Bookings are now being taken for young fans who want to take part in the West Ham United in the Community coaching courses to be held this summer.
West Ham United in the Community aim to provide a safe and friendly environment for children of all abilities aged six-14 years to enjoy football, with the emphasis on fun, enjoyment and participation. Each child will be put into a group according to their age and ability and have the chance to be recommended for a session in front of an Academy coach.
Courses start at 9.30am and finish at 2.30pm, with the children focusing on learning new skills in the morning before games take place in the afternoon. Mick King, West Ham United in the Community Chief Executive, said: "Following the extremely successful May courses, we are pleased to announce new venues at Thurrock, Brentwood and Dagenham for the forthcoming summer holidays. The new community coaching courses provide exciting learning opportunities for young players. An additional course feature will be Academy-led sessions for selected players which will offer an advanced level of coaching - providing a talent identification opportunity to progress players for Academy trials."
Five-day courses are £55 while four-day courses are £45 per child. To book a place, please call the Community department on 020 7473 7720 or download an information sheet and application form.
INFORMATION SHEET I APPLICATION FORM
5-day courses - £55
1 Dagenham - (a) 21-25 July, (b) 4-8 August
Castle Green Sports Centre, Gale Street, RM9 4UN
2 Basildon - (a) 28 July-1 August, (b) 11-15 August
James Hornsby High School, Leinster Road, SS15 6DD
3 Rayleigh - 28 July-1 August
Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, SS6 9BZ
4 Romford - 28 July-1 August
Westlands Playing Fields, London Road, RM7 9NX
5 Chelmsford - (a) 4-8 August, (b) 18-22 August
Great Baddow High School, Duffield Road, Great Baddow, CM2 9RZ
6 Canvey Island - (a) 4-8 August, (b) 18-22 August
Castle View School, Mepple Avenue, SS8 9RZ
7 Chigwell - 11-15 August
Chigwell Met Police Ground, Chigwell High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BD
8 Brentwood - 11-15 August
St Martins School, Hanging Hill Lane, CM13 2HG
9 Thurrock - 18-22 August
Thurrock and Basildon College, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2YR
4-day courses - £45
1 Basildon - 26-29 August
James Hornsby High School, Leinster Road, SS15 6DD
2 Dagenham - 26-29 August
Castle Green Sports Centre, Gale Street, RM9 4UN
3 Brentwood - 26-29 August
St Martins School, Hanging Hill Lane, CM13 2HG