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2013 SUMMER RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES

2013 FALL RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES

The 2013 Fall Recreational Soccer Leagues are now forming and are available to all youth with-in the Twin Cities metro area with birth dates between August 1, 1998 and July 31, 2009. Also offered is our Jr. Little Kicker program for birth dates 08/01/2009 to 8/31/2010, please see our website for details.

The season will start with games beginning the weekend of September 7th/8th and finishes by mid-October. Teams are guaranteed to play 7 games and all games will be played on weekends at the Blaine Soccer Complex. Saturday games will typically begin in the morning/early afternoon and Sunday games will begin afternoons. All Practice times and locations are scheduled independently at the discretion of the coach.

• Guarantee Deadline: Registrations postmarked by July 18, 2013 will be guaranteed placement. Registrations after 7/18 will be placed on a wait list and will be accepted if space on teams allow. A $10 Late fee will be applied after 7/18. Due to the popularity of the Recreational League, please register early to guarantee your spot.
• Team Formation: Teams are formed by the Blaine Soccer Club with individual players placed based on a schoolmate and/or neighborhoods where possible. U5-U10 age groups will be separated into boys/girls teams, however BSC reserves the right to combine age or gender groups depending on registration numbers. U12 & U15 will be Co-Ed unless registration numbers allow separate gender groups.
• Player Notification: The Coaches’ meeting is scheduled for August 13th, 6:00 PM, 6:45PM & 7:30 PM at the Soccer Club office depending on the age group. Coaches will then call players to confirm placement on their team on or before August 23rd. If you have not heard from a coach by August 23rd you may then contact the office for placement information.
• Additional Info: Each player will receive a team shirt. Shin guards are mandatory at all games and practices. Soccer cleats, turf, or tennis shoes may be worn. No jewelry, including earrings, is allowed. All participants will receive a participation award.
• Age/Fees($10 late fee after 7/18):
  

  Age Group	Player Date of Birth	Fee (add $10 late fee after 1/17/13)
  U5	08/01/2008 to 07/31/2009	$85
  U6	08/01/2007 to 07/31/2008	$85
  U7	08/01/2006 to 07/31/2007	$85
  U8	08/01/2005 to 07/31/2006	$85
  U10	08/01/2003 to 07/31/2005	$95
  U12	08/01/2001 to 07/31/2003	$95
  U15	08/01/1998 to 07/31/2001	$95

  New: There is a $25 Discount applied for each 3rd child or more that is registered from the same family for the league.
  Refund Policy: A $25.00 non-refundable fee will be assessed for all cancellations. No refunds or cancellations will be honored after the season starts. A $35.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
  Registration Deadline is July 18, 2013. Register early to guarantee your spot
• Online Registration: Register Here
• Mail-In or Drop-Off Registration Form: Registration Form Please contact Rec Director to check if space available
• Mail to: Blaine Soccer Club, PO Box 490043, Blaine, MN 55449
• Or Drop-Off at: BSC Office 1467 - 101st Ave NE, Blaine (next to Soccer USA) after hours Drop Box available. Or you may drop off at the City of Blaine, Park and Recreation Department.

An introduction to recreational soccer

Recreational soccer is a great sport for kids to play. It introduces children to team play, allows them to make new friends and most importantly to have fun while doing so. Soccer also helps to develop participants mentally and physically. The sport is physically demanding and helps to build strength, stamina and coordination. Soccer is a sport that you can play at an early age and continue to play even as an adult.

Summer League play begins in mid-May with practice and runs through mid-July. Games are primarily scheduled for week nights, Monday - Thursday, with weekend date possible.

Fall League play may begin in late August with practice and games starting the first weekend after Labor Day. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays and season will conclude mid-October.

Summer and Fall League games are played on fields at the City of Blaine Soccer Complex.

The goal of the Blaine Soccer Club is to make this an enjoyable experience for all players, parents and volunteer coaches.

During the season, players may practice one or two times a week depending on the coach's availability. Each family is asked to volunteer for a shift of work at a tournament and/or work the concession stand during the summer to help make it a great experience for all teams who participate in Blaine.

Jr Little Kickers

The Jr. Little Kickers is a soccer program designed specifically for 3 and 4 year old children. The program is set up for parent/child interaction, with you and your child having fun while learning the basic skills. The Jr. Little Kickers program runs for four weeks during the spring season and again during the summer and fall seasons for four weeks.

If you have any questions please contact Lou Ann Cameron at (763) 792-7369.