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U4 Mixed League
  • The season is late April/early May (weather pending) to third week of June.
  • Children born in 2017/2016 are eligible and parent attendance is required at all practices/games.
  • Practice/games are played in Black Diamond by the Water Tower.
  • Two practice/games per week: Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm & Saturday 11:45am – 12:30pm
  • Snack/Water break (each child brings their own) between skills and mini game each session.
  • Small sided soccer, 3-4 players per side (3v3 or 4v4). No goal keepers. Size 3 ball.
  • Registration fee includes a team jersey, team photo and medal/trophy.
  • Appropriate running shoes are required (shin pads recommended).
  • Wind-Up party to be held at end of season.
  • Opportunity to take part in Black Diamond Parade.
 
Expectations at the U4 Level
  • The following skills will be developed at the U4 age group:
  • Teach them which direction to go to score or defend their net
  • How to stop the ball
  • Introduce how to pass and shoot the ball
  • A coach from each team will be on the field coaching/directing the players
  • Parents provide encouragement from the sidelines-they may come on the field with their child if necessary but ONLY children may have contact with the ball.
  • Parents can space themselves around the playing field and if the ball is headed out of bounds they can gently redirect it back in to play.
  • 2, 15-minute halves with a 10-minute water/snack break between
  • Short shifts of approx. 2 minutes - at the coaches’ discretion.
  • Each team can be split into 2 shifts (usually based on age and temperament of players). Coaches discuss with other team beforehand how they are dividing their shifts.
  • No score keeping
  • Lots of positive encouragement and just have fun!
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