Subscriptions​

St. Patrick’s Sports Academy have set a fee structure designed to find a balance between affordability to contributors and necessity to run and keep afloat a non profit sports organisation.

The fees vary depending on the year groups team size – ranging from Fun 4s to full 11-a-side.

All players that join the club are expected to pay the monthly subscription, but families that have more than one member playing for St. Patrick’s Sports Academy will benefit from a 50% reduction of the monthly fee for younger siblings.

What do our subscriptions cover?

  • A full St Patricks home kit for every player (shirt/shorts/socks)
  • All training equipment for teams (balls/bibs/cones/goals)
  • All training pitch lets (2 x training sessions per week)
  • All league registration fees (1 x league match per week during season)
  • All domestic cup entry fees (where applicable)
  • All referee fees (where applicable)
  • Contribution to annual entry into a tournament or festival
  • Cost of all head coaches kit, training courses and required certifications

our team formats

Fun 4s

Players who are 6 years old play 4 v 4 using a size 3 ball on a small pitch (30m by 20m) with small goals and no goalkeepers.

Games played at this stage should be 10-15 minutes in duration with a maximum of four games to be played on a festival basis.

  • More touches of the ball
  • Dealing with the ball
  • Simpler game
£20/MONTH

super 5s

Players who are 7 and 8 years of age should play the 5 v 5 format where the pitch and goal size is increased and a goalkeeper is added

Games played at this stage should be 10-15 minutes in duration with a maximum of four games to be played on a festival basis.

  • Improved decision making
  • Improved confidence
  • Freedom of expression
£26/MONTH

7s to 9s

Players who are 9 to 12 years of age should play the 7 v 7 format and then progress to 9 v 9 before moving up to full 11-a-side

Games played at this stage should be 40-50 minutes in duration with kick-ins and then throw ins on larger pitches

  • More touches than 11-a-side
  • Additional rules to help challenge
  • Opportunities to play in all positions
£36/MONTH

full 11s

All FIFA Laws apply at this stage, however, it’s important to understand that young players play predominantly to have fun, play with their friends and improve their skills.

Coaches should continue to provide a positive learning environment with a focus on enjoyment and long-term development.

  • Learning to love the game
  • Playing the game
  • Long term development
£44/MONTH