It's more than a game.
Southeast Family YMCA
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2010
SOCCER FLAG FOOTBALL
SCHEDULES SOCCER August 9 August 24 August 28 September 11 Aug. 28 - Nov. 6
| Registration Deadline | Rosters Distributed and Coaches’ Meeting | Player Orientation | Picture Day | Fall Season
FLAG FOOTBALL August 30 September 16 September 19 TBA Sept. 19 - Nov. 14
| Registration Deadline | Rosters Distributed and Coaches’ Meeting | Player Orientation | Picture Day | Fall Season
FALL SPORTS Carpool, coach, teammate and practice requests are taken with registration and honored whenever possible. For maps to practice and game locations visit ymcalouisville.org.
SOCCER Each player must provide their own shin guards. Cleats are optional.
AGE 3 | COED SOCCER Description
• This is an introduction to the sport of soccer. • Teams play 4 on 4 with no goalie and each quarter lasts 4 minutes. • Size 3 soccer balls are used. • Officials take an active role in coaching as well as enforcing the rules.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice once a week for 20-30 minutes. • Practice takes place directly before each game. • Games are held on Saturday. • Game locations are the Southeast YMCA.
AGES 4-5 | COED SOCCER Description
• This is an introduction to the rules of soccer. • Focus is on learning throw-ins, corner kicks, and a modified goal kick. • Teams play 6 on 6 with goalies and each quarter lasts 8 minutes. • Size 3 soccer balls are used. • Officials take an active role in coaching as well as enforcing the rules.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night each week for an hour. • Games are held on Saturdays. • Practices are available Monday through Friday evenings. • Practices and games are held at the Southeast YMCA.
AGES 6-7 | COED SOCCER Description
• Focus is on skill development and rules of the game. • Teams play 7 on 7 with goalies and each quarter lasts 10 minutes. • Size 4 soccer balls are used.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night each week for an hour. • Games are held on Saturdays. • Practices are available Monday through Friday evenings. • Practices and games are held at the Southeast YMCA.
AGES 8-9 | COED SOCCER and AGES 8-10 | GIRLS SOCCER Description
• Focus is on continued skill development and teamwork. • Teams play 9 on 9 with goalies and each quarter lasts 10 minutes. • Size 4 soccer balls are used. Southeast | Fall 2010 | Youth Sports | Page 2
SOCCER (continued) Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night each week for an hour. • Games are held on Saturdays. • Practices are available Monday through Friday evenings. • Practices and games are held at the Southeast YMCA. • Girls’ teams’ games may be played at other YMCA branch locations.
AGES 12-14 | COED SOCCER and AGES 11-14 | GIRLS SOCCER Description
• Focus is on continued skill development, physical fitness and teamwork. • Teams play 11 on 11 with goalies and each half lasts 35 minutes. • Size 5 soccer balls are used.
Practice and Games
AGES 10-11 | COED SOCCER Description
• Focus is on continued skill development and physical fitness. • Teams play 11 on 11 with goalies and each quarter lasts 12 minutes. • Size 4 soccer balls are used.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night each week for an hour. • Games are held on Saturdays at Klondike Park. • Practices are available Monday through Friday evenings. • Practices are held at Klondike Park or First Alliance Christian Church. • Games may be played at other YMCA branch locations.
• Teams practice one night each week for an hour. • Games are held on Saturdays at Klondike Park. • Practices are available Monday through Friday evenings. • Practices are held at Klondike Park or First Alliance Christian Church. • Games may be played at other YMCA branch locations.
AGES 10-14 | SOCCER TOURNAMENT Description
• This is an end of season tournament. • The tournament takes place at Louisville Champions Park. • The tournament games are held on a Saturday and Sunday. • Coaches will provide further details.
FLAG FOOTBALL A helmet and flag belt are provided to all players. Each player must provide their own mouth guard. Cleats are optional. Everyone plays at least half of the game and coaches strive to get each child a minimum of two touches on the ball per quarter they play.
AGES 6-7 | COED FLAG FOOTBALL Description
• This is an introduction to the sport of football. • Focus is on keeping kids moving with simple plays, mostly hand offs. • Pee-wee sized footballs are used. The field is 60 yards long. • Coaches are on the field to assist with plays.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice once a week for an hour. • Practices and games take place on Sundays. • Practices and games are held at the Southeast YMCA.
AGES 8-9 | COED FLAG FOOTBALL Description
• Focus is on the pass as well as the run. • Junior sized footballs are used. The field is 60 yards long. • Coaches are on the field for 30 seconds to get play started.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night a week for an hour. • Games are played on Sundays. • Some games may be played at other YMCA branch locations.
AGES 10-11 | COED FLAG FOOTBALL Description
• Passing plays are emphasized. • Junior sized footballs are used. The field is 90 yards long. • Coaches are on the field for 30 seconds to get play started.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night a week for an hour. • Games are played on Sundays. • Some games may be played at other YMCA branch locations..
AGES 12-14 | COED FLAG FOOTBALL Description
• Passing plays are emphasized. • Youth sized footballs are used. The field is 90 yards long. • Coaches are on the field for 30 seconds to get play started.
Practice and Games
• Teams practice one night a week for an hour. • Games are played on Sundays. • Some games may be played at other YMCA branch locations.
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FEES A portion of your registration fees may be applied towards YMCA membership. Through the Spirit Program, the YMCA strives to turn no one away due to inability to pay.
SOCCER AGES 3-5 / AGES 6-14
Facility Member | $40 / $50 Program Participant | $65 / $75
FLAG FOOTBALL
Facility Member | $50 Program Participant | $75 Fees include team shirt, team picture and participation award. Late registration fee is $10.
YOU CAN HELP! For information about how to volunteer visit ymcalouisville.org or call the branch.
Coaches attend practices and games, providing leadership and skill development. Team Managers assist with team activities such as coordinating schedules and snack duties. Team Sponsorships are used to fund opportunities for participation to children who otherwise could not afford it. Sponsorships include company logo on player and coach t-shirts. Show your support for strong kids!
QUESTIONS? For questions about Youth Sports contact:
Daryl Unseld
502.491.9622 dunseld@ymcalouisville.org
Southeast Family YMCA 5930 Six Mile Lane Louisville, KY 40218 502.491.9622
Youth Sports are also available at the following branches: Bullitt County, Oldham County, Northeast, and Southwest.
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