Boys’ Club’s Winter Football Coaching Camp for kids begins

GANGTOK, 22 Dec: More than 200 children are taking part in the 40-day Winter Football Coaching Camp which started today here at Paljor Stadium. The fourth edition of the coaching camp is being organized by one of the oldest clubs of Sikkim, Boys’ Club.
The camp has children of different age groups [7 to 16 years], who were divided into different groups. The organizers have engaged 10 coaches who will be assisted by senior experienced players of the club. The camp will start from 8 AM in the morning and would continue till 11 AM every day. The children will also be provided with kits and diet during the camp.
Boys’ Club general secretary, Nima Thendup said that the participating children will be provided with basic training and coached on football skills. “The main objective of the camp is encourage children towards healthy living and a disciplined life. So, this year we have also included health education classes”, he added.
Apart from children registered with the club, talented underprivileged children from rural areas have also been included in the camp free of cost, he informed further adding that last year also the club had taken 35 such children from different rural areas.
Speaking on the outcome of the camps held so far, he stated that the camp started with 100 children in the first year and from the following year parents started coming forward. The numbers have gradually increased and some talented players have also played for the club in U-14 football tournament, he said. He further added that the club has also taken talented players for further training.
“We are very happy that after our initiative, some individuals and other clubs have also started similar initiatives in the districts and sub-divisions,” he added. The camp will conclude on 31 January 2014.