Skills Centre (Junior U9 - U12)

Skill Centre (SKC) is our core NZF accredited training programme offering a scripted training plan for Junior grade players aged U9 - U12 (born in 2014 – 2011). This is a skill based programme, catering for both boys and girls, that has an emphasis on enjoyment and structured training that maximise development and encourages players to fall in love with football.

Welcome to Term 4 Skills Centre

New Session Timing:

In Term 4, we've made some adjustments to session timings to better accommodate our players and coaches.

Here's the new schedule:

Mondays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Under 8 (U8) and Under 9 (U9)

Mondays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Under 10 (U10), Under 11 (U11), Under 9-10 Girls, and Under 11-12 Girls:

Registration:

If you haven’t already, please register here for our Term 4 Skills Centre here

Term 4 Activities and Organisation:

We have an exciting array of activities planned, your children will be rotated through a variety of fun activities and games that aim to continue to work on our 4R’s (Releasing, Receiving, Retaining and Running with the Ball).

T4 Uniform and what to wear:

Boots and Shin Pads are compulsory for every session.

Footballers are encouraged to wear their favourite club shirt or a t-shirt and socks during or they may continue to wear their Blue SKC Shirt from T3 if they prefer.

Please email skc@buafc.org.nz if you're new to football this term and need boots as we have some available.

Some things to remember:

· Please name all Clothing and drink bottles

· Please provide your child with Sun protection before they arrive (hats and sunscreen are highly recommended)

· Bring a Water bottle with cold water each week, as there is limited shelter on the fields.

· Boots and Shin Pads are compulsory for all footballers · Please report absences to skc@buafc.org.nz

For Parents' Comfort and Convenience:

We kindly invite parents to enjoy the football magic from the comfort of the field edges during our session times. It's a great way to support your young athletes while giving them the space they need to shine on the field. Please remain on the edges of the field as opposed to the middle of the field please.

Clubroom Welcoming Hours:

We're thrilled to announce that our clubrooms will be open on the first two Mondays that Skills Centre Programme runs. Feel free to drop by, unwind, and connect with fellow parents as we build a stronger football community together. The bar will be open and snacks can be purchased. At this time, the kitchen won’t be open.

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