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Competitive Soccer

Competitive soccer is for individuals that are looking for a more structured environment and are willing to travel around the northern metro area to compete against other cities and clubs.  This program also requires you to attend additional team training sessions and you have the ability to compete in multiple invitational tournaments throughout the summer season.

Tryouts for Spring 2011 Competitive Soccer Teams
Registration Now Open (U9 - U12)

U13-U16
Boys and girls competitive team tryouts were held Saturday, August 7th.  Tryout letters will be mailed by September 15.

If you are looking for team placement on a U13 - U18 boys or girls competitive team, please contact one of the following:
Girls Competitive Director - Nancy Jenkins 
dnjenkins@comcast.net
Boys Competitive Director - Missy Steiner  mebsteiner@comcast.net

U9-U12 
Date/Times: Sunday, September 19, 2010
*Please show up 30 minutes prior to your age level start time!
   Girls U9 // Girls U10 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
   Girls U11 // Boys U9 // Boys U10 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
   Girls U12 // Boys U11 // Boys U12 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
Location: St. Francis High School Soccer Complex
Registration: On-line tryout registration will close September 12CLICK HERE to register.
On-line registration in advance is preferred, but walk-ins on the day of tryouts will be accepted.

***Save time and complete the required Commitment Form prior to tryouts, and bring it with you that day.  CLICK HERE to access and print the form.

A $25 non-refundable fee is required at time of registration.
Playing age is determined as of August 1, 2010. 
*Players trying out at an older age level (play-ups) must contact their respective boys’ or girls’ competitive director for approval to tryout at both age levels.  Please email the competitive director at least 7 days prior to tryouts.  Players trying out at two age levels will complete the younger age level in full and participate in the
1 v 1, shooting drill, and small-sided game at the older age level.

Tryout Details  

1) Slalom Cone Dribble w/ball – Timed
Players will dribble a ball through a variable spaced slalom cone course and their time recorded.  A 2 second penalty will be assessed for each cone touched and 5 second penalty for not stopping the ball between the final gates.
 
2) Agility Run – Timed
Players will run a course with offset gates and speed ladders and their time recorded.
 
3) 1v1 - Scored
Players will compete 1v1 and receive an offensive and defensive score base on the result of the competition.  Each player will have 2 attempts at both offense and defense against a different opponent.
 
4) Juggling Max Consecutive Touches - Count (younger players will do total touches vs. consecutive touches)
Players will juggle a ball for 3½ minutes and their maximum consecutive touches counting only touches with feet will be recorded.
 
5) 5 Ball Shoot – Scored
Players will shoot 5 balls in succession from different locations/angles at goal.  Each shot will be scored based on the result of the shot taken.  Players will use both feet to shoot.
 
Small Sided – Scored
Players will compete in small sided games and be evaluated by 5 evaluators.  Groups will be mixed and moved as the small sided games progress.
 
Keeper Evaluation - Scored
Keepers will be evaluated on movement/quickness, technical ability, hands/distribution and overall ability.
 
Full Sided – Coach Evaluation
            Full field games for coach’s evaluation only on as needed basis.
Birthyear Guidelines
Fall 2010 - Summer 2011

U9 8-1-01 to 7-31-02
U10 8-1-00 to 7-31-01
U11 8-1-99 to 7-31-00
U12 8-1-98 to 7-31-99
U13 8-1-97 to 7-31-98
U14 8-1-96 to 7-31-97
U15 8-1-95 to 7-31-96
U16 8-1-94 to 7-31-95
U17 8-1-93 to 7-31-94
U18 8-1-92 to 7-31-93
U19 8-1-91 to 7-31-92

Frequently Asked Questions

When should my child start competitive soccer?  Many players begin competitive soccer
in the U9 to U12 age levels. At U9/U10, games are 6 v 6 players and move to 8 v 8 at
U11/U12 age levels. This “small sided” format for U11/U12 was implemented by the
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) a few years ago to allow players to get more
touches on the ball than they would have in the traditional 11 v 11 format, improving
skill development.

Who should play competitive soccer?  Competitive soccer is for kids who love soccer,
who demonstrate better than average skills in rec soccer, and who want to play soccer
more often. Two of the major differences between rec soccer and competitive soccer are
the level and intensity of play on the field and the amount of practice and games
throughout the year.

What is a typical competitive soccer schedule/commitment? Competitive soccer teams’
game schedules are established by MYSA, while practice and tournament schedules are
determined by the individual coaches and teams. Travel is generally within the Twin
Cities area, with 5-6 away games per summer season and fewer in the fall. A typical
calendar for competitive teams includes indoor team training in January and February
and participation in 1-2 indoor leagues between January and April. Outdoor soccer starts
in late April and goes through early July/early August, depending on age level and team
ability. Summer competitive teams typically practice Tu/Th/Su or M/W/Su with some
weekend tournaments. Fall season runs from mid-August to mid-October for U9-U13
teams. Older players generally play soccer for their high schools during the fall.

What does it cost to play competitive soccer?  Summer 2010 registration was $150 per
player and fall 2010 registration is $95 per player (through July 12). Uniforms are $75
and are typically worn for multiple seasons. Summer and fall tournament fees are an
additional expense and vary by team. Many teams also participate in indoor training
and/or leagues during the off season (November -March). Indoor team training costs
around $75 per player, and indoor leagues can cost $80 to $100 per player per session.

How does my child join a North Metro competitive soccer team?  Tryouts for U13 to U16
summer 2011 teams will be held on August 7, 2010 and tryouts for U9 to U12 teams
will be held on September 19, 2010. Please contact the respective competitive directors
if you have a child interested in competitive soccer. You may register your child for fall
tryouts in the registration section at northmetrosoccer.org.

Contacts:
Nancy Jenkins, Girls Competitive Director, dnjenkins@comcast.net
Missy Steiner, Boys Competitive Director, mebsteiner@comcast.net 


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