Champelovier was born in
Kensington and attended Wood End Park Junior School. He worked in the electronics industry, beginning as an instrument maker for
EMI and then as a draughtsman for
Cossor. He also toured with
FA Amateur XIs and with
Middlesex Wanderers. Having moved to the
Harlow area for work, Champelovier played for two seasons for
Harlow Town and another one for
Cheshunt before giving up the senior game. ==References==