YOUTH SOCCER 
SPRING 2012 ACADEMY PROGRAM
Challenger Sports' is offering a new skill development program that begins on March 19, 2012 and run through May 18, 2012. This is a great opportunity for your child to receive expert instructions.
Players receive 1 skill-focused technical training session per week coached by a professional Challenger Sports soccer coach. Sessions will include age-appropriate training while creating a fun learning environment.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
PLAY SOCCER HERE AT THE Y!
Learn the basics, develop your soccer skills and make new friends! Here at the Y we make sure that every child gets to play and that games are safe, fair and most of all fun.
PLAYER ITEMS
When you sign up for Y Youth Soccer you not only learn how to play the sport, you also get a team uniform, a team photo and an end of the season award!
Choose which age range best fits what you're looking for:
AGE 3 | COED WEE KICK SOCCER
We introduce our little players to the sport of soccer. Teams play 4 on 4 with out a goalie and each quarter lasts 4 minutes. Size 3 soccer balls are used. Our officials take an active role in coaching as well as teaching the rules of the game.
Teams practice once a week for 20-30 minutes before each game. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$42 |
| Program Members |
$67 |
AGES 4-5 | COED PRESCHOOL SOCCER
During your one-hour practice each week, your coach will teach you the basics of the sport like corner kicks, throw-ins and a modified goal kick. Our teams play 6 on 6 with goalies and each quarter lasts 8 minutes. Size 3 soccer balls are used for this age group. Officials take an active role in coaching as well as applying the rules.
Teams practice once a week for 1 hour and practices are available Monday-Friday. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$42 |
| Program Members |
$67 |
AGES 6-7 | COED SOCCER
Your coach will help you develop key soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting while teaching you the rules of the game. Our teams play 7 on 7 with goalies and each quarter lasts 10 minutes. We use size 4 soccer balls.
Teams practice once a week for 1 hour and practices are available Monday-Friday. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$52 |
| Program Members |
$77 |
AGES 8-9 | COED SOCCER
We continue to develop our skills while learning how to work together as a team. Our teams play 8 on 8 with goalies and each quarter lasts 10 minutes. Size 4 soccer balls are used.
Teams practice once a week for 1 hour and practices are available Monday-Friday. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$52 |
| Program Members |
$77 |
AGES 10-11 | COED SOCCER
Focus is on continued skill development and physical fitness. Our teams play 11 on 11 with goalies and each quarter lasts 12 minutes. Size 4 soccer balls are used.
Teams practice 2 nights a week for 1 hour and practices are available
Monday-Friday. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA. Teams may travel to some other Y locations for games.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$52 |
| Program Members |
$77 |
AGES 12-14 | COED SOCCER
Focus is on continued development and physical fitness, as well as teamwork. Teams play 11 on 11 with goalies and each half lasts 35 minutes. Size 5 soccer balls are used.
Teams practice 2 nights a week for 1 hour and practices are available Monday-Friday. Games are held on Saturdays at the Southwest Family YMCA. Teams may travel to some other Y locations for games.
RATES
| Y Facility Members |
$52 |
| Program Members |
$77 |
AGES 15-17 | TEAM REGISTRATION
Emphasis is placed on working together and skill development. Importance of physical fitness and conditioning is stressed. Teams play 11 on 11 with goalies and each half lasts 35
minutes. Size 5 soccer balls are used.
Teams practice once a week for 2 hours. Games are held on Sunday afternoons.
RATE
| Team Fee |
$700 |
SPRING CALENDAR
| February 27 |
Soccer Registration Deadline |
| March 12 |
Soccer Rosters Distributed |
| TBA |
Picture Day |
| March 17-May 20 |
Season |
| March 31 |
First Game |
QUESTIONS?
Contact Lauren Kern at 933 9622 for more information.