Boys G5/G6 Indoor Travel Soccer

This is a competitive G5/G6 boys travel soccer team. Ages 8-12 and those who will be in 4th-6th Grades for the 25-26 school year are encouraged to come to practices and in September/October will be notified if they made the team. Practice locations are TBD but will include Palmyra Community Center, Webster Bible, Rothfuss Park in Penfield, Dryer Road Park in Victor, and Ridgecrest Park in Webster. Starting in November we will hold practices weekly with kids who have made the team and that location will most likely be at Webster Bible and/or Palmyra Community Center. During the colder months we will meet at various gyms and community centers as availability allows. Warmer months we will hold practices outside to keep costs lower. This spreadsheet will be updated with practice locations, costs, and times: Boys U12 Practices. Practices will also be held on Fridays during the day, some Saturdays when Unity soccer is not in session, and Monday afternoons. We will aim for 1 practice per month until November.

We will participate in tournaments starting winter 25-26 in and
around Rochester. These tournaments take place on Saturdays and Sundays
and will require parents to drive their player(s) to various locations
in Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne counties.

Any player who proves to be a distraction during practices will not be invited to attend future practices. This is a competitive league with intense practices and games. Indoor soccer is very fast paced and kids are expected to work on their individual skills between practices. Practices are also limited to 12 kids or less. First come, first serve. You must utilize the spreadsheet to indicate that your child will be participating for that practice.

In the end, only 10-12 players will be on the team (girls are welcome to practice with us and have the opportunity to make the team as well). If other parents step up to be coaches we can form more teams. Please contact Janelle Allen if you want to be a coach of your own team or fill out the registration for it and she will reach out to you. Coaches for this league are required to undergo a background check!

We will emphasize all of these skills during our practices and if your child is willing to put the work in they should see an improvement. In order to be considered for the team, this is what we will look for in a player:

1. Christ-like behavior. God calls us to be set apart from the world and we will be playing other teams and schools that may not have Christian players. We are to always be encouraging to each other, the coaches, refs, and other teams. We are always to be careful in what we say and to make sure it glorifies God. We are always to lift each other up and be a light to the world. We will always be respectful of property and persons.

2. Individual skills. Due to the nature of indoor soccer, every player must have excellent ball handling skills. Players should be able to trap, redirect, and make logical and clear passes to their teammates. They should be able to dribble on a hard surface while keeping the ball under control. Players should have a sense of where to kick the ball and where to be in order to receive a pass. Players will also need to play their positions and move to open spaces to keep possession and move the ball down the field.

3. Teamwork. Players must work well with their teammates. Individual skills will only take you so far in a team sport. Players should be able to communicate with their teammates, pass well, and cheer each other on.

4. Coach-ability. Players must demonstrate that they will listen to guidance and constructive criticism from the coach(es) and apply what they are being told. Players should not speak when coach(es) are speaking and be attentive during practices. There will be time for fun as well, but overall the practices will be more structured and fast paced.

5. A love of the game. Soccer should be fun, exciting, and a welcome challenge!

Registration covers the cost of insurance for the league and registration costs. It does not cover the rental fees for practices or tournament fees. Parents will make the decision on whether to buy jerseys or t-shirts to wear for the tournaments once the team is formed. Tournament costs are separate and will be assessed once the team is formed ($15-20/player/tournament on average). The registration fee will be applied towards tournament costs should your child make the team!

Text/call/email Janelle with questions - 313-6105 or [email protected]