2008 Spring Soccer Development Program

Fall 2009

Sports Beijing   "CAPRI-SUN"   Dragons Football Club

The Sports Beijing "CAPRI- SUN" Dragons Football Club is for players that seek a higher level of competition. In this development program, coaches select players for each team following competitive tryouts at the beginning of the season. The coaches use the tryouts to assess the players' individual and team skills, their attitude and soccer development potential. Please note that this is a competitive program and some players may not be selected for the team. Players not making the team are encouraged to continue to play in the Sports Beijing Youth Soccer League.

There are four "CAPRI-SUN" Dragons FC divisions (Mini/Mighty/Junior/Senior) with teams within each division divided by age groups.  The 10 to 14 players selected for each team meet twice each week -- one evening after school and then on the weekend for training sessions and matches. Competitive matches are arranged against other teams in Beijing.  If there are enough players for two teams in any age group, we can organize an additional team in that age group, provided there are parents from the new team  to volunteer as team managers and/or parent coaches.  Please contact director@sportsbj.com  if you are interested in starting a second development team in any age group


Mini Dragons & Mighty Dragons

Mini and Mighty Dragon players must also register and participate within their age groups in the Youth Soccer League (YSL) so will play on a YSL team on Saturdays. Please see the YSL program page 6 for schedule and fee. The Mini and Mighty Development Team players will be evenly distributed and placed onto the Youth Soccer League teams according to their age in an effort to keep all the teams in that age division evenly balanced and competitive. Within the Youth Soccer eague,
the development team players should assume the role of team captains and help their YSL team mates by demonstrating good soccer skills and providing leadership, encouragement, and good sportsmanship during the game.

Following their YSL sessions on Saturdays,
the 2001 and 2000 development team players will remain behind and play a game as their respective Development Team in the YSL age group above them. The 2001 Mini Dragon will play as a team in the YSL Year 2000 Division. The 2000 Mighty Dragon will play as a team in the YSL Year 1999/98 Division. The schedule for these Development Team Saturday games is as follows:

Dates:      Sep 19 to Nov 14
                2001 Mini Dragons: 11:45am to 12:30pm
                2000 Mighty Dragons: 1:00 to 2:00pm.

Senior Dragons & Junior Dragons

Junior and Senior Dragon players are also encouraged to participate in the Youth Soccer League and coaches may give preferential selection to Junior and Senior Dragon players that are participating in the Sports Beijing

Sports Beijing "Capri-Sun"Dragons 'A' Team

If you are 16 years or older this is the team for you!!!! The Sports Beijing “Capri-Sun” Dragons ‘A’ Team will play in the Club Football Midweek 5 a-side League allowing competitive matches on a weekly basis. The team will train and play in the League Matches under the supervision of Coach Tom Cattanach. The team will train on weekends and play during the week.

Schedule:

Ages:                         16-19 years old.

Practice Sessions:       Saturdays, Sep 5 - Nov 7: 3:30-5:00pm (No class Oct 3) Total 9 classes
                                  Venue: Western Academy of Beijing

Games:                      One weeknight each week. Dates to be confirmed Total 7 weeks.
                                 8-9pm or 9-10pm (Will try to have team scheduled from 8-9pm each week).
                                 Venue: SIDE Park (Or Chaoyang park, to be advised) -- 5 a-side pitch.

Fees:                         RMB 1300 (Includes uniform and all league fees)

Team Trial and Practice Schedules:

Mini Dragons                    -- 2002 Team – Seeking Coaches (to be announced)
Mini Dragons                    -– 2001 Team – Coached by Henrik Kristensen
Mighty Dragons                -- 2000 Team – Coached by Darrell Barnes

Trial Dates                        Sep 10 THU & Sep 13 SUN
Trial Times                        2002/2001 Teams THU 4:45-6:00pm; 2000 Team THU 5:15-6:15pm
                                         2002/2001/2000 Teams SUN 2:00-3:00pm

Schedule:                          Weekdays: THU Sep 17 to Nov 19 (No class Oct 1)
                                        2002/2001 Teams 4:45-6:00pm; 2000 Team 5:15-6:15pm
                                        Weekends: SUN Sep 20 to Nov 22 (No class Oct 4)
                                        2002/2001/2000 Teams 3:00-4:30pm

Venue:                             Dulwich College Beijing-Riviera

Mighty Dragons               -– 1999 Team – Coached by Fabio & Seeking Parent Coach
Junior Dragons                -- 1997 Team – Seeking Coaches (to be announced)

Trial Schedule / Venue    Sep 9 WED 4:30-5:45pm at International School of Beijing
                                      Sep 13 SUN 9:30-11:00am at Western Academy of Beijing

Schedule:                       Weekdays: WED Sep 16 to Nov 18 (No class Oct 7); 4:30-5:45pm
                                     Venue: International School of Beijing
                                     Weekends: SUN Sep 20 to Nov 22 (No class Oct 4); 9:30-11:00am
                                     Venue: Western Academy of Beijing

Junior Dragons               -- 1998 Team – Coached by Sergio Spadone and Mike Allen

Trial Schedule                Sep 9 WED 5:00-6:15pm & Sep 13 SUN 12:00-1:30pm

Schedule:                       Weekdays: WED Sep 16 to Nov 18 (No class Oct 7); 5:00-6:15
                                      Weekends: SUN Sep 20 to Nov 22 (No class Oct 4); 12:00-1:30pm

Venue:                           Dulwich College Beijing Riviera

Senior Dragons              -- 1994/96 Team – Seeking Coaches (to be announced)
Trial Dates / Venue        WED Sep 9, 5:00-6:30pm at International School of Beijing
                                     SAT Sep 12, 2:00-3:30pm at Western Academy of Beijing

Schedule:                      Weekdays: WED Sep 16 to Nov 18 (No class Oct 7); 5:00-6:30pm
                                     Venue: International School of Beijing
                                    Weekends: SAT Sep 19 to Nov 21 (No class Oct 3); 3:30-5:00pm
                                    Venue: Western Academy of Beijing

Fee:                              RMB 1200 (Includes Uniform)
                                    (Players should bring a ball to the tryouts and practice) 

All Development Team players must be registered with Sports Beijing and pay the fee BEFORE attending the try-out. Players not selected for the team will receive a full refund.

Players should attend all try-out sessions. Any player unable to attend a try-out session must email info@sportsbj.com before the try-out session to confirm their absence.

SBJ Dragons FC regularly enters outside tournaments. Participation is optional but encouraged. Costs for attending these tournaments are in addition to the program fee and will be assessed according to each tournament.

Every team needs a team parent to handle communications with the team and organize teams for trips and tournaments, please volunteer to help as a Soccer Development Team parent.

SBJ Dragons FC area always seeking new fixtures across all age groups. Please contact Tom Cattanach at football@sportsbj.com or call 6430-1370 for further information or to arrange a match with the Sports Beijing "Capri-Sun" Dragons Football Club.

Sports Beijing is grateful to Capri Sun Beverages  , Western Academy of Beijing, and Dulwich College Beijing for their support of this program. When you have a choice, please remember to choose the products and services of our sponsors that support your community sports programs.