Doncaster Rovers Community Foundation (Rovers in the Community) will be continuing the good work in 2009. The team lead by Community Manager Eric Randerson will be out and about in the borough of Doncaster (and beyond) delivering a vast range of football based sessions.
Schools Programme
A new year, a new term, sees a new schools programme for the Rovers in the Community team, with many old favourites still on the coaching timetable. However most pleasing is to see the new schools that have come on board such as Heatherwood, Don Valley & Scawsby Rosedale. In total RitC will be delivering 45 sessions per week in 19 different schools & colleges with well over 50 hours of football, multi-sport and multi-skills sessions taking place in breakfast clubs, term time, after schools or in evening club format. In addition to the schools programme RitC will also be delivering organised sessions such as those detailed below.
Soccer Courses
Every school holiday RitC run soccer courses at various venues throughout the borough (Including Hall Cross Lower School & Keepmoat Stadium). With each school holiday seeing new venues please contact the community team on the methods listed below to find out times, dates and venues for up and coming school holiday periods.
Saturday Club
Every Saturday morning (excluding school holidays) the community team deliver inclusive, fun based sessions at the training ground. Sessions take place on the astro-turf at the Cantley park. Saturday Club are open to boys and girls regardless of ability. There is no need to book just turn up on the day and play. Sessions cost £2 with the session for the age range 8-14 taking place 09:30-10:30 and the session for age the range 4-7 taking place 10:30-11:30.
Junior Rovers Match Day Kick About Club
Every Saturday home fixture at the Keepmoat junior rovers members are welcome to join the community team for a training session and kick about from 12:30-13:30 on the 3G pitches at the Keepmoat Stadium with the sessions being free to all Junior Rovers members. Again no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and play.
Match Day Entertainment
Every match day the community team entertain the crowd and make the match day experience special for a handful of youngsters. There are various packages available ranging from stadium tours, training sessions and opportunities to act as ball boys/girls.
Again for more information please contact the community team on the methods listed below.
Birthday Parties
RitC have delivered Children's Birthday parties for over 20 years now. With a wide range of packages, options and add-ons available, please contact the team on the methods listed below for more information and pricing.
Sponsored Penalty Shootout
RitC send a team of coaches to run a sponsored penalty shootout. Each child in the school/organisation gets the chance to take 5 penalties against our 'keepers' with each penalty scored raising money jointly for the school/organisation & the community foundation.
Sponsored Walk
RitC send a team of coaches to organise a sponsored walk. There are various formats available and this is done in a one off session or over a period of time. The school/organisation can choose a venue/distance (e.g. Keepmoat to Wembley.) Again money raised will be split between the school & community foundation.
Healthy Eating Talk
RitC senior staff are now delivering a healthy eating talk. Aimed at promoting healthy eating in youngsters and making children aware of diets that footballers follow.
Anti Racism Talk
RitC senior staff now deliver anti-racism talks. They share personal experiences and discuss the influence racism has had on football in general and how the F.A .and clubs have gone about tackling the issue.
Anti Bullying Talk
RitC senior staff are also delivering anti-bullying talks. They will again share personal experiences and how best to tackle the issue. They also explain how bullying has been a factor in some football clubs and the steps they have taken to eradicate it.
Keepmoat Stadium Tour/Training Sessions
The community team are conducting tours of the Keepmoat stadium with the option to be followed by a training session on the 5 a-side/7 a-side community pitches.
JFO
RitC senior staff are now delivering the Junior Football Organisers qualification. This is a recognised certificated qualification and the first step on the ladder to becoming a qualified football coach.
CSLA
RitC senior staff are also delivering the Community Sports Leadership Qualification. Again this is a recognised certificated qualification that is delivered over a variable period up to one year.
Girls Skill Development Centre
RitC run a girls skill development centre based at the Keepmoat on a Monday evening from 17:30-19:30. Players of all abilities are welcome however sessions are based on skill development and girls who play for junior football teams.
Ability Counts Football, Sports And Leisure Group
For all players 5-16 years of age with pan-disabilities and their families. The sessions will take place on Saturday mornings at the Keepmoat stadium from 10:00-12:00. Starting on the 25th Jan.
Please note. For all football sessions shin pads must be worn at all times. It is also suggested both boots and trainers are brought to sessions.
For general enquires please contact any of the team on:
T: 01302 -764663
E: roversinthecommunity@doncasterroversfc.co.uk
