The Spring 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. You are prompted to volunteer during the registration process.
Spring 2012 SDP Schedule's
Kiddie Kicker I
TBD
Kiddie Kicker II
U8 Boys
U10 Boys
U8 Girls
U10 Girls
Practice Field Assignments
Coaches Meeting Presentation
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.
Coaches are key to our program. 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 as a coach during the online registration.
The following are important points about the Spring 2012 SDP Season
All players, except Kiddie Kickers, will be grouped by the registration system according to their ages as of August 1, 2011.
Age Grouping
Kiddie Kickers 4 years old as of 3/01/2012 Kiddie Kickers II 5 years old as of 7/31/2011 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. The registration system assigns your child to the appropriate age group based on their birth date.
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 February 13th. Late registration begins March 10th. Registration closes March 17th. Registration is performed online and payment is made with a Visa 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 development program 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 (Monday, 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 School District fields and begin the week of April 2nd. You are prompted during registration for what nights you are able to practice.
SDP Games...... Games for levels Kiddie Kickers thru u8 are played Saturday mornings at Talley Day Park Fields on Foulk Road. Games for u10 level are played Saturday mornings at the Concord Soccer complex on Naamans road. Games for levels u12 and u14 are played at the Concord Soccer complex on Naamans road and at soccer clubs in New Castle County.
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
For U12 and 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 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.
Spring 2012 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 Monday March 19th from 6:30-7:30. Logistics for the upcoming Spring season will be discussed.
Key Dates For Spring 2012 Soccer Development Program.....
Early bird registration opens online January 28th
Regular registration starts February 14th
Late registration begins March 11th and ends March 17th.
Coaches meeting is Monday March 19th.
Parents will be contacted on player-team and game information by Thursday March 22nd.
Opening Day is Saturday March 31st.
Practices begin week of April 2nd.
Games are scheduled for Easter Saturday April 7th. There are no games on Saturday May 26th of Memorial Day weekend.
Closing Day is Saturday June 2nd. A nine game season. Games canceled due to weather will not be rescheduled later in the season.
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.
