U8 Academy

KINGDOM U8 ACADEMY

U8 Academy Fall 2010/Spring 2011 Acceptance Below

Please bring a copy of player birth certificate and a 1 inch by 1 inch head shot picture to tryouts.   

                    2010/2011 U8 Academy Coaches 

    Paul Shields, Ross Peters, Joe Wright

WHO SHOULD TRY OUT FOR U8 ACADEMY?
U8 Academy is designed for boys and girls 6 and 7 years old who would like to improve their soccer skills in a fun and competitive environment.  If you play AYSO and would like a more structured, competitive environment, or if you are typically more advanced in activities you participate in, U8 academy will be fun for you.

Each team has one volunteer coach (typically a parent).  Support is received through training sessions run by the Kingdom coaching staff each season. Kingdom U8 Academy is overseen by Kingdom Professional Coach, Juan Delgado.  If you are interested in becoming a Kingdom U8 Academy Coach, please email :juan@kicsports.net.
 
COST
Total cost for two seasons is $298.  Full fee of $298 is due when you accept a spot for the Fall 2010 season.  These fees include the uniform.  Uniforms will consist of one pair socks, one shorts and one jersey.  These fees include participation in both fall and spring Kingdom tournaments.  Uniform sizes (jersey & short size) must be told to the coach at the team meeting or emailed to steph@kicsports.net by July 10th. 
 
PARTICIPATION
This program is open to anyone who would like to be considered or who is invited to participate by a Kingdom coach.

TRAINING
Training sessions will be conducted by Kingdom Coaching Staff every Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm throughout each season. Dates of Fall training session will be determined after teams are formed.  They will be held at Kingdom Indoor Center.

GAMES
Each season consists of 5 league games and 3 tournament games:  6 v 6 includes goal keeper, no offside and 25 minute halves. Games will be at Ramona Park (within one mile of the Kingdom Indoor Center) on Sunday afternoons between 1-3 pm.  Games for fall season will be determined after teams are formed.  Tournament games will be Sept. 3rd - 5th 2010 and April 2011 at River Oaks Park in Galesburg. 

Overview of Academy
• For girls and boys ages 6 & 7 that are looking for a more competitive, fun league
• 6 v 6 game format (includes goal keeper)
• Coed roster; 8-11 players
• Teams attend seven (7), 1 hour training sessions each season with Kingdom coaches
• Five (5) games in each fall & spring season, plus three games at the Kingdom  Tournaments.
• Volunteer Parent Coaches supported by Kingdom coaching staff
• Player registration is $298 for the year, Fall and Spring.  Due at registration. 
• Kingdom coaches provide training support
• Player Spring training dates: 
     o Wednesdays Mid September - Mid October
• Participate in the Kingdom Invitational Challenge Sept. 3rd-5th 2010 and Crusader Cup, April 2011 at River Oaks Park in Galesburg
• Team Fall season game schedule will be determined once teams are formed
     o Sunday's mid September through mid October  Games are played at Ramona Park, Portage  between 1 pm - 3 pm.                          

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR Fall 2010 is July 30th!

U8 Academy 2010 Fall Registration Form

Kingdom Coach Evaluation CLICK HERE