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BRING A FRIEND TO WINTER TRAINING 1/26 & 2/2

SSA Players can invite a friend to join them at winter training to participate in the fun for free. They can play and learn about the great game of soccer, Shakopee style. Experience is no barrier. Below are the openings available where players are needed:

Players Sought for:

Boys: U10- 3 to 5, U11C3- 2 to 4, U12C3- 4 to 6, U13C3- 4 to 6, U19BC2- 6 to 8

Girls: U11C3- 3 to 5, U14C3- 5 to 7, U17C3- 6 to 8 

Limited Openings Remain for:

Boys: U9, U14C3, U15C2

Girls: U9, U10, U15C2

No Openings:

Boys: U12C2, U13C2, U16C2, U17C1

Girls:  U11C2, U12C2, U12C3, U13C2, U14C2

2012 Winter Training Details

As part of your 2012 registration, you are invited to winter training at no extra charge. Start working with your teammates this winter to further your development as an individual and a team.

WHEN & WHO: 
Thursday Evenings: January through March for 13 Sessions 
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
•    7:00-8:00: U9 and U10 Girls & U9, U10, and U11 Boys
•    8:00-9:00: U11-U14 Girls & U12 and U13 Boys   
•    9:00-10:00: U15-U19 Girls & U14-U19 Boys

WHERE:
Soccer Blast Dome in Burnsville
3601 W. 145th St. Burnsville, MN 55306 Phone: 952-895-1962

REMINDERS:

  • Soccer cleats, shin guards, water, and a soccer ball are required; please label your ball and water bottle
  • Dress appropriately, the dome is heated but the temperature varies. Pants, long sleeves, and a hat are suggested. Have layers to adjust accordingly.
  • Despite weather conditions, training will be held. SSA pays for dome rental regardless of the weather and will not cancel. Use your best judgment regarding weather and travel conditions. 

Frequently Asked Questions About U8-U10 Soccer

 

Why the Traveling Program over the Rec. Program?
Recreational soccer is an in-house program where the focus is to encourage participation and introduce players to the excitement soccer provides. The Traveling Program competes against other MYSA Member Clubs at various playing levels. The focus of the Traveling Program is to develop players to reach their highest playing potential. Both programs look to foster an enjoyment and passion for the sport.      
 
How is the Traveling Program Organized?
We organize teams by age, gender, skill and commitment level. Our goal is to provide every player a place to play where they are challenged at the appropriate level. Currently we offer U9 through U19 teams for both boys and girls from C3 to C1 levels. In 2011, SSA had 450+ traveling players involved on 29 teams.      
 
How many teams do you form in an age group?
The number of players registered dictates the number of teams offered in an age group. Shakopee Soccer tries to accommodate all registered players if we are able to meet minimum roster needs. 
 
What is the travel commitment?
Shakopee is typically placed in the South, Southwest or West MYSA region with half the games played in Shakopee and the other half played in other communities. The MYSA assigns teams to regions and SSA does not control who teams play. Game schedules come out from the MYSA in April. 
 
What size field and ball is used?

Age Group
Games
Size Field
Ball Size
U9 & U10
6v6
40x50 yards
4
U11 & U12
8v8
60x70 yards
4
U13 and up
11v11
70x120 yards
5

 
Where are practices and home games played?
Home games and practices are held at the 17th Avenue Soccer Complex. Our supplemental sites are the high school and jr. high. 
 
What are the different competitive levels for SSA’s Traveling Program?
There are three levels of competition: Classic 1, Classic 2, & Classic 3 (C1, C2, C3).   Each level is determined by the level of skill and competition. U11 teams compete at the C2 and C3 level. U12 and up at C1, C2, C3. Our U9 and U10 players compete at the Maroon or Gold levels. Maroon is the higher level of the two.  The club self selects the level teams play at until U14 when the MYSA assigns teams levels based on a promotion and relegation system.
 
How does a team decide which competitive levels they will compete at?
The level is determined by the Director of Coaching along with the evaluation committee and the team coach. The goal is to place teams at a level that is appropriate for proper player development. If numbers allow at the U9/U10 level, a Maroon and a Gold team will be formed. At the U11 age, if numbers allow, a team will be placed at C2, with each additional team placed at C2 or C3.
 
What if my child is unable to attend tryouts?
Register your child for the season and contact the Director of Coaching. Attendance at tryouts is important but we are willing to work with families who communicate conflicts ahead of time. If your child does not attend tryouts, team placement will be determined from the previous year’s performance. If your child did not play with SSA previously, arrangements will be made to have your child evaluated. Roster spots will not be held for players who do not register and communicate with SSA before evaluations/tryouts.     
 
Who will be coaching my child’s team?
U9 & U10 teams are usually coached by a volunteer parent who is under the tutelage of a SSA Trainer. The U11 & U12 teams are coached by either parents or a hired coach. At the U13 and older age groups, teams are generally coached by a hired coach.    
 
What else does SSA provide for player development?
In addition to Winter Training that is included with your 2012 registration, our Winter Futsal Program is another program highly encouraged. This program is staffed by top flight trainers and is scheduled on the weekends. Throughout the summer, SSA offers four different camps: Kicks Camp, Attacking & Defending Camp, Skills Camp, and H.S. Prep Camp. SSA members receive discounted prices for these additional programs. Further information on each program can be found online.      

2012 Traveling Soccer for U11-U19 Teams

Shakopee Soccer will be facilitating twenty teams and nearly 300 players for the U11-U19 ages in the 2012 Traveling Season.  We would like to welcome both new and returning players and hope you share in our optimism for the 2012 Season. 

As you look at rosters, team sizes will vary.  Some age groups are full and Shakopee Soccer will not be able to accommodate any additional players.  Other age groups need additional players.  As the fall & winter go, Shakopee Soccer will be working to bring in more players to fill these teams.    
 

MYSA Birthyear Guidelines

Verify what age group your child falls into by the MYSA Birthyear Guidelines.

Shakopee Soccer Association - Tryout and Evaluation Policy

Tryouts and evaluations are held to determine the number of teams SSA will field at each age group and to place players at a playing level that best fits their commitment level and playing ability.

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