Pocklington Town AFC
Weetabix Wildcats
Part of Pocklington Town FC Female Pathway
Sessions every Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
A fantastic scheme to promote inclusive fun football for Girls aged 5-11 yrs.
The Lead Coach is an UEFA C Licence Coach and the Lead Coach for the Female Football Pathway.
All coaches are DBS checked and are fully committed to
providing a safe and fun learning environment.
New WildCats can register on the day so just come on down.
£3 per session (1st session is FREE) or £10/month
Session Coaches: Gary Kellett, Libby Lynch, Rebecca Whiteley, Laura Hayward, Sophie Bradley, Sarah Cone & Jayden Found
Empower
Growth
Are you looking for a fun way for girls 5-11 to get involved with football?
Then look no further! Weetabix Wildcats is the place to be, everyone is super awesome; from the friends you’ll meet to The FA qualified coaches and volunteers who deliver the sessions.
So, what is Weetabix Wildcats? Well, it’s non-competitive football for girls who want to give it a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Weetabix Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new amazing friends.
Weetabix Wildcats
What to Expect
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Weetabix Wildcats sessions normally happen after school or at the weekend. They take place once a week and last for around an hour.
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Sessions focus on developing your child’s fundamental movement skills – agility, balance coordination and speed – required not only for football but for all sports.
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Girls will learn new football skills, make brilliant friendships and have fun together.
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Each session includes a team talk, introducing any children who are new to Weetabix Wildcats and explaining what the session will involve.
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Then it’s time for the fun to begin.
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Football skills are incorporated into themed games and activities. Some of the children’s favourite themes include pirates, jungle animals and superheroes – this also helps to engage your child’s imagination and develop their creativity.
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Can parents/guardians stay to watch?
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Absolutely. Parents, carers and siblings are also encouraged to stay, watch and get involved!
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1 - Girls will learn to set goals and achieve them through play
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Learning a new skill is an amazing way to boost confidence and make you realise just what you can do if you put your mind to it.
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At Weetabix Wildcats girls learn the skills needed to play football step-by-step. This means that, rather than being faced with a large and overwhelming task, they always have small goals to work towards.
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Whether they’re learning to kick a ball or practising throw-ins, each time they master a new skill and achieve a mini goal they’ll get a great sense of achievement.
2 - Girls will learn that it is ok to fail, and that actually
that is how we learn
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Sometimes children lack confidence because they’re scared to fail or don’t want to be told off for doing something incorrectly.
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At Weetabix Wildcats they’ll discover that most people don’t get things right the first time and that it’s ok to take your time when learning to do something new.
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Coaches will always give praise and encouragement – even when things don’t go right – and girls will learn from any mistakes.
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No-one will ever be made to feel embarrassed for trying, giving things a go and having fun while you do it is what’s important.
3 - Girls will gain praise from
their peers helping them
learn to work as part
of a team
4 - They will make
new friends
While praise from parents, teachers and coaches is important it’s often what peers think that matters most to children.
At Weetabix Wildcats the groups are fun and inclusive, and all the girls learn to support each other. Those high-fives and words of encouragement from the other children will give them a real confidence boost.
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One of the things girls love most about Weetabix Wildcats is meeting new friends and expanding their social circle.
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As activities are usually done in groups, communicating and working as part of a team is a big part of the sessions and girls make new friends fast.
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This helps them feel accepted and gives them the confidence to talk to others they may not know outside of Weetabix Wildcats.
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One of the things girls love most about Weetabix Wildcats is meeting new friends and expanding their social circle.
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As activities are usually done in groups, communicating and working as part of a team is a big part of the sessions and girls make new friends fast.
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This helps them feel accepted and gives them the confidence to talk to others they may not know outside of Weetabix Wildcats.
Boost Confidence
Confidence is a great attribute to develop.
It helps children believe in themselves, helps them to talk to others at school and in social situations and gives them the courage to try new and challenging things.
"A club at the heart of the Pocklington Community - with the aim of providing a positive and inclusive football experience for all"