RECREATIONAL JUNIOR Academy Program
2024 FALL Registration WILL OPEN IN MAY.
JERSEY NUMBERS - When ordering uniforms please choose the player's date of birth day. For example, if your child was born on January 5th, then his/her jersey number should be #5. For twins, choose an alternate high number (i.e., jersey #33).
The Recreational Junior Academy program is for players U7 (2017 Birth Year) and U8 (2016 Birth Year). Our Jr. Academy program is a great fit for young players and families who are showing a greater interest in a structured training atmosphere. Players train twice a week with paid club trainers covering age-appropriate technical and tactical aspects of soccer in a positive learning environment.
The Rec Junior Academy is offered twice a year:
SPRING - Practices start at the beginning of March and the season ends before Memorial Day. The registration window is November - Jan 31st
December 15, 2023 - Early Registration Deadline
February 12, 2024 - Jr. Academy Training Starts
February 12, 2024 - Jr. Academy Games Starts
FALL - Practices start at the beginning of September and the season ends before Thanksgiving. The registration window is May - July 31st.
September TBD, 2024 - Jr. Academy Training Starts
September TBD, 2024 - Jr. Academy Games Starts
JUNIOR ACADEMY DETAILS:
Training Days: Tuesdays & Fridays
Time: 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Location: Patton Park
Format: Players are placed in training and game day groups. They participate in activities related to skill development, physical development, decision-making and small-sided game play.
Games: Games are Saturday mornings at Patton Park. Teams play in the 4v4 format and most U8 players play in the 7v7 format.
Required Equipment – Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards, Rec Uniform (can be used multiple seasons)
JUNIOR ACADEMY PRICING:
Early Registration price for Fall 2023 is on or before December 15, 2023: $275
Registration price after December 15, 2023, but before or on the January 15, 2024 deadline: $300
Registration Deadline = January 15, 2024
Players who sign up after the deadline listed above will be automatically placed on the Jr. Academy Wait List. If space is available the child will be placed into the Junior Academy. No payment is processed until the child can be placed into the Junior Academy.
On and/or after January 15, 2024 the Late Registration price will be $325