Kids Soccer Programme with Tampines Family Service Centre (21st March)

It was a bright and sunny morning as Ronnie, David Lim and Kevin gathered at Tampines SAFRA to conduct a Kids Soccer Programme for a group of children under the care of Tampines Family Service Centre. 15 children, aged 9 - 12, had signed up for the programme as part of their March vacation activities and they arrived excitedly wanting the programme to start. After a round of introductions, everyone warmed up with a couple of rounds of the Futsal pitch, as well as simple stretching. The children formed 4 teams, along with the adults to do some simple passing and shooting drills. After a short snack/water break, a series of round-robin matches pitted each team against all the others. Scores did not matter, as the objective was to have fun and the children certainly did. After all the matches, Kevin did a de-brief with the children, asking each to share something positive they had learnt from the matches. Many cited values such as perseverance, teamwork and communication that helped them stay focused during the matches. The adults encouraged the children to remember these as they head back to  school the following week. The programme ended with each child receiving a water bottle as their 'prize' for playing well and fellowship over a Nasi Lemak lunch. 

 Children gathering for introductions

 A light jog to warm up

 Getting a feel of the ball through passing and shooting

 Some of the children who participated in the programme

Group photo to end the day