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SAFC Foundation are holding a range of football activities in the April Easter Holidays. Please find more information below


SAFC Academy Open Trials
 
Open Trials to recruit any promising players to the Academy and Development Centres. Trials are held at SAFC’s Academy of Light from 10am – 3pm and are open to outfield players and goalkeepers.
 
Mon 18
th & Tues 19th April – boys aged 5 – 8 years
Wed 20
th & Thurs 21st April – boys aged 9 – 12 years
Wed 20
th & Thurs 21st April – boys aged 13 – 16 years
 
Open Trials cost £30 for the 2 day course.
 
 
SAFC Foundation Holiday Coaching Courses
 
Develop your game and learn new skills with high quality football coaching by experienced SAFC Foundation coaches. All sessions run from 10am – 3pm and are open to boys and girls of all abilities, aged 4 – 12 (unless stated).
 
Belmont School, Durham - Mon 18th & Tues 19th April
Goals Soccer Centre, Sunderland - Tues 26th & Wed 27th April
Durham Gilesgate Sports College, Durham – Tues 26th & Wed 27th April
Crowtree Indoor Academy, Sunderland – Tues 26th & Wed 27th April (*GOALKEEPERS AND STRIKERS SPECIAL* – ages 6 – 14)
 
Holiday Coaching Courses cost £15 for the 2 day course.
 
 
Book your place
 
To book your place on any of the above courses, please call Jade Royal on 0191 551 5191. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Places must be pre-booked. For more information, e-mail
jade.royal@safc.com
 
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

SAFC Coaching Courses

Thank you to all those who took part in SAFC Foundation Coaching Courses last week. We had nearly 500 young people take part across Sunderland and Durham, which is a fantastic turnout.
 
We are now holding two free trials for our Under 9 and Under 10 boys Elite Squads.
 
-          Wednesday 2nd March (this Wednesday), 5pm – 6.30pm. Under 9’s (year 4)
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          Wednesday 9th March, 5pm – 6.30pm. Under 10’s (year 5)
 
Trials will be held at Goals Soccer Centre (Bede College, Durham Road, SR3 4AG) and are free to attend. The sessions will be outdoor on 3G pitches.
 
I have attached more information about the Elite Squad, and you can find out more by
clicking here. If you haven’t already booked, please give me a call on 0191 551 5164 or e-mail me with the following details:
 
-          Name of child
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          Age and Date of Birth
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          Emergency contact name and phone number
 
Thanks again.
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

Holiday Football Coaching Courses

SAFC Foundation will be holding Holiday Football Coaching Courses and Elite Squad Trials over the coming months:
 
February Half Term Holiday Courses
 
As part of SAFC Foundation’s 10
th Birthday, all courses are discounted to only £10 for a 2 day course! All courses open to boys and girls aged 5 – 14 and run from 10am – 3pm (unless stated). Please see attached for more details. Contact Jade Royal on 0191 551 5315 or jade.royal@safc.com
 
Sunderland Central
1. Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy – 21
st & 22nd Feb
2. Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy – 24
th & 25th Feb (GOALKEEPERS & STRIKERS SPECIAL, ages 7 – 14)
3. Goals Sunderland, City of Sunderland College, Durham Road, SR3 4AG – 24
th & 25th Feb
 
Sunderland North
4. Southwick Community Primary School -  21
st & 22nd Feb
5. Redhouse Academy - 24
th & 25th Feb
 
Durham
6. Durham Gilesgate Sports College - 21
st & 22nd Feb
 
Little Dribblers (£3 per session, or £10 for all four sessions. Ages 3 – 5)
Stadium of Light
7. Tuesday 10.30am – 11.30am
8. Tuesday 1.30am – 2.30am
9. Wednesday 10.30am – 11.30am
10. Wednesday 1.30am – 2.30am
 
 
Elite Squad
 
The Elite Squad is a fantastic opportunity for talented young players (aged Under 9’s or Under 10’s this season) to receive high quality coaching and management by SAFC Foundation Coaches as well as increased opportunities to be seen by professional scouts. Please see attached for full details. FREE Trials will be held at
Sunderland Goals Soccer Centre (City of Sunderland College, Durham Road) on the below dates. There will be progression routes for every player that attends, whether it be Elite Squad, Soccer Clinic or Soccer Centres. To book your place, please contact me using the below details.
 
Under 9’s - 2nd March (Wed), 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Under 10’s - 9th March (Wed), 5.30pm – 6.30pm
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

SAFC Foundation Coaching Courses

SAFC Foundation hold evening and weekend football coaching sessions throughout Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham. Sessions are open for boys and girls of all abilities. All sessions are running already.
 
 
Sunderland and Washington
 
Academy 360, Portsmouth Road, SR4 9BA (ages 4 – 12, Indoor) £2.50 per session
 
Farringdon Sports College, Allendale Road, SR3 3EL (ages 4 – 12, Outdoor) £2.00 per session
 
 
South Tyneside and Durham
 
Boldon School, New Road, NE35 9DZ (ages 5 – 14, Outdoor) £2.50 per session
 
Redhouse Academy, Rutherglen Road, SR5 5LN (ages 5 – 14, Outdoor) £2.00 per session
 
 
Durham and Coalfields
 
Riverside Sports Pavillion, Cehster le Street, DH3 3SJ (ages 5 – 14, Outdoor) £2.50 per session
 
Durham Gilesgate Sports College, Bradford Crescent, DH1 1HN (ages 5 – 14, Outdoor) £2.00 per session
 
 
There is no need to book, sessions are ‘turn up and play’.
 
For any more information, please get in touch using the details below.
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com
 

SAFC Foundation Coaching Courses

There are still places available on the following SAFC Foundation Coaching Courses:
 
Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy
Sunderland, SR1 3EL
Mon 20th and Tues 21st December, 10am—3pm
 
Belmont Community Arts College
Wed 22th and Thurs 23rd December, 10am—3pm
 
Southwick Community Primary
Southwick, SR5 2JX
Tues 21st and Wed 22nd December, 10am—3pm
 
 
Little Dribblers (ages 3 – 5):
 
Stadium of Light    Sunderland - SR5 1SU
Mon 20th Dec - 10.30am-11.30am & 1.30pm-2.30pm
Tues 21st Dec - 10.30am-11.30am & 1.30pm-2.30pm
 
 
For more information or to book, contact Kelly Lang on 0191 551 5315 or kelly.lang@safc.com
 
If you are unable to contact us, please just come along to the session and the coach can take your details on the day.
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com
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Sunderland AFC Foundation, Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland. SR5 1SU. Charity Registration Number: 1089333

GIVE BIG THIS CHRISTMAS - Monday 6th until Wednesday 8th December SAFC Foundation supporters will be given the opportunity to make their donation go further thanks to The Reed Foundation and The Big Give. Donations made to SAFC Foundation on that date could be increased by The Reed Foundation by an extra 50% if they are made through a special website set up to help promote charitable giving. To find out more and donate please click here.
 
CHRISTMAS COACHING - SAFC Foundation Football Development are holding a range of coaching courses and fun activities for youngsters aged 3 – 14 years throughout Sunderland and County Durham this month. For more information or to book your place call Kelly on 0191 551 5315, e-mail kelly.lang@safc.com or click here.
 
DARREN’S ENGLAND SHIRT IN AUCTION - A special ‘12 Days of Christmas’ auction commences this month with 12 unique Sunderland AFC items going up for sale via ebay. Every day for 12 days a different item will be up for grabs including Darren’s England shirt signed by the entire squad!  For further information CLICK HERE.
 
‘THINK!’ ABOUT ROAD SAFETY - SAFC Foundation will be using THINK!’s Tales of the Road materials in their after-school clubs, activities in schools and on match days to help youngsters learn about road safety as part of the Tackle It programme, which is delivered to primary schools in Sunderland in association with Sunderland City Council and the Department of Transport.  Click here for information and to play the game.
 
We would like to thank you for your continued support and donations to SAFC Foundation over the year and would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

'Soccer Centres'

SAFC Foundation are running a number of weekly evening and weekend ‘Soccer Centres’ across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham. Sessions are open for boys and girls aged 4 – 12. All sessions are ‘turn up and play’, no need to book (unless stated). Soccer Centres include quality football coaching and small sided games ran by professional SAFC Foundation coaches. More information available here.
 
Riverside Sports Pavillion, Chester le Street
£2.50 per session
Every Monday 5pm – 6pm
 
Farringdon Sports College, Sunderland
£2.00 per session
Every Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am
 
Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham (call 0191 301 8304 to book)
Tuesday 5pm – 6pm
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm
 
Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham (call 0191 301 8301 to book)
Thursday 4pm – 5pm
Thursday 5pm – 6pm
 
Boldon School, NE35 9DZ    STARTS THIS WEEK – FIRST WEEK FREE!!
£2.50 per session
Every Thursday 5pm – 6pm
 
Crowtree Indoor Academy, Sunderland
Deaf Friendly & PAN-Disability Football, £2 per session
Every Saturday 10am – 11am
 
 
Little Dribblers
 
Fun introduction to football for ages 2 – 5. Sessions are linked to Early Years Foundation Stage and help improve on spatial awareness, teamwork, co-ordination and Early Moves. To book, please call Kelly Lang on 0191 551 5315, unless stated.
 
Stadium of Light, Tuesday, 5pm – 6pm. £3 per session (starting 9th November 2010)
 
Stadium of Light, Wednesday, 5pm – 6pm. £3 per session.
 
Thorney Close Childrens Centre, Wednesday, 9.30am -10.30am. FREE (call 537 3231 to book)
 
Bunny Hill Childrens Centre, Thursday, 9.15am – 10.15am. FREE (call 520 5555 to book)
 
Springwell Village Community Venue, Thursday, 2pm – 3pm. FREE (call to 416 2630 book)
 
If you would like any more information on these courses, please contact me on the details below or Kelly Land on 0191 551 5315.
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

SAFC Coaching Courses

There are still limited places available on some of SAFC Foundation’s October half term coaching courses. Please find more information below and attached.
 
Soccer Centres
 
Southwick Community Primary School (SR5 2JX) – Mon 25th and Tues 26th Oct. £20
 
Sherburn Leisure Centre (DH6 1QX) – Thurs 28th and Fri 29th Oct. £15.60 (Call 0191 301 8305 to book)
 
Venerable Bede CofE Secondary School (SR2 0SX) – Mon 25th and Tues 26th Oct. £20 LIMITED PLACES
 
NEW! PAN – Disability Football and Multi Sports Coaching – Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy (SR1 3EL)
Wed 27th Oct, 9am – 12pm, £10
 
Little Dribblers
 
Fun introduction to football for ages 2 – 5. Sessions help improve on teamwork, spatial awareness and co-ordination. £3 per session.
 
Stadium of Light – Monday 25th Oct 10.30 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 2.30pm
Stadium of Light – Tuesday 26th Oct 10.30 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 2.30pm
Stadium of Light – Wednesday 27th Oct 10.30 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 2.30pm
 
 
For more information or to book on a course, please contact Kelly Lang on 0191 551 5315 or kelly.lang@safc.com
 
If you are unable to get in touch before the start of the course, we do accept ‘walk-ons’ until the course is full – but please try to book on first to avoid disappointment!
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

Football Coaching Courses

SAFC Foundation are holding the following Football Coaching Courses throughout the October half term:
 

Soccer Centres
10am – 3pm each day. Open for ages 4 – 14, boys and girls. £20. UNLESS STATED
 
Venerable Bede CofE Secondary School……25th & 26th October
Southwick Community Primary School……25th & 26th October
Durham Gilesgate Sports College……26th & 27th October (discount available for Gilesgate cluster Primary School pupils)
Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy……28th & 29th October

Sherburn Leisure Centre……28th & 29th October   12pm – 4pm, £15.60

 
 
Pan-Disability Football and Multi Sports Coaching
 
Crowtree Leisure Centre Indoor Academy (SR1 3EL)
£10. 9am – 12pm, Open for ages 4 – 14, boys and girls.
 
 
Little Dribblers
Fun introduction to football based sessions for ages 2 – 5. Places limited so book early!
 
Stadium of Light, Sunderland. £3 per session.
25th, 26th, 27th October. 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham, DH1 1SW. £1.90 per session
28th & 29th Oct. 10.30am – 11.30am.

 
 
I have attached a flyer with more details.
 
For more information or to book a place, call 0191 551 5315 or e-mail Kelly.lang@safc.com
 

 
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Sunderland AFC Foundation, Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland. SR5 1SU. Charity Registration Number: 1089333