Taipei, Taiwan
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FAQ
- What does the NT$2000 fee cover?
We are a non-profit entity. The fee covers the supply of a football jersey for each player, the use of the sporting equipment (footballs, goals, cones, training material, etc), a souvenir medal and team photo at the end of the season and various expenses to organize the tournaments and miscellaneous administrative costs.
- What kind of equipment is required?
As we play on a synthetic astro-turf type surface, our players do not require special football shoes.
The player kit that we recommend is:
- Good quality sport shoes
- Long cotton socks (to hold the shin guards)
- Shin guards (compulsory)
- Sport shorts
- Football Jersey (supplied by Saturday Football @TES)
- A cap (compulsory for sunny days)
- A light rain jacket (in case of heavy showers)
- A large water bottle with the name of the player on it. (To reduce waste and plastic container pollution, we do not supply drinking water anymore!)
Do not bring any footballs! We supply all of the training equipment.
- My child has never played football before. Do you think Saturday Football will be suitable for him / her?
Definitely. Saturday Football is a great way to begin in the sport. Our coaches aim at creating a fun and engaging activity. We are not here to push kids in winning major tournaments.
- How long is the season?
The season begins in September 2011 and will end in June 2012.
- How many SF-practices will there be during one season?
There are approximately 26 regular practice sessions and two tournament days.
- Will SF also take place during school vacation?
No, we cannot play when the Taipei European School is closed.
- Do you play when it rains?
Yes. We play comes rain or shine. The only exception would be in the case of a typhoon or some other official reason.
- What is the difference between football and soccer?
It is the same sport. The word football is used in Europe and as our children attend the Taipei European School it made sense to change the name.
- Will there be tournaments or competitive games during the season?
Yes, we will organize two major invitational tournaments, one in Decemter 2011 and one in June 2012. There may also be some friendly matches organized with teams outside of TES.
- What will be the coach-to-player ratio?
It is about 8-10 players for 1 coach.
- I would like to be a volunteer at SF, but I have never played football, how can I help?
If this is your first time, you are invited to join as an assistant coach. Along the season, you will learn about the basic drills and exercises. After one season, you will have the confidence to head your own team the following year.
- Do volunteer coaches need to have previous coaching experience?
No. All the support will be provided by our head coaches who organize each training session.
Taipei, Taiwan
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