Minors (U16)

Equipment Needed:

• Size 5 soccer ball

• Shin guards

• Soccer shoes (preferred but not required--better traction for running) or athletic shoes

• Black soccer shorts

• Water bottle

Team:

• Can be coed teams

• Up to 16 players per team (the goal is 13 players)

• Play 8 vs. 8

• Players should play a minimum of half the game

• Field size is 60 x 100

Practices (Finley Ray Park):

• Two nights per week for about 1.5 hours

• Day and time determined by the head coach

Games (Finley Ray Park and other locations):

• 8 games in the spring season (4 home games); 10 games in the fall season (5 home games)

• Games scheduled by SAY North

• Mostly on Saturdays, some Sunday or weeknight games.

• Other locations vary: Usually no more than 30-45 minutes away (Loveland, Sycamore, West Chester, Tri-County, etc.)

• Two 35 halves

• 5 minute break at half

Uniforms:

• Game shirt and socks provided

• When selecting uniform size, please allow for clothing to be worn underneath.

• In cooler weather, players may wear turtleneck/sweatshirt and leggings/sweatpants UNDER their uniform. Socks must be worn OVER long pants.

Weather:

• Soccer is played in ALL weather conditions except lightning

• Games are rarely cancelled at Finley Ray Park

Other Info:

• No jewelry

• No earrings (not even with a Band-Aid)

• No hard headbands, beads, or barrettes in hair

• Have FUN and play the game of soccer!

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