Players will have practices and 6 games that will take place over the course of 8 weeks.
Winter Session 2: U5-U8, Jan 3-Feb 25 - This session is underway!
The primary objective for this youth recreation program is for young players to be active with an emphasis on fun, sportsmanship, and good play. Sometimes a soccer ball is even involved!
| Age | Fee 11/14-12/6 | Fee 12/7+ | Game | Goal Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U5/U6 | $80 | $100 | 3 v. 3 (various) | Pugg Goal |
| U7/U8 | $80 | $100 | 4 v. 4 (various) | Pugg Goal |
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| 1/3 | Season begins (Tues only until 1/21) |
| 1/21 | Games begin (Saturday Mornings start 1/21 |
| 1/28 | Picture Day (Individuals and Large Group) |
| 2/25 | Session ends |
| Age Group | Practice Day/Time | Game Day/Time |
|---|---|---|
| U5/U6 Boys and Girls | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 PM | Saturday, 9-10 AM |
| U7/U8 Boys and Girls | Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 PM | Saturday, 10-11 AM |
| Age | Fee 9/12-10/2 | Fee 10/8+ | Game | Goal Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U5/U6 | $80 | $100 | 3 v. 3 | Pugg Goal |
| U7/U8 | $80 | $100 | 4 v. 4 | Pugg Goal |
| U9/U10 | $100 | $120 | 6 v. 6 | 6 X 12 |
| Age Group | 10/31-12/17 |
|---|---|
| U5/U6 Boys and Girls | Monday 5:30-6:30 |
| U7/U8 Boys and Girls | Tuesday 5:30-6:30 |
| U9/U10 Boys | Monday 6:30-7:30 |
| U9/U10 Girls | Tuesday 6:30-7:30 |
| Age Group | Saturday 11/12 and 11/19 | Saturday 12/3+ |
|---|---|---|
| U5/U6 Boys and Girls | 12PM-1PM | 10AM-11AM |
| U7/U8 Boys and Girls | 4PM-5PM | 11AM-12PM |
| U9/U10 Boys | 5PM-6PM | 12PM-1PM |
| U9/U10 Girls | 6PM-7PM | 1PM-2PM |
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| 10/17 | Coaches receive rosters |
| 10/19 | Coaches contact players |
| TBD | Coach's clinic in the dome |
| 10/22 (Saturday) | First Practice (between 10AM-2PM) |
| 10/29 (Saturday) | Second Practice (between 10AM-2PM) |
| 10/28 | Game schedules released; T-Shirt distribution to coaches |
| 10/31, 11/1 | Normal Practice Schedule Starts (Mondays/Tuesdays) |
| 11/5 | Games begin (Saturdays/Sundays) |
| 11/19 | Picture Day |
| 11/26 | No Games Thanksgiving weekend |
| 12/17 | Season ends |
Any resident of Woodbury and surrounding communities is welcome to participate in the Indoor Recreation program. Each program will have a maximum number of participants. Once the maximum number has been reached the program registration will be closed.
Winter Session 1: Ages U5-U10
Winter Session 2: Ages U5-U8
Bielenberg Sports Center - 4125 Radio Drive
Directions: From the intersection of Valley Creek Road and Radio Drive, take Radio Drive South to Bailey Road. Go straight at the roundabout. BSC, an ice arena/domed soccer field multi-sport complex, is on the left.
The Field House (dome) is heated to 45 F. That can be chilly for spectators, dress appropriately.
This year, electronic "view-first" ordering is available as well, see www.ap-mn.com for details.
The Winter (and Summer) Rec programs only provide t-shirts as a cost-saving measure. Team t-shirts should be worn for games and picture day. Shin guards and soccer socks worn over the shin guards are mandatory, sock color is unimportant. Shorts or running pants can be left to the discretion of families. Shoes are also left to the discretion of families. Players may wear gym shoes, outdoor soccer cleats or indoor soccer cleats. Bring extra clothing on cold days, the dome will be chilly.
Players should bring their own ball (U5-8 Size 3, U9-10 Size 4) and a water bottle.
Contact jkelly@woodburysoccer.com
You might chuckle at this video but ask open ended questions of your child about their soccer experience and it will be very revealing.
Ask questions like:
Many of our children will not view their experience the same way we do so ask questions that let your child talk about what just happened and share in their excitement.