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GENERAL INFORMATION:

This program is for Boys and Girls in the U7 & U8 age groups only. See age group dates below in the age groups section.
For players who have participated in multiple soccer programs and eventually will participate in the more-competitive Travel Soccer Program
Two 6-week blocks on Fridays: November 9th-December 21^st & January 4th-February 8^th
5:00pm-6:00pm each Friday, at the Plymouth Creek Center Dome-turf field
Technical skills training for 25 minutes, followed by age-appropriate small-sided soccer games for approx. 30 minutes
PSA Trainers will conduct the technical “skills” portion of each hour-long session

Cost:

$160 when registering for both 6-week blocks initially (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) or $94 per individual 6-week block of sessions

Registration:

Players MUST be in the U7 & U8 age group to participate in this program as we combine the U7 & U8 age groups. See age group birth-year guidelines below.

§ Register online at the PSA Online Registration System (https://plymouthsoccer.cogran.com). Use your User Name and Password to access the system. Once in the system, please follow the instructions for the selected program.

§ Registration is based on the MYSA birth year cutoff-dates (August 1^st-July 31^st)

§ Any “play-with” request must be submitted in the “Special Requests” section of the online registration

Age Group (Birth Year Guidelines):

§ U8: August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005

§ U7: August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006

Team Formation:

Teams are formed by gender and the combination of the U7 & U8 age groups
“Play-with” requests and school attended will be considered

PSA Trainers:

§ Conduct the technical “skills” portion of the session, with an age-appropriate curriculum

§ Observe games and provide coach/player feedback.

Team Coaches:

§ PSA relies on volunteer coaches for teams in this program

§ Coach the games within the one hour session

§ Register as a Coach in the Online Registration System or call the PSA office (763-450-3099)

Uniforms:

T-Shirt will be provided and distributed at the start of each 6-week block. Should be worn for all sessions attended
Players supply their own shorts and socks

Equipment:

Shin guards are MANDATORY for ALL players and must be completely covered by long socks.
Soccer shoes (no toe-cleats) are recommended, but tennis shoes may be worn.
Please bring enough water/sport drink, in an appropriate/safe container, to all sessions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

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

If a child wears glasses, they should be secured with a head-band.

Soccer Balls:

All players should bring a fully-inflated ball to each session. U7 & U8 age groups use a size 3 ball.