Community coaching - 2010 programme

SCOTTISH HYDRO SUPER SKILLS

We are delighted to have Scottish Hydro involved in this programme, which offers regular football sessions to boys and girls throughout Perth and Kinross.

The programme includes:-

SAINTS SOCCER CENTRE AT MCDIARMID PARK (P1 to S2 age)

The Soccer Centre runs each Saturday in Spring and Autumn and is very popular with local boys and girls. There are 3 sessions for the different age groups and the number one priority is fun and enjoyment. There are lots of chances to score goals on our fantastic fieldturf surface right next to the main stadium.

Times are:-

9.30am – 10.30am (Primary 1 and 2)

10.30am – 11.30am (Primary 3 and 4)

11.30am – 12.30pm (Primary 5, 6, 7 and Secondary 1 and 2)

11.30am -12.30pm Goalkeeper Training for Primary 5 to Secondary 2 age

SAINTS SOCCER CENTRES AT COUNTY VENUES (P1 to S2 age)

Anyone living outside Perth may find one of the 9 County Centres more suitable. All of our venues run during school terms on weekday evenings in Spring and Autumn offering fun training, games and competitions.

SAINTS SOCCER SEVENS AT MCDIARMID PARK

You can join a Soccer Sevens team and take part in regular games on Mondays between 5pm and 6pm throughout the year Each session will consist of a brief warm up, followed by a game, where everyone in the squad will get equal playing time and have the opportunity to try out different positions.

SAINTS FOOTBALL FOURS AT MCDIARMID PARK (P1 to P4 age)

This is our first introduction to team play and Football Fours encourages young players to make decisions in a fun, exciting environment. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 5.00 to 6.00pm.

SAINTS SKILL CENTRE AT MCDIARMID PARK (P4 to P7 age)

Technique practice and small sided games on Thursdays will give you the opportunity to improve your skills and enjoy team play. Each session includes game related activities and encourages young players to make the right decisions at the right times.

SAINTS GIRLS FOOTBALL AT MCDIARMID PARK (P5 to S2 age)

A mixture of skills training and games for girls only. Beginners or regular players are welcome to come along on Thursdays. We would love to see more girls involved

ENROLMENT DETAILS

There is no need to pre-book any session within Scottish Hydro Super Skills – just come along at the appropriate time and pay your £2.50 on the day. You should receive a copy of our information brochure, which includes the relevant application form. You can register at your first session.

All the above activity takes place during spring and autumn as follows:

SPRING SESSIONS

Soccer Centre McDiarmid 27 Feb to 15 May Saturday 9.30 to 12.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Auchterarder 19 Apr to 28 Jun Monday 6.00 to 7.00 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Errol 19 Apr to 28 Jun Monday 6.30 to 7.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Almondbank 20 Apr to 29 Jun Tuesday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2

Soccer Centre Pitlochry 21 Apr to 30 Jun Wednesday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Crieff 21 Apr to 30 Jun Wednesday 6.00 to 8.00 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Kinross 21 Apr to 30 Jun Wednesday 6.15 to 7.15 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Blairgowrie 22 Apr to 1 Jul Thursday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Blair Atholl 23 Apr to 2 Jul Friday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Kettins 23 Apr to 2 Jul Friday 6.15 to 7.15 P1 to S2

Goalsavers McDiarmid 27 Feb to 15 May Saturday 11.30 to 12.30 P5 to S2
Soccer Sevens McDiarmid 22 Feb to 17 May * Monday 5.00 to 6.00 P5 to P7
Football Fours McDiarmid 24 Feb to 19 May * Wednesday 5.00 to 6.00 P1 to P4
Skill Centre McDiarmid 25 Feb to 20 May * Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 P4 to P7
Girls Football McDiarmid 25 Feb to 20 May * Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 P5 to S2

Please note :- * No midweek sessions at McDiarmid during Easter School Holidays

AUTUMN SESSIONS

Soccer Centre McDiarmid 14 Aug to 13 Nov Saturday 9.30 to 12.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Auchterarder 16 Aug to 27 Sep Monday 6.00 to 7.00 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Errol 16 Aug to 27 Sep Monday 6.30 to 7.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Almondbank 17 Aug to 28 Sep Tuesday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Pitlochry 18 Aug to 29 Sep Wednesday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Crieff 18 Aug to 29 Sep Wednesday 6.00 to 8.00 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Kinross 18 Aug to 29 Sep Wednesday 6.15 to 7.15 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Blairgowrie 19 Aug to 30 Sep Thursday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Blair Atholl 20 Aug to 1 Oct Friday 5.30 to 6.30 P1 to S2
Soccer Centre Kettins 20 Aug to 1Oct Friday 6.15 to 7.15 P1 to S2

Goalsavers McDiarmid 14 Aug to 13 Nov Saturday 11.30 to 12.30 P5 to S2
Soccer Sevens McDiarmid 16 Aug to 8 Nov * Monday 5.00 to 6.00 P5 to P7
Football Fours McDiarmid 18 Aug to 10 Nov * Wednesday 5.00 to 6.00 P1 to P4
Skill Centre McDiarmid 19 Aug to 11 Nov *Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 P4 to P7
Girls Football McDiarmid 19 Aug to 11 Nov *Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 P5 to S2

Please Note:- *No midweek sessions at McDiarmid during October School Holidays

Our Scottish Hydro Super Skills Brochure is available by contacting Atholl on 01738 459095.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

There are various courses available to boys and girls during school holidays at Easter, Summer, October and Christmas. Both Easter and Summer Courses require you to book in advance by submitting an application form.

Summer Programme

5 Day Courses

19th to 23rd July McDiarmid 1.00 to 3.00pm 5 to 16 yrs £35
26th to 30th July McDiarmid 1.00 to 4.00pm 5 to 16 yrs £50

3 Day Courses

6th to 8th July Kinross 10.30 to 12 noon 5 to 16 yrs £17
6th to 8th July McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £17
7th to 9th July Bridge of Earn 10.30 to 12 noon 5 to 16 yrs £17
12th- 14th July Pitlochry 10.30 to 12 noon 5 to 16 yrs £17
12th- 14th July Aberfeldy 1.30 to 3.00 pm 5 to 16 yrs £17
13th- 15th July Dunkeld 10.30 to 12 noon 5 to 16 yrs £17
14th- 16th July Errol 1.30 to 3.00 pm 5 to 16 yrs £17
20th to 22nd July Crieff 10.30 to 12 noon 5 to 16 yrs £17
20th to 22nd July Blairgowrie 1.30 to 3.00pm 5 to 16 yrs £17
20th to 22nd July Auchterarder 1.30 to 3.00pm 5 to 16 yrs £17

October Programme

12th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
13th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
14th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
15th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
19th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
20th October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
21st October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
22nd October McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5

Christmas Programme

23rd December McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
24th December McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
29th December McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5
30th December McDiarmid 1.00 to 2.30pm 5 to 16 yrs £5

AREA DEVELOPMENT SQUADS

On reaching Secondary School age, players are selected to participate in our Area Development Squad Programme, which consists of two blocks of training sessions on Tuesdays at McDiarmid Park, along with several 11-a-side games.

In 2010, there will be 2 groups, at Under 13 (first year) and Under 14 (second year) and players follow a specially devised training plan to develop the technical, tactical, physical and awareness aspects of the game.

Training sessions are planned as follows:-

Block 1
26th January to 30th March 10 sessions

Block 2
24th August to 5th October 7 sessions
26th October to 30th November 6 sessions

SCHOOLS FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

The McDonalds Schools Football Programme offers training and games to 10 different classes in local schools.

This project is designed to encourage both boys and girls to play 7-a-side games and to follow a training programme which promotes a healthy lifestyle and skill development.

Local primaries involved in the first half of 2010 are:-

Abernyte
Aberuthven
Blackford
Community School of Auchterarder
Dunning
Errol
Guildtown
Inchture
Robert Douglas Memorial

The Bank of Scotland Soccer One Programme, which is aimed at first year boys and first to third year girls, is also underway and all secondary schools in Perth and Kinross are participating.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SAINTS COMMUNITY SCHEME ACTIVITIES IN 2010, CONTACT ATHOLL HENDERSON AT MCDIARMID PARK – TEL 01738 459095 or e-mail atholl.henderson@yahoo.co.uk .

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