STOP PRESS: (last updated Wednesday 24th June 2009)
STROUD SCHOOL AGE SESSION - FRIDAY 26th JUNE
NB that this session will now be outdoors on the astroturf - please bring a waterproof jacket (if weather looks doubtful) and wear suncream is sunny.NEW STARTERS / CHANGING GROUPS FROM SEPTEMBER 2009:
We will be taking bookings for September starters as follows; new MiniStrikers members can book from 1st June 2009 (full payment will be required for children born between 01/09/2006-28/02/2007 with money-back guarantee operational); new MegaStrikers members can book from 1st July 2009 (children born 01/09/2005-31/08/2006 - full payment required with money-back guarantee operational). If you are an existing MiniStriker and wish to change groups from September 2009, please advise us by 30th June 2009 to guarantee a place in the group you want.
'MINIMATCH' SESSIONS and SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS :
MiniMatch sessions will be running from 12.15-1.15pm at Churchdown on Saturdays 13th June (full) & 11th July (2 places still available) . These are for current MegaStrikers and introduce them to playing 'proper' football through simple, short, small-sided games in an age-appropriate way. We will also be running our Holiday Club sessions for members due to start school in September, on four Mondays of the Summer holidays, also at Churchdown (27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08. Details of both activities are available from your Coach. We are also in the process of establishing a series of Holiday Club sessions at Stroud Leisure Centre - details will be published as soon as confirmed
SUPASTRIKERS IN EVESHAM :
We are hoping to be able to restart SupaStrikers sessions in Evesham from after the October half term. Please let us know if you would be interested in joining this, in order that we can keep you informed of this.
ABOUT SUPASTRIKERS
Established by Andy Tucker Soccer Camps in 2006, we have already had over 1300 members attending weekly sessions, as well as an active Playgroups and birthday parties programme. There are three main reasons you can join SupaStrikers with 100% confidence:
No.
1 Genuine expertise in working with this age group. We are
members of PATA, a national organisation who support those working
with younger children to ensure high standards. Our approach will complement that of good playgroups and nurseries etc. We only employ coaches
who genuinely WANT to work with this age group. In
addition to football courses, all of our coaches complete specialist training
courses to develop their expertise
in working with these age groups. Where possible, we usually work with a maximum ratio of 1 Coach:6 Children* and most of our groups are maximum of 12 children (Saturday sessions run at larger venues with higher numbers, although the coaching ratio is maintained). We also ensure that children are only with others of a very similar age.
* When there are 8 or fewer children at a new venue, we may run with only one
coach until membership numbers increase
No.
2 Attached to ongoing Football programmes. Each SupaStrikers Licensed Coach or Franchise-owner either operates or is in association with a high-quality football coaching programme aimed at school-aged children. This means that as our SupaStrikers members become too old for us, there is always a 'natural progression' route for them to continue enjoying their football development. For many Members in Gloucestershire, the link is still to Andy Tucker Soccer Camps, who originated SupaStrikers. However, we also work in association with programmes run by our Licensed Coaches in North Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
No.
3 Football credibility - the children genuinely develop basic ball control skills that will give them an advantage when they join teams in later years. Cheltenham Captain, John Finnigan is enthusiastic about SupaStrikers,
saying, “There are fewer English players
playing in the premiership, as they do not have the technical skills
to compete with the best players from abroad. I really believe that
programmes such as SupaStrikers will help produce more homegrown talent
playing at the highest levels. I wish SupaStrikers had been around
when I was a child!”.
Therefore, please have a look around our website to find out more, or contact us to either book a place or ask any questions you may have.
Telephone us now! 01452 555202
or email: info@SupaStrikers.co.uk

