Hereford United are offering an exciting new opportunity for 16-18-year-olds to pursue a Futsal and Education scholarship with the football club. This ground-breaking venture is offering students something never seen before in Hereford.
You can gain a first-class education that will get you to University while playing Futsal. You can also gain qualifications that will help you gain employment in the Sport and Leisure Industry and you will train and compete in a professional Futsal environment for Hereford United against other clubs in the Football League.
The club are looking to recruit 20 boys and 20 girls for September 2012.
WHAT IS THE COURSE?
● Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport - equivalent to 3 A Levels.
● This is a full-time two-year course based at The Point4 Arena and Hereford United's Edgar Street Football Ground.
● 8 hours of Education per week.
● 8 hours of Futsal per week including training and fixtures.
● Starting in September 2012.
● Cost free
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
● Available to current Year 11 students and any male/females aged 16-18-years-old.
● Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs or equivalent at C grade or above.
BENEFITS
● Exit routes - The BTEC is equivalent to 3 A Levels offering possible university or foundation degrees, employment in the Sport and Leisure Industry as well as the opportunity of becoming a Futsal player and play in the FA Futsal National League.
● Fortnightly fixtures vs other Football League clubs.
● You will be trained by Hereford United coaches.
● Become part of the club - get treated like a scholar - wear Hereford United kit, watch the first team train and play on a matchday.
WHAT IS FUTSAL?
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided football game that is widely played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA.
Futsal is a five-a-side game, normally played on a flat indoor pitch with hockey-sized goals and a size 4 ball with a reduced bounce. It is played to touchlines and all players are free to enter the penalty area and play the ball over head height. Games are 20 minutes per half, played to a stopping clock (similar to basketball) with time-outs permitted.
Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their footballing development. Players of the calibre of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Lionel Messi all played and enjoyed Futsal.
But Futsal has not just helped produce South American football stars. On the European stage, Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas among many others have played Futsal to develop their skills.
MORE INFO
If you would like any more information about this ground-breaking course please contact 0844 2761939 or email communitytrust2@herefordunited.co.uk
(This article first appeared on the OS)
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