In an effort to follow our mission, we will create teams from the pool of players who register. Based on the previous survey, we are offering players the opportunity to participate in one of two indoor leagues during the January-March Winter Session.

This unique setting mimics a pickup soccer environment in which players are allowed to play freely. We also use this league to mentor coaches. Each week, the players are grouped with similarly experienced players and divided into four balanced teams that play each other.

Players who are encouraged to participate
-Destination Soccer graduates
-Rec players seeking more soccer
-U8 Boys
-U8 Girls
-U9 Boys Evaluated as Blue or White
-U9 Girls Evaluated as Blue or White

Game Dates/Times
Fridays, January 6th, 13th, 28th February 4th, 11th & 25th
Kickoff times will be at 5 P.M., 6 P.M., or 7 P.M.

Registration Deadline
Friday, December 30th at midnight or until at capacity

Timeline
-Teams will be selected Monday, January 2nd during a coaches meeting at 9 PM.

-Teams will be announced during a 35 minute zoom call on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 P.M. -Please plan to have at least one parent attend.

-Games will begin Friday, January 6th

Players who are encouraged to participate

-U8 Boys Evaluated as Yellow
-U9 Girls Evaluated as Yellow or Red
-U9 Boys Evaluated as Yellow or Red
-U10 Boys Tier 1 & Tier 2
-U10 Girls Tier 1 & Tier 2

Game Days
Saturdays January 7th-March 11th

Kickoff Times
TBA - will be determined by Hansen Family Sports Complex Staff.

The following teams will be created from registered player

BOYS TEAMS
U11 League - NUU '13B Select
U10 League - NUU '14B Select
U9 League - NUU ‘14B Navy
U9 League - NUU ‘14B Gray

GIRLS TEAMS
U11 League - NUU '13G Select
U10 League - NUU '13G Navy
U10 League - NUU '13G Gray
U9 League - NUU '14G Navy
U9 League - NUU '14G Gray

Registration Deadline
Friday, December 2nd at midnight

Timeline

-Teams will be selected Tuesday, January 6th during a coaches meeting at 9 PM.

-Groups/Teams will be announced no later than Friday, December 23rd.

-Games will begin Saturday, January 7th

Technical skills such as possession of the ball, shooting on goal, passing, controlling the ball, and running with the ball are maximized in the 5v5 soccer format. Thanks to the pressure exerted by opposing players, these skills can all be taught and enhanced.

Player Benefits
Small-sided games allow for more touches of the ball and will increase skill. On average, players touch the ball 5 times as much playing 5v5 as they do playing 8v8.

Players are involved in three times as many one-on-one situations in 5v5 soccer.

Players are forced to move off of the ball to create space, openings and supporting passing angles.

On average, in 5v5 soccer, goals are scored every two minutes.

Smaller playing areas increase players skills and ability to play under pressure.

Small-sided games are played at a quick speed, increasing players speed of play.

The format allows players to be creative and free-thinking while playing.

It also allows players to increase their knowledge of playing the game.

Players will have to adapt to playing various positions.

FUN environment for all players.

Each week every players plays in every position.

Players socialize, play with and compete with a variety of players that are in similar development stages.

Coaches will be mentored on a no pressure environment that allows them to become confident teachers and care takers.