Our football Club

Our History

In 1889 the North Eastern Railway Company (York’s biggest employer) founded the Railway Institute as a social and recreational club for employees. In 1912 RI purchased the New Lane site and in 1929, post-war, York RI Football Club was founded. Along with other sports including rugby, boxing and bowls.

The football club has thrived since then and had many successful years in Mens, Ladies and Junior football. Its history makes it one of the oldest clubs in York and its history can be explored by clicking below.

NORTH RIDING FA CLUB OF THE YEAR

York RI AFC are extremely proud to be awarded Club of the Year 2020/21 by North Riding FA. The coaches and committee have put in so much work, supported by all the players to keep things going, continue to move forward, and play as much as possible and as safely as possible during a really tough year.

Wildcats & Junior Girls Teams

At York RI AFC we are always really keen to develop our player pathways and have been running Wildcats now for a number of years. Do get in touch if you are interested in playing as part of a Junior girls team or helping with Junior Girls football.

FA PLAYMAKER AWARD

Interested in getting involved at the club? You can do the new FA playmaker award online free of charge as an introduction to coaching. If you are interested in doing more and becoming part of our coaching team please do get in touch using the contact form at the bottom of this page or email commsyorkriafc@gmail.com

WE ARE AN EQUALITY CHARTER CLUB

During the 20/21 season we joined the Kick it Out campaign and became an Equality Charter Club. At York RI AFC, we are committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone. This season we are really pleased to have Will Oaten join the committee as our equality and inclusion officer.

FA HEADING GUIDANCE

England Football have produced Heading Guidance which we will follow at the club and is available here: