Soccer Camp: Welcome
WELCOME TO DUFFERIN SOCCER CAMPS' WEBSITE
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Dufferin Soccer Camps is an organization that was created in an effort to provide quality instructional soccer programs to youth players in Southern Ontario at affordable rates.
All of our camps are run in cooperation with local youth soccer clubs and are designed to provide introductory level instruction in all areas including, but not limited to, fair play, skills, teamwork, training, attitude and the laws of the game.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and is currently the fastest growing amateur sport in Canada. This growth is directly related to the "grass roots" efforts of smaller clubs where the game is normally promoted by a dedicated group of volunteers that face a constant struggle to keep costs down and to keep player involvement up.
Dufferin Soccer Camps' mandate is to provide affordable programs that meet the needs of the smaller clubs and to develop an enjoyable and informative soccer experience for the participating youth soccer players
Tuesday, May 27
SHELBURNE CAMP JUNE 30 - JULY 4
This year the camp in Shelburne will be held from June 30th until July 4th at Hyland Park. The camp starts each day at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 3:00 p.m.
2008 Registration Forms and 2008 Camp Brochures are available for download by clicking the Download Forms link to the left.
Completed forms can be emailed to soccercamp@sympatico.ca or faxed to (519) 821-4348, subsequently, payment can be made by cheque or in cash on the first day of camp.
If you are planning on registering on the first day of camp, please arrive at the pavillion by 8:30 a.m. on June 3oth.
Tuesday, May 27
2008 PROGRAMS
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This year, we will be offering two basic instructional programs. If a player or club has a specific requirement e.g. defending, mid-field, striker, team strategy, etc., and it is possible, we will modify the programs to meet the needs.
All of our programs emphasize fair play. It’s necessary, when dealing with youth players to impress upon them the importance of sportsmanship and attitude as well as individual and team skills.
Dufferin Soccer Camps recognizes that players with well developed playing skills often flounder when put in a competitive situation if they haven’t also developed a positive attitude, regard for their opponents, teammates and coaches, as well as an understanding of the laws of the game and respect for the game officials.
Tuesday, May 27
SOCCER MITES
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The Soccer Mites program is designed for new players aged 5 and 6 years old. The mini-camp will consist of games and activities related to soccer that are meant to introduce the campers to the sport in a friendly, playful and enjoyable manner.
Spaces in this program are limited and will be allotted on a first come first served basis.
Tuesday, May 27
SOCCER YOUTH
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The Soccer Youth program focuses on the recreational level players, male and female, that want to improve their individual skills and general knowledge of the game.
This program is designed to introduce and develop all around basic soccer skills including passing, receiving, shooting, heading, throw-ins, slide tackles, goalkeeping, etc.
Wednesday, June 11
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS CAMPS
Photographs from previous camps are available for viewing by clicking on the albums link to the left.
Tuesday, May 27
POSSESSION SOCCER
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In keeping with the Ontario Soccer Association’s guidelines, Dufferin Soccer Camps will promote the “possession of the ball” philosophy.
This philosophy states, “The enjoyment and learning in the game of soccer is best demonstrated through maintaining possession of the ball. The end result of being capable to maintain possession is obviously scoring a goal and the only way to do this is to keep the ball and move in a positive direction towards the opponent's goal through a combination of basic individual and team maneuvers.”
Tuesday, May 27
NOTES FOR CAMPERS
The 2008 Shelburne Camp will run for one week from June 30th to July 4th (inclusive). Please register by June 15th to reserve your spots in Shelburne.
Soccer Mites is open to players born in 2002 and 2003.
Soccer Youth is open to any player that plays house-league soccer or travel soccer in the Under 14 or lower age groups.
Please call or e-mail to reserve your child’s spot at the local camp.
Registration is possible on the first day of each camp, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., only if spaces are available.
Campers should bring their own lunch, hat and sunscreen. Water is available and a sports drink will be provided each afternoon.
All campers will receive a tee shirt on the first day of the camp as well as a certificate and memento on the last day of the camp.