REC - FALL 2020
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Our Developmental Recreational in-house program is both educational and fun! It is a holistic approach that TEACHES players the game of soccer in a FUN supportive environment that addresses all aspects of development; Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional. It provides an opportunity for all children - without regard to athletic ability or soccer skill - to enjoy the “beautiful game”.
It is important that the children enjoy coming to training and the scrimmages so that they have a “good first impression” with the game. We want every child in our club to have a positive experience learning the game in an age appropriate educational setting.
Due to the current COVID-19 environment, we will be following US Youth Soccer guidelines for fun soccer activities that also try keeping players safe and socially distant as much as possible. Families will be sent additional information about these new policies before the season starts.
It is important that the children enjoy coming to training and the scrimmages so that they have a “good first impression” with the game. We want every child in our club to have a positive experience learning the game in an age appropriate educational setting.
Due to the current COVID-19 environment, we will be following US Youth Soccer guidelines for fun soccer activities that also try keeping players safe and socially distant as much as possible. Families will be sent additional information about these new policies before the season starts.
Fall Program Format:
- Coed program
- Focused on FUN and DEVELOPMENT
- Players will be grouped into pools (click here for information about pools)
- Each training session will be led by coaches licensed and trained to work with the age group
- Each training session will end with a scrimmage
- These games/scrimmages are free play that allow the players to try out the skills/ideas from training without worrying about making "mistakes"
- Scrimmage formats will be anywhere from 3v3 to 6v6 (see information about benefits of small sided games)
2020 Fall Season Information
Age Groups, Dates & Fees:
Age Groups, Dates & Fees:
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4U Information
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6U Information
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8U Information
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10U & 12U Information
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* Sessions cancelled for any reason will not be rescheduled.
What to wear:
Shin guards, cleats and balls can be purchased at retail stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Walmart, Mijer and Shopko.
New to soccer? Here is a short video on gear for soccer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtCA6ITJVZQ
- Athletic pants or shorts
- Without any metal or plastic pieces i.e. zippers, buttons, snaps etc.
- Without pockets
- Shirts
- They will receive a Howard Fire shirt the second week of training
- Any other athletic shirt or sweatshirt without any metal or plastic pieces i.e. zippers, buttons, snaps etc.
- Shin guards
- They must wear shin guards
- They must wear long socks that will cover their shin guards entirely even if they wear pants
- They can wear an additional sock under the shin guards if they don’t like the feeling of the guard against their leg
- Cleats or Tennis Shoes
- Either are allowed but soccer cleats are recommended as they provide more traction on the grass, especially in fall weather conditions
- They may NOT wear baseball or football cleats
- Not sure what the difference is? Check out this video:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iJAGaeUSnY
- No Jewelry
- No jewelry is allowed- no exceptions other than medical alert items
- Balls
- Each player should bring a soccer ball with them to every session
- U4-U8 age groups should have a size 3 ball
- U10 & U12 age groups should have a size 4 ball
- Each player should bring a soccer ball with them to every session
Shin guards, cleats and balls can be purchased at retail stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Walmart, Mijer and Shopko.
New to soccer? Here is a short video on gear for soccer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtCA6ITJVZQ
QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please contact Coach Shari by clicking here.
Otherwise, please click on the "CLUB CONTACTS" button below to contact a Board Member
If you have additional questions, please contact Coach Shari by clicking here.
Otherwise, please click on the "CLUB CONTACTS" button below to contact a Board Member
