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Foundation Programme

The Foundation Programme is for boys and girls aged 4-7, designed by our Technical Director Andrew Bascome, our B Licence Coaches and the late Jacques Crevoisier, Senior Director in the UEFA Technical Department and ex-national coach for France, in charge of grassroots football implementation in 55 UEFA countries.

Our objective is for young players to develop a relationship with the ball and motor skills through fun activity and small sided games.

This helps young players to be confident and to interact with other participants. It’s also a great opportunity for the children to make friends.

Andrew Bascome will lead the sessions supported by student coaches and parent volunteers.

Please email bascomeoffice@gmail.com  if you have any questions or concerns.

UNDER 5 FOUNDATION

For Players Born in 2018 or 2019

  • 4 year olds: Focusing on basic movements and coordination.
  • 5 year olds: Focusing on the introduction to ball mastery.
  • Kit will be provided (this includes jersey, shorts and socks). Football boots and shin guards are NOT mandatory.

Location: Saltus Grammar School field, Woodlands Road, Hamilton

Time: Saturday’s at 9am – 9:45am

Cost: $200 per term (due in full upon registration)

Register: either Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 or All Terms. Places are highly sought after so recommend registering earlier to avoid disappointment as numbers may be capped.

  • Term 1: 16th September 2023 – 16th December 2023
  • Term 2: 6th January 2024 – 23rd March 2024
  • Term 3: 6th April 2024 – 22th June 2024

UNDER 7 FOUNDATION

For Players Born in 2016 or 2017

  • 6 year olds: Focusing on coordination, agility and ball mastery.
  • 7 year olds: Focusing on getting ready for competitive matches
  • Kit will be provided (this includes jersey, shorts and socks). Football boots and shin guards are NOT mandatory.

New for Season 2023/24: As many of our U7 players are starting to show confidence and skills that makes them ready for the competitive aspects of the game, we will introduce one or two U7 FCB teams for this season for players born 2016, and in special cases for players born 2017. For more information about U7 FCB teams see below.

Location: Saltus Grammar School field, Woodlands Road, Hamilton

Time: Saturday’s at 10.00am – 11.00am

Cost: $200 per term (due in full upon registration)

Register: either Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 or All Terms. Places are highly sought after so recommend registering earlier to avoid disappointment as numbers may be capped.

  • Term 1: 16th September 2023 – 16th December 2023
  • Term 2: 6th January 2024 – 23rd March 2024
  • Term 3: 6th April 2024 – 22th June 2024

U7 Teams

If your player is born 2016, or shows the right skills and attitude when born 2017,  and you think he/she is ready for the more competitive aspects of football, we will be holding a Placement Day for the new U7 Teams on September 9, 2023 at BAA,  between 9:00 - 10:00 am. Depending on interest and the results from the Placement Day, our coaches will decide to proceed with one or two U7 FCB team. This will be decided prior to the September 11 start of regular training.

The U7 Teams will train twice a week and play in the BFA League on Saturday mornings. The league is for 5 aside teams. For proposed training schedule please click go to Training Schedule

If we proceed with one or two U7 Teams, there will be a different fee structure which will be conveyed in the invite to play. You don't need to re-register your player as we will simply roster the players to the U7 Team in SportsEngine.

If you have any questions please email henrik@fcbascomebermuda.com