Club History
The exact day that Herongate Athletic FC was formed is not known, but a resident of Herongate has produced a photograph, which now hangs in the small club bar, dating back to the 1908/9 Season.
By the 1960’s Herongate were running two Saturday teams; both played on the local Ingrave Johnson School playing field.
Towards the end of this decade the then chairman negotiated a lease with a local landowner for the area of land the club still use. At the same time a wooden constructed Public House (the Oakwood) became available in Loughton and Club members dismantled and transported this building before rebuilding it where it still forms the major part of the clubhouse.
During the 1970’s a third Saturday team was added also a Sunday side. Extra dressing rooms with a plunge bath were built – again by club members. In the 1980’s Herongate further improved the facilities and four new changing rooms were constructed along with Referees’ and Physio’s rooms, all of which are still in use today.
The playing side was further strengthened by the introduction of one Saturday Veterans (over 35) team and much more recently another.
Today the Club has 7 youth teams from U9’s through to U16’s. There are also several adult teams including our successful Veterans side. Investment in the club from our valued sponsors have allowed us to furnish the clubhouse and service the pitches giving us excellent playing surfaces.
The club enjoys a healthy social scene from Saturday spectators to organised events such as party nights and private hires to the local community.
Please contact us if you are interested in playing for Herongate AFC or if you are interested in hiring the clubhouse for your event.
