Academy — Saturday mornings The Sparta
Academy
The Sparta Academy is where the club's future is built. We coach boys and girls born between 2010 and 2015, all the way to the senior pathway — the same fast, fearless futsal, taught the right way.
Age groups
Each group trains on Saturday mornings at Ballysillan Leisure Centre, split by birth year. No experience needed — just turn up ready to play.
Foundation
Ball mastery, small-sided games and falling in love with the ball.
Development
Positions, rotations and the basics of the press.
Performance
Competitive futsal and the bridge to the senior pathway.
How to join
Register interest
Fill in the trial form — it takes two minutes.
Come to a session
Your child trains with their age group, no kit or experience needed.
Join the club
If it's a fit, we'll sort registration, consent and a loan kit.
Questions, answered
Does my child need experience?
Not at all. We coach complete beginners through to club players — every session is grouped by age and stage.
What should they bring?
Trainers, comfortable kit and a water bottle. We provide balls and loan bibs; indoor futsal shoes help later on.
Is it safe?
All coaches are Access NI checked and the club follows IFA safeguarding standards. Photography is consent-based and never identifies a child without permission.
How much does it cost?
Taster sessions are free. Ongoing academy membership is kept low to stay accessible — ask us for the current term fee.
Safeguarding first
All academy coaches are Access NI checked. We follow IFA safeguarding standards, and no child is photographed or named online without explicit parental consent.
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