The 8U program is specifically developed to introduce soccer to children in a fun and safe environment, while allowing them to continue to expand their skills. The program is setup to have a short practice once or twice a week at a local park or school, followed by a Saturday game. There is no post season at this age level; however, each player receives a participation trophy at the end of the season.
Girls 8U Program Manager - Carlos Young (
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Boys 8U Program Manager - Pawel Pastuszak (
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| Season Length | The season runs from September until the middle of November. |
| Time Commitment | Practice approximately 60 minutes once or twice a week (depending on coach's schedule), followed by a Saturday game lasting approximately 55 minutes. |
| Equipment | Each player will be given a uniform which consists of a jersey, shorts and socks. The player must provide soccer cleats, shin guards and a size 3 soccer ball. |
| Certification Required | All volunteers must be registered AYSO Volunteers, and all coaches must be Safe Haven Certified.
Coach - 8U Coach Cert, Safe Haven Cert., CDC Concussion Awareness Cert., and Cardiac Arrest Awareness |
| Game Format | The game is played on a small field in a 6 vs. 6 format with no goal keeper. Two 20 minute halves are played with substitutions occurring every quarter break. Half time occurs between the two halves. |
| Team Formation | The teams are formed with the intent of allowing the children to play with their friends and other children from their school. There are no more than 9 players on each team. Please place special requests on the registration form. We try very hard to meet all requests. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| Weekly time commitment is approximately 60 minutes, including 30 Minutes of group warmup followed by a 30 minute game supervised by a team coach. Held on Saturdays. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
| The game is played on a small field in a 3 vs. 3 format with no goal keeper. The team coaches act as the referee to keep the game safe and fun. Parents are encouraged to cheer and not coach; let the game be the coach. |
AYSO Region 84