #godsavetheking

Another great win for our U13 Yellows, 6-1 against Whitstable Town on Sunday. Well done Risers 👏🏻💛⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u13yellow @kentyouthleague

Risers U9 Yellows turned their hands to another type of ‘shooting’ this week. They went paintballing at @quexadventurefarmpark Thank you @risingstarsyouthfc for supporting team building beyond the football pitch. All the kids had a great time. We missed you Theo and Trevor! #risingstars #gorisers #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u9yellow #teambuilding #paintballing

Risers U10 Blues were faced with a nervy penalty shoot out at the FDYFL tournament, hosted by Herne Bay Youth on Saturday 🥅⚽️💙 #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u10blue

Risers U9 Blues enjoyed the sunshine at the FDYFL tournament, kindly hosted by Herne Bay Harriers on Saturday. #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u9blue

Happy Birthday to all of our Risers who celebrate their birthday in May! 💫 #risingstars #happybirthdayrisers #gorisers #morethanjustafootballclub #goodbyeapril #hellomay #happybirthday

Risers U11 Yellows travelled to St Margaret’s for a friendly in the sun yesterday. Great teamwork all round and some lovely worked goals 👏🏻⚽️☀️ Player of the match as voted by parents went to Ruben for 2 well taken goals and great teamwork 💪🏻💛⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u11yellow

Lovely end to the season for Risers amazing U12 Girls, with an after match picnic and foot rounders 💛⚽️☀️ #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u12girlsyellow @kglfl.league

Risers U13 Blues fought brilliantly against a physical Ramsgate Orange this afternoon. Risers conceded from a free kick just before half time making it 1-1, but the boys turned it around and dominated the second half ending the match 4-1 winners 💪🏻💙⚽️ A fantastic team performance! Well done Risers and congratulations to goal scorers Harry, Sulley and Player of the Match, Ife for two impressive goals 👏🏻 #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #U13blue @ekyfl

Congratulations to Risers U13 Whites winning 5-0 in the cup semi final against Herne Bay Harriers yesterday. They’ve worked hard in training and it paid off with superb passing and some world class goals! A brilliant team performance, well done boys. Special shout out to our goal scorers Lewis, Harry, Sulley, Jake and Lorenzo 👏🏻🤍⚽️ Bring on the final 💪🏻 #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u13white

Risers U12W played their last game of the season against Tankerton U12 Tigers on Saturday. Great start to the game, very positive and pressed the ball well. Risers were on top for most part of the first half and went in half time 0-0. In the second half the game evened out and at times Risers had to deal with pressure but the defence played amazingly well. Unfortunately Risers scored an own goal. This didn’t stop the team, they kept going and for the last 10 minutes they got on top and with only a few minutes to go Jaiden scored an amazing goal from distance, ending up 1-1. The team gave 110%. There were two Player of the Match medals awarded, one voted by the opposition team went to Oliver for brilliant defence and the coaches medal went to Dylan for an outstanding performance in defence. Well done Risers 👏🏻🤍⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #U12white

Squad Girls’ Football for girls aged 12-14 continues this Saturday, 11:30am - 12:30pm at St. Edmund’s School in Canterbury. Whether you want to try football for the first time or want to get some extra practice in, come and join us and bring a friend! Book via the QR code or for more information contact us via risingstarsyfc@gmail.com. #risingstars #gorisers #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #wildcats #girlsfootball #squadgirls

Risers U13 Blue team displayed great strength and good passing despite the wet weather and pitch condition in a local derby against well matched Whitstable Town on Sunday. Unlucky not to win, but happy to get a point, ending with a 2-2 draw. Player of the match was awarded to Joel for a solid performance and superb goal. Well done Risers 👏🏻💙⚽️ #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #U13blue @ekyfl

Risers U12 Whites played an on form and second in the league Cheriton United on Saturday. After getting caught cold in the first minute and conceding a goal, the boys battled back showing amazing resilience and teamwork to finish the game loosing 2-1. MOTM chosen by the opposition was Harley Baxter. Well done Risers 🤍⚽️👏🏻 #risingstars #gorisers #pumafootball #pumateamwear #grassrootsfootball #kent #morethanjustafootballclub #youthfootball #u12white