We are really looking forward to welcoming/welcoming back all the Dalkey United Academy children to the all-weather pitch in Castle Park School. Sessions will be held on Saturday mornings as per last season commencing on Saturday 9th September.
Times are as follows:
- 2019, 2018 and 2017 children commence at 9:00 am and finish at 9:45.
- 2016 children commence at 10am and end at 11am.
Just a few organisational updates:
1. Please have your child pitch side a few minutes before the allocated start time so that they are ready to commence training promptly on the hour. Training will finish on time and we will need the children to leave the pitch area promptly. When training is over, we would ask you to promptly bring your child to your car so that large groups do not congregate pitch side.
2. As usual shin pads are a necessity. Astro boots or runners can be worn on the pitch, but not studded boots.
3. If your child brings a water bottle, hat or top that they might take off, please ensure that they are clearly labelled and taken home again.
4. Please make sure your child goes to the toilet before training.
5. One adult per child can remain pitch side during training.
6. There is going to be a lot of traffic in the car park as various football and swimming groups come and go – please give yourself lots of time to drop and collect your child and be extra vigilant in the car park as children frequently walk between cars.
7. No dogs please. Castle Park operates a strict no dogs policy.
8. Please also do not walk onto the grass area in front of the school as it will set off an alarm. Non-adherence will result in the club receiving letters of admonishment from Castle Park school.
We do like getting parents involved in the Dalkey United Academy. So, if any of you fancy giving coaching a go you would be most welcome. You do not need any experience – just plenty of enthusiasm and energy. It’s great fun and mothers are in particular welcome. If you would like to give it a try, please just contact any of the coaching team.
Finally, just a reminder we will only be able to accept children who have registered with Dalkey United for the new season. More details here: Academy Registration.
Please also note that we cannot accept unregistered children who turn up on Saturday morning even if your child played last year – you need to re-register your child for the new season. Once you have registered, please join the Academy Group in ClubZap for further updates. ClubZap group
We can’t wait to see everyone back for football!
Best regards,
The DUFC Academy Coaches
