About
We are a Family Friendly True Community Club
Rainford Rangers is affiliated to Liverpool FA. All coaches are DBS checked and we strive for the highest standards ensuring all Mangers are Level 1 minimum, with FA Emergency aid, & FA Safeguarding trained
Where we started
Rainford is situated between the historical Market town of Ormskirk, which is home to Edge Hill University. Closest to St Helens which has a strong rugby team, which some of past players have progressed into although a different sport. We are a Charter Standard club based in Merseyside. Our most well known ex player is England goals scoring Captain and Premier League Captain Conor Coady. Who has been our trophy presenter at many a presentation evening. We are proud to have our home ground which can have up to 6 Pitches. We also have girls and inclusion teams so proud to serve our community and beyond. We have been a club since 1975, today our chairman along with many managers is an ex Rainford Player.
Our Facilities
We are proud to have a home ground which is noted as some of the best playing facilities in the leagues we play. in the winter months most team use local 3G facilities like JMO in Skem or local schools like Rainford High
Who's Who - The Committee
Our Team is aloocated each year at the AGM and indivduals who dedicate more time to help run the Club
Tony Calderbank
Chairman
With Decades of experience. A former player and at our helm. Qualified Referee
Safeguarding Children til-14th June 2025 COMPLIANT
Safeguarding Committe til -6th May 2031 COMPLIANT
Safeguarding All til -16th September2026 COMPLIANT
Player Welfare til -19th September 2026 COMPLIANT
DBS til -18th May 2025 COMPLIANT
FAN - 58078068
Mike Howells
Secretary & Welfare
25 Years in Grass Routes, UEFA C qualified and Level 5 Senior County Referee
Safeguarding Children -7th January 2026 COMPLIANT
Safeguarding Committe til -1th April 2032 COMPLIANT
Sefeguaring Adults - COMPLIANT
Welfare Officer - COMPLIANT
Safeguarding All til -7th January 2026 COMPLIANT
Player Welfare til -5th May 2026 COMPLIANT
DBS til -1st Feb 2025 COMPLIANT
FAN - 55015480
Jane Williams
Treasurer
Experienced Accountant. many years at the club
Safeguarding Committe til -31st May 2029 COMPLIANT
DBS til -10th November 2024 COMPLIANT
FAN -62832058
Dave Taylor
DSO - Welfare
Experienced Manager & Welfare many years at the club
Safeguarding Children -3st October COMPLIANT
Safeguarding Committe til -25th May 2033 COMPLIANT
Welfare Officer - COMPLIANT
DBS til -5th June 2027 COMPLIANT
FAN - 59180645
Rachel Lyons
Tournaments & Events
Has been helping run Several successful Tournaments. Also Fundraising events for the club
Dave Lawrenson
Fixtures Secretary
Experienced Accountant. many years at the club
Safeguarding Children -4th November 2024 COMPLIANT
Safeguarding Committe til -14th December 2030 COMPLIANT
DBS til -`14th May 2025 COMPLIANT
FAN - 1500714
Our affiliates
We are affiliated to the Liverpool FA
