Community – Barnet Football Club

THE JOURNEY OF ST JOHN FISHER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Megan — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:03:26 +0000

Over the last few months, the club have been delighted to promote and be a part of the incredible journey of St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and their fantastic journey representing Barnet FC in the Utilita Cup!

The Utilita Cup is a competition held by all EFL clubs, split into league and regional sections, where the winners in each section of every league have the opportunity to play at Wembley!

In early November, as part of the EFL Week Of Action – The Hive played host to the Harrow Cup, with 32 primary schools entering the tournament. The winners were elected to represent Barnet at the Regional League Two Final in Milton Keynes.

After a few close results and penalty shoot-out wins – St John Fisher Primary School emerged as the tournament winners and as a result of that, received a lap of honour for their feats and achievements at half-time during Barnet’s fixture against Cheltenham in February.

Following a memorable day for the boys, the club where keen to ensure that the players where readily motivated and prepared for the regional finals, so First Team players Mark Shelton and Nik Tavares, alongside Academy Scholar Aaron Liwala, visited the school to take part and coach a training session a week before the regional finals.

The regional finals took place a week later and following an unbeaten run in the entire tournament and another penalty shoot-out win in the semi-finals, the team did the Barnet FC badge proud and won the tournament!

As a result, the group will now play the final against the Northern Regional Winners, Notts County, at Wembley, the home of football, in which will be a memorable day for the children, teachers, families and all involved, creating memories of a lifetime and a story that has been built up over the entire season!

The team joined up with the Barnet FC First Team at a training session, getting autographs and more advice ahead of what will be an unforgettable experience for everyone taking part, as the boys have all eyes on the trophy this coming Monday before the League Two Play-Off final kicks off.

Foundation Manager, Aleksander Czerniec said, “I am beyond delighted for the school and most importantly the kids involved. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the families of everyone involved and the club is beyond excited to have such a wonderful group of people represent the club on the biggest stage of them all. We wish them the best of luck on Monday and look forward to seeing them rewarded for their hard work!”

COYB

COMMUNITY DAY 2026

Megan — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:44 +0000

Barnet Football Club are delighted to announce that our annual Community Day will take place on Saturday the 25th July from 10am.

The day promises to be full of excitement with inflatables, stalls and a goodie bag full of exciting gifts for every child that chooses to purchase a Community Day Pass for £10.

Having taken some valuable feedback on board, this year we have decided to run Community Day in conjunction with a Barnet FC matchday as well as a London Bees matchday, making sure the day is packed full of excitement as Barnet continue to prepare for the upcoming season!

We will be announcing more about the day in the next few weeks so make sure to keep your eyes peeled on the Barnet FC social media for further announcements!

If you are interested in getting involved in the Community Day in some capacity, please email info@thebeesfootball.com for further information

COYB

MAY HALF-TERM CAMP NOW LIVE

Megan — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:20:44 +0000

Following the success of the Easter Half-Term Camp, we are delighted to announce that our May Half-Term Camp is now available to book online.

The camp is priced at £17.50 per day, which is the lowest in the local area and will run from Tuesday 26^th May until Friday 29^th May from 10am until 3pm.

We also will provide fresh lunch everyday as well as daily goalkeeper sessions.

The camps are aimed at young children aged 5-12.

To book the camp please follow the link here.

For any questions, please email info@thebeesfootball.com or call 020 8381 3800 (ext 3345)

COYB

BARNET FC PRESENTS THE BUZZ CLUB

Megan — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:23:59 +0000

Barnet Football Club are delighted to announce a brand-new Community Zone for young Bees prior to kick-off ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Gillingham.

The “Buzz Club” will be located at the Five a Side Pitches, is most suited to children under the age of 13 and will be open between 1pm and 2pm.

The action-filled hour will include plenty of fun activities, football challenges and interactive games, such as Twister and Connect 4 – a perfect opportunity for children to have fun and meet new friends under sunny skies prior to kick-off.

Mr Bumble and some of the First Team players will also be making an appearance, so it’s a great opportunity for any photos or autograph, creating memories of a lifetime.

And there’s more! The first eight children to arrive at the Buzz Club will be given the incredible opportunity to walk out as flag bearers before the 3pm kick-off—so make sure you get there early for your chance to be part of the action on the pitch!

Entry into The Buzz Club is COMPLETELY FREE with a valid ticket for tomorrow’s game.

For any enquiries, please email Foundation Manager Aleksander Czerniec at aczerniec@thebeesfootball.com

Don’t miss out—join us early and let the fun begin before the big game!

COYB

KANE SMITH CHOSEN AS PFA COMMUNITY CHAMPION FOR 2025/26 SEASON

Megan — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:14:20 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, Kane Smith was presented the PFA Community Champion award for the 2025/2026 Season.

The award is presented for players across the EFL who have shown commitment to community engagement across the season.

Foundation Manager, Aleksander Czerniec said “Kane has been a class professional every time he engages within our community initiatives. Whether it is interacting with the kids during our community camps or attending our school assemblies, he deserves this award and is an embodiment of what the club is about in terms of togetherness and impact on the local community.”

Kane Smith said upon receiving the award “I love engaging with the young children in the local area. I’m doing my UEFA B this summer and getting into coaching, so this means a lot to me.”

Congratulations, Kano!

KIDS FOR A QUID AGAINST GILLINGHAM

Megan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:01:53 +0000

Ahead of Saturday’s clash with Gillingham at The Hive, we’re launching a ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer as part of our play-off push—so bring the noise and help us pack the stands.

The promotion is open to all under-13s (Mini Bees), with every child also able to claim a free Capri-Sun from either the Hive Bar or Legends Bar by showing their ticket.

Secure your tickets online or pop into the Club Shop before kick-off on Saturday.

COYB

HIVE FOUNDATION EASTER CAMP BOOKINGS NOW LIVE

Megan — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:39:12 +0000

Following the successful revamp of our camps this February, The Hive Foundation is delighted to announce the return of our Easter Half-Term camps!

The camps will run from Monday 30^th March until Friday 10^th April (excluding weekends and bank holidays).

The sessions offer local children the opportunity to meet their heroes in the Barnet FC, London Bees and Academy squads, as well as providing a fun experience for kids aged 5-13, for the astounding price of £17.50 per day or £82.99 for any 5 days during the period.

We will also be offering a healthy and warm lunch every day and our goalkeeper sessions during the day, so please ensure to follow the link HERE to sign up and not miss out on the spots, as these will sell out fast!

For any further information please email info@thebeesfootball.com

COYB

BARNET SQUAD MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT HIVE FOUNDATION HOLIDAY CAMP

Megan — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:16:19 +0000

Yesterday, the entire Barnet squad made a special appearance at the Hive Foundation’s February half-term camp.

The players were in positive spirits and interacted with the participants, sharing amazing experiences and posing for plenty of photos.

Everyone got involved in signing autographs on shirts, boots and books whilst walking around and sharing stories about their careers and all the important aspects of being a professional footballer.

We are always delighted to have the opportunity for the Bees’ players to come along and engage with the children in such a way.

Foundation Manager Aleksander Czerniec said,

“It’s great to see such great engagement amongst the Barnet players and them proving once again how committed they are to engagement with the local community!”

This week has been a huge success, with new sessions and a revamped menu and we look forward to the Easter camp.

COYB

LONDON BEES AND ACADEMY SCHOLARS VISIT HIVE FOUNDATION CAMPS

Megan — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:06:53 +0000

It has been a busy week of activity at this week’s Hive Foundation half-term camp so far, with the children being greeted by numerous special guests throughout the week.

Firstly, on Tuesday, the children had the opportunity to ask London Bees’ players Francesca Vigo and Thea Budden, plenty of insightful questions about their careers so far and what it is like being a footballer and were given a lot of insight in to the footballing world.

Francesca is actively coaching at the camps during the week, demonstrating lots of knowledge to participants as the week goes on.

On Wednesday, a number of Barnet FC academy scholars coached a mini-tournament between the U9 – U11s age group. The scholars shared their knowledge and were very passionate on the sideline as the tournament provided Champions League levels of drama – as the final was decided by penalties.

The scholars were Theo Ajala, Kavarni Brisset-Levy, O’Zion Hussain, Mitchell Issott, Nicholas Kilimonis, Aaron Liwala, Najet Villarreal, Anthony Haralambous and Noye Richard.

The Hive Foundation continues to strive on bringing all the Bees’ football groups together in order to make an impact on the wider community – with warm lunches, a new goalie session and unforgettable footballing memories, the camps continue to grow and become a better all-round experience.

Community Manager, Aleksander Czerniec said,

“Having been involved in delivery of camps over the last few years, I am excited about the changes that are occurring and are yet to come in the foreseeable future. Having such a strong link between ourselves and our partners is extremely important”.

There are still spaces available following the link here and we are expecting the Barnet FC First Team to make a visit in the next two days so make sure to sign up and not miss out a spot!

Any additional information about our camps please email – info@thebeesfootball.com

COYB

AVANTI HIGH SCHOOL VISIT THE HIVE

Megan — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:45:38 +0000

This afternoon, local secondary school, Avanti High School, paid a visit to the Hive!

The cohort included the girl’s football teams from Years 7 to 9, and they had a memorable time.

The visit included a 45 minute tour of the hive including the Boardroom, First-Team Dressing room and Tunnel area, whilst also enjoying a football session with some Hive Foundation coaches on the 5G pitches.

Numerous academy scholars, including Anthony Haralambous, Kavarni Brissett-Levy, O’Zion Hussain, Najet Villarreal and Nicholas Kilimonis helped out during the session and on the tour, answering some quite important questions about the process of becoming an academy scholar as well as giving tips and advice from what they’ve learnt so far from their footballing journeys.

Avanti High School are going to take part in a coaching session with the London Bees’ backroom staff next Tuesday night and will also join the team for their game against MK Dons next Sunday, as the Foundation look to grow their community engagement with the ever-growing demand of Women’s Football in the capital.

If you are a school that is interested in coming on a tour of The Hive please email aczerniec@thebeesfootball.com

COYB