During the coming Christmas period, precisely between 26 and 30 December, Italian Serie A team Atalanta B.C., in collaboration with Birkirkara F.C. Youth Nursery, will be organising for the fifth time in Malta, a five-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 seven and 11 (born in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004) and consists mainly of three one hour and a half training sessions, conducted by professional Italian youth coaches working at Atalanta B.C. This year’s programme will also include goalkeeper’s training.

The fee of €35 (€25 for boys training for Birkirkara FC Youth Nursery) per participant includes:

• Three training sessions (one and a half hour each) under the guidance of Italian youth coaches

• Atalanta Stage Malta top technical report

• Other material, such as a t-shirt commemorating the event.

Stefano Bonaccorso, Massimo Biffi and 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 participating is on a first come first served basis. Therefore, all those interested in attending may contact Franco Agius (79438515) or Henry Bray (99468248) for further details.