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 players in Year 3.
Secure your place for £35.00 per month via Direct Debit throughout the season through until Saturday 26th April 25. Your subs include the following:
- Training Sessions - Monday evenings from 17:15-18:15 at Shine Sports Ground, BS6 7XW starting on Monday 2nd September.
- Matches - Are on Saturdays. Will be at various times between 08:45-11:45 at the Shine Sports Ground. The times may vary on occasion due to fixture times and pitch availability.
- Communication - All Saints matches and general communication is organised via our match app, SPOND.
- Competition - Saints U8's compete in the Bristol Saturday Friendly League.
- Free trials available subject to availability. Contact [email protected] to arrange.
To pay by Direct Debit, please check out as usual; in the check out you will see 'Payment Methods' and you can select Direct Debit here.
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AGE RANGE
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
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.
Please note we don't train in school holidays or bank holidays. The dates training we already know we will NOT be running and your coach will notify you should this change or others be added:
- October Half Term: Monday 28th October. No training for Half Term. Saturdays are fixture dependant.
- Xmas break: Saturday 21st Dec/Mon 23rd Dec/ Saturday 28th Dec/Mon 30th Dec/Saturday 4th Jan. Back Mon 6th January.
- February Half Term: Mon 17th February. No training for Half Term. Saturdays are fixture dependant.
- All further dates, including Saturdays will depend of fixtures and your coach will notify you of any changes.
- Easter dates will be confirmed nearer the time.