Shine Saints JFC - U9(Year 4)
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Shine Sports Ground, BS6
During the season the Shine Saints coaching team will deliver a combination of competitive 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 9 Squad is eligible for boys and girls in Year 4.
Secure your place paying monthly via Direct Debit throughout the season until Saturday 26th April 2025. Your subs include the following:
- Pre-Season Training - Tuesday's starting on 30th July 16:15-17:15 until Tuesday 27th August at Shine Sports Ground, BS6.
- Training Sessions - Tuesday's starting on Tuesday 3rd September from 17:15-18:15 at Shine Sports Ground, BS6.
- Matches/Training - Saturdays starting on Saturday 7th September 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 U9's compete in the Bristol Saturday Friendly League.
- Free trials available. Contact [email protected]
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
ESSENTIAL KIT
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 U9 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: Tuesday 29th October. No training for Half Term.
- Xmas break: Saturday 21st Dec/Tues 24th Dec/ Saturday 28th Dec/Tues 31st Dec/Saturday 4th Jan. Back Tues 7th January.
- February Half Term: Tues 18th February. No training for Half Term.
- Easter dates will be confirmed nearer the time.
- All further dates, including Saturday's will depend of fixtures and your coach will notify you of any changes.