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YOUNG CHAMPIONS PROGRAM

·         This is a year-round program for Boys and Girls in the U7 (1^st Grade) & U8 (2^nd Grade) age groups ONLY.

·         For players looking for stronger competition who WILL play in the Travel Program, starting at the U9 age group

·         Players who are willing to make a greater soccer commitment, looking to improve and have a bigger challenge

·         NOTE: This program is designed for the more experienced player who has participated in multiple soccer events

Goals:

·         Develop players for the Travel Program. Players are given an individual assessment and program recommendation

·         Introduce players to the more-competitive Travel Program activities. Additionally, help prepare them for Travel Tryouts.

·         Provide an opportunity for future Travel Soccer players to improve their soccer technique, skills and knowledge

Program Events:    
 

·          Summer:           May-July (8-10 practices, 10-12 games, 3 “skills” sessions and Jamboree (3 Mini-Games)

·          Fall:                  September-October (11 practices, 5 games and Jamboree (3 Mini-Games)

·         Winter:              November-February (Two 6-week blocks. One hour per session of “skills” and games)

Registration:         

·         Summer:           January 1^st-March 15^th (Standard Registration). $25 late registration fee effective 3/16

·         Fall:                  July 1^st-August 31^st (Standard Registration). $25 late registration fee effective 9/1

·         Winter:              September 1^st and ongoing until the start of the last 6-week block of sessions

Age Groups: 

·         U7:                   Birth dates from August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006

·         U8:                   Birth dates from August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005

Cost:           

·         Summer:           $199 plus uniform (approx. $50)

·         Fall:                  $149 plus uniform (approx. $50) if needed.

·         Winter:             $160 when registering for both 6-week block of sessions (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) initially or $94

each individual 6-week block of sessions

Play Days:                  

·         Summer:           Monday & Wednesday (Boys), Tuesday & Thursday (Girls)

·         Fall:                  Monday & Wednesday (“Skills” sessions), Saturday or Sunday afternoons (Games)

·         Winter:             TBD, based on available Dome time

Teams:            

·         Summer:           Formed for both the U7 & U8 age groups

·         Fall:                  Formed for both the U7 & U8 age groups, if registrations allow. May combine age groups

·         Winter:             Formed for both the U7 & U8 age groups, if registrations allow. May combine age groups. Teams formed

for each 6-week block of sessions.

Coaches:

·         Volunteer Coaches currently coaching in the Recreation and/or Travel Program

·         Have obtained the MYSA Youth License and have indicated a desire to coach in the Travel Program

PSA Trainers:

·         Summer:           Conduct all practice sessions, observe games, evaluate players, provide coach & player feedback

·         Fall:                  Conduct all practice sessions

·         Winter:             Conduct the “skills’ portion of each session, observe games, provide coach & player feedback 

Uniform:

• Summer & Fall: Players wear a complete Adidas uniform for games. No names on the back of the shirt please
• New players can order and size their uniform at the PSA Office. Cost is approx. $50