Football Inclusion Events
Horsham District Primary School Inclusive Football Festival | |
Catchment | · Any primary school in the Horsham District |
Lead organisers | · Horsham Sports Services |
Venue | · Heron Way School |
Age/gender/eligibility | · Year 3+4 event · Year 5+6 event · It is possible for a younger child to play in an age group if necessary (eg a year 2 child might play in the year 3+4, year 4 child might play in the year 5+6 event). This event is targeted at children who: · Are boys and girls · Not played in the school football team before (or only on an occasional reserve call-up basis) · Not played in an out-of-school junior club side regularly If in doubt about eligibility by standard contact Ian@horshamsportsservices.co.uk / 07764 146338 |
Team size/entry | · 6-a-side on pitch, Maximum squad size 9. · Schools can enter multiple teams |
Dates/times | · Mondays, 12.30-2.20pm Year 3+4 on 4/3/24 Year 5+6 on 18/3/24 |
Cost | · £30 per team meeting |
Weather considerations | · Matches are on grass pitches · If a cancellation decision is necessary, all efforts will be made to communicate to schools in good time |
Kit considerations | · Football boots are recommended but trainers are allowed · All children should wear shin pads with long socks · Teams should be in uniform colours as far as possible, but bibs will be available in the event of clashes |
Parking and spectators | · No spectating adults allowed, only those involved as part of supervising a school’s team(s) · Park roadside and walk children to the school |
Rules | |
Format Guidance | · First 50 minutes will be focussed on skill development and challenges. · Last hour will entail matchplay |
Contact person / Feedback | · Ian Ford – Ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk / 07764 146338 |
Booking Links/Deadline | · Entry deadline 9/2/24 |
Conditions | · Invoicing will be undertaken at booking deadline · No refunds will be issued for schools/teams that drop out after booking deadline · Additional teams can be accepted after the booking deadline at the discretion of the organisers |