PLAY FOOTBALL JUNIORS FAQS

Play Football Juniors

• Are the coaches qualified?

  Play Football Juniors prides ourselves in providing coaches who have a strong background to the sport, ensuring they not only possess the skills and knowledge required to teach the game but also have a genuine passion for helping young players develop.

  All Our Coaches will pass the following:

  • DBS Checks
  • Safeguarding training
  • First Aid Training
• Can a child join mid-way through the term?

  Yes! Children can join mid-way through the term, and the cost can be amended for the remaining sessions.

• Do children need to have any experience of Netball to join?

  No! One of the best things about us is children don’t need to have any experience, we welcome players from all abilities and ages. As long as they love playing football, or want to give it a go, that is all that matters. One of the most important things to us is promoting the social side of sport and the sense of belonging to a team. Playing in a team has huge personal, social and emotional benefits and we firmly believe that there is a sport for everyone.

• Do Play Netball Juniors play matches?

  Yes! Match Play is an important part of the session, however the coaches focus is heavily on skills progression, confidence and gaining netball experience.

• Do the school or students need to be registered with the FA?

  No, we are not affiliated with The FA, so you do not need to be affiliated with them to participate in our Play Football Junior Sessions.

• Do the sessions run all year round?

  Our sessions run alongside each school’s term time, and will fit around school holiday term dates. Each ‘term’ is one full school term, for example: September-December, January-March, April-July.

• Do the students need to wear anything in particular?

  You only need to wear appropriate sportswear to play. We advise shin pads, and recommend trainers with good grip or football boots – depending on where you’re playing. We will supply the bibs and balls!

• How long do the sessions run?

  The sessions usually run for an hour, once a week, after school time. This can vary slightly from school to school depending on your preference.

• How much does it cost?

  • £60 per session.
    Paid by school to Play Football Juniors in advance of term starting.

  or

  • £6 per child per session.
    Paid to Play Football Juniors via our secure, online platform by parents/carers in advance of term.
• Is it just for girls?

  Yes, all of our sessions are just for girls. In the future we will be adding separate sessions for boys.

• Is there a minimum number of students needed?

  We need to have a minimum number of 10 students to successfully run each session.

• Jewellery and nails

  Only a medical bracelet may be worn during play, and must be taped. All other jewellery, including fitness trackers and ear piercings, must be removed beforehand. Nails must be kept short and smooth.

• What age can children join Play Football Juniors?

  Children from age 5-17 can join our sessions, which are split into KS1 & KS2, and KS3 & KS4 groups.

• What happens if it rains?

  Most of our sessions are outdoors, depending on pitch availability at each school, and being in the UK that means the weather can affect play. We monitor the weather every day and talk to the coaches throughout the day to determine whether the sessions will go ahead if there is no indoor space available. If the school has an indoor space that can be used then we will run the sessions from there in bad weather. If not, decisions will be made to cancel no later than 12pm on the day.

  If it rains and there is no other available space to hold the session, the school/parents will be refunded. All refunds are be processed at the end of each term, or can be taken off the next invoice for the new term if they continue.

  If the decision is made to go ahead with the session and the weather gets worse the coach will make the decision as to whether it is safe for play to go on. If it starts raining partway through a session, coaches will stop play if they feel it is getting dangerous.

• What if a child misses a session due to illness?

  Unfortunately, these sessions cannot be refunded unless there is exceptional circumstances. All enquiries regarding this please email: info@playfootballjuniors.co.uk

• What if a child wants to leave mid-way through the term?

  If a child decides to leave mid-way through the term, then unfortunately they would not be refunded the remaining sessions. Please email info@playfootballjuniors.co.uk with any questions regarding this.

• What if there is an injury?

  All of our coaches are First Aid trained. If a child is injured during the session, our coaches will follow all the necessary procedures and contact parents/school/emergency if needed. We will fill out an accident/injury form and keep in contact with the school for updates on the child involved.

• What is the structure of the sessions?

  Our coaches will deliver weekly, skills-based sessions, specific to each age group. Our coaches focus on key physical, social and tactical skills suitable for Football development, confidence, progression. The aim is for the students to feel confident to apply these skills in each session and subsequent matches in the future. The core of each session will be planned ahead of each term, giving the coach flexibility to adapt, depending on the progress/ability of the children attending.

• Who do I contact if I have a query?

  Please contact our team at: info@playfootballjuniors.co.uk

• Who is Play 5-a-Side and Play Sports Leagues?

  Play Sports Leagues run women’s social netball, football, rounders and badminton leagues all across the country. Since 2015, we have been the UK’s largest & most followed Social Sports provider, with over 150 leagues and 30,000 women playing with us weekly.