Aim, kick and score! GOAL!!!
It’s no secret that football is an incredibly popular sport all around the world—enjoyed by adults and children alike!
Not only is recreational football fun, it also encourages kids to be physically active. However, have you ever noticed that beyond the excitement of working towards a common victory of scoring goals, playing football also inculcates positive values for young football enthusiast such as sportsmanship, communication or social skills?
Given the current situation with the pandemic where many children deal with the drudgery of being stuck at home, it is especially important for children to engage in physical activities or sports so that they can stay happy and healthy both physically and mentally.
So why not encourage your child to pick up football?
Here’s 5 Reasons Why Football is a Great Sport for Kids:
- Keeps them healthy and fit
- Nurtures their social skills
- Develops collaboration and teamwork
- Encourages discipline and mental resilience
- Helps them to understand and follow instructions
As you can see, football has many benefits for your young ones and how better to pique their interest then by signing them up for:
AIA’s Score with Spurs Junior Camp 2021!
The AIA Score with Spurs Junior Camp is a two-week virtual coaching programme where participants will get to learn the tips and tricks of football with Global Football Development Coaches from one of the top-ranked football clubs in the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur. The coaches will be guiding your children virtually via an online web-conferencing platform (i.e. Zoom) for an enjoyable and engaging 2-way interactive virtual coaching clinic.
Participants will get a unique opportunity to train and interact “live” with these professional football coaches, all from the comfort of their own homes. How amazing is this?
Here’s how you can secure a slot for your child!
To participate, all you have to do is:
- Upload your kids’ video on either Facebook or Instagram, showcasing their football skills: They can opt to either showcase the “Juggle” or “V-Cut” football drill.
- Complete this caption in not more than 20 words: “My child wants to join AIA Score with Spurs Junior Camp because…”
- Don’t forget to set your profile and contest post to public. Tag @AIAMalaysia and #AIAScoreWithSpurs in your post.
- Fill in the contest form here.
This contest will run from 20 September to 10 October 2021, so hurry up and showcase your child’s football skills today! Submitted videos with the best display of football skills and most creative caption will stand to win a spot in the Junior Camp!
AIA will be selecting 100 children between the ages of 7 and 13 to take part in the 2-week virtual coaching programme happening on 20 November and 27 November 2021.
- Session for kids aged 7 – 10 years old: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Session for kids aged 11 – 13 years old: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
What’s more, these 100 children will each receive an exclusive AIA-Spurs Football Kit (delivered directly to their doorsteps!) which contains exclusive merchandise and all the equipment required for the camp such as a football, training cones, socks, shin guard and more.
So—what are you waiting for? Join the contest today!