Dorchester Town Youth Football Club (DTYFC) started out as Cosmos Boys Football Club in 1984 which grew in size to become the largest boys’ football club in Dorchester.

They then became Dorchester Cosmos FC and in 2001 they amalgamated with Dorchester Town Football Club and became DTYFC. In 2003 they amalgamated with Dorchester Ladies. They now provide football training and competitive football matches for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18, with an emphasis, particularly in the early years, on participation and enjoyment.

They rely almost entirely on the parents of their players who give generously of their time and effort in coaching, managing teams, refereeing, fund raising activities and carrying out the organisational activities which are performed by their working committee. DTYFC is made up of professional coaches, referees and sponsors. Some of whom have made it there life.

Dorchester Town Youth Football Club has a formal constitution and Codes of Conduct for players, coaches, parents/spectators and team officials, in line with good practice recommended by the Football Association. All of their managers and coaches are required to receive training from the Dorset County Football Association in the various aspects of youth football coaching, which includes child protection.

The official Dorchester Town Youth Football Club website can be found here.