Joining Pack Autumn 07

June 2007 Welcome to SOCATOTS® Surrey & Hants Thank you for your interest in SOCATOTS®, the world’s first soccer specific playscheme for pre-school children. We are delighted to announce that we have now launched and running several sessions that are fully booked! Please find enclosed the timetable. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! This coming 12 week term costs only £84. Membership to Socatots costs £25 and each child will receive their kit of a Socatots shirt, shorts, socks and bag, a parent’s guide and the first part of their “My Socatots Skills” book.

Please complete the enclosed form and make cheques payable to BSS Guildford. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us! Best regards Chris Darwen

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

Socatots Booking Terms & Conditions In order to cover our expected losses for the kit and venue hire which we pay for in advance, there is a set scale of charges, which applies if you cancel your booking before starting your sessions. You must give notice to cancel in writing and the charges shown below apply from the date we receive the notice at our offices. Number of days before attendance due to start Cancellation Charge More than 21 days

50% of the fees

15-21 days

75% of the fees

8-14 days

90% of the fees

7 days or less

100% of the fees

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If you decide to leave Socatots for whatever reason throughout the term refunds will only be given if accompanied by a doctor’s note. Any other requests for refunds will be dealt with on an individual basis and will need to be requested in writing.

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If Socatots cancel a venue for the term you will be assisted in finding another suitable session. If this is not possible you will receive a 100% refund.

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If Socatots cancel a session at any point during the term you will be offered a credit voucher for the equivalent of the session cost.

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All Socatots coaches have had full CRB checks and are Socatots trained

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Socatots is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings or effects

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You agree to keep Socatots training system confidential and to not directly or indirectly copy or use the system; and you also agree not to directly or indirectly manage or operate or assist in the organisation of any business which competes with Socatots either while the child is a member of Socatots or for a period of three years afterwards.

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

Day

Dates

Venue

Time

Phase

Fees

Mon

10 Sep - 10 Dec

Guildford tbc

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

Haslemere tbc

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

Godalming tbc

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

Farnham tbc

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

Godalming United Church

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

St Peters Church, Hazel Avenue

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

Tues

Weds

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

11 Sep - 11 Dec

12 Sep - 12 Dec

13 Sep - 13 Dec

14 Sep - 14 Dec

15 Sep - 15 Dec

"

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

"

11:15 - 12:00

3

£84

Godalming United Church

14:00 - 14:40

2

£84

"

15:00 - 15:45

3

£84

"

16:00 - 16:45

3

£84

Farnham tbc

09:30 - 10:10

2

£84

10:15 - 11:00

3

£84

16 Sep - 16 Dec

Where the class is full we do operate a waiting list * Half-term is the week of 22-28 October * All fees are payable in advance * All Socatots are to be in Socatots kit * Places are strictly on a first come first served basis

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

Testimonials & FAQ’s "As soon as he see's his Socatots kit, he knows where is going!" Gareth, father of Jude - one of our younger Socatots "It is the highlight of his week!" Sally, mum of Aiden on our Wednesday Phase 3 session "I get woken at 6am on Friday mornings with Lilly 'are we seeing the Socatot man today?'" Mrs Cole, mum of Lily on our Friday morning sessions Frequently Asked Questions: Q: It’s just football, what else will my child get out of it? A: Your child will develop balance, co-ordination, agility, numeracy, cognition and all round motor skills, while building confidence and having fun through structured play. SOCATOTS provides an excellent head start before starting physical sporting activity at school. We balance the gentle playful technical aspect with general fun exercises and games to keep the children engaged. Q: What is there for my child to go on to after SOCATOTS? A: From the age of five, children can progress to our sister organisation, Brazilian Soccer Schools, ( Futebol de Salão ) which is now an international concern with hundreds of schools worldwide. See http:///www.icfds.com/guildford for more information.

Q: Other groups do not require me to stay with my child? A: Parental participation is at the heart of the SOCATOTS approach. No one knows your child, and what they respond to, better than you. So who else is best to encourage and support them? Also, we do not believe it would be fair for you to pay for your child to stand in line and wait their turn. This way all children are involved all of the time.

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

Q: How competitive is it? A: It is not competitive. It is not about winners and losers, successes and failures. The emphasis is on individual development with the benefit for each child of participating in a group environment as a team member playing in the same kit, and seeing other children perform the actions while being praised and encouraged too. Q: Why is it not team based like football? A: The best way to explain this is to think about an orchestra. You wouldn’t put a musician straight in to an orchestra, so why do we do the equivalent when it comes to football. At SOCATOTS, we strive to develop the individual – the team, to the extent it exists, is all the children in your child’s session. Q: Is it a waste if my child doesn’t pursue football after 5 years old? A: Those children interested in football will undoubtedly develop their ability to perform the basic football skills of passing, dribbling and controlling the ball. For those children who do not continue with football after the SOCATOTS programme, they will still benefit from significant early development in their physical and cognitive abilities (i.e. perception, enhanced hand to eye/foot co-ordination, balance, concentration, anticipation and listening skills). Either way, your child will intuitively equate exercise and learning as fun - the right mindset for whatever they go on to do. Q: My child just wants to kick the ball, is SOCATOTS for him / her? A: Of course. Your child will constantly be working with a ball to refine their skills and techniques. Repetition is a key element of our training and children will be playing with a ball for the vast majority of their time. Children will be taught that the ball will respond in different ways dependent on what they do with it. So if they love to kick, we will teach them many different ways to kick.

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

March 2006 Dear Parent

Rules for a safe and happy session! We hope that you are well and that you and your child are looking forward to your first SOCATOTS session. Below we have listed a few rules that will help provide a safe and happy environment and also give your child maximum benefit in order to reach his/her full potential throughout the SOCATOTS term. 1. 2.

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It is vitally important that you fill in the detail form provided with the booking form. Please ensure your child is dressed in suitable clothing (SOCATOTS kit) and footwear (no jewellery). It is also advisable for adults to wear suitable footwear. Please bring a water bottle or drink. There MUST be parental participation at all times. Whilst the leader is giving instructions, it is important that all parents and children stop the activity they are working on and listen carefully. If your child’s behaviour is causing a disruption in the class, we would be grateful if you could take them to one side until you feel that they are ready to re-join the group. For safety reasons please keep your child away from any equipment that is not being used for the particular drill in progress. Whilst SOCATOTS sessions will help to improve your child’s mental and physical development, the main aim from the session is to have lots of fun!!!

Best regards

Chris Darwen

Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]

BIRTHDAYPARTIES Unsure what to do for your child’s birthday? Come and Party the Socatots Way!!

What do you get? -

A Socatots football party Each party is unique to your requirements All equipment is provided All action for all the party!

Costs: -

£75 for 1 hour or £105 for 1 hour 30 Payment on the day Food & Drink not supplied Party bags are an optional extra (£2.50 per bag) Maximum of 10 children (or a second coach will be needed at a charge of £25 per hour) Venue hire is not included, but can sourced at an extra cost.

To book, call Chris Darwen or Zoe Whiteman on 01483 416002 Socatots Surrey & Hants and BSS Guildford 2 Pewtrees Cottages, Lower Eashing, Godalming GU7 2QD Tel: 01483 416002 [email protected]