The Fall Soccer Development Program needs your help!
In order to provide the opportunity for 600+ youth of our community to play soccer on Saturdays the club needs volunteers. Volunteering has many benefits to all involved and help us keep the registration fee as one of the most affordable sports programs in the area. Concord is one of the few sports organizations that does not charge a member nor volunteer/ service fee. Please help us keep it that way. There is a volunteer task that meets your abilities and interests. All will take a minimal amount of your time and enable you to work with our great team. Opportunities include field lining crew, equipment organizers, snack bar helpers, registration administrators and age group coordinators. Volunteering sets a good example to your child and helps you learn more about the club and the game of soccer. Please consider helping. Email us at csasdp@concordsoccer.com.
The Soccer Development Program (SDP) follows Concord Soccer's Mission in providing instruction and games in the sport of soccer for the youth in our community. Our approach fosters character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition and fun in a positive, respectful environment.
CSA's Soccer Development Program (also known as recreational or instructional soccer in some clubs) is non-competitive for levels Kiddie Kicker thru u12. That means that no standings or won-loss records are kept by the Club and there are no championships or playoffs. Fall, Winter Indoor and Spring soccer is offered in the soccer development program.
Volunteers are key to our program. The clubs needs volunteers to process registrations, organize teams, line fields, prepare equipment, serve snacks and coach. Please consider donating your talent, skill and time to our club. Get involved and give back to your community. All of our development team coaches are volunteers. Head and assistant coaches are needed at every age group. We encourage moms and dads to get involved as coaches. The Club provides clinics and materials for those interested in coaching or assistant coaching. You will be prompted to volunteer during the online registration.
The following are important points about the Fall 2011 SDP Season
All players will be grouped according to their ages as of August 1, 2011.
Age Grouping
Kiddie Kickers 4 years old as of 8/1/2011 Kiddie Kickers II 5 years old as of 8/1/2011 U-8 Boys and Girls 6-7 years old, born between 8/1/03-7/31/05 U-10 Boys & Girls 8-9 years old, born between 8/1/01-7/31/03 U-12 Boys & Girls 10-11 years old, born between 8/1/99-7/31/01 U-14 Boys & Girls 12-13 years old, born between 8/1/97-7/31/99
No one will be allowed to be in a lower age group than their age indicates. The Kiddie Kickers program is coed and starting at the under 8 level, we have girls and boys divisions.
Player Registration Fees...... For Kiddie Kicker levels the fees are $60 early bird - $70 regular registration – $95 late registration. For U8 and up levels the fees are $65 early bird - $75 regular registration – $100 late registration. For Kiddie Kicker thru U10 age groups a $10 snack fee is added to the registration fee at checkout. Early bird registration ends July 10th. Late registration begins August 25th. Registration closes August 31st. Registration is performed online and payment is made with a credit card. Refunds are only given prior to the second game and a $10 processing fee is applied. Refunds are made by check and mailed to the player's residence. Refund requests are to be e-mailed to csasdp@concordsoccer.com. A multi-player discount of $25 is given to a family that registers more than two players. Please request this discount by e-mailing csasdp@concordsoccer.com.
SDP Practice....... For age groups Kiddie Kickers thru u10, one practice a week is held during the evening of a weekday (Tuessday, Wednesday or Thursday) starting after 5:30 for an hour, . U12 and up levels will practice two nights during the evening of a weekday (Monday thru Friday). Practices are held at either Talley Day Park fields or Brandywine High School fields and begin the week of September 12th. You are prompted during registration for what nights you are able to practice.
SDP Games...... Games for levels Kiddie Kickers thru u10 are played Saturday mornings at Talley Day Park Fields on Foulk Road. Games for levels u12 and up are played at soccer fields in New Castle County. Look for special game days for the u10, u12 and u14 programs at our new soccer complex this Fall!
Required Equipment....... Shin guards are required for all ages. Protective mouthpieces are required for players with dental work. No jewelry (eg. Bracelets, necklaces and earings) is to be worn at practices and games. Soccer shoes, versus sneakers, are optional for the Kiddie Kicker levels. Soccer shoes are strongly recommended for levels U8 and up. A player is required to bring a water bottle to practices and games as proper hydration is needed.
Uniform..... Kiddie kicker thru U10 programs, Concord Soccer red and white reversible jerseys are required and may be purchased at Talley Day Park field the first two Saturdays of the season for $20
U12 an U14 programs a Concord Soccer Adidas uniform kit is offered for purchase during the online registration process. The uniform kit includes an Adidas red short sleeve jersey, Adidas red shorts and red socks for a great value price of $40. The purchase of this kit is optional. Players will be allowed to wear the Concord Soccer red & white reversible jersey in games.
Weather Cancellation Policy...... The cancellation of practice due to weather is decided and communicated by a team’s coach. Game cancellations are decided by club administrators and communicated via updates on the website www.concordsoccer.com and a message on the club phone 302.479.5030. A decision on game day is made by 7:30am. Should the weather worsen during the day, the decision to cancel is to be made by the game referee. Games cancelled due to weather will not be rescheduled later in the season.
Snack Program...... The player snack program has been changed to align with the new food service. In the past it was each team's coaches and parents responsibility to organize and pay for the weekly snack. The player snack program will provide a choice of beverage (eg. box juice, water) and choice of snack (eg. granola bar, fruit) . At the end of a game, players are to go to the food tables and there will be a special section setup for players to pickup their snack. A $10 fee per child is collected at time of registration. If your child has a food allergy, answer the question so during registration and the fee will not be charged.
Fall 2011 SDP Coaches..... Thank you for volunteering. Your attendance is requested at a pre-season Coaches meeting. The meeting will be held at the Brandywine Town Center Community Hall on Wednesday August 31st from 6:30-8:30. Logistics for the upcoming Fall season will be discussed.
Key Dates For Fall 2011 Soccer Development Program..... Early Bird Registration Opens Online June 18th
Regular registration starts July 11th
Late registration begins August 26th and ends August 31st.
Coaches meeting is Wednesday August 31st.
Parents will be contacted on player-team and game information by Wednesday September 7th
Opening Day is Saturday September 10th.
Practices begin Monday September 12th.
Closing Day is Saturday November 5th. A nine game season. Games cancelled due to weather will not be rescheduled later in the season.
You can contact the Soccer Development Program at Email: csasdp@concordsoccer.com
Concord Soccer Association is a non-profit, community-based, volunteer organization devoted to the development of youth through the sport of soccer. Our broad-based approach provides opportunities to play soccer at the highest competitive level appropriate, while fostering character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition and fun in a positive, respectful environment. More about Concord Soccer.
