Students at three North Delta elementary schools recently got the chance to learn some soccer skills thanks to Vancouver Whitecaps FC ’Caps United School Program.
McCloskey, Gibson and Hellings, as well as Ladner Elementary and South Park in Tsawwassen, each hosted Whitecaps FC community grassroots coaches for a day focused on physical literacy, getting active, teamwork and learning soccer-specific skills, with several classes taking part at each school.
“Prior to the session, not many of our younger students knew what soccer was as they hadn’t had the opportunity to play it before,” Navine Bath, vice-principal at Hellings Elementary, said in a press release.
“It’s incredible that they got their first taste of soccer from the Whitecaps FC. The students learned about ball control, passing, dribbling and shooting, and had so much fun. Thanks Whitecaps FC!”
Jennifer Scott, vice-president of community and social impact for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, said the organization was thrilled to bring the excitement of soccer to kids in Delta, and beyond.
“Our goal with the ‘Caps United School Program is to make sports and physical activity accessible for youth, regardless of experience or background. Watching students take part in these sessions, seeing their smiles and enthusiasm, tells us we are making a positive impact in our shared communities,” Scott said in a press release.
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