A GUIDE TO BTEC SPORT A GUIDE TO BTEC SPORT 2012-2013 2012-2013

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA EXTENDED CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE EXPECTATIONS, STRUCTURE, UNITSCOURSE EXPECTATIONS, STRUCTURE, UNITS

AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURESAND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

BRISTOL METROPOLITAN BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYACADEMY

BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYBRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYA GUIDE TO BTEC FIRSTA GUIDE TO BTEC FIRST

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA IN SPORTEXTENDED CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA IN SPORT

COURSE AIMS AND INTRODUCTIONCOURSE AIMS AND INTRODUCTIONThe BTEC First in Sport courses will give students the opportunity to achieve a The BTEC First in Sport courses will give students the opportunity to achieve a

nationally recognised vocational qualification with a focus on sport and the nationally recognised vocational qualification with a focus on sport and the leisure industryleisure industry

The Extended Certificate course will be taught through 180 guided learning hours The Extended Certificate course will be taught through 180 guided learning hours and the Diploma course will be taught through 360 guided learning hours – and the Diploma course will be taught through 360 guided learning hours –

successful completion of course can be used to progress on to more advanced successful completion of course can be used to progress on to more advanced qualifications such as BTEC level 3 qualifications such as BTEC level 3

Students will have opportunities to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal Students will have opportunities to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for the world of workqualities and attitudes essential for the world of work

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTSENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Students must have a proven interest in physical education and sport and a Students must have a proven interest in physical education and sport and a

commitment to develop sports leadership and organisational skillscommitment to develop sports leadership and organisational skills

• It is not necessary to be a high performer in individual sports as the course is It is not necessary to be a high performer in individual sports as the course is appropriate for all abilities appropriate for all abilities

• Qualities such as Leadership, Self discipline, commitment, responsibility, Qualities such as Leadership, Self discipline, commitment, responsibility, organisation team work and high standards will be expected and developed organisation team work and high standards will be expected and developed throughout the coursethroughout the course

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EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORTEDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT

Course Content: Course Content: Students will study 5 Units of study to gain 30 creditsStudents will study 5 Units of study to gain 30 credits

Unit 1 : FITNESS TESTING AND TRAININGUnit 1 : FITNESS TESTING AND TRAINING:: - -

• This unit explores the basic requirements needed to be able to perform at This unit explores the basic requirements needed to be able to perform at the highest level such as what is fitness and how we test it the highest level such as what is fitness and how we test it

• How lifestyle affects performanceHow lifestyle affects performance• How psychological factors affect performanceHow psychological factors affect performance

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Unit 2 : PRACTICAL SPORTUnit 2 : PRACTICAL SPORT

• This unit focuses on developing and improving the students own practical This unit focuses on developing and improving the students own practical sports performance. Students will study up to 6 different sports in blocks of sports performance. Students will study up to 6 different sports in blocks of approximately eight weeks with a focus on:approximately eight weeks with a focus on:

• Rules, regulations, scoring systemsRules, regulations, scoring systems• Demonstrating ranges of skills, techniques/tactics Demonstrating ranges of skills, techniques/tactics • Understanding roles and responsibilities of officials, coaching referees, Understanding roles and responsibilities of officials, coaching referees,

scorers, timekeepers etc.scorers, timekeepers etc.• Develop ability to analyse own/others’ performance as well as suggesting Develop ability to analyse own/others’ performance as well as suggesting

how to improve.how to improve.• Assignments have to completed for both an individual Sport and a Team Assignments have to completed for both an individual Sport and a Team

Sport Sport

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Unit 4 : ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR SPORTUnit 4 : ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR SPORT

This unit explores basic anatomy and physiology including:This unit explores basic anatomy and physiology including:• The skeletal system The skeletal system • The muscular systemThe muscular system• The cardio-respiratory system and how they affect performanceThe cardio-respiratory system and how they affect performance

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Unit 11 : DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL FITNESSUnit 11 : DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL FITNESS

This unit enables learners to plan, do and evaluate a personal fitness This unit enables learners to plan, do and evaluate a personal fitness programme and includesprogramme and includes

• Identifying areas of fitness you need to improveIdentifying areas of fitness you need to improve• Planning a fitness programmePlanning a fitness programme• Implementing the programme Implementing the programme • Evaluating the programmeEvaluating the programme

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Unit 18 : EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON THE BODY SYSTEMS :Unit 18 : EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON THE BODY SYSTEMS :

This unit is designed to enable learners to explore the effects of exercise on This unit is designed to enable learners to explore the effects of exercise on the human body by participating in a range of practical experiments and the human body by participating in a range of practical experiments and activities activities

• The effects of exercise on the body systemsThe effects of exercise on the body systems• How the energy systems workHow the energy systems work

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EDEXCEL LEVEL 2 BTEC DIPLOMA IN SPORTEDEXCEL LEVEL 2 BTEC DIPLOMA IN SPORT Students who have studied the areas of study covered by in the extended certificate course will Students who have studied the areas of study covered by in the extended certificate course will

have the opportunity of continuing their BTEC Studies to DIPLOMA LEVEL by studying a further 3 have the opportunity of continuing their BTEC Studies to DIPLOMA LEVEL by studying a further 3 units to meet Course requirements of 60 creditsunits to meet Course requirements of 60 credits

Diploma Units of StudyDiploma Units of StudyUnit 1 : Unit 1 : Fitness Testing and TrainingFitness Testing and Training

Unit 2 : Unit 2 : Practical SportPractical Sport Unit 4 : Unit 4 : Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy and Physiology

Unit 11 : Unit 11 : Development of Personal FitnessDevelopment of Personal FitnessUnit 18 : Unit 18 : Effects of Exercise on the BodyEffects of Exercise on the Body

PLUSUnit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport

• This unit focuses on developing an understanding of Health and Safety issues including :This unit focuses on developing an understanding of Health and Safety issues including :• Risk Assessment and how to ensure all activities are safeRisk Assessment and how to ensure all activities are safe

• Demonstrating an understanding of Sports Injuries and causes Demonstrating an understanding of Sports Injuries and causes • Demonstrating the knowledge and ability to treat a variety of injuriesDemonstrating the knowledge and ability to treat a variety of injuries

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Unit 5 : Planning and Leading Sports Activities Unit 5 : Planning and Leading Sports Activities • This Unit focuses on developing the ability to plan, lead and review your sports activities This Unit focuses on developing the ability to plan, lead and review your sports activities

and also un derstand how to plan, organise and run sports eventsand also un derstand how to plan, organise and run sports events ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Unit14: Instructing Exercise and FitnessUnit14: Instructing Exercise and Fitness• This Unit focuses on developing the ability to plan, lead and review fitness sessions for This Unit focuses on developing the ability to plan, lead and review fitness sessions for

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ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENTS • Each unit has a VOCATIONAL SCENARIO which the assignment tasks Each unit has a VOCATIONAL SCENARIO which the assignment tasks

are focused onare focused on

• Assignments have been broken down into a series of tasks which give students Assignments have been broken down into a series of tasks which give students the opportunity to be assessed as a Pass, Merit or Distinction –the opportunity to be assessed as a Pass, Merit or Distinction –

• Failure to meet standards will be assessed as a Referral and returned to student Failure to meet standards will be assessed as a Referral and returned to student with appropriate feedback designed to meet standardswith appropriate feedback designed to meet standards

There is no final exam - all work will be completed through the There is no final exam - all work will be completed through the course and be assessed by your teacher to ensure it meets course and be assessed by your teacher to ensure it meets

required standardsrequired standards

The course is student centred – you will learn through your own investigation and The course is student centred – you will learn through your own investigation and research – the teacher is a learning resource, offering advice and guidance as to research – the teacher is a learning resource, offering advice and guidance as to

how to approach your work how to approach your work

The vocational nature of the course allows assessment to be met in a variety of ways The vocational nature of the course allows assessment to be met in a variety of ways includingincluding

• Keeping a diary / BookletKeeping a diary / Booklet• Producing posters, Power Points / leafletsProducing posters, Power Points / leaflets

• Producing written news reports and / or Video presentationsProducing written news reports and / or Video presentations• Leading a class presentation / talk Leading a class presentation / talk

• Videoed interviewsVideoed interviews

Not all assessment requires written work, some assessment tasks can also be made Not all assessment requires written work, some assessment tasks can also be made through discussion and teacher student feedback – this type of assessment will through discussion and teacher student feedback – this type of assessment will

require supporting documentation such as witness statementsrequire supporting documentation such as witness statements________________________________________

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT • Assignments will be given at the beginning of each new unit with set Assignments will be given at the beginning of each new unit with set

deadlines deadlines

• A record of progress will be kept by staff on all students’ work detailing all A record of progress will be kept by staff on all students’ work detailing all task assignments in terms of Referral, Pass, Merit and Distinction –task assignments in terms of Referral, Pass, Merit and Distinction –

• Failure to meet attainment level will result in feedback to student through Failure to meet attainment level will result in feedback to student through interim feedback forms and opportunity to resubmit the workinterim feedback forms and opportunity to resubmit the work

• This work will be marked by your class teacher and then internally verified This work will be marked by your class teacher and then internally verified by our staff and an external Exam board Verifier will then moderate the by our staff and an external Exam board Verifier will then moderate the work to ensure your work meets national standard requirementswork to ensure your work meets national standard requirements

• Successful completion of the certificate course is the equivalent of gaining Successful completion of the certificate course is the equivalent of gaining 2 C grades at GCSE2 C grades at GCSE

• Successful completion of the Diploma course is the equivalent of gaining 4 Successful completion of the Diploma course is the equivalent of gaining 4 C grades at GCSEC grades at GCSE

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EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

There are theory and practical components of the course and Students are There are theory and practical components of the course and Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and complete tasks expected to take responsibility for their own learning and complete tasks

both at home and at school both at home and at school

They are also expected to bring kit for the practical components as this is a They are also expected to bring kit for the practical components as this is a compulsory part of the course and participation is integral to passing the compulsory part of the course and participation is integral to passing the

coursecourse

GRADINGGRADING

The level of attainment will be marked individually for each unit of The level of attainment will be marked individually for each unit of the course in line with BTEC expectations – the grades are the course in line with BTEC expectations – the grades are

• DistinctionDistinction (18 points) (18 points)• MeritMerit (12 points) (12 points)• PassPass (6 points) (6 points)

An overall grade is awarded based on the performance in each unitAn overall grade is awarded based on the performance in each unit

• 18 -29 points (overall PASS (2 GCSE`S at C grade) 18 -29 points (overall PASS (2 GCSE`S at C grade) • 30 – 41 points (overall MERIT 2 GCSE at B Grade)30 – 41 points (overall MERIT 2 GCSE at B Grade)

• 42 – 53 points overall DISTICTION 2 GCSEs at A grade42 – 53 points overall DISTICTION 2 GCSEs at A grade• 54 points DISTINCTION * (2 GCSE`s at A * grade) 54 points DISTINCTION * (2 GCSE`s at A * grade)

If you do not achieve a Pass grade your work will be graded as a If you do not achieve a Pass grade your work will be graded as a Referral Referral

and must be resubmitted after the unsatisfactory / incomplete work and must be resubmitted after the unsatisfactory / incomplete work has been redone has been redone

(You will receive teacher feedback as to exactly what is needed) (You will receive teacher feedback as to exactly what is needed) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

DEADLINES - SUBMISSION OF WORKDEADLINES - SUBMISSION OF WORK• Each assignment will have a submission date – you will be given a Each assignment will have a submission date – you will be given a

minimum of 4 weeks to plan research and present your assignment minimum of 4 weeks to plan research and present your assignment

• If you have a genuine reason why you cannot submit your work by the If you have a genuine reason why you cannot submit your work by the deadline you will need a written parental explanation outlining why the deadline you will need a written parental explanation outlining why the deadline could not be met - Depending on reasons an extension might be deadline could not be met - Depending on reasons an extension might be extendedextended

• Students will need to be organised to ensure meeting deadlinesStudents will need to be organised to ensure meeting deadlines

• All non written tasks i.e. class presentation, question and answer sessions, All non written tasks i.e. class presentation, question and answer sessions, practical Attainment in some areas i.e. coaching etc need to have fully practical Attainment in some areas i.e. coaching etc need to have fully completed observation and / or Witness sheets completed by the teacher completed observation and / or Witness sheets completed by the teacher to provide appropriate evidence that the units requirements have been metto provide appropriate evidence that the units requirements have been met

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PLAGIARISM PLAGIARISM • In the event of you copying work word for word from books etc and/ or In the event of you copying work word for word from books etc and/ or

submitting the work of another student the following procedure will take submitting the work of another student the following procedure will take placeplace

• You will be required to sign a front page to your assignments stating that You will be required to sign a front page to your assignments stating that this is your own work this is your own work

• You will be given a written warning as to ensuring you produce your own You will be given a written warning as to ensuring you produce your own work and your assignmentwork and your assignment will be classified as a referral and have to be will be classified as a referral and have to be resubmitted by a given deadlineresubmitted by a given deadline

• If there are further examples of copying others work – you will be If there are further examples of copying others work – you will be withdrawn from the coursewithdrawn from the course

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YOU NEED TO KNOW YOU NEED TO KNOW

REMEMBERREMEMBERThe BTEC FIRST EXTENDED CERTIFICATE The BTEC FIRST EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

in Sport is a Double award Equivalentin Sport is a Double award Equivalent to 2 GCSE`s at C grade or Aboveto 2 GCSE`s at C grade or Above

The BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA in Sport is a Equivalent to 4 GCSE`s The BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA in Sport is a Equivalent to 4 GCSE`s at C grade or Aboveat C grade or Above

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REMEMBERREMEMBER• All tasks in all Units have to meet the required Pass standardAll tasks in all Units have to meet the required Pass standard

• If some units are not completed or do not meet standards you will notIf some units are not completed or do not meet standards you will not pass the coursepass the course

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REMEMBERREMEMBERYour teacher is there to help you and guide through Your teacher is there to help you and guide through

the whole processthe whole process

They want you to pass – so ask as many questions as you They want you to pass – so ask as many questions as you want to make sure you know exactly what you need to want to make sure you know exactly what you need to

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THE ASSESSMENT PROCESSTHE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Each unit has an Assignment broken down into separate tasks that Each unit has an Assignment broken down into separate tasks that students have to answer – each task asks a question directly students have to answer – each task asks a question directly

related to the grading criteria – indicated by letters such as P1, related to the grading criteria – indicated by letters such as P1, M4, D3 M4, D3

To gain a pass you have to achieve passes in all components of the To gain a pass you have to achieve passes in all components of the course – similarly to achieve a merit you have to achieve a pass course – similarly to achieve a merit you have to achieve a pass

and a merit in all sections of the course and a merit in all sections of the course ________________________________________________________________________________________

The teacher will be keeping a record of all assessments through The teacher will be keeping a record of all assessments through

• TRACKING RECORD SHEETTRACKING RECORD SHEET which will ensure that all the which will ensure that all the assessment processes, inc interim feedback, Final assessment, assessment processes, inc interim feedback, Final assessment,

Internal / external verification have been metInternal / external verification have been met

• CRITERIA RECORD SHEETCRITERIA RECORD SHEET which will record attainment in each which will record attainment in each assignment assignment

• FINAL OVERAL RECORDFINAL OVERAL RECORD – indicating what levels you have – indicating what levels you have achieved in all assignments of the course - The student will check achieved in all assignments of the course - The student will check

through this at the end of the course and will sign to accept the through this at the end of the course and will sign to accept the level of grade indicated – if areas of work are missing level of grade indicated – if areas of work are missing

opportunities to catch up will be given in designated catch up timeopportunities to catch up will be given in designated catch up time ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

RECORDING ASSESSMENTRECORDING ASSESSMENT

1.1.Front copy of unitFront copy of unit : All assignment task will be submitted with a standard : All assignment task will be submitted with a standard Front page indicating dates of deadlines so you know when you have to finish your Front page indicating dates of deadlines so you know when you have to finish your work –work –

2.2. Interim feedback sheetInterim feedback sheet – The front page will incorporate your interim – The front page will incorporate your interim feedback sheet 2 weeks before the final submission deadline before – this will tell feedback sheet 2 weeks before the final submission deadline before – this will tell you if your work is satisfactory or whether you have to do some more work – You will you if your work is satisfactory or whether you have to do some more work – You will be advised as to what you need to do to pass and you will be given more time to be advised as to what you need to do to pass and you will be given more time to complete the workcomplete the work

3.3.Observation Sheet and Witness SheetsObservation Sheet and Witness Sheets:: Some tasks can only be Some tasks can only be assessed by the teacher observing you i.e. Practical work and do not require written assessed by the teacher observing you i.e. Practical work and do not require written evidence – in these cases the teacher must fill in an observation / witness form evidence – in these cases the teacher must fill in an observation / witness form indicating how you meet the grading criteriaindicating how you meet the grading criteria

4.4.Final Assessment SheetsFinal Assessment Sheets:: These will give students a final grading These will give students a final grading indicating what level of attainment they have indicating what level of attainment they have

Throughout this process there are 2 way interactions between Throughout this process there are 2 way interactions between student and teacherstudent and teacher

• Internal verification Sheet:Internal verification Sheet: Your completed and marked work will be Your completed and marked work will be internally checked by another teacher to ensure that you have achieved the correct internally checked by another teacher to ensure that you have achieved the correct level level

• External Verification:External Verification: To ensure that the grades given are correct – work is To ensure that the grades given are correct – work is sent off to an external verifier who will check the work and ensure that the school is sent off to an external verifier who will check the work and ensure that the school is marking the work properly and ensuring you get the grade you deserve marking the work properly and ensuring you get the grade you deserve

• Appeals Process:Appeals Process: If you are not happy with the grade you have been given If you are not happy with the grade you have been given there is an appeals process that you can go through – Discuss with your teacher if there is an appeals process that you can go through – Discuss with your teacher if you feel there is an issue to follow upyou feel there is an issue to follow up

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THE ASSIGNMENTSTHE ASSIGNMENTS

Certificate Assignment BriefsCertificate Assignment Briefs

• Unit 1:Unit 1: The Body in Sport (Core) The Body in Sport (Core)• Unit 4:Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Sport Anatomy and Physiology for Sport• Unit 2:Unit 2: Practical Sport Practical Sport

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Diploma Assignment BriefsDiploma Assignment Briefs

• Unit 1:Unit 1: The Body in Sport (Core) The Body in Sport (Core)• Unit 4:Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Sport Anatomy and Physiology for Sport• Unit 2:Unit 2: Practical Sport Practical Sport• Unit 11: Unit 11: Development of Personal FitnessDevelopment of Personal Fitness• Unit 18: Unit 18: Effects of Exercise on the BodyEffects of Exercise on the Body

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BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYBRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYBTEC BADMINTON TOURNAMENTBTEC BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

As part of the BTEC SPORT course students had to take on the role of As part of the BTEC SPORT course students had to take on the role of newspaper reporter for a local paper and report on our Badminton newspaper reporter for a local paper and report on our Badminton

TournamentTournament

Students were seeded and the competition held on Thursday 17 th September Students were seeded and the competition held on Thursday 17 th September 2009 2009

BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMY --- BADMINTON CHAMPIONBRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMY --- BADMINTON CHAMPION

Aarron Betteridge,Aarron Betteridge, pre tournament favourite and the number 1 seed held on through some very pre tournament favourite and the number 1 seed held on through some very close matches to become our new Badminton Champion - Aaron displaying the athleticism he close matches to become our new Badminton Champion - Aaron displaying the athleticism he

showed last year in winning the Yr 10 Athletics pentathlon competition beat surprise finalist Abdi showed last year in winning the Yr 10 Athletics pentathlon competition beat surprise finalist Abdi Gure ( no 13 seed ) in a very competitive final 11-15, 15-11, 15,13Gure ( no 13 seed ) in a very competitive final 11-15, 15-11, 15,13

RUNNER UP ABDI GURERUNNER UP ABDI GUREAbdi had a fantastic tournament coming from 13 th seed to reach the Abdi had a fantastic tournament coming from 13 th seed to reach the

final beating Aidrous Ali in the semi final final beating Aidrous Ali in the semi final

BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYBRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMY

BTEC BADMINTON TOURNAMENTBTEC BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

PLATE CHAMPION -- ZAKARIA SHIDEPLATE CHAMPION -- ZAKARIA SHIDE

• All competitors knocked out before the semi finals were reseeded and entered All competitors knocked out before the semi finals were reseeded and entered into the plate competitioninto the plate competition

• Zakarai Shide playing with great determination came through from 5 th seed to beat No 1 seed Adam Silverthorne in the final

BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMYBRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMY

BTEC FOOTBALL FINAL BTEC FOOTBALL FINAL

BTEC FOOTBALL FINAL KANE WILLIAMS ALL STARZ V LEWIS

PARKERS BLUES

REDS LEFT FEELING BLUE

All Stars Champs

   StrengthsStrengths WeaknessesWeaknesses

Red Team Red Team Red’s strengths was communication up front Red’s strengths was communication up front was their strengths and high skill level upfront was their strengths and high skill level upfront and in the midfield.and in the midfield.

Their weaknesses was they kept drifting offside Their weaknesses was they kept drifting offside and the keeper stayed on his line.and the keeper stayed on his line.

Blue Team Blue Team Blues passing was very good and accurate and Blues passing was very good and accurate and had a lot of pace all around, and they could had a lot of pace all around, and they could finish when given a chance. finish when given a chance.

However their weaknesses are their centre-However their weaknesses are their centre-backs who kept kicking the ball long and not backs who kept kicking the ball long and not passing enough.passing enough.

Blue’s Celebrate An 8-6 Victory