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Summer Recreation Program
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The purpose of the PSA Recreation Program is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have FUN, learn the sport and develop life skills including a life-long love of the game. It is a program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition.

The program provides a FUN, SAFE and HEALTHY experience for ALL KIDS...big kids, little kids, tall kids, short kids, young kids, older kids...kids who want to play for one, or more seasons. It’s for kids who want to play in a relaxed atmosphere, strictly for FUN, while sharpening their individual skills and learning more about the game of soccer.

Goals:

Players have FUN in a healthy, stress-free program
Teach players soccer in a FUN, relaxed and enjoyable environment
Emphasize FUN, participation and allow our small-sided games approach to be the primary teacher
Develop players with an age-appropriate curriculum and ensure equal playing time for all players

Program:

Middle of May to late July
4 practices, 16 games and 3 “skills” sessions

Registration:

§ Opens January 1^st and CLOSES on APRIL 15^th

§ Register at https://plymouthsoccer.cogran.com

§ Register your child for the grade they are CURRENTLY attending.

All “play-with” requests must be registered by March 15^th-no exceptions.

§ Late registrations will be accepted after March 15th on an as-available basis with no guarantee of placement on a team.

Grades:

§ Pre-K (4+ years old) to 10^th grade

Fee:

$155 for Pre-K to 2^nd Grade and $175 for 3^rd to 10^th Grade

Register by March 15^th and receive a $25 discount

Play Days:

Girls play on Monday & Wednesday, Boys play on Tuesday & Thursday

Team Formation:

Teams are formed by gender at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1^st-2^nd, 3^rd-4^th, 5^th-6^th and 7^th-10^th grades
Players are assigned to teams based on the grade they are CURRENTLY attending
“Play-with” requests, school attended and random assignment are used to finalize the teams
If players are registered in a different grade than they are currently attending, they will be assigned to a team in the grade they were registered.
If “play-with” requests involve children in different grades, the child in the lower grade must play at the higher grade level.
PSA will field teams for Pre-K through 10^th Grade. If there are not enough players registered to field a MINIMUM of four teams per age group/gender, PSA will cancel these age groups and refund your registration fee.
If a Coach is not available for a team, we may have to disband the team and assign the players to other teams.

Coaches:

§ PSA relies totally on volunteer coaches for the teams

§ HEAD COACH only will receive a refund for one standard fee ($130 or $150), at the end of the program. Register through the Online Registration System (https://plymouthsoccer.cogran.com)

§ Training will be provided at the beginning of the program with clinics to be hosted in collaboration with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) and PSA.

§ The PSA website (www.plymouthsoccer.com) has a variety of Coach Education materials to assist you in coaching the team. The “Coaches Corner” is located under the Site Navigation section of the PSA Home Page.

§ If you are volunteering to coach, please see the appropriate Recreation Program calendar for important dates.

§ Coaches are expected to attend the mandatory kick-off held in the late April/early May timeframe.

PSA Trainers:

§ Conduct the three “skills’ sessions on the schedule

Practices:

Approx. 4 practices will be scheduled throughout the season, with 2 scheduled prior to the start of the summer games.
Practices are at either 6:00pm or 7:15pm and vary throughout the schedule.
No practices will be conducted the week of July 4^th.
All practices will be outside. Players should dress appropriately for the weather.
Parents/Guardians should use their judgment on sending their children to practice.
PSA will notify players if the practice/game is cancelled due to weather.
Cancelled practices will not be re-scheduled.

Games:

Start in the middle of May and finish at the end of July.
Games are at either 6:00pm or 7:15pm and vary throughout the schedule.
No games will be played the week of July 4^th.
Rosters and schedules will be made available approximately two weeks before the season begins.
All games are played in bad weather with the exception of lightening or poor field conditions. Cancellations will be posted on the PSA website and The Weather Hotline. If you are uncertain, please contact your Coach.
Cancelled games will not be re-scheduled

Skills Training:

PSA provides three 1-hour sessions of “Skills Training”, included in the cost of the program
Sessions are conducted by “professional” PSA Trainers.
Pre-K to 10^th grade players are invited to participate

Uniforms:

All players will receive a full uniform (Shirt, shorts and socks).
Uniforms will be distributed by the Coach at the first few practices.

Equipment:

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY/EARRINGS DURING THE SOCCER GAMES.

If a player has earrings, even newly-pierced, they must be removed in order to play-NO EXCEPTIONS.
Band-Aids or tape over the earrings is not allowed.
If a child wears glasses, they must be secured with a head-band.
Shin guards are MANDATORY for ALL players and must be completely covered by their socks.
Shorts or sweatpants may be worn. (Dress appropriately for the weather).
Soccer shoes (no toe-cleats) are recommended, but tennis shoes may be worn.
A full uniform (Shirt, shorts and socks) will be provided for all players and should be worn for all games.
Please bring enough water/sport drink (approx. 2 quarts), in an appropriate/safe container, to all practices and games.

Balls:

All players should bring a fully-inflated ball to each session.
Pre-K-2^nd Grade uses a size 3 ball.
3^rd-6^th Grade uses a size 4 ball.
7^th-10^th Grade uses a size 5 ball.

Team Pictures:

Team pictures will be scheduled in early June (date and location TBD).
Coaches will hand out team picture information, schedule and order forms when you get your uniform.