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Please find below the time slots for the U12 Airborne this Saturday in Dunloy Sports Academy. We have added an extra 20 minutes to each section to give us a few more matches.

DIV 1 10:00 - 11:40
DIV 3 11:40 - 13:20
DIV 2 13:20 - 15:00

Could all clubs let Declan Heggarty (North Antrim Youth Officer) know ASAP if they are attending this Saturday and how many teams they will bring? Fixtures will be issued on Thursday night coming.

Declan Heggarty
North Antrim Youth Officer
Email:  declan.heggarty@btinternet.com
Mob:  07595 362912

Rules
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1. Clubs may have multiple entries but the players must be U12 (no U10s for clubs who do not have to use U10s)

2. There will be no trophies awarded - emphasis must be placed on the following skills. We want this to be competitive but not overly so

a. Hooking & Blocking
b. Speed of movement & agility
c. Catching
d. Striking on the run & accuracy 

3. Matches will be 7 a-side (2 backs / 3 midfielders & 2 forwards) and will be played 7 mins straight through

4. If managers think that 7 a-side is too few then this can be increased on the day

5. A square will be outlined on the wall at both ends - if the ball strikes inside the square 3 points will be allocated

6. 1 point will be allocated for a clean catch (not from a handpass)

7. The ball will not go 'dead'. In the event of a score teams will play on. Play will only stop for fouls or full time

8. Players cannot solo with the ball. They can take their steps. tap onto the hand, take their remaining steps and release the ball

9. No deliberate kicking of the ball

10. Mentors are encouraged to ensure all players get as much game time as possible - results do not matter

TO ALL MENTORS - as the results will not matter, I would encourage everyone to use this opportunity to stand back & assess your players to see what skills you need to work on in training in the upcoming months.