Autism Open Day Taster Sessions

BUSC is proud to announce that we are hosting open day taster sessions for young people with ASD next month at the Albyn in conjunction with Team United.

On Sunday 10th June, Team United is looking to recruit new players (aged 10-16 years) for their football teams for young people with autism. The taster session takes place between 10am to 12:30pm.

At the same time, Team United will be holding dance classes for children with autism between the ages of 8 to 14 years. The classes are open to both boys and girls.

Each session is delivered by qualified coaching staff and all classes have support staff. Please note that we are unable to provide one-to-one support or sustain personal care needs.

If you wish to register a place for either the football team or the dance class, please email team.united@btinternet.com or phone Ann on 07918 655164.

Hope we see you next month!

Girls Only Sessions Available at BUSC

We here at BUSC are delighted in providing girls only sessions here at the Albyn!

Every Thursday between 4:45pm to 6pm, our girls only sessions are led by Stephen Craig and supported by our young volunteers.

Our aim is to help provide good role models for the children to look up to as well as put forward activities suitable to their needs.

The first session is free of charge and £3 a week afterwards.

For further information please contact Aidan at a.forbes@busc.org.uk

Cycling Day Out This Monday!

BUSC would like to remind you all of our cycling day out happening this Monday (21st May)!

Starting from the Albyn at 12pm, we plan to travel all the way to South Queensferry and if you're up for taking advantage of the great weather happening in Scotland just now, this is the perfect way to spend some time out in the sun!

The journey to South Queensferry is 7.5 miles long and should take no longer than 1 hour to get there and 1 hour to get back. We aim to be back in Broxburn for 3pm. The road is flat so please no 360 degree flips!

Once we've arrived in Queensferry we will take a break and have some snacks and ice cream.

The link to our Strava page below gives all the details of our route into South Queensferry.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1577772427

We would like to invite everyone to follow our Strava page for all the latest updates on any cycling adventures we go on.

For further details please contact Ahren at a.white@busc.org.uk. Hope we see you on Monday!

Broxburn Athletic Colts festival for 2007s, 2008s, 2009s, 2010s and 2011s

The 2018 Broxburn festival is open to registration!

This year’s event takes place in June and is open to SYFA age groups 2007s through to 2011s.  Held at one of the county’s premier clubs the games take place at Albyn Park in Broxburn.  The 3G gives the players' a superb playing surface to show off their skills and enjoy the beautiful game. 

• Soccer 4s and soccer 5s will take place on astroturf.
• Soccer 7s games will take place on both astroturf and grass at nearby Stewartfield Park.

Teams near and far are invited to take part and enjoy the game which will no doubt be bathed in the Scottish sunshine.  This year’s soccer 7s event aims to provide all teams with competitive and fun games.  The festival is trophy free and gives the players a platform to express their talent and enjoy the games.  Last year’s festival saw 500+ players have a cracking time and its game on for more of the same this year.  So come on, register your team and give the players a great time.

Venue

Broxburn United Sports Club, Albyn Park, off Greendykes Road, Broxburn EH52 5BP

 

Cost

• £25 per team for soccer 4s and soccer 5s (max 6 players per team)
• £60 per team for soccer 7s (max 10 players per team)

Payment options are online or bank transfer.  Payment details will be provided via once completing your application below.

Dates

• 2007s - Saturday 16 June 
• 2008s - Sunday 17 June
• 2009s - Saturday 23 June
• 2010s and 2011s - Sunday 24 June

Soccer 7s will have 3 ability groups with 6 teams in each, 5 games against those in your group.

Soccer 4s and soccer 5s will have a maximum of 25 teams - playing over 2 hours.  10 minute games with a 2 minute break.

Registering on the day

• Soccer 7s before 9:00am for games starting 9:30am. 
• Soccer 5s (2010s) register before 9:30am for games starting at 10:00am
• Soccer 4s (2011s) will register at 12:30pm for games starting at 1:00pm.

Apply

Complete the form below to apply for the festival.  Once your payment is received this confirms your entry.  Additionally, in line with SYFA procedures a tournament permit is required.

Cycling Day Out on 21st May!

BUSC is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a cycling day out on Monday 21st May!

The event is available to all but we are keen to have families get involved to help encourage physical activity for children and provide a great chance to spend some time together!

Our route will start from the Albyn at 12pm towards South Queensferry, and we aim to be back in Broxburn by 3pm.

The journey to South Queensferry is 7.5 miles long and should take no longer than 1 hour to get there and 1 hour back. The road is flat so there will no be 360 degree flips off grassy hills!

Once in South Queensferry we will have a short break where we can have some snacks and ice cream. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us that day!

If you wish to get involved in the cycling day out, please contact Ahren at a.white@busc.org.uk

Goalkeeping Academy Spaces Available

BUSC is happy to say that spaces have become available for our Goalkeeping Academy here at Albyn Park!

Every Monday between 8:30 and 9:30 pm we are joined by Jamie Ewings, who is the current Goalkeeping Coach at Dumbarton F.C. Jamie is a proud holder of a UEFA Goalkeeping Licence and is happy to teach aspiring goalkeepers the tricks and skills to help keep the ball out the back of the net.

Sessions cost £5 a time and is open to Youth Goalkeepers from 13+ years of age.

If your child would like to one day follow in the footsteps of Craig Gordon and Allan McGregor as Scotland's No. 1, then please contact Aidan at a.forbes@busc.org.uk.

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BUSC's Bootbox - Why We Do It

When you enter Albyn Park, you will notice a stack full of boots on your right in the main corridor.

This is our Bootbox, and we would like to take the time to explain why we believe in the Bootbox.

Our Bootbox provides access to cheap football boots for those children and their families who are unable to purchase boots themselves. It helps ease the burden of parents as prices continue to soar and children's bodies can change rapidly over time.

We accept donations of strips, boots and trainers from anyone who wishes to put something towards the Bootbox.

For those who wish to purchase from the Bootbox, a simple £5 donation is all that is required to obtain a pair of boots.

The £5 donation goes towards the local community as well as our Young Volunteers programme. Every two years our volunteers go on an outdoor adventure to the Outward Bound Trust in the Lake District - in conjunction with Comfort Rwanda - and send old football strips to those who were devastated by the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

If you would like to learn more about our Bootbox or to donate any belongings, please contact Aidan at a.forbes@busc.org.uk