This collaboration is part of Newbury Town FC’s plans to grow into a community focussed club representing all the local area and creates a clear pathway into the Newbury Town football community for local adults who may not traditionally have access to that environment.
Open to anyone aged 18 or over with a BMI of 27 or higher, XLFC provides a structured, coach led programme designed to help participants lose weight, improve fitness and regain confidence, even if they are not currently active. The focus is simple: take part, show up consistently and train as part of a team. Successful partnership have already been established and XLFC teams created at Maidenhead United, Beaconsfield Town and Reading City with an eventual plan to take this initiative nationwide.
Once the Newbury Town XLFC squad is established, they’ll begin organising fixtures against other likeminded teams, providing opportunities for enjoyable structured football in a supportive and inclusive environment. Existing partnerships across the region will help facilitate match opportunities.
Chris Broadhurst, CEO of XLFC, said: “XLFC exists for people who often feel they’ve missed their chance, whether that’s through weight gain, lack of confidence, or simply being told football isn’t for them anymore. This partnership with Newbury Town creates a pathway back into the game and into a proper team environment. You don’t need to be fit to start, you just need to be willing to take part. That’s what this is about: giving people structure, support, accountability and a real opportunity to get involved and start taking their health and fitness seriously again. We're excited about the future of our partnership with Newbury Town FC.”
Danny Langford, Chairman of Newbury Town FC added “We are incredibly excited to launch our new team and look forward to sharing significant updates from their journey. I’m sure you’ll give the XL FC squad a warm welcome to the Newbury Town family”
For further info contact: newburyfc@outlook.com or visit www.xlfc.uk/teams/newbury-xl-fc