U-11
to U-12
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For the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 seasons, the U11 and U12 programs are for players
born between 8/1/1996 and 7/31/1998.
Players continue to learn about
positional play and build fundamental skills at this age. These fifth
through sixth graders players will continue to focus on fun as working
together as teamwork becomes more and more important to success. Players
also continue to experience the mental aspect of the game and learn to
apply their individual skills in ways that assist teammates and move the
entire team toward its goal. All players play equal time and are encouraged
play all positions. The teams play 8-on-8 on smaller fields to ensure
all players touch the ball many times.
Teams
The children are placed on
teams of 14 players based on neighborhoods. This neighborhood placement
makes it more likely children will play with classmates and other kids
they know and allows for more localized practices, often in a neighborhood
park. Neighborhood placement is not guaranteed if teams are already in
place or registrations are received after the final date. In addition,
if there are not enough players to complete a team, neighborhoods may
be combined. Teams are formed as all-girls or coed. Once you are placed
on a team, you will remain on that team unless you sign up late, skip
a season or request removal from that team.
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Schedule
Each team is scheduled for
8 games, generally on Sundays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for all teams.
The season dates are chosen by the Greater Des Moines Junior Soccer League,
of which our club is a member, and generally begin around the first weekend
that school is in session for the Fall season, and the first weekend in
April for the Spring season. Games consist of two 30-minute halves with
a little time between which the players can rest and get water. All home
games are played at the Hidden Valley Soccer Complex located on Walnut
Woods Drive east of Walnut Woods State Park. Each team will generally
have 4 home and 4 away games. The 4 away games will be played at other
Greater Des Moines soccer clubs ¾ Urbandale, Johnston, Altoona,
Ankeny, Des Moines, Waukee and more. Driving directions to the away fields
are provided to the coach at the beginning of the season.
Uniforms
& Other Equipment
All players must have a West Des Moines soccer uniform. There are two Jersey's one blue and one white, shorts and socks. The blue jersey is used when your schedule indicates you are a visiting team. The white jersey is used when your schedule indicates you are a home team. All players need to wear shin guards to every practice and game. Soccer shoes are optional and must not contain a toe-cleat if they are chosen (no football or baseball cleats). We recommend players bring a water bottle and dress according to the weather. Pants and sweatshirts under jerseys are fine. If you are a visiting team and the home team has similarly colored jerseys, you may be asked to change to the alternate color to allow the referee to distinguish between teams easier. The blue side is used when your schedule indicates you are a visiting
team. The white side is used when your schedule indicates you are a home
team. All players need to wear shin guards to every practice and game.
Soccer shoes are optional and must not contain a toe-cleat if they are
chosen (no football or baseball cleats). We recommend players bring a
water bottle and dress according to the weather.. If you are a visiting team and the home team has
similarly colored jerseys, you may be asked to change to the alternate
color to allow the referee to distinguish between teams easier. This age
group plays with a size-4 soccer ball.
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Parent
Responsibility
We ask that parents to contribute
to their children’s soccer experience by volunteering as a parent
coach, assistant coach, referee (requires additional training), team coordinator,
administrative help or field maintenance. The club offers various clinics
and written aids for parents interested in coaching. If you choose not
to volunteer, we ask that you pay a $25 volunteer fee. We also ask that you read and abide by the WDMSC code of conduct and the GDM Junior Soccer League Rules.
Registration
All new players to the West Des Moines Soccer Club require proof of birth
date in the form of a copy of a state issued birth certificate. Simple
photocopies are fine. According to the Iowa Soccer Association guidelines,
hospital birth certificates are not valid for proof of birth date. Other
proof of birth date can include passports. This proof of birth date is
only required for the first season the child plays. A completed registration
form is also required.
Registration Information
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U-13
to U-19 Fall 2008 or
U-13 and U-14 Spring 2009
Fall 2008 is for
players born between 8/1/1990 and 7/31/1996 and Spring 2009 is for
players born between 8/1/1994 and 7/31/1996 seasons. Club soccer is not availabe in the spring for ages U-15 to U-19
This level lets teen-aged and
young adult players continue to enjoy the game of soccer and build individual
and team skills and competing in a low-pressure, fun-focused league. These
seventh through twelfth-grade players continue to build individual skills
and play various positions. They begin to become very adept at the mental
aspects of the game as teamwork becomes more and more important to success.
The focus remains strongly on fundamentals, sportsmanship, enjoyment and
learning. In the older groups, positional affinities start to emerge as
players begin specialize in playing forward, midfielder, defender or goalkeeper.
All players play equal time. There are 11 players on the field at a time
and the fields gradually get bigger as the players get older.
Teams
The children are placed on
teams of 18 players based on neighborhoods. This neighborhood placement
makes it more likely children will play with classmates and other kids
they know and allows for more localized practices, often in a neighborhood
park. Neighborhood placement is not guaranteed if teams are already in
place or registrations are received after the final date. In addition,
if there are not enough players to complete a team, neighborhoods may
be combined. Teams are formed as all-girls or coed. Once you are placed
on a team, you will remain on that team unless you sign up late, skip
a season or request removal from that team.
top
Schedule
Each team is scheduled for
8 games, generally on Sundays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for all teams.
The season dates are chosen by the Greater Des Moines Junior Soccer League,
of which our club is a member, and generally begin around the first weekend
that school is in session for the Fall season, and the first weekend in
April for the Spring season. Games consist of two 30-minute halves with
a little time between which the players can rest and get water. All home
games are played at the Hidden Valley Soccer Complex located on Walnut
Woods Drive east of Walnut Woods State Park. Each team will generally
have 4 home and 4 away games. The 4 away games will be played at other
Greater Des Moines soccer clubs ¾ Urbandale, Johnston, Altoona,
Ankeny, Des Moines, Waukee and more. Driving directions to the away fields
are provided to the coach at the beginning of the season.
top
Uniforms
& Other Equipment
All players must have a West Des Moines soccer uniform. There are two Jersey's one blue and one white, shorts and socks. The blue jersey is used when your schedule indicates you are a visiting team. The white jersey is used when your schedule indicates you are a home team. All players need to wear shin guards to every practice and game. Soccer shoes are optional and must not contain a toe-cleat if they are chosen (no football or baseball cleats). We recommend players bring a water bottle and dress according to the weather. Pants and sweatshirts under jerseys are fine. If you are a visiting team and the home team has similarly colored jerseys, you may be asked to change to the alternate color to allow the referee to distinguish between teams easier. The blue side is used when your schedule indicates you are a visiting team. The white side is used when your schedule indicates you are a home team. All players need to wear shin guards to every practice and game. Soccer shoes are optional and must not contain a toe-cleat if they are chosen (no football or baseball cleats). We recommend players bring a water bottle and dress according to the weather.. If you are a visiting team and the home team has similarly colored jerseys, you may be asked to change to the alternate color to allow the referee to distinguish between teams easier. This age group plays with a size-5 soccer ball.
Parent
Responsibility
We ask that parents to contribute
to their children’s soccer experience by volunteering as a parent
coach, assistant coach, referee (requires additional training), team coordinator,
administrative help or field maintenance. The club offers various clinics
and written aids for parents interested in coaching. If you choose not
to volunteer, we ask that you pay a $25 volunteer fee.
Registration
All new players to the West Des Moines Soccer Club require proof of birth
date in the form of a copy of a state issued birth certificate. Simple
photocopies are fine. According to the Iowa Soccer Association guidelines,
hospital birth certificates are not valid for proof of birth date. Other
proof of birth date can include passports. This proof of birth date is
only required for the first season the child plays. A completed registration
form is also required.
Registration information
