Grassroots football,
filmed properly.
FC AV Ware is a volunteer-run match filming project providing calm, low-disruption, multi-camera coverage for grassroots, youth, and amateur clubs.
What clubs get
- Multi-camera match recording (PTZ + wide)
- Clean highlight package after the match
- Low-impact match day presence
- Optional livestream support (where available)
Donations are optional and never required — the project exists to support the local football community.
How it works
Simple, predictable, and designed to stay out of the way.
Before kick-off
Equipment is brought in and installed before the match begins. Cables are routed safely. Cameras are positioned once and not physically moved during play.
During the match
The PTZ camera is operated remotely from a single position using a controller. The wide camera provides full-pitch context.
After full-time
Equipment is packed down and removed. Footage is edited into highlights and shared with the club after the match.
Coverage area
South West London and nearby parts of Surrey (within and around the M25). Roughly between Tadworth and Battersea.
Typical areas
- Carshalton, Wallington, Sutton, Mitcham
- Chessington, Worcester Park, New Malden
- Tadworth and nearby M25 edge areas
- South West London through to Battersea
If a ground is near the corridor, coverage is often workable. Enquiries are welcome.
What’s not covered
- Locations well beyond the M25
- One-off long-distance requests outside the corridor
The aim is reliable local coverage rather than occasional far travel.
Options
Everything is volunteer-run. Donations are optional.
Recording
Multi-camera recording and post-match highlights.
- PTZ operated + wide angle
- Highlights package delivered after
Recording + commentary setup
Microphone setup available (commentator not always provided).
- Mic input support
- Useful for club media teams
Livestream support
Available where a stable wired connection exists.
- Public by default
- Unlisted/private by request
Optional donations
Donations help cover maintenance, replacements, and future upgrades. They are never required.
Safeguarding and conduct
Designed to be predictable, low-interaction, and match-focused.
Match day conduct
- Equipment installed before kick-off and removed after full-time
- Operation from a single fixed position
- No entry onto the pitch during play
- Any necessary interactions are brief and in public
Footage handling
- Footage stored privately for clubs for up to 2 years
- Internal review retained up to 6 months
- Raw footage deleted within 31 days after final edit unless agreed otherwise
- Livestream settings: public by default; unlisted/private by request
Promotional use may occur unless the club requests otherwise. Real-time blurring is not possible during livestreams.
Examples
Add links here after the first match. One strong example is enough to start momentum.
Contact
Enquiries welcome from clubs across the South West London and Surrey corridor.
Get in touch
Main line (freephone): 0808 280 6336
For fastest response, include: club name, ground/location, fixture date/time, and whether recording or livestream is needed.
Quick FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes. FC AV Ware is volunteer-run. Donations are optional and never required.
What does the club need to provide?
Reliable power and a small table/space. For livestreams: a wired internet connection and YouTube stream key.
Will filming disrupt the match?
No. Cameras are installed before kick-off and operated from one position. No cameras are moved during play.
Which contact should be used?
The freephone line works UK-wide. Surrey and London contacts are available for local enquiries.