Skelmanthorpe United JFC have 7 boys teams in the Huddersfield Junior Football League and 3 girls teams in the West Riding Girls Football League from ages 9 to 16. Over 125 players are registered to play for the club backed by a committed group of 30 coaches and other volunteers.

Emley AFC chairman Andrew Painten said: “Many of our young supporters are already players at Skelmanthorpe and we’re hoping to recruit more of them to cheer on the team - along with their parents and grandparents. We’re very keen to be at the heart of our local community and the various squads at Skelmanthorpe United JFC will all get the chance to have the VIP treatment at future Emley fixtures. We’ll also be keen to support the club in return with their future ambitions.”

Chris Morris, Skelmanthorpe Juniors FC U12's coach said: “This partnership is a great opportunity for SUJFC, providing a potential avenue for our players to progress to after they finish playing junior football. It will also give everyone connected with our club the chance to go and watch our most local non-league team and enjoy their wonderful facilities. We look forward to working closely with Emley AFC and developing closer links in the future.”

As well as Skelmanthorpe United JFC, Emley AFC has now announced links with Yorkshire RTC, Thornes Juniors, Shepley FC, Altofts AFC and the senior teams of Skelmanthorpe AFC. The tie-ups are aimed at providing support for and amongst the partner clubs in whatever areas are required to meet their objectives. For more information about how your club could be part of this venture, please email office@emleyafc.co.uk

With the partnership scheme going from strength to strength, Emley AFC has advertised an opportunity for a volunteer Partnership Manager to join us and they will oversee this growing area of the club. Please take a look at our news story and get in touch to find out more.