The first trial session is on 19th December 2009, this Saturday @ 2pm.

 

Please be at West Coast Park on time WITH cleats on.

Things to bring;-

1) One dark and one white shirts (no yellow and grey jerseys please!)

2) Water

3) A Disc

Be on time!

Discipline, Good Attitude, Commitments and Good Skills are what we looking for!! So show it to us :>

 

Cheers,

Robin

NYTP 2010 Co-ordinator

On behalf of UPA(S)

 

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National Youth Team Programme 2010

The Ultimate Players’ Association (Singapore) is pleased to announce the National Youth Team Programme 2010!

Objectives:

- To assemble a pool of talented young players to represent Singapore.

- To develop players with a view towards forming a full national team in the future.

The Management Team

Team Manager   –  Robin Goh [Director of Training and Education, UPA(S)]

Coaching Panel  –  Benjamin Ho [Disc Knights]

                               –  Enrique Lee [Shiok!]

Payer Eligibility for 2010 National Youth Team Programme

A player must be:

1)  Born in the year 1990 or later, and

is either

2a) a Singapore Citizen

2b) a Singapore Permanent Resident, or

2c) a Non-Singapore Citizen whom has resided in Singapore for the past 4 years.

Selection Criteria

The coaching panel will select players based on the following:

- Attitude: a positive attitude and spirit towards learning and playing the game.

- Commitment: demonstrates dedication to the programme.

- Skill Level: competency at the game.

- Potential: capacity for improvement and contribution to the team.

Training Squad Size

The management team is looking to select a training squad of:

- 16 to 20 females

- 30 to 34 males

Key Target for 2010:

The management team has identified the 2010 Kuala Lumpur Open (expected to be in May) as the tournament in which the National Youth Team will compete in.

We would also like to select a team to compete in 2010 Manila Spirits (expected to be in November) as well. More details will be released later when the competitions are near.

Please Note:

- The tournament team for both tourneys will be selected from the above mentioned training squad.

- Players should be prepared to self-fund their participation in the tournament.

Timeline:

19^th December 2009 – Selection Trials & Training

26^th December 2009 – Selection Trials & Training

2^nd January 2010 – Selection Trials & Training  

9^th January 2010 – Selection Trials & Training

Interested players are expected to attend all 4 selection trials / training sessions unless there is a valid reason.

16^th January 2009 till KL Tournament – Squad will for 3 consecutive Saturdays every month. Players will either return to their club trainings or rest for the last Saturday of the month. Training starts at 2.00 pm on Saturday (additional weekday trainings may be conducted).

19^th March – 2^nd April 2009 - players involved in the Bali tournament are released for their respective club trainings   

Schedule Overview:

Dates	Activity	Dates	Activity
19-Dec-09	Selection Trials	13-Mar-10	Training
26-Dec-09	Selection Trials	20-Mar-10	Training
2-Jan-10	Selection Trials	27-Mar-10	Break / Club Training
9-Jan-10	Selection Trials	3-Apr-10	Training / Bali Weekend
16-Jan-10	Training	10-Apr-10	Training
23-Jan-10	Training	17-Apr-10	Training
30-Jan-10	Break / Club Training/ Bangkok Hat Weekend	24-Apr-10	Break / Club Training
6-Feb-10	Training	1-May-10	Training
13-Feb-10	CNY Break	8-May-10	Training
20-Feb-10	Training	15-May-10	Training
27-Feb-10	Break / Club Training	22-May-10	Expected Dates For KL Open
6-Mar-10	Training	Late August	Training Resumes

All trials and trainings will be conducted at West Coast Park - Field behind the McDonalds.

Players interested in participating in the National Youth Team, please:

Register here!

 

If you have any further queries, please contact Robin Goh at robingjq AT gmail DOT com