Passers (U8)

Equipment Needed:

• Size 3 soccer ball

• Shin guards

• Soccer shoes (preferred but not required--better traction for running) or athletic shoes

• Black soccer shorts

• Water bottle

Team:

• Single sex (all boy and all girl teams)

• Up to 12 players per team (the goal is 10 players)

• Play 7 vs. 7

• Players should play a minimum of half the game

Practices (Finley Ray Park):

• Two nights per week for about 1 - 1.5 hours

• Day and time determined by the head coach

Games (Finley Ray Park and Goshen):

• 9-10 games in the spring season; 10 games in the fall season

• Mostly on Saturdays (perhaps 1 or 2 on Sunday, 1:00pm or later) and/or weeknight games.

• Four 10 minute quarters

• 1 minute break between quarters, 5 minutes at half

• Kids love for parents to make a tunnel for them to run through at the end of the game.

Uniforms:

• Game shirt and socks provided

• When selecting uniform size, please allow for use in Spring and Fall season; also allow for clothing to be worn underneath.

• In cooler weather, players may wear turtleneck/sweatshirt and leggings/sweatpants UNDER their uniform. Socks must be worn OVER long pants.

Weather:

• Soccer is played in ALL weather conditions except lightning

• Games are rarely cancelled at Finley Ray Park

Other Info:

• No jewelry

• No earrings (not even with a Band-Aid)

• No hard headbands, beads, or barrettes in hair

• Have FUN and learn/play the game of soccer!

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