Development Academy
Swords' biggest and best football academy — over 20 years introducing children to the beautiful game. Fun, relaxed Saturday sessions with Ginny and the Academy Team at Rivervalley Park.
Saturday Sessions
Small Astro pitch, Rivervalley Park — sessions split by year of birth.
10:00am
Born in
2021 & 2022
Ages 4–5
11:30am
Born in
2020
Age 6
No experience needed. The Academy is open to all children in the age range — whether it's their first time touching a football or they've been kicking one in the garden for years. Boys and girls equally welcome.
What We Offer
Over 20 years providing a fantastic, fun introduction to football in Swords.
- Dedicated and committed qualified coaches
- Fun, relaxed and friendly environment
- Develops social skills, teamwork, and confidence
- Safe, welcoming space for first-time players
- Structured pathway into DDSL age-group football
- Over 20 years serving the Swords community
Where & When
Day
Saturday mornings
Age Groups
Born 2020, 2021 & 2022
Ages 4–6 · Boys and girls welcome
Venue
Small Astro Pitch
Rivervalley Park, Swords
The RVR Pathway
The Academy is the first step on a long-term player pathway. Players progress through age groups into DDSL-registered competitive and development football — from their very first kick to senior league.
Academy
Born 2020–2022 · Ages 4–6
You are here
U7 – U11
Development
U12 – U17
Competitive
Senior
17+
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