LET'S HAVE SOME FUN LEARNING THE BEAUTIFUL GAME WITH QUALIFIED, DEDICATED SA UNITED COACHES

Introducing a low-cost program that will provide an environment for every player to participate on a team, regardless of their interest or ability.

Our program provides a fun, creative and non-stressful place to develop not only soccer players, but responsible young men and women.

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Using a curriculum developed and delivered by SA United's competitive program, players will be able to enhance their technical and tactical skills, while building fitness and socializing with friends.

Players will; have the chance to be part of a team and learn how to become an effective teammate, strive to do the best they can while always giving 100% effort, learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle, learn about all aspects of the game, including how to play under pressure and utilize space, learn about tactical decision making, and how to deal with the chaos and ever-changing moments that soccer presents, work from a proven and age appropriate curriculum.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our Recreational program is open to everyone.

Age appropriate training led by volunteer parent managers / coaches.

Managers / coaches will follow the SA United competitive program curriculum that focuses on player development using the four pillars, Technical, Tactical, Physical and Social.

PROGRAM CONTENTS

Proof of age - Birth certificate required.

Included in the program:

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• All age groups include an SA United training shirt and AAYSA Insurance t-shirt

• Support by SA United competitive program staff coaches and Directors

• Play up requests only if approved by the Executive Director or Director of Coaching

• Every team will have a parent volunteer for Team Manager to run the weekend games. Also acts as a communication liaison between the parents and the club

• Our goal is to provide every player with a team to play on

• Balanced teams to provide fair, meaningful and competitive games. This will mean teams will have varying levels of skill

• All players play 50%, unless due to illness, injury or disciplinary reasons

• When players register, they are placed on a team. Players can request to play with friends

• SA United coaching staff will form all rec teams

• Teams will be balanced so that we can provide a fun and competitive environment which will enhance player and team development

PROGRAM FEES

Season fee per player due.

SPRING 2021

U7 (2014), U8 (2013) - $125 per player.

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U9 (2012), U10 (2011) - $145 per player.

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U11 (2010), U10 (2009) - $155 per player.

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U13 (2008) - U14 (2007) - $155 per player.

GAME FORMAT

U7 (2014), U8 (2013) - 4v4, 30 minute Saturday game.

U9 (2012), U10 (2011) - 7v7, 50 minute Saturday game.

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U11 (2010), U12 (2009) - 9v9, 50 minute Saturday game.

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U13 (2008) - U18 (2003) - 11v11, 70 minute Saturday game.

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Shin guards and cleats are required.

CONTACT POINTS

RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR

Martin Smith

RECREATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

Norma Miller

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Our season schedule tries to maximize as much training and game time for all of our players and members, please view the dates and times below.

SPRING 2021.

Training information:

Season length: 10 weeks.

Practice days: Starts Wednesday March 17th, 2021

Practice times: Wednesdays - 6pm-7pm

Game information: 

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Game dates: Saturdays, TBD.

Game times: 9am.

Location: GVTC Sportsplex, field #TBD.

PLAYER REGISTRATION

If you are interested in your son(s) or daughter(s) joining our Recreational program, then please click the relevant link to begin the registration process.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail and information on the program itself not long after it has been completed.

Spring 2021 player registration