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If
there's anything not answered here then please feel free
to ask
> The UCLan Sports Arena is a big place, where will I
find you?
> Do I have to phone first, or can
I just show up on Saturday Morning?
> If the weathers really bad how can I find out if the
session is going to be/has been cancelled?
> Can my
Mum and Dad stay and watch?
> I've heard I'm not allowed to
take photographs is this true?
> What makes The Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer
Development Centre so special?
> My Dad wants me to play
Tennis, and wont let me play football, can you help?
> I don't like coming to
coaching, but my
dad keeps bringing me - What can I do?
>
I'm nervous about making a fool of myself?
>
Can you make me into a good footballer?
> How much
does a session cost?
> I'd like to be coached, but I cant afford it, is
there any support available?
>
What methods of payment do you accept?
> What if I get
injured?
> I'm
asthmatic does that matter?
> I want to come to coaching but my mum hasn't got a
car, can you help?
> What is the minimum age I can come to the Soccer
Centre?
> Who is Sir Tom
Finney?
> Why is the Sky Blue?
> The UCLan Sports Arena is a big place, where will I
find you?
Depending on the time
of year (and the weather) this can change. Please look at the
scrolling info-bar at the
top
of this page for up to date information. If you are having
difficulty finding us, go to the main reception desk, and they will
point you in the right direction.
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> Do I have to phone first, or can I just show up on Saturday
Morning?
You don't need to let
us know you're coming, but if it's your first visit then a
parent/carer will need to fill in a registration form. After
that, Just turn up on Saturday Morning in plenty of
time before your session starts
as places aren't guaranteed. If you don't want to come to a session
the same applies, you don't need to tell us. You can come to as many
sessions as you want, take a break, and then start coming again -
it's your call.
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> If the weathers really bad how can I find out if the
session is going to be/has been cancelled?
When you look out of
your window first thing on a Saturday morning, and the weathers
looks like something from the Antarctic, or a window on the TITANIC,
you should phone 01772 761000 (the UCLan main desk) to check if your
coaching session has been cancelled.
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> Can
my Mum and Dad stay and watch?
Of course they can -
providing they keep quiet, and please ask them to read the
photography guidelines
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> I've heard I'm not allowed to take photographs is this true?
A very good question
indeed - There has been much talk about who is allowed to take
pictures of children (under 18's) playing sport and in particular
what parents/carers are permitted to do.
Click here for the facts.
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> What makes The Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer
Development Centre so special?
The Sir Tom Finney
Preston Soccer Development Centre, is unique in it's status as a
registered children's charity providing football coaching of the
highest standard to children from all walks of life, both male and
female from all communities, across the City of Preston. We offer a
safe, fun and controlled environment to develop football skills,
regardless of ability, disability, sex, colour, race or religious
belief.
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> My Dad wants me to play Tennis, and won't let me
play football, can you
help?
Well, now there's a
question we hear a lot - Sport is supposed to be fun, and it's to be
enjoyed by everyone if they want to. You maybe very good at Tennis,
and your dad is worried about you getting injured, but it has to be
YOUR decision what sport you want to play. Speak to one of the
coaches to discuss your particular circumstances.
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> I don't like coming to coaching, but my dad keeps bringing me -
What can I do?
Coming to football
coaching shouldn't make you unhappy. Football isn't for everybody,
so if you are unhappy speak to your coach the next time your dad
brings you, explain how you feel, and we will figure out how to make
things better.
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I'm nervous about making a fool of myself?
That's understandable
- nobody wants to feel silly, but rest assured our coaching
techniques ensure that everybody is at ease and having fun!
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> Can
you make me into a good footballer?
Firstly you must ask yourself do you
want to be a good footballer? Some people are very talented
at playing the Piano but, they don't enjoy it. Being a good
footballer depends on your desire to want to develop your skills,
and stick with it for many years. Nobody can be made into a
good footballer unless they want to, but if you have the desire then
there's nothing stopping you.
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> How much does
a session cost?
Each one hour session
costs £3.00. We are a charity, and don't make any profit, so we need
this money to continue the valuable work we do.
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> I'd like to be coached, but I cant afford it, is
there any support available?
Financial support may
be available via sponsorship. Contact us
to see if there are any sponsors that may be able to help. Maybe you
already know a person in business that you could approach to Sponsor
you? Or perhaps you could wash a car or two?
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> What
methods of payment do you accept?
We can take cash or
cheques at registration on Saturday mornings (Please arrive 10
minutes prior to the start of your session). If you prefer to pay by
standing order, please contact us for
our bank details.
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> What if I get
injured?
In the unlikely event
you get injured during coaching, our team of highly trained first
aid coaches will ensure you receive the appropriate treatment
quickly and effectively.
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> I'm
Asthmatic does that matter?
Asthma should be no
obstacle to exercise, playing sport and keeping fit. Many Olympic
competitors, footballers and other top sportspeople have asthma,
including Paula Radcliffe and Paul Scholes. Make sure you always
have your inhaler with you, and your Coaches are aware of your
condition.
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> I want to come to coaching but my mum hasn't got a
car, can you help?
Unfortunately we
cannot provide transport to and from the UCLan Sports Arena. Maybe
one of your friends is already being coached and could give you a
lift, but don't forget a parent/carer will need to come with you on
your first visit.
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> What is the minimum age I can come to the Soccer
Centre?
The minimum age we can coach a youngster is 4
years old. This does mean 4 (not 3yrs 11 months).
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> Who is Sir Tom
Finney?
Sir Thomas
Finney, OBE (Officer
of the Order of the British Empire) was born on the 5th April 1922, in Preston.
He is
a former English footballer, famous for his loyalty to
his league club, Preston North End, and for his
performances in the English national side.
Sir Tom Finney was born at home in Preston on
St.Michaels Street
next to the Deepdale stadium. When he was offered the opportunity
to sign for Preston North End (PNE), his father insisted
that he complete his apprenticeship in the family's
plumbing business before signing as a professional. This
led to one of his nicknames, the 'Preston Plumber'.
Twenty eight days after his first league appearance for
Preston North End, Sir Tom Finney made his England debut, going on to win
76 caps and score 30 goals. At 88 years young, Sir Tom
Finney is still going strong today, and so is his plumbing business.
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OBE -
Officer of the
Order of the British Empire
This is part of a
group of honours called Orders of the British Empire. They were
created by King George V during world war one. Celebrities from the
world of sport and entertainment who get an honour normally get
awards from this group.
People with OBE's include David Beckham and TV presenter Bill Oddie.
They can write the letters after their name, so the proper title for
Becks is: David Beckham OBE
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Why is the Sky Blue?
A very frequently asked question indeed..!
There is a physical phenomenon
called Rayleigh
scattering that causes
light to scatter when it passes
through particles that have a
diameter one-tenth that of the
wavelength (colour) of the
light. Sunlight is made up of
all different colours of light,
but because of the elements in
the atmosphere the colour blue
is scattered much more
efficiently than the other
colours.When you look at the
sky on a clear day, you can see
the sun as a bright disk. The
blueness you see everywhere else
is all of the atoms in the
atmosphere scattering blue light
toward you. Because red light,
yellow light, green light and
the other colours aren't
scattered nearly as well, you
see the sky as blue. And that
is why the Sky is blue -
Simples!
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