Altrincham FC Community Sports
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award Centre
Altrincham FC Community Sports Ltd operates an accredited DofE Award Centre. As an Open Centre we offer local young people, regardless of school or location, the opportunity to complete the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards via a structured and supportive programme.
The DofE Award provides young people with an edge in an increasingly competitive world. Achieving the Award displays a strength of character that higher education institutes and future employers value.
What you can expect:
Experienced & qualified expedition supervisors, all DBS cleared.
Outward and return transport to Silver & Gold expedition start and end points.
DofE Award compliment training on site at Altrincham Football Club.
Visit the following pages for more details:
On this page, you will find any updates about upcoming Expeditions and other Section information. You can also see latest letters from the AFC DofE team about Expedition matters.
Outline details of each section, this years dates and how to book.
Key Dates
Information Evening:
Sunday 21st September 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Evening
Sunday 23rd November 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Training:
Sunday 11th January 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 18th January 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 25th January 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 1st February 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 8th February 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Navigation Walk (Group A)
Saturday 28th February 2026
Navigation Walk (Group B)
Saturday 7th March 2026
Qualifying Walk (Group A)
Saturday 15th March 2026 - Sunday 16th March 2026
Qualifying Walk (Group B)
Saturday 21st March 2026 - Saturday 22nd March 2026
Outline details of each section, this years dates and how to book.
Outline details of each section, this years dates and how to book.
Key Dates
Information Evening
Sunday 5th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 7th December 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Training
Sunday 1st March 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Practice Expedition
Friday 8th May 2026 - Sunday 10th May 2026
Qualifying Expedition
Saturday 23rd May 2026 - Monday 25th May 2026
Key Dates
Information Evening
Sunday 9th November 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Night
Sunday 19th April 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Training
Sunday 21st June 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 28th June 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Practice Expedition
Saturday 4th July 2026 - Monday 6th July 2026
Qualifying Expedition
Monday 20th July 2026 - Friday 24th July 2026
The links to book onto our Information / Registration Evenings will go live from 6:00PMpm on Monday 1st September 2025
Useful Documents, Information and Weblinks
On this page, you will find a range of documents covering many aspects of the Expedition section, such as food, navigation, tents, Assessor requirement etc.
The main DofE webpage is at http://www.DofE.org
Please find attached pictures from expeditions past & present.
