The annual "Hatsukeri Event" (first kick of the year) and the "ANTLERS NORTE FESTIVAL," which featured the Norte Special Course and Norte Junior, were also held!
See below for event details and photos from the day.
[January 11 (Sat) Hatsukeri Event in Hitachinaka]
The "Hatsukeri Event in Hitachinaka" was held at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Recreation Plaza for kids (preschool to kindergarten) and elementary school students from 1st to 6th grade.
This time, the event was divided into three sections: kids (preschool to kindergarten) and 1st-2nd graders, 3rd-6th graders, and an exclusive section for players belonging to the advanced/special course!
It was the first event of the year, and many players participated!
All categories were highly energetic until the very end!
[January 19 (Sun) Kick Skill Up School in Hitachinaka]
The "Kick Skill Up School in Hitachinaka" was held at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Recreation Plaza for kids (kindergarten) and elementary school students in 1st and 2nd grade.
This event focused on "kicking," the most important skill in soccer, aiming to improve kicking power and accuracy through various drills!
Strong and accurate kicks were seen throughout the games, and we felt the players' growth before and after the event!
[January 25 (Sat) Norte Junior Youth Coach & Director's Direct Instruction! Skill Up School]
The "Norte Junior Youth Coach & Director's Direct Instruction! Skill Up School" was held at the Nakagawa Riverbed Ground for elementary school students from 3rd to 5th grade.
This event was a very valuable opportunity for participants to receive direct soccer instruction from the Norte Junior Youth coaching staff.
Director Tsukada instructed on "shooting."
Coach Kato instructed on "1-on-1."
Coach Hina instructed on "pass & control."
Coach Hosone instructed on "goalkeeping."
Each coach was in charge of a specific section.
Field players trained by rotating through three sections: "shooting," "1-on-1," and "pass & control."
Goalkeepers trained with Coach Hosone before joining the field players for shooting practice and games.
The participating players listened intently, their eyes shining, to the valuable advice from the experienced coaches who usually instruct the Norte Junior Youth.
Through this event, all players significantly improved their skills!
[January 25 (Sat) Norte Junior Coach & Director's Direct Instruction! Skill Up School]
The "Norte Junior Coach & Director's Direct Instruction! Skill Up School" was held at the Nakagawa Riverbed Ground for elementary school students in 1st and 2nd grade.
This event was an opportunity for participants to receive direct instruction on kicking techniques from the Norte Junior coaching staff.
Director Ogasawara
Coach Sakamoto
Coach Sunako
Each coach provided instruction on the theme of "kicking (shooting).".
All the players enjoyed the practice and steadily improved their kicking techniques!
Finally, a game was held, which was a good match where the results of the practice were demonstrated throughout!
[January 26 (Sun) ANTLERS NORTE CUP U-8]
The "ANTLERS NORTE CUP U-8" was held at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Recreation Plaza.
In this tournament, 1st and 2nd graders from the Norte Special Course participated as two teams, "Antlers Norte School Select White" and "Antlers Norte School Select Red," finishing in 2nd and 5th place respectively!
Although they narrowly missed out on winning, the players worked hard for victory until the very end!
This tournament's winner was "Iki SSS."
Runner-up: "Antlers Norte School Select White"
3rd place: "Tamagawa Junior"
Thank you to all the teams that participated!
[February 8 (Sat) & February 9 (Sun) ANTLERS NORTE FESTIVAL]
The "ANTLERS NORTE FESTIVAL" was held at Hitachi Seaside Park.
The event was held in two categories, U-9 and U-11. Many teams from inside and outside the prefecture participated, and games were played in an exchange format.
From Antlers, a total of six teams participated: Norte School Select (U-9 and U-11), Norte Junior (U-9, U-10, and U-11), and Tsukuba Junior!
Thank you to all the teams that participated.
[February 13 (Thu) & February 20 (Thu) Kids Soccer Class in Hitachiomiya]
The "Kids Soccer Class in Hitachiomiya" was held at Seibu Comprehensive Park!
Dribbling and shooting practice were enjoyed by all!
Finally, a game was played, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed playing soccer!
Also, from April, the Hitachiomiya School's kids class (nursery-kindergarten) to 2nd grade elementary school class will be held from 17:25 to 18:15!
Free trials are available, so please come and join us!
[February 14 (Fri) & February 21 (Fri) GK Skill Up School in Hitachinaka]
The "GK Skill Up School in Hitachinaka" was held at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Recreation Plaza.
Participants learned a lot from a specialized GK coach, from basic GK techniques to advanced applications!
Even players who had just started playing as a GK made many super saves!
Also, from April, the Hitachinaka School GK Course will change its time and day to Fridays from 18:40 to 20:00!
Free trials are available, so please come and join us!
[February 28 (Fri) Shot & GK Skill Up School in Hitachinaka]
The "Shot & GK Skill Up School in Hitachinaka" was held at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Recreation Plaza.
In this event, practice was divided into field players (shooting) and goalkeepers.
After improving their respective skills in each practice, all players joined for shooting practice and a game to further enhance their skills.
It was a highly competitive shooting practice and game, making for a very exciting event!
The Norte area will continue to hold various events, so please come and join us!