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Shine Saints JFC - U8(Year 3)
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Shine Sports Ground, BS6
During the season the Shine Saints coaching team will deliver a combination of league matches and training sessions that will develop the players skills, techniques and knowledge of the game in a supportive and professional environment. The Under 8 Squad is eligible for boys and girls in Year 3.
Secure your place for only £32.50 per month via Direct Debit throughout the season running from September to April. Your subs include the following:
- Training Sessions - Friday evenings from 17:00-18:00 at Shine Sports Ground, BS6 7XW starting on Friday 9th September
- Matches - Saturday mornings usually between 08:45-11:45. Times will vary due to fixture times and pitch availability.
- Competition - Saints compete in the Bristol Friendly League.
- Matchday Kit - Includes an ‘Official Kukri Shine Saints JFC’ shirt, shorts and socks.
- 20% discount on Football Fundays during school holidays at any location.
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Matchday and Training Facilities
Shine Saints home ground is located at the Shine Sports Ground, Lime Trees Road, BS6 7XW (directions). Shine’s spacious and well-maintained sports facility, provides superior grass and artificial pitches as well as FA approved goals. In addition to ample on-site parking, accessible toilets and changing rooms, the match day café serves hot and cold food and drinks for players and supporters.
Start date Friday 9th September 2022. Season ends Saturday 22nd April 2023.
Please note the dates training will NOT be running:
- Saturday 29th/Sunday 30th October (Half Term)
- 24th/31 December (Christmas break)
- 17th/19th February (Half Term)
- Monday 3rd - Sunday 16th April (Easter break)
- Your coach will inform you of any further changes to dates.
Season Overview
Players will get the chance to improve their technique in all the essential skills through fun games. These skills will be age appropriate as part of a progression through the age groups from Under 6 to Under 14.
The focus of the weekly sessions for the U8 squad will include:
- Attacking (Shooting, Crossing)
- Defending (Tackling, Positions, Goal side)
- Pattern of play (E.g. playing out from the back, wing play and pressing the ball)
- Communication and team work
- Free kicks, penalties and other set play pieces
- Ball control (Dribbling, turning, skills)
- Matches and rules
- Learning to win and lose
- Long, short, lofted and driven passing
- Team Formations
In addition to improving the participant’s knowledge of the game and helping them to work as part of a team, sessions will also incorporate fundamental skills such as;
- Balance
- Speed
- Communication
- Co-ordination
- Agility