IF YOU’RE OLD ENOUGH, YOU’RE GOOD ENOUGH.
IF YOU’RE OLD ENOUGH, YOU’RE GOOD ENOUGH.
Who are we?
Lewes FC Vets are affiliated with Lewes FC, but our base is 'The Rookery' at the Holy 3G. Our football club is designed for individuals aged 35 and above, and it's entirely run by volunteers. Our current membership stands at about 110, mainly consisting of enthusiastic men, along with a remarkable group of women.
Our purpose is to
Create a therapeutic football environment that promotes regenerative well-being and puts relationships first
Provide top-notch Vets football for as many people over 35 as possible
Raise funds for Lewes FC (£15.2k per annum in pitch fees], for improving facilities at the 3G and for charity
Our football culture is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and fairness. This translates into our weekly member's football sessions every Tuesday and Friday at 8pm. If you're 35 or older, you're welcome to join in and play if there's space available!
Members enjoy a surplus of football opportunities, including our 11-a-side Old Quality League, participation in the Mid-Sussex Vets League, cultural excursions, community-building activities, cheering for Lewes FC, and wellness-focused endeavors. We encourage members to volunteer and support the club with small contributions of time, and we currently have a team of over 20 individuals helping to keep everything running. Does this resonate with you?
The Poem
Yes, we have a poem! A legendary part of Vets culture, read out before training and matches to set the tone and bring us together.
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It’s 8pm at the 3G
Now is a time for joy!
We are a community who love to play football
Showing up matters and everybody is welcome here
I trust you to both give and receive the ball
We allow each other to make mistakes
We will encourage, not coach or criticise
Your team captain will call all in-play decisions
Try to stay onside and fetch wayward balls immediately
We are careful in the tackle
Stay on your feet and please avoid needless fouls
We know we are getting old, not the people we used to be
We carry injuries
The spectre of sickness and death is upon us
Winning is not everything
So let’s run, work and play our best football
If you are old enough, you are good enough