GRADE 1/2 (FORMERLY U8)

Grouping:

Separate sessions for boys and girls in 1st and 2nd grade who generally are 6 to 7 years old as of August 31st of the fall season

Duration:

· 8 weeks per season

· Fall programs run from September to November and Spring programs run from April to June

League:

This is a non-travel, in-town program with the exception of possible jamborees with nearby towns

Schedule:

· One Revolution practice/skills clinics per week on assigned weekday (no “team” practices)

· Small-sided, jamboree format games on Saturday mornings

· See graphic below

Timing:

· Revolution practices/skills clinics run for 1 hour on assigned weekdays

· Small-sided, jamboree format games run for about 1 hour on Saturday mornings (four 12 minute quarters plus breaks)

Games:

Format is 4V4 with 4 FT x 6 FT goals, size 3 ball, no goalies, and Revolution Academy coaches facilitating the games with help from volunteer parent assistant coaches

Practices:

· The first half of group weekly practices/skills clinics focus on training and the second half on small-sided games

· Revolution Academy coaches lead the group practices/skills clinics with the support of volunteer parent assistant coaches

· Revolution Academy coaches build upon Revolution Academy weekly themes at weekly scrimmages

Location:

Equipment:

· Hudson Youth Soccer provides all Grade 1/2 players with a T-shirt. Players must purchase shorts and socks.

· All players must wear their Hudson Youth Soccer t-shirt to small-sided games each week and shorts can be any color or style

· All players must bring a size 3 ball

· All players must wear cleats or sneakers (cleats are not required but are recommended)

· All players must wear shin guards and soccer socks (socks must be worn over shin guards)

· All players should bring a water bottle

· Players cannot wear earrings, hats, hooded sweatshirts, jewelry, or other metal on their person