U9 Boys (2016)

U9 Boys Grassroots Recreational (2016)

Program: Recreational Grassroots

Age Group: U9 (Birth Year - 2016)

Price: Earlybird - $425 (until August 25); $475 (starting August 26; Registration closes September 9)

REGISTER HERE

Recreational Grassroots Soccer Program Overview:

Welcome to our Recreational Soccer Program, designed for young players in the U8 age group (Birth Year - 2016). Our goal is to create a lively and exciting learning atmosphere for families. We emphasize skill development and aim to foster a genuine love for the beautiful game. Through our game-based curriculum, we encourage players to embrace mistakes, express creativity, and grow into confident and brave athletes. Our program is built on player development following four key coaching principles:

1. Players experience joy through Hard Work and Effort. 
2. Players build confidence through Positive Team Spirit.
3. Players grow most through Positive Coaching.
4. Players thrive when Learning and Improving is continuous.

Program Timeline: 

• The program spans approximately 16 weeks (End of Oct - First Week of March): 
• League season: Tuesday/Saturday (Alternate Sunday)
• League Ending Jamboree March 1

Technical Overview and Commitment: 

• Frequency: Two sessions per week, one day of Training (Cohort - Tech Staff Led) & One Game Day.  
• Session Duration: Training sessions and games are typically 60 minutes. 
• Match Play: 5v5 (4v4 plus Keeper)

League Participation: 

• All sessions will be within Sherwood Park 
• Please note, at this age group, there is no Alberta Soccer Association provincial championship, and scores/standings are not kept.

Coaching:

• Parents play a big role in our program, taking on the role of Head Coach & Assistant Coach in this program. Head Coaches will receive a rebate for their child’s fee should they volunteer to coach their child’s team. Sessions will be provided each week. On Field support from our Technical Staff, Jr. Coaches, Jr. Tech and Program Director will also be given at sessions.

Equipment and Fees:

• Your registration covers a team kit (jerseys, shorts, socks), training costs, field rental, team equipment, coach rebate, ASA membership, and insurance.

Schedule and Changes:

• Cancellations may occur due to extreme winter weather or poor road conditions. Where possible, we will try to reschedule.

NEW! Volunteer Policy:

We rely on and value the contributions of the many incredible volunteers in our organization and we participate to build this connected soccer community together - dedicated to developing our future leaders. Volunteers make our community better and together, we can achieve remarkable things.