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What is U14 Soccer?
The Club’s older age group programs place an increasing amount of time on team tactics. While devolping individual skills is still part of the program, more and more time is devoted to the team aspects of the sport. At the Under 14 and up levels, boys and girls play on separate teams and practice twice per week. Beginning with the Under 14 (or U14) age group, the kids play in an 11v11 format. Recreational teams are formed for both girls and boys division for age groups U16, and U19. The teams play in the RILS (Recreational Interscheduling) and play teams from surrounding communities. Each child plays at least half of every game. It is the Club’s hope and objective to make the experience fun and rewarding for all the kids participating.
Who can participate?
Boys and girls whose birthdates fall within the specified time periods are eligible to play U14 and older soccer. To determine your child’s appropriate age group, click on the Age Group Chart.
When do the kids play?
The U14 and older age group season is a ten (10) week season. The spring season begins in late February and ends in the middle of May. The fall season starts at the beginning of September and continues through the middle of November. The teams generally have two practices and one game per week.
Where do the kids play?
Players in the U14 and older age groups practice and play their home games at North Mount Carmel Park. Their away games are played at soccer fields in surrounding communities. Teams also may choose to play in local recreational soccer tournaments and may elect to participate in the State REC Cup Tournament.
What equipment is needed to play?
Players wear team uniforms consisting of two jerseys, one pair of shorts, and two pair of socks. The uniform costs $30 and is available for purchase at the fields during registration or prior to the first game. All players are required to wear shinguards and soccer cleats. All players should bring a soccer ball (check with your coach for the appropriate ball size) and a water/drink bottle to all practices and games.
How much does it cost to participate?
The U14 soccer registration fee is $115 per soccer season.
How do I sign up to play?
For information on the registration process, click here.
How can I help with U14 Soccer?
Adult volunteers are always needed for the U14 and older age groups! If you are interested in being a head coach or an assistant coach, please so indicate on your registration form or contact the U12 and Up Lead Age Group Coordinator. After the teams are formed and coaches assigned, each team will need a Team Parent to assist the team coaches with administrative duties, including the preparation of a snack schedule, indicating whose turn it is to bring team snacks and planning the team’s end of the season trophy party. If you are willing to serve as a Team Parent, please so indicate on the registration form or let your coach know of your willingness to help out. |