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Spring 2010 Age Divisions 8/1/05 - 2/1/06 (U-6 '06 player) 8/1/04 - 7/31/05 (U-6 '05 player) 8/1/03 - 7/31/04 (U-6 '04 player) 8/1/02 - 7/31/03 (U-7 '03 player) 8/1/01 - 7/31/02 (U-8 '02 player) 8/1/00 - 7/31/01 (U-9 '01 player) 8/1/99 - 7/31/00 (U-10 '00 player) 8/1/98 - 7/31/99 (U-12 '99 player) 8/1/97 - 7/31/98 (U-12 '98 player) 8/1/96 - 7/31/97 (U-14 '97 player) 8/1/95 - 7/31/96 (U-14 '96 player) 8/1/94 - 7/31/95 (U-16 '95 player) 8/1/93 - 7/31/94 (U-16 '94 player) Players must be 4 years old by 2/1/2010 to play in Spring 2010. Field Marshals Field Marshals will be at the Ranchwood fields on game days. Look for them in yellow shirts with Field Marshal on the back. They are there to help resolve any issues and answer questions. You can also contact the Field Marshal Committee Chair by email at fieldmarshal@yukonsoccer.net.Recreational Referees It is important to remember that many of our referees may be older youth. They have completed training and certification, therefore, their rulings are final! If there is an issue with a call, please calmly ask about it during the half or at the end of the game. Please do not berate the referee. If there is an issue with a referee that can not be resolved calmly, inform a Field Marshal or Board Member and we will look into it. |
What are "small-sided" games and what are some of it's advantages?
These are soccer games with fewer players competing on a smaller sized field. These are fun games that involve the players more because fewer players are sharing one ball. All ages can play "Small Sided Games", but it has a definite developmental impact on our younger soccer players. US Youth Soccer recommendations for "number of players" at the various age groups are as follows: U6 | 3 against 3 no goal keepers Here are some of the reasons why we believe, as soccer coaches, administrators and parents we must guarantee that our young soccer players play small-sided games: Because we want our young soccer players to touch the soccer ball more often and become more skillful with it! (Individual technical development) Because we want our young soccer players to make more, less-complicated decisions during the game! (Tactical development) Because we want our young soccer players to be more physically efficient in the field space they are playing in! (Reduced field size) Because we want our young soccer players to have more individual teaching time with the coach! Less players on the field and less players on the team will guarantee this! (Need to feel worthy and need to feel important) Because we want our young soccer players to have more, involved playing time in the game! (More opportunity to solve problems that only the game presents) Because we want our young soccer players to have more opportunity to play on both sides of the ball! (More exposure to attacking and defending situations) Because we want our young soccer players to have more opportunities to score goals! (Pure excitement) These are the reasons why we adults must foster "Small-Sided Games" in our youth soccer programs. The "Small-Sided" environment is a developmentally appropriate environment for our young soccer players. It’s a FUN environment that focuses on the young soccer player. It just makes sense doesn’t it? |
