Saturday Soccer
Saturday Soccer is an off-shoot of the UNIS Community Programmes, meeting the needs of soccer players from ages 4 to 15. It is an inclusive programme for all boys and girls from the Hanoi community.
Saturday Soccer offers players of all skill levels the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of soccer, meet new friends from throughout Hanoi, experience teamwork and cooperation and build their self-confidence. By incorporating the use of fun warm-up exercises, individual skill development, teaching the strategies of the game and playing in small-sided matches, players will be actively involved and benefit from a fun fast-paced work out. Separated annually into two sessions (Autumn and Spring), Saturday Soccer provides players with two opportunities to participate in session-ending tournaments with external and internal teams, where the emphasis is on participation. The tournaments are the culmination of the practices conducted over the nine to ten weeks of each session.
Saturday Soccer is open to all children in Hanoi. Priority admission to the programme is given to students who are currently enrolled at UNIS Hanoi. No refunds are given once the programme starts. There will be no rescheduling of practices due to weather conditions. If there is lightning, heavy rainfall or unsafe playing conditions, the practice will be cancelled.
The UNIS Hanoi Saturday Soccer Programme is a VOLUNTEER programme of mothers and father who give freely of their time to coach/train the players. The success of the programme is dependent on the number of parents who step forward to volunteer on Saturdays. There is a hands-on coaches training session prior to the end of the programme and printed resources/materials are provided to those volunteering to coach. We encourage parents to be part of the programme – the children love to see their parents out on the field. In return for your support as a volunteer coach, your child’s participation fee is waived, a coach's jersey is provided, and you will meet many new parents and kids. Be an active parent - join the UNIS Hanoi Soccer Programme as a Volunteer Coach. No experience is necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and positive attitude and share in the joy of playing soccer.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SATURDAY SOCCER PROGRAMME
Registration closes on 8th January 2018
Saturday Soccer Code of Conduct Form
Season 2 Spring 2018 Saturday Soccer - Registration Now Open
We Play Rain or Shine!
Spring 2018 Training Dates
January 13: Coach Clinic
January 20: Week 1
January 27: Week 2
February 3: Week 3
February 10: Week 4
February 17: TET
February 24: TET
March 3: Week 5
March 10: No Training
March 17: No Training
March 24: Week 6
March 31: No Training - Spring Break
April 7: No Training - Spring Break
April 14: Week 7
April 21: Week 8
April 28: Week 9
May 5: Tournament
Training times (Subject to change)
- The Little Phoenix, The Phoenix, and Grade 1: 08.15 to 09.00
- Grade 2 Boys, Grades 2-3 Girls and Grade 3 Boys: 09.15 to 10.15
- Grade 4 Boys, Grades 4-5 Girls, Grade 5 Boys, Middle School Girls and Middle School Boys: 10.30 to 11.45
Registration Fee for the Spring 2018 Season:
- Little Phoenix and Phoenix groups: VND 1,250,000
- Grade 1 and above groups: VND 1,450,000
Uniform Fee:
- Jersey cost: VND 310,000 (jersey is compulsory for the new and optional for returning players)
- Shorts cost: VND 210,000 (ordering shorts is optional)
Season 2 will start on Saturday, 20th January, 2018
There will be no additional registrations for Season 2 after this date. Registration does not guarantee placement to play. Many groups have a wait-list. We encourage all players to apply and place their name on the waitlist for play in the future.
Uniform Sizing
| Size | Jersey Width (cm) | Jersey Length (cm) | Shorts Width (cm) | Shorts Length (cm) |
| 4XS | 39.5 | 53 | 23.5 | 29 |
| 3XS | 41.5 | 56 | 26 | 33 |
| 2XS | 43.5 | 58 | 28.5 | 36 |
| XS | 45.5 | 60.5 | 29.5 | 39.5 |
| S | 48 | 63.5 | 30.5 | 41 |
| M | 51 | 65.5 | 33 | 43 |
| L | 54 | 68 | 34 | 44 |
| XL | 57 | 71 | 35 | 46 |
| 2XL | 61 | 73.5 | 37 | 47.5 |
| 3XL | 65.5 | 76 | 39 | 49 |
Note : These measurements can vary +- 3%
What to Bring
- A water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Shinpads (these can be purchased at sports stores on Nguyen Thai Hoc st.)
Shin Pads, Hats and Water Bottle are Compulsory for Saturday Soccer.
Coaches have been instructed to send off players who are not wearing shin pads. We feel we must enforce this rule because there have been many injuries: it is very painful but very common to be kicked in the shins during soccer practice!
In order to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesess Coaches and Players are required to wear sun hats and drink plenty of water.
Thank you for your understanding.
Team Age Range by Birth Date
| The Little Phoenix (Co-Ed) | 1 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2013 |
| The Phoenix (Co-Ed) | 1 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2012 |
| Grade 1 (Co-Ed) | 1 Sep 2010 - 31 Aug 2011 |
| Grade 2 (Co-Ed) | 1 Sep 2009 - 31 Aug 2010 |
| Grades 2-3 Girls | 1 Sep 2008 - 31 Aug 2010 |
| Grade 3 Boys | 1 Sep 2008 - 31 Aug 2009 |
| Grade 4 Boys | 1 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2008 |
| Grades 4-5 Girls | 1 Sep 2006 - 31 Aug 2008 |
| Grade 5 Boys (Co-Ed) | 1 Sep 2006 - 31 Aug 2007 |
| Grades 6-9 Girls | 1 Sep 2002 - 31 Aug 2006 |
| Grades 6-9 Boys | 1 Sep 2002 - 31 Aug 2006 |
Waiver of Liability and Payment
You must sign a waiver of liability and make full payment to attend Saturday Soccer. Please do not bring your child along to play unless you have registered and received notification from our office.
Saturday Soccer Waiver of Liability
Contact Us
Saturday Soccer Coordinator
Daniel Snedden
Room 112, Administration Building (B7) 2nd Floor
United Nations International School
Phu Thuong Ward, G9 Ciputra, Tay Ho District
Email: saturdaysoccer@unishanoi.org
