Some of the Highlands Park Football Club juniors get together for a bit of fun on the soccer field. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
The juniors at Highlands Park Football Club cannot wait for the soccer season to start.
So much so, that the youngsters got together a few days before registration, which is on 28 January, to have a bit of fun on the field in Linksfield.
Asher Sklar does not wait for registration to play soccer with his friends at Highlands Park Football Club Juniors. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Debbie Ilouze, who runs the junior section with coach Mike Pavkokitch, boasted that the club’s U7 and U17 teams won both their leagues and cups last year, while the U9s won their league, and four other teams came second in their divisions of the Easterns League.
Tayla Goldberg dribbles the ball down the field during a friendly game at Highlands Park Football Club Juniors. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
“But it is not only about winning,” she reflected while watching the youngsters play.
“Soccer for children is also about developing skills, the social side of things, learning discipline and teamwork and having fun.”
Liya Edinburg and Jesse Gewer show off the trophies the club won last year. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Ilouze said the Easterns League had proven to be competitive in recent years, and it is good for the children to learn to play at that standard. With skilled coaches and passionate youngsters, Ilouze believes the club will go from strength to strength in the years to come.
Matt Gewer is ready to play soccer. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
The junior section comprises teams from U6 to U17 level – boys as well as girls.
The club also caters for a Shabbas team for players who still want to play in the league, but not on the Sabbath.
Matt Gewer is ready to play soccer. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Registration will take place between 9am and 12pm on the day.
