Fall 2009 Competitive U9-U13
Program: Mankato United Soccer Club (MUSC) participates in competitive leagues organized by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). MYSA offers fall leagues for players Under 9 through Under 13. The competitive program focuses on individual and team excellence, and provides opportunities for players to learn advanced soccer concepts and skills as well as teamwork, self-discipline, honesty, generosity, and self-confidence. Players must be willing to sacrifice and work together for the good of their team, and accept that they may receive unequal amounts of playing time based on their differing abilities to contribute to team needs.
Coaches: Each team must have at least one volunteer coach.
Schedule: Teams are single-gender and usually practice on weeknights. Games are on weekends and take place in Mankato and in other Southern Minnesota communities. Travel is an integral part of the competitive experience. Before registering, please consider carefully your commitment to this aspect of the program.
Uniform/Equipment: Required equipment includes MUSC uniform (one white jersey, one one green jersey, shorts, and stockings, shin guards, and soccer shoes). Recommended equipment includes water bottle and size 4 ball for U9-U12 and size 5 ball for U13. Uniform jerseys once purchased need to be taken to B-Stark for printing (numbers are assigned by MUSC). Rec Plus players moving to competitive may use their current Rec plus jerseys but must have a number printed on them at B-Stark.
Registration opens in 2 days
Fall 2009 U5-U6 Rec Program
U5-U6 Recreational (Rec) Soccer is for players up to 6 years old. See http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/leagues/birthyear.cfm for age guidelines or enter the information at http://www.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/UCalculate.cgi
All teams require a parent-volunteer coach! No soccer experience is needed--we will provide coach training, so PLEASE sign up to help coach.
Program Objectives:
*Have fun
*Learn basic soccer fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, no use of hands
*Good sportsmanship and develop self-confidence
*No tryouts and no players are cut
*All registered players will be on a team
Schedule (games and practices)
*Fridays and Sundays with practice and games from 4:30 to 6:00 and 5:30 to 7:00 PM
*First 30 minutes are skills & drills with volunteer coach, with the remaining time available for a game
Game Format
*U5/U6 play 3 vs 3 with no goalie
Uniforms
*Rec uniforms consist of a green shirt and a white shirt, black shorts, and black soccer socks
*Uniform can be purchased at Scheels All Sports in the River Hills Mall.
*Players need shin guards, athletic shoes or soccer cleats, size 3 ball, and a water bottle.
Registration opens in 2 days
Fall 2009 U7-U8 Rec Program
U7-U8 Recreational (Rec) Soccer is for players up to 8 years old. See http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/leagues/birthyear.cfm for age guidelines or enter the information at http://www.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/UCalculate.cgi
All teams require a parent-volunteer coach!
Program Objectives:
*Have fun
*Learn basic soccer fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, no use of hands
*Good sportsmanship and develop self-confidence
*No tryouts and no players are cut
*All registered players will be on a team
Schedule (games and practices)
*Fridays and Sundays with practice and games from 5:30 to 6:30 and 6:30 to 7:30 PM
*First 10 minutes are for warm-up activities with volunteer coach, with the remaining time available for a game
Game Format
*U7/U8 play 4v4 with a goalie. Games are two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half-time.
Riverbend Soccerfest:
All U8 teams will be registered free of charge for the Mankato United Riverbend Soccerfest. This one-day tournament is Saturday, June 13, at Land of Memories Soccer Complex. All teams will get to play three games that day. Additional information will be provided to all teams at a later date.
Uniforms
*Rec uniforms consist of a green shirt and a white shirt, black shorts, and black soccer socks
*Uniform can be purchased at Scheels All Sports in the River Hills Mall.
*Players need shin guards, athletic shoes or soccer cleats, size 3 ball, and a water bottle.
Registration opens in 2 days
