This took place on a snow covered field in Hessle with the secretary reluctantly agreeing to take part. In the early stages due to business commitments it was the secretaries wife Janet who was the driving force. That was the start, the team joined the Hull Boys Sunday Football League in September 1976 at Under 13 level.
The club has expanded with some 300+ player members and now have teams in most divisions of the Hull Sunday Boys League. These teams have enjoyed much success having collected many League and Cup Trophies over the years.
In the season 1985/86 we expanded into men’s football both on a Saturday and Sunday, the club now has two men’s teams playing in the Hull Sunday Football League. The A team have steadily progressed up the leagues from Div 17, as Champions on three occasions, plus in 1999/2000 Season, Premier League Champions at the third attempt. We also enter a team in the FA Carlsberg National Sunday Cup.
In 2005 we merged with Hider Foods FC and now have a team in the Humber Premier League.
The club has qualified F.A. coaches and operates “1st Touch Football” as a feeder into starter teams, together with the F.A./Coca Cola Soccer Star Scheme for 6-9 year olds. An involvement in School Club Links, including after school clubs in Local Schools.
The club also has a female section , with teams playing in the U12 & U16 East Riding Girls League & East Riding Womens League.
In December 2002 the club gained the FA Charter Standard Community Club Award one of the first in the country.
In 2007 the club was recognised by the award of East Riding Club Accreditation Scheme – Level Two.
Opportunities for players at all levels from Feeder Sessions at 1st Touch Football 4-7 year olds, Mini Soccer Under 7 to Under 10 Boys & Girls. Junior Football Boys U11 to U18, Girls U10 to U16, Ladies Open Age (16+), Mens Sat & Sun. Opportunities for Coaches and others to be involved in the administration of the Club & Individual Teams.
People can get involved/get information by contacting:-
Pete Bilsdon 01482 646259 or Mobile 07930695939 or email hesslerangers@hotmail.com
or by looking on/completing enquiry forms on the Website www.hesslerangers.co.uk we also have a space on the local community "Beehive" (Sports Clubs Section) site at:- http://beehive.thisishull.co.uk/