 | Junior Division |
WHYSA Junior Division for boys and girls, ages 10 & 11 (by December 31st). For players born in 2012 or 2013
Practices will be held 2 times per week for approximately 1.25 hours. Games will be played on weekends.
If interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please contact: [email protected]
PHILOSOPHY & OVERVIEW
The philosophy of the Junior Division is that players develop an understanding of the rules of Soccer, basic terminology, basic skills, and positional play. The concept of team play must be emphasized, and within that concept the maintaining of position is important. Players should be introduced to different field positions during game situations at this level.
Team:
Team size averages 13-16 players per team.
The Game:
Junior Division plays games with 9 vs. 9 players on a smaller than regulation size field with full-size goals. This optimizes the amount of ball 'touches' each player gets. WHYSA junior division plays 4, 15-minute quarter. We are committed to giving every player an opportunity to play an uninterrupted quarter.
Time Commitment:
The soccer season is 7-8 weeks long. There are averages of 8 games per season. Most weekends there is one game, although there will be one or two weekends with double games. The fall season is our competitive season and placements for the team are tracked.
The Season:
The Fall Soccer season will begin in Late August or just after Labor Day.
Fall: There are two practices days per week at Sedgwick Middle School. Practices usually begin during the last week of August and the season is over by early November. Its our competitive season. There will be standing with semi finals leading up to a championship game at the end of the season.
Spring: There will be one (1) practice per week and one game on the weekend. Practices will be held at Southwood field park.
Equipment Needed:
Size 4 soccer ball, shin guards, cleats, water bottle
The club provides uniform:
1 jersey, 1 short, and 1 pair of socks
Volunteer Coaches: