RECREATIONAL JUNIOR Academy Program

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 (2018 Birth Year) and U8 (2017 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 in February and the season ends before Memorial Day. The registration window is November - Jan 31st

December 15, 2024 - Early Registration Deadline

February 10, 2025 - Jr. Academy Training Starts

February 22, 2025 - 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, 2025 - Jr. Academy Training Starts

September TBD, 2025 - 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. The 2024 Junior Academy fall season will feature all girls teams throughout the entirety of the fall season.

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 Spring 2025 is on or before December 15, 2024: $275

Registration price after December 15, 2024, but before or on the January 15, 2025 deadline: $300

Registration Deadline = January 15, 2025

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.

After January 15, 2025 the Late Registration price will be $325