During this Christmas period, precisely between 27 and 30 December, Italian Serie A team, Atalanta,. in collaboration with Birkirkara FC Youth Nursery will be organising, for the second time in Malta, a four day Football Stage at the New Infetti artificial pitches in Bontadini Street, Birkirkara.

This event is open to all children living in Malta and Gozo aged between 7 and 12 (born in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000) and consists mainly of an hour and a half training session (six in all) delivered by professional Italian youth coaches working at Atalanta B.C. This year’s programme will include also goalkeeper’s training.

The fee of Lm 35 (EUR81.35) per participant includes:

Six training sessions (1 ½ hour each) under the guidance of Italian youth coaches; full training kit, technical report and various Atalanta merchandise

Mr Stefano Bonaccorso, Mr Massimo Biffi and Mr Andrea Pandolfi, all professional coaches who work with youth teams at Atalanta in Zigonia, will be among the coaches present during this stage, with the former tutor involved also at FIGC Youth sector level.

The number of children taking part is on a first come first served basis. Therefore, all those interested in attending may contact Mr Franco Agius (79438515) or Mr Henry Bray (99468248) for further details.