Season Info

Cut off dates for Spring 2012 are:
          U5 (Pre-K) 4 years old by 8/31/2011
          U6 (Kindergarten) 5 years old by 8/31/2011

Season is 8 weeks long starting April, 15 2012

• No games Memorial Day Weekend
• 1 Practice a week, approx 45 minutes (scheduled by coaches)
• Games are on Sundays at Upper Haskell field (to be verified)
• Game Time: 12pm for Pre-K (U5) and 1:40pm for K (U6)
• Weeks 1-4 BEST Soccer will run “Academy Style”  fun soccer skill games for 40 minutes, 15 minute snack period, 20 minute games
• Weeks 5-8 Traditional U5/U6 soccer games; (2) 20-25 minute halves with 10 minute halftime/snack.
• Uniforms Shirts (Red for Home and Grey for Away) are purchased when you register
• All players should bring a water bottle to Games/Practices

Game Play

• U6 Fields are 30 yards by 20 yards with small "Pugg" goals (pop up goals)
• Games are 3 vs 3 with no Goal Keepers
• Shin guards are required and need to be worn under socks
• No Jewelry of any kind, recently pierced earrings will need to be removed during the game

U6 is non competitive, and is often the first sport many children play.

• Teams are balanced so that there is an even number of boys and girls.
• We try to place a few children from each school on a team.
• Each team's average age is reviewed to ensure no team is too old or too young.
• Got a Question?
  Email your U6 Age Director -  u6director@lazers.org

Coaches in U6 are usually Moms and Dads of players, who volunteer their time to run practices and games.  Volunteers are critical to the success of the program.

Please consider volunteering to Coach or to be a Team Parent.   Coaching is fun and rewarding, and your child will love you for it...... :-) 

Do's

Promote Sportsmanship! It is very important that we remember this game is about having FUN!  After each game, the players will shake hands. The ONLY thing they should say is "GOOD GAME" to the opposing team. There can NOT be any unkind words like "they stink", or "we killed them". It is very hurtful to the players and we, as coaches and parents, must prevent this poor sportsmanship.

Arrive on time for practices. There will be 1-45 minute practice per week beginning as soon as the fields open.  Arrive a few minutes before game time. We are on a tight schedule so all games will start on time. ALL families need to sit opposite the players and coaches during the games. Pre-K at 12:00 K at 1:30

Be positive and enthusiastic during games. Cheer your child and team on, even if they score in the wrong goal. They scored!!

A parent/guardian MUST remain at the practice and/or game. There can be NO drop-off and pick-up at this age level.

Each player needs: sneakers or soft cleats, shin-guards, size 3 soccer ball and a water bottle

Don'ts

Don't forget to thank your coaches. They are moms and dads that volunteer their time and efforts. Without them, we would have NO program!

Practice Plans for each week.
Spring Week 1 Dribbling
Spring Week 2 Dribbling
Spring Week 3 Dribbling
Spring Week 4 Dribbling & Passing
Spring Week 5 Dribbling & Passing
Spring Week 6 Dribbling & Passing
Spring Week 7 Dribbling
Spring Week 8 Dribbling & Passing