Welcome to the web pages for the Shadwell United Under 10's team.
On these pages you'll find information about the Under 10's fixtures and results, where we do our training, photos from past matches / galas, codes of conduct for parents and players, as well as details of occasional social events run by the club.
The squad always welcomes new players so if you are interested in seeing what we do, please see the details below of how to come to a training session.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
The squad is entered into the Garforth League for competitive matches. The age rules for the Garforth League state that if you were 8 or 9 years old on 31 August 2010, then you are eligible to play in an Under 10's team. [Years 4 or 5 for 2010-11]. NB there is also a separate Shadwell Under 9's team if you are in year 4 and wish to play in the Under 9's.
OVERALL AIMS OF THE UNDER 10's TEAM TRAINING
To develop and practise footballing skills
To achieve results by working together as a team
To promote football as a fun way of keeping fit
To enjoy the competitive nature of playing matches
To make new friends from different schools
TRAINING
TIME: Wednesdays: 6.00-7.00pm (7.15pm whilst light permits)
From Weds 6 October through to 15 December, and January to March 2011, training will be on the all-weather pitch outside at Fearnville Sports Centre, Oakwood Lane LS8 3LF which is a short distance off the Easterly Road A58.
MATCHES
The squad has entered into the Garforth League 7-a-side Mini Soccer league. These matches are played on Sundays. The away matches are normally reasonably close to Shadwell / Leeds, typically 20-30 minutes drive.
The fixtures for these league matches are posted on this site as well as additional friendly matches - please see Fixtures section [2010-11 fixtures not yet announced]. Away venue details will be on the Team Documents section.
REGISTRATION
New players can register with the squad at any point up until end of c.Feb 2011.
To register with the squad:
- contact the Assistant Manager - Mark Coverley - on 07726 965 065
- ask at one of the Wednesday evening training sessions