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The Sunderland Soccer Schools are specifically created to improve all round ability and knowledge of the game and include specialist coaching, injury prevention, nutrition etc. Our fun packed programme will enable players to increase strength, stamina and skill. relax and converse with their peers and coaching staff to analyze the overall play. This section contains important information in relation to...

AVAILABILITY

  • Herbertstown camp completed
  • Blarney Camp Full

 

SOCCER SCHOOL INFORMATION

  • Soccer School starts each day at 10:00am and finishes at 3:00pm

  • Fun educational sessions to enhance natural development and are designed to improve skill and technique.

  • Small sided games and mini tournaments to encourage team play.

  • Players are supervised throughout the day including lunch/toilet breaks.

  • Participants receive a Sunderland  FC gift and certificate with opportunities to win individual trophies.

  • All staff are FA qualified and are trained in emergency aid and child protection.

  • Players will be coached within a 2/3 year age band.

  • Sunderland FC promote fair play, respect, discipline and anti-bullying.

  • Please enter all venues by the main entrance. Players must arrive 30 minutes prior to registration and ready to play with the exception of footwear.

  • We cannot be responsible for players left earlier than 30 minutes before course commences.

  • All players should bring appropriate footwear, shin pads, warm waterproof clothing and a change of clothing in the event of inclement weather.

  • The price stated is per course NOT per day and we do not accept bookings for individual days.

  • When booking you must enclose payment for the entirety of the course.

  • Players will require a packed lunch. Please ensure that all players have plenty of NON-FIZZY drinks with them.

  • Players should also bring shin guards, football boots, runners, rain jackets, a change of clothes, rain jacket, towel and sun cream. Please ensure that all items (including the carry bag) are clearly labelled.

 

COACH INFORMATION

We believe that quality coaching his the hallmark of quality soccer schools. The 2009 Soccer School programme in Ireland is no exception. We have carefully selected the coaches based on their breath and depth of experience. Please find details below...

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

Please note that the Sunderland AFC Soccer Schools are outdoor events and are therefore subject to weather conditions. Please ensure that your child brings appropriate protective clothing in the event of rain. While every effort is made to ensure continuity during the week of the Soccer School, we would ask you to please understand that in the interests of safety and welfare there are occasions where we cannot continue to coach and it becomes necessary to suspend or cancel coaching activities. When making your booking you will be asked to supply appropriate daytime contact numbers. In the event that an activity must be suspended you will be contacted and advised to collect your child. The coaching staff will supervise children until the guardian arrives. Please note however that no refunds will be issued in the event of a Soccer School being fully or partially cancelled.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances are strictly prohibited and any player found to be in possession of them will be dismissed from the course immediately. Sunderland AFC operate an anti bullying policy and we do not tolerate bullying in any form. If a player is found bullying another player they will be cautioned once and if the problem persists they will be dismissed from the course. Players should be polite and courteous to staff and peers at all times. Discipline and supervision are high on our list of priorities and our aim is to ensure that every player has an enjoyable and enriching experience whilst in attending our Soccer Schools.

 

MEDICATION

Please ensure that players have with them any medication that they require and that it is given to the Head Coach along with instructions on dosage and when it must be administered. Please state in writing if you require our staff to administer the medication as we cannot do this without your permission. However, please note that our staff are not qualified to administer Epi-Pen medication. However they are permitted to do so if we receive written permission from the parent / guardian stating the following “I hereby give permission for Sunderland FC staff to administer Epi-Pen to [name of child]. I understand they may not be qualified to do so and accept full responsibility”. This must be signed, dated and enclosed with booking form.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Players must be preregistered by May 30th. Closing date is 30 May 2009 or earlier if course is fully subscribed

  • All bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis.

  • CONFIRMATION - Confirmation of receipt of booking / payment will be done via SMS or email. 

  • REFUNDS - We do NOT issue refunds. Credits will be issued in the event of illness / injury if a minimum of two or more days are missed, however, a medical certificate may be required. To obtain a credit please contact 021- 23 64 659 prior to or during the course. Failure to do this will result in a credit not being issued.

 

VALUABLES

We strongly advise against players bringing valuable items (e.g. IPOD, Camera, Money etc) with them as we cannot be responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items. Players will NOT BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE SOCCER SCHOOL DURING THE DAY, but may require a minimal amount of money for transport from the Soccer School (if authorized by the parent / guardian when booking), however this is left to parents discretion.

 

MARKETING / PROMOTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note that participants of the Soccer School may be photographed and / or videoed for the promotion / marketing purposes.