Strikers (U12)
Equipment Needed:
Size 4 soccer ball
Shin guards
Soccer shoes (preferred but not required--better traction for running) or athletic shoes
Black soccer shorts
Water bottle
Team:
Usually single sex (all boy and all girl teams)
Up to 22 players per team (the goal is 14-16 players)
Play 11 vs. 11
Players should play a minimum of half the game
Field size is 60 x 100 yards
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)
Mostly on Saturdays, some weeknight games.
Other locations vary: Usually no more than 30-45 minutes away
Four 15 minute quarters
1 minute break between quarters, 5 minutes at half
Uniforms:
Game shirt and socks provided
When selecting uniform size, please allow for use in Spring and Fall season; also 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 learn/play the game of soccer!
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