Final SAP Gala Day this weekend
Football NSW will be hosting its final Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) this weekend at Valentine Sports Park – a year which has seen much success arise from these special Gala Day weekends.
Renowned for being a celebration for players, coaches and parents alike, these Gala Days give everyone a chance to see players showcase their talents in a safe and fun environment with the freedom to play without sideline commentary or coaching.
Valentine Sports Park, official headquarters of Football NSW, will once again host the event with 2016 being a monumental year which has seen an increase in the number of SAP licensees as well as the addition of the U12 age group and also the inclusion of the U10 and U12 Girls programs.
August’s SAP Gala Day will feature the U11 and U12 SAP clubs along with the U12 Girls SAP take centre stage with the likes of teams from Griffith Football, Canberra United and the Emerging Jets joining in on the football festivities.
Football NSW Technical Director Alex Tobin was looking forward to the final SAP Gala Weekend but heralded a positive year for the program.
“It’s certainly been a memorable year for the SAP program and this has been evident throughout our Gala Days held here at Valentine Sports Park in 2016.
“SAP is totally committed to a development focus and the creation of the best possible learning environment in youth Football.
“Gala days are a great opportunity for many to see the wide scope of teams and players from many areas of Football NSW coming together to play and this will be showcased for the final time in 2016 this weekend.”
SAP is the official Football NSW development program for players with the Gala Day providing teams with the opportunity to play against others from outside their regular zones.
It will also provide Football NSW with an additional opportunity to assess programs beyond those being assessed by the State Technical Director at regular match days.
Developed by the Football NSW Technical Department, SAP provides a structured best practice learning environment, consistent with the FFA National Curriculum, to support development of the State’s aspiring young footballers.
When: Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th August 2016 (U11 & U12 SAP, U12 Girls SAP)
Time: First matches start at 900am on ALL days.
Where: Valentine Sports Park
Venue Parking: Limited parking on-site
Saturday Match Schedule*A reminder that Valentine Sports Park is a No Smoking and no alcohol venue, and no animals are allowed on the premises.
*There is also a FNSW Wet Weather hotline that can be contacted to alert of any changes, that number is 88 144 450
Official Hashtag – #SAPGALADAY
