The 9U program is developed to continue player development in a fun yet competitive environment. After the completion of the regular season, a post season tournament is played with the top two teams receiving trophies.
G9U Program Manager - Bill Corwin (
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B9U Program Manager - Katie Conboy (
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| Season Length | The regular season runs from September through October, followed by the post-season which completes in the Region by the middle of November. |
| Time Commitment | Practice approximately 90 minutes once or twice a week (depending on coach's schedule). Games are played on Saturday along with a few non-standing league games on Sunday. The game consists of two 25 minute halves. |
| 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 4 soccer ball. |
| Certification Required | All volunteers must be registered AYSO Volunteers, and all coaches must be Safe Haven Certified, Safe Sport, Live Scan Finger Prints, Concussion Awareness and complete Cardiac Arrest Awareness.
Coach - 9U Coaching Course
Referee -Regional Certification
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| Game Format | The game is played field 7 vs. 7, under a modified FIFA rule system. The game is played with 4 quarters. Substitutions are done at each quarter, and there is a short break after the second quarter. |
| Team Formation | The teams are formed via a draft. The player ratings are provided to all coaches prior to the draft. There are no more than 10 players on a team. |
| 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