After far too long a break since the USA Trip we are now going to do a slow resumption of training and games to close the year out and then go all out from early 2016 once we get confirmation on a couple more things!
We have one new training venue confirmed, a second almost ready and third that will depend on where I can find to live 🙂 We have several new people interested in joining up and also have another tournament to get ready for, so the time is now!
Whether you are new to the game altogether, keep meaning to come out or are a veteran of FIT then all are welcome. We will split the sessions so that we start with skills, drills and lessons and can now start playing more games and enjoying the extra space. The more we get to the sessions the more fun and action we can have so it doesn’t matter if your intentions are to play for Jamaica and travel the world with us, work on your ball handling and fitness or just run around for a little while before enjoying a nice cold beer it really is a case of the more the merrier!!
Below is an outline of what the full training schedule will look like next year, details of the venues and upcoming tournaments. For now we are starting back with Wednesday evenings at Cling Cling, starting at 7:30pm and going on for a couple of hours so just get down when you can! Please pass this on to anyone that might be interested in coming and please get in contact with any form of interest – spread the word far and wide!
Full Schedule proposal:
Monday: TBC – Evening sessions at Vauxhall Junior High School
Tuesday: Usual Old Crocs sessions at JDF. Good for fitness and bad habits as they have reverted to old 2 handed rules, but fun none the less
Wednesday: Evening sessions at corner of Olympic Way and Cling Cling Avenue
Thursday: TBC – Evening sessions either at Vauxhall Junior High School or out at Caymanas Estates
Friday: Work on your drinking skills!
Saturday: Pick up games to be announced later
Sunday: Skills sessions in the morning at Vauxhall, then free for all pick up games at Cling Cling in the evening
Venues:
Cling Cling: On the corner of Olympic Way and Cling Cling Avenue (near to the Hagley Park / Spanish Town road junction) this venue offers grass, floodlights and space! Already available and with a bar across the street it is ideal to get going. No pitch costs and low cost beer what more could you ask for! Parking available on the street and as this is Crisdan’s hood safety is assured 🙂 Check link below for a map and see you there this and every Wednesday from 7:30pm
Cling Cling Map
Vauxhall: Windward Road, directly opposite Bellvue Hospital. We are in advanced talks with Nephew and the Principle to secure use of the schools facilities, more details to follow in the new year
Vauxhall Map
JDF: Every Tuesday from 5 pm until dark this long standing run out is still going strong
JDF Map
Upcoming Competitions:
Red Stripe: Details still tbc but St Catherine Thundercats are holding a rugby tourney on Jan 16th and want us to showcase Touch so we’ll be looking for some players to put on a good show!
Cayman: Date confirmed as April 16th, but full details still being worked out. They are having Men’s and a Mixed divisions to start with, so room for all and will be a good indication of our potential to host a tourney as well. Currently they are planning to hold all the matches on the Saturday with a boat party on Sunday so start saving the dollars and looking at Visa applications as it will be an awesome weekend!
Orlando: For those that missed out on this years trip, fear not it will soon be October again so start thinking ahead!
Jamaica: We are still thinking about hosting an event ourselves, so watch this space. If we do then we will need lots of assistance!!