Space is limited to 40 boys and 40 girls
The U8 Academy is a development program for kids born ONLY in the year 2009 who have experience playing soccer and exhibit strong skill. The program is geared towards the more committed soccer player with the goal of transitioning from recreational to traveling soccer.
Please note, there is an additional time commitment for the U8 Academy compared to rec soccer with 2-3 events per week.
U8 Academy includes the following:
- 5 Festivals: 2 to 3 games per festival with coaches allowed on the field to instruct players. No referees.
- 5 In House games: Regular games at the National Sports Center between U8 Academy teams.
- 10 Club Training – Group training with BSC trainers and staff coaches.
- 5 Coach led Training – Training with the volunteer team coaches.
- Uniform Package - 2 shirts, shorts and sock.
- Registration for USA Cup Indoor Tournament
COST - $215
For Summer 2017, we will be having referees for In-House Games. Festivals are generally not played with referees.
Summer Schedule
Typically 2-3 events per week
Training on Tuesdays/Thursdays
Games on weekends
- Opening Day:
May 2nd
Times: Boys 6-7pm / Girls 7-8pm - Club Training:
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11
Times: Boys 6-7pm / Girls 7-8pm - Volunteer Coach Training:
May 4, 18
June 1, 15, 29
July 13 - In House Games:
May 11, 25
June 8, 22
Times: Girls 6-7pm / Boys 7-8pm - Festivals:
May 19 or May 20 @ NSSA
June 3 @ North Metro
June 16 @ Kickers
June 23 @ Blaine
Woodbury Festival TBA - USA Cup Indoor:
Tuesday/Wednesday, July 18-19
