U8 (co-ed) Recreation Program

U8 Director:  Tom Kellett   
United Parishes Soccer Club runs their own U8 (co-ed) recreational soccer program, which is intended to introduce first and second graders to the game of soccer.  All players will learn and reinforce fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques as well as an introduction to field positions, in order to prepare them for league play at U9 and above.  Teams are co-ed and include the use of a goalkeeper.  Rules are simplified and coaches are responsible for refereeing their own games.

2019-20 Season

First Practice on September 5th
Games run through October 
Practices:  6:00-7:30 PM  each Thursday  (9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17)
Location:   Saint Joseph's Field
Game Days:    9:30AM Saturday mornings  (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/26)

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Information

number of Players
Team consist of 4 players.  No goalkeeper
Referee
Coaches share refereeing duties
Uniform
Complete UNP uniform.  Jersey tucked into shorts.  Socks must completely cover shin guards.  Shin guards are mandatory.
Ball Size
Size 3 soccer ball
Game Duration
Game Time:  10 minute quarters
Breaks:  5 minute halftime and 2 minutes between quarters
Offsides
No offsides at this age level.  Coaches are to encourage players not to cherry-pick.