Academy, MSSA and HSSA full kit included in fee (jersey, shorts and socks).
Days and Times: Saturday Mornings (Times TBD).
First Day: Saturday, September 7th at Time TBA for all teams. Bring a water bottle, soccer ball and wear shin guards under socks to practice.
Equipment Needed: Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards and a Size 3 Soccer Ball
Set Up: U6/U8 Juniors program will be divided into two divisions (Champions and Premier) which will be divided based on both age and experience. Younger siblings can opt up into the upper division to be with their sibling if requested. Our *NEW* U4 Juniors Lil' Kickers program will be a separate division that focuses on fun and fundamentals, introducing our youngest players to the game.
Game Format: Juniors will play with 4 v 4 and no goalie and size 3 ball.
Locations: The Juniors programs will have clinics/games at their home fields at the MVNU Grass Soccer Fields
*Please note that while the Juniors program is only on Saturday mornings, we do want to offer select opportunities for Juniors players to practice with our Academy Teams. It's a great opportunity for them to get instruction from Coach Zach Ganzberg (Our Academy Director and MVNU men's soccer coach) and get a taste of what it's like to be on the U8, U10 and U12 travel programs for the future.
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ALL OUT SC ACADEMY PROGRAMS (U8, U10, U12) Program:
U8 DIVISION (Birth Years 2017-2018):
*Note that Players born in 2016-17 can choose to play in the U6/U8 Juniors Program or be part of the U8 Academy Teams
U10 DIVISION (Birth Years 2015-2016):
U12 DIVISION (Birth Years 2013-2014):
Assessment Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 19th @ 6:00pm (Change due to extended Registration)
Head Clinician: Coach Zach Ganzberg (6th Season), Head Men's Soccer Coach at MVNU
U12 Head Coach: Rob Read (9th Season)
Practice Day and Time: Monday evenings (Exact Times TBA); Once a week for 1 hour and 15 min. We will also have an Optional Open Field on Thursday evenings.
Game Day and Times: Saturdays beginning August 24th. Game times will be in the morning/early afternoon on Saturdays.
First Practice: Thursday, August 22nd for U8/U10/U12 at 6:00PM. Please bring a water bottle, soccer ball and wear shin guards under socks to practice.
Equipment Needed: Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards and a Soccer Ball (Size 4 for U8/U10 and Size 5 for U12)
Game Formats: U8 will play 4 v 4 with no goalie and a size 3 ball. U10 will play with 7 v 7 with a goalie and size 4 ball. U12 will play with 9 v 9 with a goalie and size 5 ball.
Locations:
The U8, U10 and U12 programs will have practices at the MVNU Grass Soccer Fields. U8 and U10 will also play all/most of their games at MVNU here in Mount Vernon while the U12 program will host home games there while also traveling to other communities for games as well.
**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players in order to balance teams if necessary. We reserve the right to change age division break-ups based on participation numbers, up to and including the first assessment date. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL Travel Program: :
M.S. Head Coach: Ray Frye and Carlos Salinas
Practice Day and Time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (if no game) starting at either 5:30pm or 6:00pm (determined by the coach); Three times a week for 1 hour and 15 min.
First Practice: Monday, Aug. 12th @ 6:00pm.. Please bring a water bottle, soccer ball and wear shin guards under socks to practice.
Game Day and Times: Weekday and Weekend Game Days TBD (Typically beginning of September). Games will run the week of September 10 through October 30.
Equipment Needed: Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards and a Size 5 Soccer Ball.
MSSA End-of-Season Tournament: TBA
Game Formats: The Middle School Travel Team will play 11 v 11 and use a size 5 ball. They will also be a part of the Middle School Soccer Association and will be governed by the league rulebook.
Locations:
The Middle School Team will have practices at their home field at the old MVNU Grass Game Field but will also travel to other communities in the Columbus area as members of the Middle School Soccer Association and High School Soccer Association.
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HIGH SCHOOL Travel Program: :
H.S. Head Coach: TBD
Practice Day and Time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (if no game) starting at either 5:30pm or 6:00pm (determined by the coach); Three times a week for 1 hour and 15 min. The number of practices may change once games start.
First Practice: Monday, Aug. 19th @ 6:00pm. Please bring a water bottle, soccer ball and wear shin guards under socks to practice.
Game Day and Times: Sunday afternoons/evenings (Beginning of Sept. 8 and going through Oct. 27).
Equipment Needed: Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards and a Size 5 Soccer Ball.
Game Formats: The Middle School Travel Team will play 11 v 11 and use a size 5 ball. They will also be a part of the Middle School Soccer Association and will be governed by the league rulebook.
Locations:
The High School Team will have practices at their home field at the old MVNU Grass Game Field but will also travel to other communities in the Columbus area as members of the High School Soccer Association and High School Soccer Association.