
Sunday Training Sessions
Sunday Session Structure
At the start of the season each player will be allocated to a training group appropriate to their age and ability level. Groups will be limited to 20-25 players and will have an allocated coach and assistant coach overseeing training for the duration of the season. Each group will train on their own pitch each week to maintain consistency and will follow a bespoke programme commensurate with their ability. Training will occur three weeks out of every four, with the fourth week set aside for the Onside League 'Match Day' (full details below).
This structure gives all of our players as much opportunity to develop as possible. Having training sessions with mixed age groups and levels of ability carries the risk that some players dominate the game whilst others barely touch the ball. Training with players of a similar age and standard, on the other hand, reduces this problem and creates a much more level playing field for everyone. Tp participate in Sunday training all players MUST be pre-registered for the season ahead by filling in the appropriate form here. In the event of becoming oversubscribed we will create a waiting list and you will be notified in due course if a space becomes available.
We would ask that all players registering with us attend as many training sessions as possible. Onside Soccer is extremely popular and we want as to ensure that everyone get a chance to participate, but we do have a limited capacity. If you register to attend and then consistently miss training you are denying someone else a chance to take part so please think carefully before signing your child up. Players consistently missing training will be removed from our programme and their place given to the next person on our waiting list.
The Onside League

The Onside League is an internal competition played monthly from October to July each year. In late August, prior to the season commencing, all of our players are allocated to an Onside team, either Sharks, Tigers, Dragons, Lions, Panthers or Eagles, each with a manager, assistant manager, playing kit and local sponsor. Matches then commence in October.
We have two divisions (the junior division for school years 3 - 6 and senior division, for school years 6 - 9) and players are allocated as evenly as possible to ensure that the teams are all reasonably equal. One Sunday per month the teams play against one another in 15 minute matches, with points awarded for wins, draws, clean sheets, goals scored and sporting behaviour. At the end of the season the points are totted up and the winning team in each division presented with either the Onside Cup (seniors) or the Rianna Thompson Memorial Trophy (Juniors).
All players are automatically registered with an Onside League team once they sign up for Sunday training. Our Junior League has six teams and is open to players in school years 3 - 6. Our senior league has four teams and is for players in school years 6 - 9.
Match Days are held once a month and we ask that all players make every effort to attend on those specific days. However, players only turning up for Match Days will not be eligible to participate.
All children, as well as parents/guardians, attending Onside sessions are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct, particularly on Match Days. These are in place to ensure that all training sessions are enjoyable for everyone. When registering your child you will be asked to confirm you have read and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions which are attached below.
League Fixtures 24/25
Dates - TBC
* Please note, all dates are provisional and subject to change. To ensure that matches are taking place, please check the website regularly.