SKILL CENTRES

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  • Who: Boys & Girls aged 9 to 14 years. 
  • When: Fridays, May 16 to September 19 (15 weeks).
  • Time: 5pm to 6.30pm.
  • Cost: $150 per player for the 15-week program, No training July 4, 11, August 29 and September 5.
  • Venues: Merivale Action Centre (25 Kesteven Avenue, Parkvale, Merivale) and Tauranga Boys College (664 Cameron Road, Tauranga South).

At the Skill Centre, we are passionate about nurturing well-rounded, technically skilled, tactically aware, and physically resilient young players. Our programme is designed for boys and girls aged 9-14 of all abilities, providing a unique and effective way of training.  

FUTSAL SKILL CENTRES

Tauranga: terms 2 and 3, 2025

"When it comes to having a well rounded player, there are not many environments that compare to the grit and freedom of Futsal, Street Football and Beach Soccer.

"These formats can take out the structured drills of training and provide an informal environment to encourage players to experiment with the game and also adapt quickly to the unique surfaces challenging players physically and technically.

"On the court, street and in the sand the game becomes less about rules and more about instinct, improving ball control, decision making and flair in ways that are hard to replicate in a normal training session.

"Futsal, beach, and street lay a good foundation for players control and cognitive side of the game as well as making players play with joy and imagination."

Cliff Harris
WaiBOP Futsal Manager

Why Choose a Skill Centre?

Research shows that early exposure to diverse sports and playing environments enhances athletic development. Engaging in multiple versions of small-sided football—futsal, beach soccer, and street football—offers numerous proven benefits:

  • Technical and Tactical Growth: Playing in different formats challenges players to adapt their skills, improving ball control, passing, and decision-making across varied surfaces and conditions.
  • Physical Development: Each sport emphasizes different physical attributes—balance, agility, strength, and reaction time—creating more versatile athletes.
  • Enhanced Creativity and Problem-Solving: Playing in diverse environments fosters creativity and tactical awareness, key components for future success.
  • Improved Reaction and Reflexes: Smaller-sided games in varied settings promote quicker reactions and spatial awareness, vital for elevating overall game performance.
  • Building Confidence and Enjoyment: Our inclusive environment encourages all abilities, ensuring each child develops confidence and a lifelong love for the game.