Fall 2010 U5-U6 Rec Soccer
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
Fees for fall 2010 are $50.00 per player and include fees for the Fall Rec Soccer Festival.
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 5:15-6:15 and 6:15 to 7:15 PM
*First 15 minutes are skills & drills with volunteer coach, then players have a 40 minute game, two halves of 20 minutes and a 5 minute halftime. Please be prompt so the next session can start on time.
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 closes tomorrow
Fall 2010 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
Fees for fall 2010 are $50.00 per player and include fees for the Fall Rec Soccer Festival.
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 5:15 to 6:15 and 6:15 to 7:15 PM on Fridays and Sundays.
*First 15 minutes are for warm-up activities with volunteer coach, with the remaining time available for a game of two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. Please be prompt so the next session can begin on time.
Game Format
*U7/U8 play 4v4 with no goalie. Games are two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half-time.
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 closes tomorrow
Summer 2011 Competitive U13 - U19
Program: Mankato United Soccer Club (MUSC) participates in competitive leagues organized by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). MYSA offers spring-summer leagues for players Under 13 through Under 19. 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.
Cost: Registration fee is $225.00 per player. An EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $50.00 per player for all registrations made on or before August 15, 2010. After August 15, 2010, the full fee of $225 is required.
Coaches: Each team must have at least one volunteer coach.
Schedule: Teams are single-gender and practice either on weeknights or weekends. Games are usually on weeknights 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 5 ball. New Players: Uniform jerseys once purchased need to be taken to B-Stark for printing (numbers are assigned by MUSC).
Players requesting financial assistance must submit the form available at mankatosoccer.org (look under the Documents link)
Summer 2011 Traveling U9-U12
Program: Mankato United Soccer Club (MUSC) participates in traveling leagues organized by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). MYSA offers spring-summer leagues for players Under 9 through Under 12. The traveling 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 practice either on weeknights or weekends. Games are usually on weeknights and take place in Mankato and in other Southern Minnesota and metro-area communities. Travel is an integral part of the program. 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. Uniform jerseys once purchased need to be taken to B-Stark for printing (numbers are assigned by MUSC). Rec Plus players moving to traveling may use their current Rec plus jerseys but must have a number printed on them at B-Stark.
Registration opens in 9 days
